Fujian Putian Travel Guide

🚄 Transportation
1. High-speed Rail: Putian Station is the main high-speed rail station, connecting cities like Fuzhou, Xiamen, and Wenzhou. A taxi from Putian Station to the city center costs about 15 yuan.
2. Bus: Putian Bus Station offers shuttle buses to Meizhou Island, with a ticket price of 50 yuan.
3. Island Transportation: Meizhou Island can be reached by boat, and you can rent a car or explore on foot on the island.
🌊 Must-Visit Attractions
1. Meizhou Island
• Mazu Ancestral Temple: The Mecca of the East, with red walls and golden tiles, perfect for photos.
• Meizhou Island Scenery: Blue sea and golden sand, mountains and sea connected, ideal for aerial photography.
• Admission: 50 yuan.
1. Jiuli Lake
• Waterfall Cluster: Jiuli Waterfalls, beautiful lake and mountain scenery, great for photography.
• Admission: 50 yuan.
2. Guqiao Tower
• Landmark of Putian Old Town, historic building, experience the city’s culture.
3. Dongfang Ershiwankan
• Fujian’s version of “Venice,” water town charm, perfect for a stroll.
1. Nan Shaolin Temple
• A thousand-year-old ancient temple, free admission, experience Zen culture.
🍜 Food Recommendations
1. Putian Braised Noodles: Rich broth, a city signature dish.
2. Xitianwei Wontons: Thin as paper skin, chewy meat filling.
3. Qiangrou Soup: Putian specialty, fresh and appetizing.
🏡 Accommodation
Recommended to stay around Xinghua Fu Historical and Cultural Street, convenient for visiting Guqiao Tower, Nanputuo Mountain, and other attractions.
📌 Suggested Itinerary
2 Days 1 Night
• Day 1: Putian Station → Guqiao Tower → Dongfang Ershiwankan → Nan Shaolin Temple → Night tour of Meizhou Island.
• Day 2: Jiuli Lake → Meizhou Island → Xinghua Fu Historical and Cultural Street → Return.
3 Days 2 Nights
• Day 1: Putian Station → Meizhou Island (full day tour).
• Day 2: Jiuli Lake → Guqiao Tower → Nan Shaolin Temple.
• Day 3: Dongfang Ershiwankan → Xinghua Fu Historical and Cultural Street → Return.
📸 Photo Tips
• Mazu Ancestral Temple night view, Jiuli Lake waterfalls, and Shouxi Park red running track are popular photo spots.
• Aerial shots of Meizhou Island create even more stunning effects.
Hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Putian! (。o‿o。)✎