Yantai Mountain, Fuzhou: A Stunning Blend of Art, Retro Style, and River Views in Half a Day
by HerttaLepist?
Apr 11, 2025
🌟[Yantai Mountain, Fuzhou: A Stunning Blend of Art, Retro Style, and River Views in Half a Day]🌟
📍Transportation Guide
Take subway Line 1 to Shangteng Station, Exit B, and walk 7 minutes to the South Gate of Yantai Mountain Park. Bus routes 175/85 to Cangqian Station are more convenient.
📸Must-See Attractions
1️⃣ Stone House Church: Century-old ginkgo trees + Gothic stone walls, golden autumn and winter filter to the max! The church is not open, but you can take great photos anywhere outside.
2️⃣ Legun Road International Architecture Cluster: Red brick consulates, the Min Customs Tax Office Residence, the ultimate retro street photography location.
3️⃣ Yantai Mountain Park: Climb Guanmei Pavilion for a panoramic view of the Min River. The ancient pavilions and the Yuan Dynasty beacon tower ruins are full of stories.
4️⃣ Commercial Blocks: HELLO wall + Y+SPACE spiral staircase, light show + art shops, 200% photo opportunity!
🚶♀️Classic Route (3-4h)
Shangteng Station → Wanchun Lane Red Brick Wall → Yantai Mountain Park → Legun Road Historical Buildings → Stone House Church → Commercial Blocks (drink a cup of M Stand coffee) → Head to Zhongzhou Island Viewing Bridge at sunset to photograph "Fuzhou Budapest"!
✨Hidden Gems
Yanshan Wuyu Convenience Store next to the Highway Store
Red brick wall of Xilin Xiaozhu Cafe
The "Fuzhou" blue wall of the Zhonglie Road Earring Library
⚠️Tips
✅ Wear light/retro-style clothing. The light and shadows are most beautiful from 3-5pm.
✅ Travel light! There is luggage storage at the entrance. It is recommended to avoid peak hours on weekends.
✅ The ferry is CNY 10/person. Cangxia Pier → Yantai Mountain is 15 minutes. The river breeze is super therapeutic!
🍽️Foodie Surprise
The commercial blocks hide hand-brewed coffee shops and buyer shops. After shopping, check out the Minnan snacks at "Yanshan Wuyu". Be sure to try the Tusu Chong and Fish Ball Soup!
"This place is like Gulangyu meeting the Bund, where modern romance grows out of historical brick walls."
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