A city that will leave you "Zhang"struck

Opening remarks:
Friends, if your travel pursuit is "wanting it all"—beautiful scenery, delicious food, and fewer crowds—then Zhangzhou is your dream "Zhang"! This Minnan small city hides so many "wow" surprises. Are you ready to be hit by a wave of "Zhang" humor?

🌋 Volcano Island: The "hot-tempered big brother" of geology
Who says Fujian has no volcanoes? Zhangzhou's Volcano Island is the "hot-tempered big brother" of geology, but don’t worry, it has been calm for 24 million years. Now, all that’s left are:
- The "Terracotta Warriors of the Sea" made of black basalt, like an artwork after the Earth sneezed
- The popular check-in spot Rainbow Mountain, recommended to wear clothes brighter than the rainbow, or the camera will automatically ignore you
- The seaside swing, swinging out to a sea and sky view, swinging back to likes on your social feed
Foodie tip: There aren’t many restaurants on the island, so bring your own snacks. After all, looking at volcanic relics shouldn’t really make you "blow your top."

🏮 Zhangzhou Ancient City: The "emoji hub" of Minnan culture
Walking into the ancient city is like opening a living Minnan dialect dictionary:
- Under the arcade corridors, no need for an umbrella when it rains, no need for sunscreen when sunny, a kind of ancient "shared canopy"
- The lintels of red brick old houses all say "xx lineage," as if saying "My family has stories"
- The Jialan Temple is so small you wonder if even gods have to squeeze in sideways
Must-eat trio:
1. Afang Braised Noodles—broth so rich it sticks to your homesickness
2. Jianguo Oyster Omelette—oysters so many it’s like eating "seafood pizza"
3. Four Fruit Soup—have a bowl in summer, cooler than your ex’s heart

🌊 Dongshan Island: Fujian’s "Maldives split"
Here fulfills all your island fantasies:
- The colorful houses of Nanmen Bay, like God spilled a paint box, every shot is a postcard
- The Fishbone Sandbar appears only at low tide, like the sea’s "limited-time story"
- The Wind-moving Rock Scenic Area has a stone that "refuses to jump into the sea," it moves with the wind but has stood firm for 400 years, known as the "master of lying flat" in the stone world
Fun fact: The movie "The Left Ear" was filmed here, but it’s recommended you shoot "The Right Ear" to show the difference

🌿 Yunshuiyao: The "artsy youth" of Tulou
Don’t just know "four dishes and one soup," Yunshuiyao is the fresh and pure in Tulou:
- Hegui Building built on a swamp but as steady as Mount Tai, a masterpiece of ancient "infrastructure mania"
- Huaiyuan Building’s door knocker, touch it and it’s said you can conceive distant dreams (but not babies)
- Drink tea under the ancient banyan tree and experience how sunlight filtering through leaves "lights you up"
Pitfall guide: The cobblestone ancient path is beautiful, but wearing high heels will turn you into a "human pile driver"

🍍 Special bonus: Zhangzhou food secret codes
- "Boss, one bowl of satay noodles with extra toppings"—local code meaning "put everything you can on it"
- "Sweet zongzi please"—immediately reveals you as a northerner; Minnan people consider sweet zongzi heresy
- "One glass of Pianzaihuang juice"—after drinking, you’ll have a whole new understanding of "herbal drinks"

Final friendly reminder:
Zhangzhou dialect sounds like arguing, but they might just be asking "Have you eaten?"; taxi drivers drive like F1 racers, but it’s not personal—they’re rushing home for braised noodles; most importantly—don’t try to eat all of Zhangzhou in one day, your stomach will revolt!

Bring this guide and come to Zhangzhou to be a happy "Zhang" outsider! Guaranteed to "Zhang" your knowledge, "Zhang" your experience, and finally "Zhang" you into laughter!