Fujian
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Pingtan.Longwangtou Beach/Downtown>100 km from downtownHighlights:<="" span="">Houyan Island, as the closest place to Taiwan Island from the mainland of the motherland, adds a unique meaning to watching the sunrise here. The sun rises slowly, and the golden light, together with the lighthouse and reefs in the distance, outlines a magnificent picture. Xianrenjing is a masterpiece of nature. When the sun rises from the sea level, the sunlight shines through the well wall and shines on the deep sea water. The light and shadow change like a dream. Whether you are a traveler who comes alone to find tranquility, or a tourist who shares this joy with relatives and friends, you can find your own touch and tranquility on this island embraced by the morning light.12 attractionPingtan Island8.2
Longwangtou Beach5.4
Best time to visit：Mar-May, Oct-Nov(Open all year)Xiamen.Zhongshan Road Area>100 km from downtownHighlights:Xiamen, known as the "Garden on the Sea", has become an excellent place for cruise sightseeing with its unique geographical location, rich natural landscape and profound historical and cultural heritage. Scenic experience:Take a cruise in Xiamen, you can get a close look at the international architecture of Gulangyu, the coconut breeze and sea charm of the Ring Road, and the modern urban style of Xiamen Island.In the evening, the lights on both sides of the Lujiang River are dazzling, forming a beautiful landscape. Xiamen and Kinmen are across the sea. Take the "See Kinmen from the Sea" cruise to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait from the sea.Boarding points and major transit points:The cruise ship sightseeing boarding points in Xiamen are mainly concentrated in Heping Wharf, Ferry Wharf or Dongdu Cruise Center. The cruise ship routes cover many famous attractions in Xiamen, such as Gulangyu Island, Zheng Chenggong Statue, Yanwu Bridge, Shimao Twin Towers, Xiamen University, Hulishan Fort, etc.Boat duration:The duration of Xiamen sightseeing boat trips varies depending on the route. For example, the Lujiang Night Cruise takes about 70 minutes, and the Jinmen Cruise from the sea takes about 100 minutes. These are enough time for tourists to enjoy the stunning scenery of Xiamen from the sea, and at the same time watch the entertainment performances on board, making the entire trip more colorful. Here, you can slow down, feel the slow life of Xiamen, and let your mind get real relaxation and pleasure.18 attractionLujiang Night Cruise7.4
View Kinmen from the Sea6.6
Best time to visit：May-Oct(Open all year)Xiamen.Wuyuan Bay Area>100 km from downtownHighlights:As a coastal city, Xiamen has unique natural conditions and rich marine resources, providing a good environment for the development of sailing. Sailing has a deep foundation and wide influence in the local area. Xiamen has hosted national and international sailing events many times, such as the China Family Regatta, Xiamen New Year Regatta, and the World University Sailing Championship.6 attractionWuyuan Bay Sailing Harbor6.6
Xiamen International Yacht Club4.5
4Quanzhou.West Street/Kaiyuan Temple>100 km from downtownHighlights:Quanzhou puppetry, especially the string puppetry, has a history of more than a thousand years of uninterrupted inheritance and is a treasure among Chinese puppetry. As one of the first national intangible cultural heritage projects, Quanzhou puppetry has gained popularity on social media and has become a new trend in Quanzhou tourism in recent years. There are various string or glove puppet performances at the Quanzhou Puppet Theater from time to time, which are worth seeing. There are usually performances on Saturdays and Sundays, and the specific time needs to be checked in advance by the theater announcement. In addition to the Quanzhou Puppet Theater, West Street is also a good place to watch puppet performances. The West Street puppetry performances are mainly based on Jinjiang glove puppetry, which is also one of the national intangible cultural heritages. Visitors can experience the unique atmosphere of the fusion of tradition and modernity on West Street.14 attractionQuanzhou String Puppet Show7.1
quan zhou xi jie mu ou xi ju biao yan7.3
