Zhangzhou Family Trip Must-Visit! Volcano Island Exploration + Tulou Fun Tour

✨ Volcano Island Geopark: A Collision of Nature and Fairy Tales
Take the kids on a journey through 24.6 million years of volcanic relics, play hide-and-seek in the macaron-colored castle of Monument Valley Maze, and check in at the adventure park’s jungle slides and swings. The interactive screens in the geology museum instantly turn children into "little geologists." In the evening, listen to the waves and stargaze at the RV campsite; in the early morning, hike the volcanic rock plank road to discover sea erosion wonders. The newly popular Bubble Forest’s transparent houses look like fairy tale scenes, perfect for snapping highly liked photos for your social feed!

🌊 Dongshan Island: A Magical Adventure of Blue Sea and Golden Sand
Rent a small electric scooter to ride around Su Feng Mountain’s island road, where the sea breeze carries a salty, romantic scent. The pink little train at Butterfly Bay takes you into a fairy tale world, with colorful balloons and surfboard props turning kids into "little models" instantly. On Maluan Bay Beach, children build "underwater kingdoms" with sandcastles, dads can try sailing and surfing, and moms capture golden waves at sunset from the glass viewing platform of Haiyu Café. At night, stay at the newly opened Dongshan Yuehua Hotel in 2025, where the seafood buffet’s freshly cooked seafood porridge warms both stomach and heart for the whole family.

🏮 Yunshuiyao Ancient Town: A Time Travel Journey Inside the Tulou
Stroll along the thousand-year-old plank road, where the aerial roots hanging from century-old banyan trees resemble the strings of time. The "tilted" architectural marvel of Hegui Lou sparks endless curiosity in children. The immersive drama "Tulou Stories" brings history to life through Hakka wedding customs performances. The Friday and Saturday night light shows turn the Tulou cluster into a dazzling galaxy, where kids chase fireflies in the light and shadow, while adults enjoy tea and music by the creekside teahouse. Early morning at Tianluokeng’s "Four Dishes and One Soup" viewing platform, the Tulou cluster floating in the sea of clouds looks like a secret realm suspended in the air.

🍜 Minnan Childhood Delicacies on the Tongue
The ancient city snack street is a food paradise for kids: freshly cooked four-fruit soup with chewy and smooth stone flower jelly, paired with taro balls, watermelon, and adazi, cools off the summer heat with every spoonful; oyster omelets are crispy outside and tender inside, dipped in sweet and spicy sauce, even picky eaters can eat two big pieces. Experience making handmade mochi with the kids, watching glutinous rice balls roll in crushed peanuts and sesame seeds brings a huge sense of accomplishment! In the evening, head to the riverside road food stalls, order soy sauce boiled mixed fish and salt-baked small squid, paired with chilled starfruit juice, and enjoy the lively Minnan atmosphere with the whole family.

🚗 Practical Tips:
✅ Transportation: High-speed train from Shenzhen Longgang to Zhangzhou Station takes about 3.5 hours; rent an electric scooter (30 RMB/day) after arrival to freely explore the ancient city and attractions
✅ Tickets: Volcano Island combo ticket 250 RMB (includes Monument Valley + Rainbow Mountain); Yunshuiyao requires timed reservation and tickets must be purchased 3 days in advance
✅ Gear: Children’s sun-protective clothing (SPF50+), portable mini fan, waterproof phone pouch
✅ Special Experiences: Volcano Island RV camping (book 1 week in advance), Dongshan Island sailing experience (children must be accompanied by parents)

🌟 Family time in Zhangzhou is scientific enlightenment on volcanic rocks, the millennium echoes under Tulou eaves, and joyful songs of beach waves. This summer, bring your kids to Zhangzhou to unlock a magical journey between mountains and sea, making every snapshot a precious childhood memory!

Post by EmilKuosma | Aug 23, 2025