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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Minqing [2025]
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Vagoo Scenic Area
4.6
/5
17282 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 30.00
Wang Xian Gu | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607938467888
Address: 江西省上饶市广信区望仙乡636县道
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Night lights illuminate Vagoo Scenic Area
Cliff buildings & mountain views
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It's absolutely stunning inside, with lots of young ladies in Hanfu taking photos. There's an artificial moon on either side of the canyon, and it's beautifully lit, but you can't go up there. Eating in the area is also affordable. There are so many restaurants. The spicy hot pot place on the main street charges by weight, which is much cheaper than regular places. Highly recommended.
This scenic area is perfect for an evening out. Built into the mountainside, it's incredibly large and takes hours to explore. The area is beautifully lit at night. Accommodation and shuttle services are available within the area, though they're not cheap. The rafting is thrilling and fun, but the steep slopes will get you soaked. There are many interesting performances, but you'll have to choose one if you're interested. There's also plenty of food and beverage options, so you don't need to pack too much.
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Kulangsu
4.4
/5
52000 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 1.08
Based on 5,737 reviews
Gulangyu Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Taste authentic Hokkien snacks on Kulangsu
Regular diverse concerts held
Saved by 1609 users17482 positive reviews
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The scenery of Gulangyu Island is pleasant. Walking on the fine sand beach and feeling the sea breeze gives people a relaxed and happy feeling. They don’t want to leave for a long time, letting the sea breeze blow all their worries into the sea of the Taiwan Strait, and they are intoxicated by it, as if in a dream.
Gulangyu Island
We've arrived! A must-see for couples. It lives up to its name, the Qin Island. This beautiful, rich, and artistic island blends European and Southern Fujian culture. Transportation is convenient, and the boat ride from Xiamen Port takes only ten minutes. Highly recommended!
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Xiamen Botanical Garden
4.6
/5
15802 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 6.45
Based on 249 reviews
Xiamen University Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605922985935
Address: No. 25, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Exotic Flowers and Trees: Trending Spot
40,000 sq ft rare cacti
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Xiamen Botanical Garden, a must-see attraction in Xiamen
🌳 Families, when visiting Xiamen, you can't miss the Botanical Garden! It's truly a green treasure in the city!
📍 Recommended check-in spots:
Succulent Plant Area: The giant cacti are stunning, like stepping into a desert world. The light and shadows are stunning from 3-4 pm.
Rainforest World: The misting period is from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, creating a fairyland-like experience.
Araucaria Lawn: The lawn, accented by tall Araucaria pines, is incredibly photogenic and perfect for a picnic.
🚫 Tips to avoid:
Avoid entering the park through the East Gate or North Mountain Gate. They are far from the main area and require an hour's walk. Rainforest World can be crowded during misting hours, so arrive early to secure a spot if you want to take photos.
🚗 Transportation within the park:
We strongly recommend buying the 10-yuan sightseeing bus pass. The park is large, and the bus allows you to easily explore the highlights. The first sightseeing bus departs at 8:00 AM and the last at 5:00 PM (winter) or 5:20 PM (summer).
🎈Recommended Itinerary:
Enter through the West Gate → Araucaria Lawn (photos and rest) → Rainforest World (see the sprays) → Succulent Area (photos) → Flower Garden (view seasonal flowers) → Exit through the West Gate. The entire tour takes 3-4 hours, allowing you to take in all the beautiful scenery without backtracking!
Xiamen Botanical Garden is well worth a visit. The mist spray in the rainforest area is very stylish, and combined with the changing light, it's easy to capture stunning Tyndall-effect photos. The downsides are that there are too many people taking photos, the rainforest trails are narrow, and mosquitoes are rampant. The succulent area is mainly populated by various cacti, which are overly exposed to the sun in summer and can easily cause stings. Overall, the service in the park is very smooth, and the staff are very knowledgeable in providing directions and instructions.
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Zhonggu Cable Car
4.6
/5
6709 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 17.18
Based on 14 reviews
Zhongshan Road Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605924000918168
Address: No. 25-110, Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
82 cabins reduce wait time
3280 ft skywalk for Zhonggu & Drum Hills
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It's a good hike, with beautiful views. The round trip takes 40 minutes, and aside from being a bit hot in the summer, there aren't any other issues.
The waiting time is about 30 minutes (at 10 AM on a summer weekend).
