Quanzhou Hidden Gem: A Picturesque Ancient Village with Nanyang Style
by MERRICK MONTOYA
Jun 21, 2025
【Sleep in the charm of Minnan culture! A hidden gem of a homestay near Wulin Ancient Village in Jinjiang—Ai Hailan】
✈️ Super convenient transportation
Only a 30-minute drive from Jinjiang Airport and a 10-minute direct ride from Quanzhou South Station! Whether by high-speed train or plane, you can start your journey without any hassle.
🏡 Highlights of the homestay
Ai Hailan Homestay is nestled within the 600-year-old Wulin traditional village, blending red-brick ancient houses with Southeast Asian-style mansions. Open the window to relive the Minnan old times. A rebirth of century-old architecture: Minnan red-brick swallowtail roofs combined with modern luxury design, equipped with Dyson, Sharp, and Hansgrohe bathroom amenities. Wake up to the sound of birds in the morning and fall asleep under the starry sky at night✨
📸 Must-visit spots in Wulin
1️⃣ Chaodong Building: A century-old Southeast Asian-style mansion with a retro spiral staircase perfect for photos!
2️⃣ Gun Tower: A Republican-era fortress building offering panoramic views of the village's red rooftops.
3️⃣ Qiaopi Museum: Travel back in time to explore the nostalgic stories in letters sent by overseas Chinese.
4️⃣ Ancient House Café: Sip a Minnan specialty drink in a red-brick house; highly recommend the "Overseas Latte."
🍜 Nearby food recommendations
• A 5-minute walk to "Nan Jia Ji Hao": Donghai Braised Three Delicacies/Fuding Taro Pot
• Homestay's private recommendations: Anhai Town "Da Hua Fu Ji" (30-minute drive)
Shishi City "Wang Ji Snail Stall" (15-minute drive)
🚗 Nearby travel guide
▫️ Anhai Route (30-minute drive)
• Anping Bridge: The longest ancient stone bridge in China
• Longshan Temple: The ancestral temple of 400 branch temples in Taiwan
• Must-try: Anhai Jellyfish Freeze + Anhai Vegetable Cake
▫️ Shishi Route (40-minute drive)
• Yongning Ancient City: Ming Dynasty anti-pirate fortress ruins
• Golden Coast: Instagram-worthy seaside Buddhist sanctuary (Luojia Temple)
• Must-try: Fu Ji Oyster Omelette + Wang Chuan Peanut Soup
Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village Ai Hailan Homestay (Jinjiang Wulin Quanzhou South Station Branch)
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