Putian Weekend Travel Guide

Shouxi Park
Opening hours: The park is open all day, and the boat ride is available from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. This 4A-level scenic area in downtown Putian is a large park that is perfect for exercise. The boat ride offers a great view of Putian and is worth a try.
The park offers boat rides and sightseeing buses, which are very relaxing (from CNY 20).
Navigation: Licheng North Avenue, Licheng District, Putian City, Fujian Province
Putian Museum
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Mondays. Learn about a city from its museum, where you can learn about the history and culture of Putian.
Puyang Bookstore is also worth a visit.
Tickets: Free
Navigation: Next to Shouxi Park, Licheng North Avenue, Longqiao Street, Chengxiang District, Putian City, Fujian Province
Phoenix Mountain Park
Built in 1996, it is the first park in Putian and a provincial scenic spot. The park is built along Phoenix Mountain, with Dongzhen Canal running through it and Phoenix Lake located in it. The mountain, pavilion, and tower face each other, and the mountains and waters are connected by winding paths. There is a zoo and an amusement park (additional fees apply).
Mulan Weir Park
One of the most complete ancient irrigation projects in China, a water conservancy project from the Song Dynasty, known as the "Dujiangyan of Fujian". There are not many people, mostly locals camping here.
Guqiao Tower
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, closed on Mondays
Tickets: Free
Putian's Little Tiananmen, a place to fulfill your dream of visiting Tiananmen.
Built in the 8th year of the Taiping Xingguo period of the Northern Song Dynasty, it is the only drum tower left in Fujian. It is close to the Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural Block, so you can visit both places together. The second floor has been converted into a bookstore, where you can sit and take photos, and there are many unique cultural and creative products and stamps. It is perfect for taking photos, and it looks even more beautiful when lit up at night.
Navigation: No. 99, Wenxian East Road, Licheng District, Putian City, Fujian Province
Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural Block
The most popular cultural block in Putian, an ancient street that integrates food, shopping, and intangible cultural heritage DIY, with many ancient buildings. There are various intangible cultural heritage exhibition halls where you can buy some souvenirs. It looks beautiful when lit up at night.

Food
Tianjiuwang Spicy Pork
Qiusen Pan-fried Buns
Putian Braised Noodles
Xitianwei Wontons
And more...
You need to experience the food and scenery with your feet.