We booked it in advance on Ctrip, which was very convenient. We waited in line for a short while before we got on. The cable car is quite long and offers a great view overlooking the botanical gardens. The other side is the ocean, which is a lovely view. It's air-conditioned and quite comfortable.
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Pingtan Island
4.7
/5
1376 reviews
8.2
Based on 49 reviews
Longwangtou Beach/Downtown | >100 km from downtown
Address: In Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, south of Minjiang Estuary, 128 kilometers away from Fuzhou, and only 68 nautical miles away from Hsinchu Port of Taiwan Province in the east.
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Unique coastal erosion landscapes
Explore 36-Leg Lake & more
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It is worth going. Pingtan highlights: the island scenery is beautiful, the blue tears are wonderful and dreamy, the road around the island is comfortable, the stone ancient village is unique, and the seafood is delicious. There are also wind power fields, elephant nose bay and other net red punch points, which is a good place for leisure and vacation.
The beauty of Pingtan Island is a rhapsody unleashed by the Creator. Stretching along 408 kilometers of coastline, the basalt canyons of Xianrenjing (Fairy Well) appear to have been carved by a giant axe. At low tide, stepping into the 47-meter-deep well, waves crashing against the black reef stir up thousands of snowdrifts. The slanting morning light feels like stepping into the secret realms of Iceland. Sunsets at Changjiangao are a visual wonder: a 3,000-acre array of windmills is reflected on the mirror-like beach. When the tide recedes, pink-blue shells scatter like stardust. At night, "blue tears" sparkle with the waves, like diamonds scattered on deep blue silk. Even more remarkable is the preservation of the character of a pristine fishing island. The clifftop road of the northern ecological corridor connects the colorful stone houses of Baisheng Village. Fishermen's nets hanging out to dry tremble in the wind, and the salty sea breeze carries an untamed wildness.
For nine years, Pingtan has strived to balance development and conservation, anchored by an international style and youthful fashion. Smart tourism systems are already bearing fruit: Longwangtou Beach features real-time visitor flow monitoring, automatic flushing pools, and smart public toilets, significantly enhancing the visitor experience. The integration of culture and tourism is also a highlight: the Keqiutou Site Museum condenses 7,000 years of Austronesian civilization into an immersive exhibition; the "Planet Calling" Seaview Theater in Tannan Bay uses light and shadow to recreate the spectacle of the Blue Tears, bringing culture from the academic realm to the masses. However, over-commercialization is encroaching on some corners: the ancient architectural complex of Haitan Ancient City has been reduced to a cookie-cutter Yiwu small commodity market, and the throngs of people jostling for photo spots at the "Eye of the Strait" observation deck on Houyan Island often leave travelers feeling a sense of loss.
Pingtan's ambitions extend beyond being a popular online destination. Events such as the International Kiteboarding Festival and the F4 Racing Carnival ignite excitement along the coast. Sailing activities at Pier 22 allow visitors to transition from simply "watching the sea" to "playing in it," signaling its progress toward becoming a full-time vacation destination. However, shortcomings remain: the public transportation network is weak, and the infrequent island-wide bus service forces tourists to rely on expensive chartered vehicles. Some homestays advertised as "sea view rooms" are actually located in remote villages, making the bumpy dirt roads a heart-wrenching journey home late at night. By strengthening ecological protection (for example, limiting commercial development along the northern corridor) and cultivating its unique cultural heritage (for example, reviving the intangible cultural heritage of rattan shield exercises), this "island closest to Taiwan" can truly become the Hawaii of the East.
Pingtan is a gem sculpted by sea and wind—it boasts some of China's finest coastal scenery and stunning starry nights, yet it continues to vacillate between extensive development and sophisticated operations. If restrained craftsmanship replaces the short-sighted pursuit of traffic, it will surely shine as the brightest pearl of the Strait.
