Quanzhou Hidden Gem: A Picturesque Ancient Village with Nanyang Style
by MERRICK MONTOYA
Jun 21, 2025
Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village, located on East and West 3rd Road, Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, is an ancient village full of Minnan style, retaining a large number of ancient houses and western-style buildings, so that you and Yumi together to take pictures together as if traveling through the intertwined time and space of retro and modern. Wu Lin Village has both antique red brick houses and Nanyang-style western-style buildings. Any corner is suitable for a photo album cover! And open all day all year round, don’t worry about time constraints, you can walk slowly and take pictures!
Recommended tour route: It is recommended to start exploring along the main road from the entrance of Wulin Village.
Must-play items and photo spots: 1) Red brick ancient house exterior and ancient streets, uniform tone, portrait photos are very textured;
Attraction tips:
- Recommended to arrive before 10am, there are fewer tourists, suitable for slow photography and quiet time.
- The village is large but the route is very flat, easy dressing and comfortable shoes are best;
- There are not many dining options in the village, so you can search for popular restaurants nearby (such as local specialty snack bars or cafes) in advance.
- Taking pictures with your phone is already beautiful, but if you like the filter effect remember to bring a camera or beauty artifact.
- Perfect for young people, friends gatherings or family outings, the atmosphere is very relaxed.
Notes:
- Some exhibitions/ancient buildings in the house may have to queue up, if you don't want to wait too long you can focus on the exterior.
- Certain western-style houses are residential buildings, and photography should be taken care to avoid disturbing the lives of villagers.
- Caution is recommended on some sections of the village on stone, as it may be slippery in rainy days.
A day of walking around with your honey is definitely relaxing. If you like hipster life or ancient architecture, you can't miss the traditional village of Wulin in Jinjiang!
Topic: #Jinjiang Travel Photography #Wulin Village Photo #Minnan Ancient House #Hipster Life #Quanzhou Good Places
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