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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Sanming [2025]
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Jin Lake
4.2
/5
2298 reviews
6.8
From THB 90.42
Based on 37 reviews
87.8 km from downtown
Phone 0598-7791820
Address: In Dajin Lake World Geopark, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
Over 95% pristine secondary forest
Over 5,000 acres of cypress forest
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When you come to Taining, you must visit Jinhu Lake. The unique landscape of Chibi red cliffs and clear water, Ganlu Temple, a suspended building with "one pillar inserted into the ground without a tile", is worth seeing. The boat trip is very relaxing, and the rock gap ladder is also quite unique. The last waterfall attraction is a bit far-fetched. It is a so-called waterfall of a few meters high, and it also climbs a hill of dozens of meters high. There is no landscape, which is speechless. The tour guide's explanation is good, but the ticket price of more than 100 is a bit expensive
The natural landscape and Danxia landform are worth appreciating.
It is less interesting (there are facilities for going up and down the mountain), but the distance is relatively short.
When I went there, I happened to meet a tour group. I listened to the guide's explanation and learned a little more cultural knowledge.
Overall, it is still okay.
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Nine Dragon Pond
4.5
/5
593 reviews
5.9
From THB 714.26
91.6 km from downtown
Phone 0598-7869199
Address: Taining, Sanming, Fujian, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
Night canyon tour with lights & sound
Dragon-like peaks & cliffs
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Hidden in the secret realm of the treasure town, there is a unique Danxia landform. You can take a night cruise on a cruise ship passing through the cliffs and appreciate the wonders of nature. The scenery is magnificent, but there will be long queues during the Spring Festival, so you should enter the park in advance.
Hidden in the secret realm of the treasure town, there is a unique Danxia landform. You can take a night cruise on a cruise ship passing through the cliffs and appreciate the wonders of nature. The scenery is magnificent, but there will be long queues during the Spring Festival, so you should enter the park in advance.
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Zhaixia Valley
4.5
/5
956 reviews
5.6
From THB 226.03
Based on 9 reviews
90.2 km from downtown
Phone 0598-7813777
Address: Grand Canyon of Shanzhai Village, Shancheng Town, Taining County, Sanming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
360° panoramic canyon view
Explore UNESCO Danxia landforms
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This scenic spot is located in Taining, Fujian. It is called "the model scenic spot of the world geological park" by UN experts. Hiking in the Grand Canyon, there are Danxia landforms, natural beauty, waterfalls, barrier lakes, and mountain cracks. You can breathe in oxygen and experience the magic of nature.
Zhaixia Grand Canyon is composed of three canyons connected end to end, Xuantian Gorge, Tongtian Gorge and other canyons. UN experts call it "the model scenic spot of the world geological park". It has Danxia landforms, natural beauty, waterfalls, barrier lakes, and mountain cracks. Hiking in the canyon is like traveling through a time tunnel. Zhaixia Grand Canyon is a geological expedition route. UN experts call it "the model scenic spot of the world geological park". It has Danxia landforms, natural beauty, waterfalls, barrier lakes, and mountain cracks. You can breathe in oxygen and experience the magic of nature.
The canyon of this scenic spot is densely forested, with fresh air, negative oxygen ion content of more than 10,000 per cubic centimeter, and PM2.5 value below 5 all year round, making it a natural oxygen bar. Due to the natural landscape, there are mountains, valleys, canyons, water, forests, and strange stone walls. I have visited this scenic spot many times, doing aerobic exercise on foot, and entering the valley to enjoy the pure and fresh air of nature, which doubles my spirit. Although I have been there many times, I will bring my family and friends to go again in the future.
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Sahngqing Creak
4.3
/5
671 reviews
5.6
From THB 565.08
Based on 15 reviews
91.1 km from downtown
Phone 0598-7652678
Address: Northeast of Taining County, Sanming City, upstream of Jinhu
Recommended sightseeing time: 2.5-3 hours
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Sanming
Highlights:
Ancient village & fairy bridge
Danxia landform & unique scenery
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Shangqingxi must be commented on. It is really worth it. I think it is the most worthwhile scenic spot, surpassing Dajin Lake. The whole bamboo rafting takes nearly 2 hours. A bamboo raft is full of 6 people. The tip is 10 yuan per person. The master who paddles the bamboo raft can also explain. It is very humorous and funny. There is constant laughter along the way. The scenery is also very good.
Suddenly, there is the artistic conception of the monkeys on both sides of the river crying non-stop, and the light boat has passed thousands of mountains.
There were three of us and we bought a package ticket for 308 per person, including Dajin Lake, Shangqingxi, and the Grand Canyon. After playing like this, Dajin Lake was more fun. Shangqingxi was a pitfall and the Grand Canyon was not fun either. I recommend going to Jiulongtan instead.
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5
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Guifeng Ancient Residence
4.5
/5
178 reviews
5.6
From THB 84.99
89.6 km from downtown
Phone 15959000818
Address: Youxi County, Sanming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Night Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
Poetic views & deep canyon
Overlook layered black-tile roofs
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Guifeng Village has a long history. It was first built in the 7th year of Chunyou in the Southern Song Dynasty (1247). Caichang, the ninth grandson of Cai Xiang, a famous official in the Northern Song Dynasty, founded the village here. He inherited the ancestral precepts and built a residence in isolation, farming and studying to pass down his family. For centuries, the descendants of the Cai family in Guifeng have multiplied, developed and created civilization here, making Guifeng a well-known cultural hometown and known as "Little Fuzhou".