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Wuyishan National Park
4.6
/5
12010 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 15.04
Based on 465 reviews
Wuyishan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605995135110
Address: Wuyishan National Tourism Resort, Nanping City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Rafting & climbing at Wuyi
360° view of Nine-Bend Stream
Saved by 333 users6472 positive reviews
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Wuyi Mountain is indeed worth recommending. The Jade Maiden Peak stands like a young girl, Jiuqu River, Dahongpao, etc. are all must-see places. The most shocking one is Impression Dahongpao, with its rotating stage and colorful lights... I want to watch Impression Dahongpao again
Entering the park with your ID card is very convenient, and after that, you only need to scan your face to board the bus at each attraction. My only regret was that I didn't get to ride the bamboo raft. You should book in advance during the summer. I heard it's even more crowded during Golden Week, but I was very satisfied with the crowds for the summer. Although the temperature was acceptable, it was still very hot. I decided to just explore the national park on my own, climbing and hiking whenever I wanted. It was very flexible and comfortable. The air was fresh, and the clear water and mountains were refreshing. It's worth a visit!
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Yunshuiyao Scenic Area
4.4
/5
3763 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 10.31
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864008885111
Address: 607 County Road, Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Saved by 182 users2589 positive reviews
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The environment is picturesque and makes people linger. As soon as they come in, they are attracted by the scenery of nature, the beautiful mountains and rivers, and the earthen buildings. The locals are very warm and simple, and the consumption is reasonable.
I like the ancient banyan trees, the earthen buildings, the mountains and rivers here, and the people here are very friendly. The only thing I don’t like here is the business. The villagers come out to set up their own stalls, which is too monotonous! It lacks fun!
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Hulishan Fortress
4.7
/5
14210 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 5.37
Based on 138 reviews
Xiamen University Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605922088313
Address: No. 2, Zengcuo Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Overlook Xiamen's ocean views
Daily Red Barbarian Cannon & Qing drill
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The scenery of Hulishan Fort is very beautiful, and you can also learn about the history of the bombardment of Kinmen and the past resistance against foreign enemies. The overall feeling after the tour is very good, the sea view is very beautiful, and you can see some of the islands of Kinmen, which is impressive.
The attraction isn't very large, but it's worth a visit for those interested in history.
Several viewpoints offer distant views of the Twin Towers and the Kinmen Islands.
Getting on and off is easy, whether by bus or taxi.
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Qingyuan Mountain
4.4
/5
3046 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 15.04
Based on 121 reviews
Weat Lake Park/Qingyuan Mountain | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86059522777675
Address: East side of Qingyuanshan Mountain Visitor Center, Fengze District, Quanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Quanzhou city
Overlook Quanzhou's cityscape & culture
Saved by 184 users1635 positive reviews
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Qingyuan Mountain is definitely worth a visit! The mountain is lushly forested, the air is fresh, and the natural beauty permeates every corner. There are sightseeing buses available, but no cable car. Don't miss Laojun Rock, where the Song Dynasty stone statue of Laojun is breathtakingly lifelike. Also, Nantai Rock offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Quanzhou city.
I really like the Taoist concept of "Tao follows nature". I came here for the reason that "Laozi is the best in the world". I like it very much. It takes some time to walk down the mountain after taking the bus. The scenery is good. I will come again next time if I have the chance.
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Liu Bowen's Hometown Scenic Area Baizhangji Fall
4.8
/5
2855 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 11.81
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8657759003692
Address: Baizhangji Town, Wencheng County, Wenzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Paper art & opera performances
Ming Dynasty Liuji Temple, 1458
Saved by 128 users2147 positive reviews
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This is a scenic spot that I had noticed a long time ago. I specially set aside a day to visit it on my way back to Xiapu. There is a scenic bus that goes directly to the scenic area after getting off at Wenzhou South High-speed Railway Station. It is very convenient. You can start the tour from the North Gate. There are elevators and walking distances. It is very friendly to the elderly and children. I didn’t have an elevator with my 13-year-old child. It was not very tiring to hike all the way down. The weather was not hot at all. The waterfall was powerful and spectacular, which relieved the heat of the weather. The scenic area is very mature and the supporting facilities are also very complete. It took more than two and a half hours to walk all the way. It is really beautiful. There is a 15 yuan scenic shuttle bus from the South Gate that takes you to the North Gate, and then the bus back to the high-speed railway station. It is really convenient. I will come again next time
Baizhang Waterfall has a stepped waterfall group with "the first waterfall is 100 feet high, the second waterfall is 100 feet deep, and the third waterfall is 100 feet wide". The first waterfall of Baizhang is 207 meters high and is the highest single waterfall in China. Standing in front of the waterfall, you can feel the spectacular sight of splashing water and it can also be used as a summer escape.
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