Meizhou Island: A Super Detailed 3-Day, 2-Night Travel Guide

**❤️Meizhou Island 3-Day, 2-Night Leisure Vacation Guide (Including Mazu Culture + Island Scenery)** *✅*—— Enjoy a Budget-Friendly Trip to a Lesser-Known Island in Fujian for only CNY 600 per Person** --- **⛴️ How to Get There** - **Bullet Train**: Fuzhou/Xiamen → Putian Station, then take a taxi to Wenjia Pier (approx. CNY 50) - **🏖️Ferry**: Wenjia Pier → Meizhou Island (Round-trip ferry ticket + admission ticket: CNY 125/person, discounts available with student ID) *💥Tips: Follow the "Meizhou Island Ferry" official account on WeChat to check the schedule. During peak season, it is recommended to take the early ferry (7:30 AM) to avoid crowds.* --- *🏝️ Itinerary** **✅Day 1: Pilgrimage to Mazu + Golden Coast** - **Morning**: Head straight to the **Mazu Ancestral Temple** (free admission) upon arrival ▶️ Highlights: Giant Mazu stone statue on the hilltop, morning worship ceremony (7:00 AM), Mazu Culture Museum - **Noon**: Try Putian braised noodles (CNY 15) and Mazu Peace Cake (CNY 5) at the snack street in front of the temple - **Afternoon**: **Golden Beach** (free admission) ▶️ Things to do: Walk barefoot on the fine sand, collect seashells, and watch the sunset (stunning views around 6:30 PM) - **Overnight**: Seaside homestay near Lianchi Village Beach (sea view room CNY 150/night, enjoy the sea view from your window) **✅Day 2: Island Cycling + Geological Wonders** - **Morning**: Rent an electric bike to cycle around the island (CNY 50/day) ▶️ Route: Meiyu Tide Sound → Rainbow Road → Ewei Stone Park (admission ticket: CNY 20) *📷 Must-see: Sea erosion cave "Flying Halberd Cave" (popular spot for photos)* - **Noon**: Eat seafood at a food stall in the fishing village (CNY 40 per person, recommended: boiled shrimp + seaweed dumplings) - **Afternoon**: Explore the **Ewei Stone Park** ▶️ Things to do: Climb the strange rocks, watch the waves on the cliffside boardwalk, and sketch on the beach - **🏝️Evening**: Go beachcombing at **Lianchiao Beach** (free tools can be borrowed from the homestay) **✅Day 3: Cultural Experience + Return Trip** - **Morning**: **Tianfei Hometown Relics Park** (free admission) ▶️ Experience: Mazu's life in 3D exhibition, take photos of the ancient dwellings - **Noon**: Buy souvenirs - Mazu cakes (CNY 10/box) - **☀️Afternoon**: Before taking the ferry back, have a cup of the island's special "Mazu Peace Tea" --- **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **✅Must-try three dishes**: Meizhou fish rice, stir-fried meat soup, oyster omelet - **💵Money-saving tip**: Buy seafood at the farmers market (CNY 20 per person) and ask the homestay owner to cook it for you (CNY 10/dish) **💡 Useful Tips** ✅1. Sunscreen is a must! The ultraviolet rays on the island are extremely strong. It is recommended to use physical sunscreen + SPF50+ ✅2. The best time to visit is from April to June to avoid the typhoon season in July and August ❤️3. The island's public transportation is free but infrequent. Electric bikes offer more freedom ✅4. There is a grand temple fair on the Mazu birthday on the 23rd day of the third month of the lunar calendar (book your accommodation in advance) --- **📝 Budget Breakdown (for 2 people traveling together)** - 🛥️Transportation: Ferry CNY 250 + electric bike CNY 100 = CNY 350 - 🏨Accommodation: CNY 150 × 2 nights = CNY 300 - 🥗Food: CNY 50 × 6 meals = CNY 300 - 💵Admission tickets: Only the Stone Park CNY 40 **💵Total cost is about CNY 1,000, so you can have a great time for only CNY 500 per person!** --- **✨ Hidden Gems**: - ✅Wake up early and go to **Meiyu Tide Sound** to listen to the waves crashing against the rocks (best time: 5:30-6:00 AM) - ✅Find local fishermen to experience **net fishing** (approx. CNY 80/boat, can join a group) - ✅Set off **Mazu Peace Lanterns** on the beach at night (CNY 5/lantern)