Fuzhou 3 Days 2 Nights! A Romantic Blast of Ancient Houses and Azure Seas

Who says Fuzhou is only about "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall"? Unlock the millennium-old city + stunning islands in three days and two nights! All-inclusive for just 800+ per person for food, accommodation, and transportation—this deal is a total steal! Quick guide👇

📅 Day 1: Citywalk through Thousand-Year-Old Fuzhou

✅ Morning: Sanfang Qixiang

- Free! Explore the "living fossil of the lǐfāng system," check in at Bingxin/Yan Fu’s former residences, and try DIY lacquerware (starting at 50 RMB);

- Photo spots: Little Yellow Building’s vermilion arch, Yijinfang waterside stage, instantly photogenic in Hanfu!

✅ Noon: Taste Explosion

- Tongli Rouyan Old Shop: thin-skinned, bouncy meat swallow dumplings (15 RMB/bowl);

- Yonghe Fish Balls: shark fish balls bursting with juice, perfect with fried dough sticks in soup~

✅ Afternoon: Shangxiahang Historic District

- Stroll through "Fuzhou’s Little Shanghai," shoot vintage-style photos at Santong Bridge, and discover century-old stories at Caifeng Villa;

✅ Evening: Minjiang River Night Cruise

- Board at Taijiang Wharf (starting at 80 RMB), watch the Liberation Bridge light show, and enjoy the refreshing river breeze!

📅 Day 2: Pingtan Island! The Ultimate Tear-Chasing Sea Tour

✅ Morning: Longfengtou Beach → Beigang Village

- Asia’s largest seaside bathing beach! Early risers catch the sunrise and ride jet skis (80 RMB/10 minutes);

- Beigang Village: stone house homestays + creative shops, sip a cup of "Singing Stone" coffee~

✅ Noon: Pingtan Food Feast

- Must-try "Shilaiyunzhuan" (salty rice cake), "Tianchang Dijiou" (red bean fried cake), feast for just 30 RMB per person!

✅ Afternoon: Island Cycling Route

- Rent an electric scooter (60 RMB/day): shoot dark-themed photos at Jingsha Black Sand Beach → chase the sunset at Changjiang’ao Windmill Fields, just like a Studio Ghibli healing scene!

✅ Evening: Beibu Gulf Ecological Corridor

- Free! Watch the sunset dye the windmill sea red, and if lucky, catch the Blue Tears phenomenon (high season April to August!)

📅 Day 3: Romantic Finale on Pingtan Island

✅ Morning: Houyan Island

- 68 nautical miles from Taiwan! Check in at the lighthouse and "Strait’s Eye" viewing platform, enjoy the strong and refreshing sea breeze~

✅ Noon: Seafood Free Time

- Buy seafood at Tanshui Bay Market for cooking: salt and pepper mantis shrimp, steamed grouper, feast for about 80 RMB per person!

✅ Afternoon: Tannan Bay → Elephant Trunk Bay

- Relax at Tannan Bay! Jellyfish sea with beach chairs, ride a banana boat (50 RMB/person);

- Aerial shots at Elephant Trunk Bay! See the "elephant trunk" beach from a god’s-eye view, totally breathtaking~

🏠 Accommodation Recommendations

- City: Atour Hotel Sanfang Qixiang (around 150 RMB per person), with a food street downstairs;

- Pingtan Island: Beigang Village "Singing Stone" Homestay (around 200 RMB per person), open the window to the sea—super healing!

💡 Local Insider Tips

1️⃣ Transportation: Starting taxi fare in the city is 10 RMB; take the high-speed train to "Pingtan Station" to get to Pingtan, then a 20-minute taxi ride to the seaside;

2️⃣ Avoid Pitfalls: Choose the 19:30 Minjiang cruise for the best night views! Check the battery when renting electric scooters in Pingtan;

3️⃣ Must-Bring: Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The sea breeze in Pingtan is strong, so bring a light jacket~

Fuzhou’s romance is hidden in the lively atmosphere of ancient houses and the gentle blue sea and sky~ Tag your travel buddy and just go for three days and two nights!🌴✨