A 3-Day Fuzhou City Walk Itinerary
by LilyTurner
Mar 9, 2025
! Discovered a divine secret spot in Fuzhou✨
The "Crown of Min Temples," Yongquan Temple, is truly stunning! 🏯
【Basic Information】
📍Address: Gushan Scenic Area, Gushan Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City
🕰️Opening Hours: Open all year round (recommended to visit in the morning for fewer people and beautiful scenery!)
🚗Transportation: Drive or take a taxi directly to Gushan Scenic Area; cable car recommended to go up the mountain (goes straight to the temple entrance!)
🔥Highlights:
· The magical architectural layout of "entering the mountain without seeing the temple, entering the temple without seeing the mountain"
· A millennium-old temple founded in 783, full of historical and cultural atmosphere!
· The "Yongquan Temple" plaque bestowed by Emperor Kangxi hangs high in the Hall of Heavenly Kings (don’t forget to take photos!)
· Once the only government-designated ordination site in Fujian~
📖Fun Facts:
Legend has it that this place was originally a pond with a poisonous dragon causing trouble🐉
Master Lingqiao subdued it by chanting scriptures and then built the temple
The Song dynasty emperor loved it so much he specially named it "Yongquan Zen Monastery"
Yes! It’s the royal-certified kind~👑
📸Photo Tips:
1. Come on a sunny day! Blue sky + ancient temple = perfect shot
2. Guys can pose like I did in front of the temple gate, with the mountain and buildings as a super atmospheric background
3. Remember to wear Hanfu or plain-colored clothes, which match the ancient temple vibe perfectly
💡Travel Tips:
· Recommended to visit between 3-5 PM, the lighting is best for photos
· There’s a tea house nearby for a short rest
· Be sure to try the vegetarian meals inside the temple! 🍲
Friends visiting Fuzhou must bookmark this hidden gem of a temple!
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