Top 10 Best Things to Do in Sanming
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Sanming

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  • Jin Laketop_1
    󰺂6.6
    165.43
    Taining87.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFall is the perfect time to enjoy the Danxia landforms at the Taining World Heritage Site | Sep 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Sanming
    Highlights:
    󰋄Over 95% pristine secondary forest
    Over 5,000 acres of cypress forest
    󱨠1147 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    320***81320***81

    The tour includes guided commentary and visits to three scenic spots. The entire trip lasts five hours. Meals are at your own expense at a designated restaurant. Hygiene is average, but the food is acceptable. The scenery of the lake and mountains is beautiful.

  • Nine Dragon Pondtop_2
    󰺂5.7
    1307.95
    Taining91.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sanming
    Highlights:
    󰀆Night canyon tour with lights & sound
    󱨜Dragon-like peaks & cliffs
    󱨠289 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    136***60136***60

    The night view was stunning. We took the first boat, and the reflections were perfectly smooth, perfect for the view. It was a bit rainy, but it was still fun. The kayak slid through the emerald waters, sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, weaving through gaps like a slashing sky. It was the boatman's first time on the boat. The vibrant lights on both sides of the river echoed beautifully, complemented by the projection reality show, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

  • Zhaixia Valleytop_3
    󰺂5.5
    413.91
    Taining90.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    360° panoramic canyon view
    󰋄Explore UNESCO Danxia landforms
    󱨠298 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    茉竹茉竹

    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.

  • Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area
    4
    󰺂5.4
    Youxi89.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Sanming
    Highlights:
    󱓊Poetic views & deep canyon
    󰀆Overlook layered black-tile roofs
    󱨠133 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    歌声振林樾歌声振林樾

    After all, there are not many old, pure ancient villages now, and it is rare to see so many ancient mansions in one village. Two hours are enough just for sightseeing. If you stay, you can experience the tranquility and peace. However, the room in the homestay you choose should be spacious so that you can relax your body and mind.

  • Shangqing Stream
    5
    󰺂5.3
    1034.77
    Taining91.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Ancient village & fairy bridge
    󱓊Danxia landform & unique scenery
    󱨠229 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    家宜_家宜_

    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.

  • Yuhua Cave
    6
    󰺂5.3
    918.88
    Jiangle50.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sanming
    Highlights:
    󱨜Lifelike cave erosion views
    󱓊Ancient carvings & rich history
    󱨠436 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    东窗听雨Ch东窗听雨Ch

    Yuhua Cave is one of the four most famous caves in China. Its karst cave landscape is unparalleled. The ancient travel guru Xu Xiake praised it as "dazzlingly ingenious and full of wonders, hidden and mysterious." Even in the scorching heat, the cave's chill penetrates the skin, leaving a chill all over the body.

  • Tao Yuan Cave
    7
    󰺂5.3
    496.69
    Yong'an35 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sanming
    Highlights:
    Danxia landforms & lush forests
    󱨜Former prime minister's retreat
    󱨠279 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M52***71M52***71

    Essentially, it's a mountain hike interspersed with a narrow gorge. The mountain itself is easy to climb, with some scenic views, and the gorge is breathtaking with excellent annotations. It's worth recommending. However, I feel it might not be suitable for winter when you're wearing many layers.

  • Ming-Qing Architectural Garden
    8
    󰺂5.1
    562.92
    Taining83.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sanming
    Highlights:
    Appreciate exquisite wood carving art
    󱨜Stroll ancient homes and admire their architectural art
    󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    茉竹茉竹

    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.

What Best Things to Do are there in Sanming?
These are all Best Things to Do in Sanming:Jin Lake, Nine Dragon Pond, Zhaixia Valley, Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area, Shangqing Stream
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sanming?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sanming include:Jin Lake:4.3, Nine Dragon Pond:4.4, Zhaixia Valley:4.5, Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area:4.5, Shangqing Stream:4.3
At what locations in Sanming can Best Things to Do in Sanming be found?
The Best Things to Do in Sanming are mainly located in:Jin Lake:Taining, Nine Dragon Pond:Taining, Zhaixia Valley:Taining, Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area:Youxi, Shangqing Stream:Taining
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