Discover the Romantic and Beautiful Gulangyu
by shiow huey
Jan 26, 2025
**🌊【5D4N Fujian Highlights Itinerary|Mountains & Seas in One Hand, Bustling Life in the Other】🏮**
**✨ Day1-2: Romantic Southern Fujian**
📍 **Gulangyu Island**: Arrive before 8 AM! Capture artistic shots at the Most Beautiful Corner and Shuzhuang Garden with piano melodies, avoiding crowds (ferry ticket ¥35).
📍 **Xiamen Island Ring Road**: Cycle from Huangcuo Beach to Zengcuoan, sip coffee at Yefengzhai while waiting for sunset—the sea breeze is pure gentleness~
**✨ Day3: Tulou Wonders**
📍 **Yunshuiyao, Nanjing**: Filming site of *Big Fish & Begonia*, marvel at Hegui Tulou "floating" on marshland and Huaiyuan Tulou’s double-ring marvel (ticket ¥90).
📍 **Tianluokeng**: Aerial view of the "Four Dishes One Soup" tulou cluster, overnight in a century-old tulou listening to autumn insects.
**✨ Day4-5: Northern Fujian Secrets**
📍 **Wuyi Mountain**: Bamboo rafting on Nine-Bend Stream, shimmering waters reflecting red cliffs, Tianyou Peak overlooking sea of clouds (ticket + shuttle ¥225).
📍 **Xiapu Mudflats**: Golden sands of Xiaohao Village, Dongbi Village’s tangerine-hued sunset—a photographer’s paradise (free).
**🍜 Food Explosion:**
• **Shaxian Snacks** (Li Ji): Wontons + noodles + dumplings trio|**Sea Worm Jelly**: Dare to eat it to prove you’re a true Southerner!
• **Buddha Jumps Over the Wall** (Juchunyuan): King of Fujian cuisine|**Hidden gem**: Quanzhou Panguang Braised Noodles with vinegar-marinated pork.
**🚗 Transport Hacks:**
• High-speed rail loop: Xiamen → Nanjing (1h) → Wuyi Mountain (3h) → Fuzhou
• Tulou chartered car: Tianluokeng + Yunshuiyao ¥400/day, carpool for savings
**💡 Offbeat Experiences:**
• Be a "Flower-Pinned Girl" in Xunpu Village|Chase blue tears in Pingtan Island (Apr-Jun)
• Watch *Impression Dahongpao* live show in Wuyi Mountain|Sip rock tea in Xiamei Ancient Village
• Steal half a day in Fuzhou’s Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, explore Bingxin & Lin Juemin’s Republic-era homes
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