Zhangzhou Lin Yutang Cultural Tour: Encounter the Most Beautiful Countryside Road

The Lin Yutang Cultural Tour in Zhangzhou combines literature, nature and rural customs, and is a boutique route full of poetry and pastoral atmosphere. The following is a carefully designed "Meet the Most Beautiful Country Road" itinerary for you to experience the unique charm of Lin Yutang's hometown. 🕘【Opening hours】： 1. Lin Yutang Memorial Hall (Tianbao Town, Xiangcheng District) 9:00-17:00 daily Public lectures: 15:30 every day (gathering time 10 minutes in advance, location in front of the statue in the memorial square) 2. Banana Sea Sightseeing Boardwalk Opening hours: Open all day, it is recommended to visit in the early morning or evening to avoid the high temperature at noon 3. Pinghe Lin Yutang Former Residence Cultural Park (Banzai Town) Opening hours: Not explicitly mentioned, but generally cultural scenic spots are open from 9:00-17:00 💴【Ticket Price】: • 1. Zhangzhou Lin Yutang Memorial Hall (Tianbao Town, Xiangcheng District) Ticket price: Free admission • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, closed on Monday • 2. Zhangzhou Lin Yutang Cultural Park (Zhuli Village, Tianbao Town) Ticket price: Currently still free • Special events: During events such as the May Day Cultural Carnival, some new experience items may be charged separately. • 3. Pinghe Lin Yutang's Former Residence (Banzai Town) Ticket price: Not explicitly mentioned, but generally free or low-cost (it is recommended to check in advance) • 4. Lin Yutang's Former Residence in Taipei (Yangmingshan) Ticket Price: NT$20 • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, closed on Monday ⛺【Amusement Project】: • 1. Lin Yutang Cultural Park (Zhuli Village, Tianbao Town, Xiangcheng District): Located in a vast sea of ​​banana trees, the 81 steps in front of the memorial hall symbolize Lin Yutang's 81-year life journey. Climb up the steps to experience the life and achievements of the literary master. • 2. Lin Yutang's former residence in Tianbao: Replicating Taipei's "Youbuweizhai", the red-tiled and white-walled building is hidden among the banana trees. The interior restores the study and life scenes, showing Lin Yutang's literary character • 3. Banana Sea Sightseeing Boardwalk: Stroll along the wooden boardwalk, listen to the rustling of banana leaves, feel the magnificent view of rolling green waves, and experience the poetic feeling of "Ten Miles of Banana Fragrance" • 4. Litchi Sea Ecological Park (Jiuhu Town, High-tech Zone): The park has 30,000 lychee trees that are lush and green, most of which are over 50 years old. There are many varieties, such as Wuye, Lanzhu, and Feizixiao. The 7.2-kilometer greenway winds through the park, dotted with pavilions along the way, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains and feel the grand view of the "Lychee Grand View Garden" • 5. Qishouyan Temple: A Buddhist resort with a long history. Famous people such as Zhu Xi and Xu Xiake have visited here and left thousands of poems. The golden Manjusri Bronze Hall of Shishiyan Temple is set against the green mountains, and is a perfect place for praying and meditation. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: It is recommended to drive by yourself, starting from Zhangzhou City, and visit Zhuli Village, Litchi Lake, and Qishouyan in turn, the whole journey is about 30 kilometers 👉【Recommended food】: • Xiamen pancake (spring roll) Lin Yutang's wife Liao Cuifeng was from Gulangyu, Xiamen, and was good at making Xiamen pancakes (also known as runbing). The pancake skin is as thin as paper, wrapped with fried fillings (pork, shrimp, dried tofu, bamboo shoots, etc.), served with flat fish crisps, crushed peanuts, and sweet and spicy sauce. Lin Yutang often stuffed too much out of greed and "the juice flowed down his arms." • Recommended experience: Xiamen "Shuimei Spring Rolls" or homemade, experience Lin Yutang's "the most delicious delicacy in the world" • Oyster Omelette This is a classic snack from southern Fujian and Taiwan. When Lin Yutang settled in Taiwan, he often went to Taipei Roundabout to taste it. It is delicious when served with fried rice noodles and bamboo shoot soup. • Features: Oysters, eggs and sweet potato flour fried until crispy, topped with tomato sauce or sweet and spicy sauce • Zhangzhou Salt Chicken & Four Fruit Soup Authentic snacks often found at the Lin Yutang Cultural Park Intangible Cultural Heritage Food Market, the salted chicken is tender and the four-fruit soup is refreshing and refreshing 🧡【Warm Tips】: • Dressing suggestions: There are many outdoor trails in the scenic area, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and a sun hat in summer • Accessibility: The memorial has been upgraded to include a barrier-free passage suitable for the elderly and people with disabilities • Civilized tour: Protect cultural relics and do not touch exhibits; picking bananas is prohibited in the banana sea ⛺【Surrounding arrangements】： • One-day tour recommendation: Zhangzhou Ancient City → Lin Yutang Memorial Hall → Litchi Lake → Qishouyan Zen Temple • In-depth cultural tour: Visit Lin Yutang’s former residence in Pinghe Banzai Town + Lin Yu Huaxi Hot Spring Lin Yutang loved his hometown and often described its beautiful scenery, customs and culture with deep affection. In his book "My Hometown - Zhangzhou", he said: "I often miss the river where I often went when I was a child, listening to the sound of the flowing river, looking up at the mountains, and watching the changing clouds on the top of the mountains."