Quanzhou Yongning Ancient Town Guide! Ming and Qing Old Street + Coastal Cycling, a Hidden Gem Even During Spring Festival

Hey guys! Quanzhou hides a "living" Ming Dynasty walled city—Yongning Ancient City. Twenty-two ancient alleys conceal Baroque-style foreigner buildings, and eighteen Wind Lion Gods guard the lively old street. Explore ancient houses, enjoy sea views, and savor traditional flavors to immerse yourself in the secret world of Southern Fujian～ 📍【Location & Transportation】： - Entrance location: Cihang Temple in Yongning Town, Shishi City (there is a century-old Wind Lion God at the alley entrance). Don’t follow directions to "Yongning Ancient City Scenic Area," which will detour you to a fake city wall! - Transportation: Take the "Shishi Route 5" bus (6 RMB) from Quanzhou Passenger Transport Center to "Yongning Cheto," then transfer to a tricycle for 5 RMB to Cihang Temple; if driving, navigate to "Yongning Ancient Walled City Ruins Parking Lot" (free), then walk 200 meters to enter the south gate; renting an electric scooter to explore the alleys is very convenient, with rentals next to the parking lot for 20 RMB/day. 📸【3-Hour Immersive Route】： South Gate Wengcheng → Dong Yun Pavilion Martyrs’ Former Residence (explore the secret attic) → Ningdong Building (shoot Baroque foreigner building) → Daifu Residence (find the Wind Lion God on the roof ridge) → City God Temple (touch the stone lion for peace) → Eat Runbing on the old street → Tide Viewing Pavilion to chase the sunset ✨【Film-Style Photo Spots】： 1. Ningdong Building second-floor gun slit window: Best light and shadow in the afternoon, lean out to shoot silhouette portraits, paired with the bustling Bagua Street in the distance, creating a full atmosphere; 2. Daifu Residence roof ridge / alley corner: Low-angle upward shot of the Wind Lion God, using the eaves line to divide the sky, producing a vintage texture; 3. Dazhaimen Old Street: Spring Festival/Mid-Autumn limited thousand-meter lantern array, night long exposure shots, rent a 5 RMB paper lantern as a prop, perfect for photos; 4. Tide Viewing Pavilion cliff sea: Navigate to "Yongning Outer Line," stand on the reef rocks at low tide to shoot the crashing waves, full of momentum. 🦞【Traditional Flavor Food List】： - Atan Pan-fried Buns (South Gate alley entrance): Oyster tofu filling 2.5 RMB each, bursting with juice and super fragrant; - Meiying Rice Cake Shop: Qingming Festival limited Rat Qu Rice Cake, filled with crushed peanuts 1.5 RMB each, sweet and soft; - Old Street Mianxian Soup (look for the blue stall): Add vinegar pork, snail meat, and fried dough sticks for only 10 RMB, incredibly fresh. ⚠️【Helpful Tips】： - Avoid getting lost in alleys: Take a photo of the alley entrance "Yong" character code (e.g., Yongjin Alley = YJ), and explore in alphabetical order for ease; - Tide Viewing Pavilion tide caution: Must leave one hour before high tide; there have been dangerous waves up to 5 meters high; - Wear non-slip sports shoes: The old street’s stone slabs are worn smooth, avoid slipping.