Discover Mazu Culture

Meizhou Island is the birthplace of Mazu culture, featuring numerous attractions related to Mazu beliefs, along with beautiful beaches and unique sea-eroded landscapes.

Ticket & Ferry Information

- Ferry: Round-trip ferry tickets plus entrance fee cost around ¥125, available for advance purchase on the official WeChat account "Meizhou Island Ferry".

- Attraction Tickets:
Meizhou Ancestral Temple ¥20,
Tianfei’s Hometown ¥20,
Jiubaolan Golden Beach ¥10,
Lotus Pond Beach ¥20,
Mazu Film & TV City ¥80,
Ewei Shenshi Park ¥20.
Combo tickets for multiple sites are also available.

Transportation Guide

- External Transport:
First reach Putian. From Putian Railway Station, take bus K09/363 to Wenjia Pier or take a taxi.

- Island Transport:
- E-bike: Rentals cost ¥50–80/day.
- Sightseeing cars: Charged by distance.
- Public buses: ¥2 per ride with fixed stops.

Must-Visit Attractions

- Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple: The world’s first Mazu temple, featuring a 14-meter-tall stone statue of Mazu atop a hill with panoramic island views.
- Ewei Shenshi Park: Rare sea-eroded formations like Feiji Cave and "Turtle Pilgrimage" spots.
- Golden Beach: The island’s longest soft-sand beach, ideal for swimming, water sports, and sunset views.
- Meiyu Chaoyin: Unique wind/sea-eroded rocks where tides create musical waves.
- Mazu Culture Film Park: Set of the TV drama *Mazu*, offering costume photoshoots in a recreated ancient fishing village.

Food Recommendations

- Mazu Peace Noodles: Thin noodles in seafood broth, symbolizing safety and health.
- Oyster Cake: Crispy shell with fresh oysters and vegetables.
- Hongtuan: Glutinous rice stuffed with red bean or mung bean paste, sweet and vibrant.
- Meizhou Seafood: Steamed grouper, boiled shrimp, stir-fried clams, etc.

Accommodation Tips

- Sea-view homestays: Bolan Xinsu, Meiyu Youjian, Meiyu Nanxiang, Meiyu Xi’an.
- Budget stays: Homestays near the farmers’ market, Yun Chu Courtyard.
- Thematic stays: Xiangsi Shou, Fanjian Xiaozhu, Lijing Bay Homestay.

Travel Tips

- Check weather and tides beforehand, especially for Ewei Shenshi Park and Feiji Cave.
- Respect local customs: Stay quiet at temples, offer incense with your left hand, and ask permission before photographing deities.
- Summer essentials: Sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent.
- For e-bike rentals, verify battery life and avoid solicitors at the pier.