Zhangzhou Longhai Tourism

Zhangzhou, a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, China, is famous for its rich cultural heritage, natural scenery and historical sites. If you plan to travel to Zhangzhou, here are some scenic spots worth recommending:

Yunshuiyao Ancient Town: This is a well-preserved ancient town, famous for its unique tulou architecture. These earth buildings are the traditional residences of Hakkas in southern Fujian and have been listed as world cultural heritage. Here, you can visit and stay in traditional earth buildings and experience Hakka culture and customs.

Nanjing Tulou: Nanjing County is a county-level city in Zhangzhou, which is famous for having the largest tulou group in the world. Among them, the most famous is the "four dishes and one soup" earth building group, including the carp-shaped Zhangzhou earth building-Huaiyuan Building, the square Zhencheng Building, the round Ruiyun Building and the oval Dongyang Building, and the square Unity Building. These tulou are not only the residence of Hakka people, but also an important window to understand Hakka culture.

Wuyishan: Although Wuyishan is mainly located in Nanping City, Fujian Province, it is not far from Zhangzhou, and it is a natural scenic area that cannot be missed. Wuyishan is famous for its magnificent landscapes, Jiuquxi and Dahongpao tea. Here, you can take a bamboo raft to visit Jiuqu River, visit the ancient tea culture, and walk through the nature reserve to enjoy the breathtaking natural landscape.

Longhai City: Longhai City is located in the east of Zhangzhou and has many beautiful beaches and islands. Here, you can visit Pedra Branca, a tourist attraction famous for its white sand beaches and clear water. In addition, there are many temples and gardens with a long history in Longhai, such as Nanshan Temple and gardens along the Jiulong River.

Changtai County: Changtai County is a county in Zhangzhou City, which is rich in natural and cultural resources. Here, you can visit Tianbaoshan Scenic Area, which is a tourist area integrating landscape, Buddhist culture and ethnic customs. In addition, Changtai has many monuments and historical sites, such as the stone archway in the Song Dynasty and the ancient bridge in the Ming Dynasty.

Jiulongling: Located in the northeast of Zhangzhou City, Jiulongling Scenic Area is a tourist area integrating landscape, Buddhist culture and ethnic customs. Here, you can visit Jiulongling Temple, a Buddhist temple with a long history, and enjoy spectacular waterfalls and streams.

In a word, Zhangzhou is a charming tourist destination. No matter whether you are interested in natural scenery, history and culture or ethnic customs, you can find places worth exploring here. When planning your trip, you may wish to consider the above recommended scenic spots in order to fully experience the unique charm of Zhangzhou.

1. Zhangzhou Binhai Volcano National Geopark

Zhangzhou Binhai Volcano National Geopark is located in the coastal zone of Longhai District and Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, with a total area of 318.64 square kilometers. The main geological relics are volcanic geological landforms. It is an important part of the Cenozoic volcanic belt in the western Pacific, and belongs to the rift belt on the eastern edge of the Eurasian plate in geological structure.

2. Baitangwan Tourist Resort

Baitang Bay is a key tourist resort in Fujian Province, located in Longjiao She Nationality Township, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City. It faces Xiamen Special Economic Zone across the sea in the east, Taiwan Province Strait in the south, China Merchants Bank Development Zone in the north and Zhangpu County in the west. It has a subtropical maritime climate with warm winter and cool summer, and pleasant seasons.

3. Yungai Temple

Yungai Temple is located in Tiantou Village, Fugong Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City. It was founded in the Song Dynasty and is a cultural relic protection unit at Longhai District level. In 1995, the temple was rebuilt, and the Buddha-light cultural undertakings in Yungai Mountain were founded, including the Buddha-light Cultural City, Fahua Academy and Yungai Mountain Tourist Scenic Area.

4. Jingu Hot Spring

The water park is surrounded by mountains and waters with pleasant scenery; The connotation of the scenic spot includes open-air hot spring leisure area, garden landscape hot spring room, hot spring water park, multifunctional meeting room, international professional SPA club, special restaurant, warm bar and other projects.

5. Wansongguan

Wansongling, located between Houqi Mountain and Heming Mountain in Wupu Village, Lantian Street, longwen district, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, is sawed in the west of Jiangdong Bridge, and belongs to Bangshan Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou City. It has been a dangerous pass since the Six Dynasties. Shicheng was built in the second year of Chongzhen in Ming Dynasty (1629), and the site still exists.