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4-Day 3-Night Zhangzhou Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB) Theme: Tulou Exploration, Island Vacation, Minnan Cuisine Suitable for: Couples/Friends/Families Budget Allocation: Transportation 1500 RMB + Accommodation 1200 RMB + Meals 1000 RMB + Tickets/Experiences 800 RMB + Others 500 RMB 📅 Day 1: Ancient City Stroll · First Experience of Minnan Culture 🏨 Accommodation: Near Zhangzhou Ancient City (Recommended "Zhangzhou Hotel" or "Kapok Mansion," about 350 RMB/night) 🍜 Meals: Breakfast 20 RMB + Lunch 60 RMB + Dinner 100 RMB 🚗 Transportation: Walking/Taxi (about 50 RMB) Morning Zhangzhou Ancient City (Free): Walk through Ming and Qing old streets, visit Wen Temple, Hong Kong Road arcade buildings, and try "Afang Braised Noodles." Zhongshan Park (Free): A century-old park to experience the local slow life. Afternoon Nanshan Temple (Ticket 10 RMB): Famous Minnan temple, see Tang Dynasty stone Buddha and the release pond. Jiangbin Park (Free): Stroll along the Jiulong River, watch the sunset in the evening. Evening Night Market Recommendations: Student Street Night Market: Four Fruit Soup, Roasted Tendon Ling, Triangle Rice Cake. Taiguqiao Snack Street: Satay Noodles, Oyster Omelette. 📅 Day 2: Nanjing Tulou · Visit the Filming Location of "Big Fish & Begonia" 🏨 Accommodation: Taxia Village Homestay (e.g., "Qingpu Cultural Inn," about 400 RMB/night) 🍜 Meals: Breakfast 30 RMB + Lunch 70 RMB + Dinner 120 RMB 🚗 Transportation: Chartered car/rental (about 300 RMB, or take high-speed rail to Nanjing Station then transfer to scenic area shuttle bus) Morning Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (Ticket 90 RMB): Overlook the "Four Dishes and One Soup" panorama, visit Buyun Building. Afternoon Yuchang Building (The Tilted Building): 700 years old, the well inside is still usable. Taxia Village (Free): Small bridges and flowing water homes, dinner with Hakka native chicken soup and bamboo shoot braised pork. Evening Firefly Park (Summer only): Watch fireflies dance at night (Ticket 50 RMB). 📅 Day 3: Dongshan Island · Romantic Island Day 🏨 Accommodation: Tongling Town Seaview Homestay (e.g., "Island Language Homestay," about 450 RMB/night) 🍜 Meals: Breakfast 30 RMB + Lunch 80 RMB + Dinner 150 RMB 🚗 Transportation: Chartered car/high-speed train to Yunxiao Station then transfer to bus (about 200 RMB) Morning Nanmen Bay (Free): Filming location of the movie "The Left Ear," colorful houses + blue coast. Wengong Ancestral Hall (Free): Overlook Nanmen Bay panorama, check in at the popular rooftop. Afternoon Sufeng Mountain Island Loop Road (Free): Rent an electric scooter (80 RMB/day) to ride and see Yanya Ancient Village. Jinluan Bay (Free): Mirror-like beach, super dreamy at sunset. Evening Tongling Night Market: Small squid in soy sauce water, oyster omelette, roasted tendon ling. 📅 Day 4: Volcano Island · Pink Monument Valley 🍜 Meals: Breakfast 30 RMB + Lunch 60 RMB 🚗 Transportation: Chartered car/bus (about 150 RMB) Morning Volcano Island Scenic Area (Ticket 60 RMB): Check in at the pink castle, Rainbow Mountain, seaside swing. Coastal Volcano Geological Museum (includes ticket): Learn about volcanic rock formation. Afternoon Zhenhaijiao (Free): Fujian's "Little Kenting," lighthouse + grassland + black reef rocks. Souvenirs before departure: Duxun Crisp Candy, Dongshan Dried Abalone, Pinghe Honey Pomelo. 💰 Total Budget (for 2 people reference): Transportation: High-speed rail/airfare round trip 1000 RMB + local transportation 500 RMB = 1500 RMB Accommodation: 350 RMB×2 nights + 400 RMB + 450 RMB = 1200 RMB Meals: 150 RMB/day × 4 days = 600 RMB Tickets/Experiences: Tulou 90 RMB + Volcano Island 60 RMB + Electric scooter 80 RMB = 300 RMB Others: Souvenirs/snacks 400 RMB ✅ Total cost about 4000 RMB (2000 RMB per person), surplus can upgrade accommodation or experiences! 📌 Tips: Best seasons: April-June (mild), September-November (avoid typhoons), summer pay attention to sun protection. Must-try foods: Tofu pudding with vermicelli (with braised large intestine), raw hot pot, oyster vermicelli, mochi. Avoid pitfalls: You can bargain when shopping in the Tulou scenic area; ask for market price before ordering seafood on Dongshan Island. Volcano Island popular spots have long queues, recommend going early in the morning. Zhangzhou is a hidden treasure where mountains, sea, and ancient houses intertwine, perfect for those who love a slow pace! 🌊🏮