Ningde Nearby Getaway | Zhouning Carp Stream

| Zhouning Carp Stream. Nestled deep in the mountains of Ningde, Fujian lies this hidden utopia where humans and fish coexist harmoniously! — Zhouning Carp Stream 🎣✨

📍 Address: Puyuan Village, Zhouning County, Ningde City, Fujian Province
🎫 Ticket: Free for Zhouning locals 🆓 / 25 RMB for non-locals

🚗 Transportation:
- **Self-drive**: Navigate to "Zhouning Carp Stream Scenic Area"
Approx. 2-3 hours from Fuzhou/Ningde/Wenzhou
- **Public transport**: Take high-speed rail to "Zhouning Station" or "Fu'an Station," then taxi/carpool to the scenic area (30-40 min ride)
*Recommend self-driving for convenience*

Winding cobblestone paths lead through ancient wooden houses, as if stepping into a nostalgic folk painting 🎑. The stream flows through the village, with lantern reflections dancing on the water—blending rustic charm with timeless beauty. Time seems to slow down here!

🌺 **Best time for lotus viewing**: Early morning (7-9 AM)
🌇 Prefer cooler temps? Visit at dusk—catch the sunset, enjoy dinner in the village, and don’t miss the evening light show at the central square!
🕘 Showtimes: Weekdays 8:30 PM / Weekends 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM

🍜 **Zhouning Delicacies**:
✅ *Ma’er*: Street-stall snack resembling fried dough sticks, coated with sugar and sesame—sweet, crispy, and fragrant.
✅ *Shanghai Dingguagua Fried Skewers*: A budget-friendly old-school spot. Their boneless chicken strips are generous—go for a small portion plus some skewers!
✅ *Old-Fashioned Jian’ou Meat Pie*: Just 1 RMB each, perfectly seasoned, extra crispy when fresh.
✅ *Stir-Fried Wudan Guo*: A local specialty. "Wudan" (potato) is mixed with sweet potato starch to create this chewy delight.
✅ *Piaoxiang Wontons*: Always a queue here! Thin, silky wrappers with bouncy fillings—highly recommended!