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Fuzhou 3 Days 2 Nights! A Romantic Blast of Ancient Houses and Azure Seas

Who says Fuzhou is only about "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall"? Unlock the millennium-old city + stunning islands in three days and two nights! All-inclusive for just 800+ per person for food, accommodation, and transportation—this deal is a total steal! Quick guide👇 📅 Day 1: Citywalk through Thousand-Year-Old Fuzhou ✅ Morning: Sanfang Qixiang - Free! Explore the "living fossil of the lǐfāng system," check in at Bingxin/Yan Fu’s former residences, and try DIY lacquerware (starting at 50 RMB); - Photo spots: Little Yellow Building’s vermilion arch, Yijinfang waterside stage, instantly photogenic in Hanfu! ✅ Noon: Taste Explosion - Tongli Rouyan Old Shop: thin-skinned, bouncy meat swallow dumplings (15 RMB/bowl); - Yonghe Fish Balls: shark fish balls bursting with juice, perfect with fried dough sticks in soup~ ✅ Afternoon: Shangxiahang Historic District - Stroll through "Fuzhou’s Little Shanghai," shoot vintage-style photos at Santong Bridge, and discover century-old stories at Caifeng Villa; ✅ Evening: Minjiang River Night Cruise - Board at Taijiang Wharf (starting at 80 RMB), watch the Liberation Bridge light show, and enjoy the refreshing river breeze! 📅 Day 2: Pingtan Island! The Ultimate Tear-Chasing Sea Tour ✅ Morning: Longfengtou Beach → Beigang Village - Asia’s largest seaside bathing beach! Early risers catch the sunrise and ride jet skis (80 RMB/10 minutes); - Beigang Village: stone house homestays + creative shops, sip a cup of "Singing Stone" coffee~ ✅ Noon: Pingtan Food Feast - Must-try "Shilaiyunzhuan" (salty rice cake), "Tianchang Dijiou" (red bean fried cake), feast for just 30 RMB per person! ✅ Afternoon: Island Cycling Route - Rent an electric scooter (60 RMB/day): shoot dark-themed photos at Jingsha Black Sand Beach → chase the sunset at Changjiang’ao Windmill Fields, just like a Studio Ghibli healing scene! ✅ Evening: Beibu Gulf Ecological Corridor - Free! Watch the sunset dye the windmill sea red, and if lucky, catch the Blue Tears phenomenon (high season April to August!) 📅 Day 3: Romantic Finale on Pingtan Island ✅ Morning: Houyan Island - 68 nautical miles from Taiwan! Check in at the lighthouse and "Strait’s Eye" viewing platform, enjoy the strong and refreshing sea breeze~ ✅ Noon: Seafood Free Time - Buy seafood at Tanshui Bay Market for cooking: salt and pepper mantis shrimp, steamed grouper, feast for about 80 RMB per person! ✅ Afternoon: Tannan Bay → Elephant Trunk Bay - Relax at Tannan Bay! Jellyfish sea with beach chairs, ride a banana boat (50 RMB/person); - Aerial shots at Elephant Trunk Bay! See the "elephant trunk" beach from a god’s-eye view, totally breathtaking~ 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations - City: Atour Hotel Sanfang Qixiang (around 150 RMB per person), with a food street downstairs; - Pingtan Island: Beigang Village "Singing Stone" Homestay (around 200 RMB per person), open the window to the sea—super healing! 💡 Local Insider Tips 1️⃣ Transportation: Starting taxi fare in the city is 10 RMB; take the high-speed train to "Pingtan Station" to get to Pingtan, then a 20-minute taxi ride to the seaside; 2️⃣ Avoid Pitfalls: Choose the 19:30 Minjiang cruise for the best night views! Check the battery when renting electric scooters in Pingtan; 3️⃣ Must-Bring: Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The sea breeze in Pingtan is strong, so bring a light jacket~ Fuzhou’s romance is hidden in the lively atmosphere of ancient houses and the gentle blue sea and sky~ Tag your travel buddy and just go for three days and two nights!🌴✨
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Posted: Jun 17, 2025
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