[2025 Shishi Attraction] Travel Guide for Liusheng Tower (Updated Mar)

❤ Recommended Reason: The Liusheng Pagoda, located on Mount Jinchai in Shihu Village, Hanjiang Town, Shishi City, Fujian Province, is a historic stone pagoda that serves as an important navigation marker. Originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty's Zhenghe period (1111–1117), it was funded by the monks Zuhui and Zongshi. Its name comes from the Buddhist concept of "Liushengyuan," meaning "six excellent causes," symbolizing the boundless nature of Buddhist teachings and the salvation of all beings. 🌟 Highlights: The Liusheng Pagoda is an octagonal, five-story stone structure, approximately 36.06 meters tall, and constructed from granite. Each story features arched doorways, Buddhist niches, and exquisite carvings, showcasing the architectural style of the Song and Yuan dynasties. In addition to its religious significance, the Liusheng Pagoda also served as a vital navigation marker for the ancient port of Quanzhou, guiding ships in and out of the harbor.

The ancient city of Quanzhou has not been developed on a large scale and is almost the same as it was 20 years ago. The Hindu stone pillars of Kaiyuan Temple and Tianhou Temple are exquisite. The Ancient Ship Gallery is not open. The Myna and the two Song Dynasty pagodas in Kaiyuan Temple are not to be missed. The Renshou Pagoda and the Liusheng Pagoda (Wanshou Pagoda) in Shishi look similar. You can enter the first floor of the Liusheng Pagoda and walk around the core of the pagoda. The Song Dynasty water lotus incense burner in Qingjing Mosque is placed outside, so you can see it at will. The Tonghuai Guanyue Temple is always shrouded in incense smoke, and you can visit the Ceylon Culture Museum next to it if you have time. Tianhou Temple is very quiet in the early morning, and you can quietly enjoy the Deji Gate Ruins at the entrance. You must also visit the Liusheng Pagoda in Shishi, the Anping Bridge in Jingjiang, and the Luoyang Bridge. My child bought a stone tablet and a tumbler at the West Street Tourist Center. Accommodation: Duplex twin room at Jingyu Bieyuan. The room is on the first floor of an old house. It is not large and has two single beds and a sofa bed. It is very quiet at night. You can reach West Street by walking through a small alley. My child likes it very much and recommended a route for eating, drinking, and playing. I also found the Nanyuan Zongzhengsi Ruins Exhibition Hall in the small alley behind the homestay. Food: I ordered a set meal at Qiaoji Ginger Duck recommended by the homestay: half a ginger duck, beef soup, vegetable rice, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. I ordered a small steak for my child, and the total was CNY 106. It was enough for a family of three, and it tasted good. The noodle paste at Litanjia is delicious. The CNY 4 glutinous rice cakes taste similar at each store, but the freshly made ones are the best. Transportation: Day 1: Taishun - Luoyang Bridge - Quanzhou, check in to the homestay. The parking lot of Luoyang Bridge is far away. There is no entrance fee, only a parking fee. There are many people on the bridge, and some people are swimming in the sea. It feels like a place for residents of the community on the opposite side to take a walk after dinner. You can see the stone pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple and the sunset from the roof of Jingyu Bieyuan. Day 2: Kaiyuan Temple - Confucian Temple - Qingjing Mosque - Guanyue Temple - Tianhou Temple, Deji Gate Ruins. The small white buses in the ancient city look like large golf carts. The fare is CNY 2 each time. There is a bus stop at each scenic spot, so it is convenient to get on and off. The bus stops according to the destination of the first passenger, and other passengers can get off as long as it is on the way. Day 3: Take a small white bus to Tianhou Temple, Qingjing Mosque, and Guanyue Temple to take photos in the early morning. Noon: Liusheng Pagoda in Shishi - Anping Bridge in Jingjiang. Drive to Ruian in the afternoon. I saw the small Quanjun Emperor Palace near Tianhou Temple.

| Yongning Ancient City + Liusheng Pagoda Park + Shihu Wharf. 🗓Itinerary: Yongning Ancient City Yongning Ancient Town Here you can find red brick houses, stone houses, and cement Western-style buildings. Besides, it still retains a down-to-earth lifestyle. Some old houses are not well-maintained, which is a bit of a pity. Appreciate them while you can. Liusheng Pagoda Park Shishi Liusheng Pagoda Park Liusheng Pagoda, also known as Wanshou Pagoda or Shihu Pagoda, is a Yuan Dynasty building and one of the 22 heritage sites in Quanzhou. You can walk around the first floor of the pagoda, which feels a bit oppressive inside. Looking up, you can see a platform on each floor, but there are no stairs. I personally speculate that there used to be ladders. The original pagoda was built in 1111 and has collapsed (it is said that the original site was elsewhere). What you see now is the Yuan Dynasty reconstruction. The park is relatively small and can be toured quickly. Shihu Wharf Shihu Wharf After visiting Liusheng Pagoda Park, you can walk a few miles to Shihu Wharf, a natural reef-built wharf, a precious relic of Quanzhou's outer port. Shihu Wharf is one of the 22 heritage sites, utilizing the stone slope to achieve the function of ship docking. The sunset here is really beautiful! 🚉Transportation Tips: Shishi's buses radiate outward from a central point, and each bus ride feels like it takes forever. If you choose public transportation, visiting 2-3 spots in one day is not a problem. There are many other interesting places, and I will slowly share them with everyone