5Quanzhou.Xunpu Village/Donghai Taihe Plaza>100 km from downtownHighlights:Quanzhou hairpin flower, also known as "haipin flower wei", is a unique folk custom in southern Fujian that has been passed down for thousands of years. The Xiapu women's headdress culture is the most famous. This living custom, which began in the Song and Yuan dynasties, carries the cultural memory of Quanzhou as the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The girls from the fishing families in Xiapu have been arranging flowers in their hair since childhood. They interlace jasmine, jasmine and other flowers with ivory hairpins and silver combs to form a ring-shaped wreath. The gorgeous and elegant shape looks like a moving "garden on the sea". The production of hairpins emphasizes the combination of seasonal flowers and exquisite craftsmanship. The hair is often decorated with fish hook hairpins and butterfly buckles representing auspicious meanings. The layers of flower shadows embody the fishermen's awe of nature. This "head garden" technique not only reflects the life aesthetics of Quanzhou people who "use flowers as a crown", but also implies the fusion code of ancient Persian business culture and Central Plains culture. After being listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008, the hairpin flower culture has been rejuvenated. Young people have integrated modern design on the basis of tradition, making it a popular carrier for experiencing southern Fujian culture. During every festival, women with hairpin flowers in their hair walk among the red brick old houses, becoming the most recognizable cultural symbol of Quanzhou.3 attractionXunpu Village6.5
West Street6.9
6Best time to visit：Mar-AugPingtan.Tannan Bay/Jiangjun Mont>100 km from downtownHighlights:Pingtan, an island in Fujian, has become the leading place to watch "blue tears" in China due to its unique hydrological conditions. "Blue tears" is actually a bioluminescent phenomenon, which is caused by two marine planktons, Noctiluca and fireflies. When they are stimulated by external stimuli such as waves hitting and ships passing by, they will emit a charming light blue light. Noctiluca-type blue tears are common from March to June, showing short blue ripples and spectacular scenes; from July to August, firefly-type blue tears are the main ones, which have a longer-lasting glow and a clearer grain. If you want to successfully "chase tears", remember to be prepared and pay attention to the weather forecast in advance. It is easier to succeed during the high tide period on south wind days, and the best viewing period is generally from 7 pm to the early morning. Pingtan's coastline becomes a stage for blue fluorescence under the cover of night. When the "blue tears" erupt, the waves rush in with blue glimmers, and the entire sea area seems to be sprinkled by the Milky Way, like a dream, making people feel like they are in a fairy tale world. In Pingtan, you will encounter blue tears and a romantic gift from the sea.12 attractionBlue Tears Fantasy Theme Park5.7
Longwangtou Beach5.4
7Xiamen.Xiamen University Area>100 km from downtownHighlights:Xiamen is one of the important birthplaces of Minnan culture. Here, tourists can deeply experience the rich and colorful Minnan culture. Xiamen has many cultural experience projects with Minnan characteristics. Tourists can experience the daily life of fishermen; they can also visit Jimei School Village, where the Jiageng-style swallowtail ridge and Western colonnade tell the homesickness of overseas Chinese. In addition, Xiamen's Minnan opera, folk music, handicrafts, etc. are also cultural experience projects that cannot be missed. Tourists can watch a Minnan opera or Nanyin performance to feel its unique artistic charm; they can also make a Minnan-style handicraft, such as paper-cutting, clay sculpture, etc., and bring this cultural memory back home.6 attractionThe Jimei School Village6.9
Zeng Cuo An Village6.7
8Quanzhou>100 km from downtownHighlights:Quanzhou Buddhist cultural experience is a spiritual journey through time and space. Quanzhou, a city with a long history, is known as "half city fireworks and half city immortals". It has a profound Buddhist cultural heritage, numerous temples and many historical sites. Visitors can go to Kaiyuan Temple, a thousand-year-old temple with its majestic architecture, exquisite Buddha statues and profound cultural heritage, which is breathtaking. In the temple, you can listen to the chanting of monks and feel the tranquility and cleansing of the soul, as if you are in a Buddhist pure land. In addition to Kaiyuan Temple, Quanzhou has many Buddhist temples worth visiting, including Luojia Temple, Guanyue Temple, Fuwen Temple, and Chengtian Temple. Visitors can not only appreciate the exquisite Buddhist architecture and artworks, but also participate in Buddhist activities such as morning classes and meditation in some venues, and deeply experience the practice life of Buddhists. In addition, Quanzhou also holds various Buddhist cultural festivals, such as the birthday celebration of Guanyin Bodhisattva, so that tourists can have a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture through participation. Quanzhou Buddhist cultural experience is not only a cultural exploration journey, but also a spiritual baptism. Here, visitors can feel the profoundness and compassionate wisdom of Buddhist culture, and can also find a piece of spiritual pure land in their busy lives and gain inner peace and enlightenment.8 attractionQingyuan Mountain7.7
Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple7.4
