A Relaxing Day Trip in Putian: A Highly Recommended City

1️⃣ Dongshan Baoguo Temple & Mazu Temple
Dongshan Baoguo Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Putian, built in the Tang Dynasty with a long history. The temple has simple architecture and a quiet environment, making it a great place to calm your mind and experience Buddhist culture.
🚇Transportation: Take a taxi from the city center for about 15 minutes, or take a bus to the "Dongshan Baoguo Temple" station.
⚠️Note: The temple is a pure place, please keep quiet and respect religious customs.
2️⃣ Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street
Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street is a historical and cultural block in Putian, mainly featuring the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, integrating traditional culture and modern commerce. There are many specialty shops, handicraft shops and food stalls here.
🚇Transportation: Take a taxi from Dongshan Baoguo Temple for about 10 minutes.
3️⃣ Guqiaolou
Guqiaolou is a landmark building in Putian, built in the Song Dynasty. It used to be a place for timing and alert in ancient times. The building has three floors and a unique architectural style. It is now a cultural symbol of Putian.
🚇Transportation: It is about a 10-minute walk from Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street.
Evening: Shouxi Park (optional)
- If you have plenty of time, you can go to Shouxi Park for a walk. This is a leisure resort in Putian city, with clear streams and green trees, suitable for relaxing.
📑Tips
The attractions in the city are close to each other, so it is recommended to take a taxi or ride a shared bicycle, which is convenient and fast.
Some attractions may need to be booked in advance, so it is recommended to check in advance

Post by Simmons_Sophie_99 | Apr 10, 2025