Among the 39 existing ancient buildings, the earliest one was built in the late Ming Dynasty, and the largest number was built in the early Qing Dynasty. It combines architectural practices from all over Fujian and embodies the characteristics of diversity and comprehensiveness, but at the same time it also has the uniqueness of its mountain settlements without losing the local characteristics. In addition to traditional buildings, Guifeng Village is full of ancient roads, ancient streets, ancient trees, ancient studies, ancient inscriptions, ancient paintings, ancient genealogy, etc. There are small bridges and flowing water in the village, and the winding alleys lead to secluded areas. It can be said that the scenery changes with every turn, and the sky changes with each step. Guifeng's "Cai Family Genealogy" records the famous eight sceneries of Guifeng, including: stalagmites reaching into the sky, golden roosters shining in the sun, and jade springs surging densely. The architectural style of the villages in Guifeng Village is distributed on the three slopes of the village according to the mountain situation. It is layered on top of each other and well-proportioned. It is backed by Houmen Ridge and Houmen Mountain, which is the main mountain, and Houmentian and other hills on both sides are sand hills. , facing the canyon in front, with the continuous mountains in the distance serving as the mountain, surrounded by mountains, lingering clouds and mist, a mountain stream runs through the whole village, and the "Three Stone Seal Bridges" are built at the entrance of the village to choke the water mouth, forming a typical wind and gas gathering, The feng shui pattern of negative yin and yang.
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6
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Yuhua Cave
4.4
/5
787 reviews
5.3
From THB 501.79
Based on 2 reviews
51.5 km from downtown
Phone 0598-2323296
Address: Jiangle, Sanming, Fujian, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
Lifelike cave erosion views
Ancient carvings & rich history
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Amazing! It's truly cool inside!
You can take photos for free inside the scenic area, including a free 2-inch photo and a free large photo (it's really a free 2-inch photo, but you can't really see anyone passing by...). The large photo you need to buy is printed out, clearly marked with a price, but the quality is poor!
The tour guide's explanation and guidance are very detailed. The scenery is unique, story-telling, and cultural, and it is worth seeing. The tour process is under the control of the tour guide, and you can stop and enjoy it from time to time, so you won't feel tired.
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7
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Tao Yuan Cave
4.5
/5
781 reviews
5.2
From THB 271.24
Based on 23 reviews
35 km from downtown
Phone 0598-3636564
Address: 9 km north of Yong'an Town, Sanming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
Danxia landforms & lush forests
Former prime minister's retreat
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Yong'an Taoyuan Cave, the narrowest and longest skylight in the Guinness World Records.
It is a little far from the downtown area of Yong'an. There is a skylight inside, which is the most famous landscape of Taoyuan Cave. It is 90 meters high and 120 meters long. There is a gap at the cliff break. Climb up the steps and the narrow part is only enough to pass sideways.
The great tourist Xu Xiake also came here. "Xu Xiake's Travel Notes" called this skylight "large and close, far and neat", and was rated as the narrowest and longest skylight in the Guinness World Records. Moreover, there are as many as 6 "skylights" in Taoyuan Cave Scenic Area, which is relatively rare in scenic spots with Danxia landforms in China.
There are also Taohuajian, Canglutan, Taoyuan Cave Cliff Carvings, Locking Cave Bridge, Guanyin Dashi Hall, etc. Lily Valley is really full of wild lilies on the mountain, and the air and scenery are beautiful. The 60 yuan ticket is still worth coming. The combined ticket with Linyin Stone Forest is 90 yuan, valid for 2 days.
A very pleasant surprise! I came here when I was a kid, but I didn't think it was so fun. Is it because my mood has changed or the scenic area has been further developed? You don't have to go back and forth when you visit, you can go around in a circle, which is great. The small circle of the sky and the Phoenix Crown Pavilion are the highlights, and I also saw birds of prey. I also went to Baizhangyan, but I drove there, and that attraction was not so interesting.
No.
8
Mingqing Park
4.3
/5
223 reviews
5.1
From THB 307.41
83.9 km from downtown
Phone 0598-8718333
Address: Taining, Sanming, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
Appreciate exquisite wood carving art
Stroll ancient homes and admire their architectural art
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Ming and Qing Garden is located in Taining, Fujian. It is the first folk collection garden in Fujian with the theme of protecting and inheriting large-scale ancient buildings, wood carving art masterpieces, family traditions and blessing culture of various schools in the Ming and Qing dynasties. People who like antiques and treasures must visit here. There are many things to see, all of which are exquisite.
The overall visit to the Ming and Qing Garden is worth the price. It displays archways and furniture from the wealthy families of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Only on site can you experience this shocking power. The exquisite life of the wealthy families in ancient times is really amazing. The wood carving craftsmanship is extreme, and the wood is also very good. Although it is old and has experienced vicissitudes, you can still feel this kind of attraction.
No.
9
Shangshu Mansion
4.6
/5
753 reviews
5.1
From THB 90.42
Taining County | 84.2 km from downtown
Phone 0598-7863013
Address: Shangshu Alley, Taining Xian, Sanming Shi, Fujian Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.7 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Sanming
Highlights:
Ming Wax Museum: Minister's Life
Vast layout & typical Jiangnan
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It was my first time to Taining. After searching for a guide, I went to Shangshu Di and was attracted by its architecture. The architectural style is a symbol of the wisdom of the ancients, and it also conveys the ancients' emphasis on etiquette.
The Shangshu Mansion is quite large, and the historical relics are well preserved. It is about 400 years old. Listening to the guide's explanation, I also learned more about the history of that time. The mansions of ancient officials were really exquisite, like a maze.
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