Day 1 | Morning
First Drift of the East
Ticket Price: 158 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 2.5-3 Hours
Location: Yiduzhen, Fuqing, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
The First Drift of the East is located in Houxi Village, Yidu Town, Fuqing City, Fuzhou City. It is a unique canyon drifting ride. The forests along the canyon are lush, and the two sides are covered with odd-looking peaks and rocks. Visitors ride a kayak down the river, crossing forests and navigating rapids. When the kayak dips, the water splashes everywhere and the experience is thrilling. When the water is calm, patrons can leisurely paddle the kayak and admire the beautiful scenery on both sides.
Day 1 | Afternoon
Lingshi (Spirit Rock) Mountain National Forest Park nearby is the top choice before you leave First Drift of the East and hit the road.
Lingshi (Spirit Rock) Mountain National Forest Park
Ticket Price: 15 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours
Location: Fuqing, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Lingshi (Spirit Rock) Mountain is located in the Sanxing Village of Dongzhang Town. Lingshi Mountain is famous for its dense forests, beautiful scenery and long-standing Buddhist culture. The famous peaks are Sanfeng, Jiudiefeng and Liuxuefeng, among which Jiudiefeng is the tallest and most magnificent. Lingshi Temple stands in the forests and is built on the mountainside, with the mountain as the gate and Daxiong Hall as its axis. The layout is rigorous and magnificent. Lingshi Mountain was awarded “National Forest Park” by the State Forestry Department in 1992. The park has a rich variety of animals and plants.
Day 1 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Lingshi (Spirit Rock) Mountain National Forest Park? Ling Li Mu Li Holiday Hotel is one of your top choices.
Ling Li Mu Li Holiday Hotel
The Ling Li Mu Li Holiday Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Fuzhou will find that the Ling Li Mu Li Holiday Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.
The hotel is located approximately 19km from Fuzhou Railway Station and 59km from Fuzhou Changle International Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Liushanwang Park, Former Residence of Gardner and 鼓嶺柱裏露營地 all nearby.
This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Fuzhou hotel features parking on site.
There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
Day 2 | Morning
Shizhu Mountain Scenic Area
Opening Hours: Open from 6:30am-5:30pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: Fuqing, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
The Shizhu Mountain Scenic Area is located in the western suburbs of Fuqing City, adjacent to Carp Lake. It is a famous Taoist mountain in the area. The "Nine Immortals Dream Praying House" is one of the main features of Shizhu Mountain religious culture. Shizhu Temple, situated in the middle of the mountain, is an ancient temple that observes both Buddhism and Taoism. The main god enshrined is the famous Nine Immortals of He. The summit is called Champion Peak. Two hiking trails converge at Fuqiang Pavilion in the middle of the mountain, becoming one trail that leads to the mountaintop. Additionally, Lion Rock Hall, also located on the mountain, is a renown place of prayer.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: There are 801,807 buses until (1 yuan fare), there are too many stairs, it is recommended that you take (cable) 40 yuan back and forth. There is really nothing to see the scenery. If you want to enter the temple, you have to give $5. Do not drop the ticket, check the ticket at any time. There are many places of interest. It is the only 3AAA national tourist area in China (Dao ＋ Buddha). Of course, there are hand letters to buy, there are vegetarian restaurants, and don't take pictures with Dao Chang/Gu.
Trip.com User: This place is amazing.
Day 2 | Afternoon
Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Maitreya Rock Scenic Area.
Maitreya Rock Scenic Area
Opening Hours: Open from 7:30am-6:30pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: Niuzhai Village, Haikou Town, Fuqing City, Fuzhou City
Maitreya Rock, also known as Ruiyan Mountain, is located in Niuzhai Village, Haikou Town, Fuqing City, about 10 kilometers away from the county seat. Maitreya Rock has craggy peaks, lying or hanging, separated or combined, with thousands of serene poses, which are amazing. At the foot of Maitreya Rock, there is a tall Maitreya stone Buddha sitting cross-legged. The stone Buddha statue was chiseled in the Yuanzhizheng year (1341 AD) and completed in the Ming Hongwu year (1368 AD). It is 6.8 meters high and 8.9 meters wide. The belly, the two ears are drooping on the shoulders, the smile is pleasant, and the viewer can forget his worries. According to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, the stone Buddha has been included in the national cultural relics protection unit.
Day 2 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Guohui Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Guohui Hotel
The Guohui Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Fuqing, having opened in 2019.
Traveling to the hotel is easy with Fuqing Railway Station located approximately 11km away and Fuzhou Changle International Airport roughly 66km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 映和温泉, 蹦跑運動公園（福清萬達店） and 福清市美術館 all nearby.
At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Fuqing hotel provides parking on site.
There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.
Day 3 | Morning
Yurong Park
Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-9:00pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: Intersection of Longjiang Road and Tianbao Road, Fuqing, Fuzhou
Yurong Park is located at the intersection of Longjiang Road and Tianbao Road in Fuqing City. It is a leisure park. There are often people exercising in the park, and couples like to go to the Wuma Mountain in the park to play.
Day 3 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Yurong Park, Fulu Mountain Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Fulu Mountain Park
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: Mount Fuluo, about five miles southwest of Longtian Town, Fuqing City, Fuzhou City
Fulu Mountain is famous because Ye Xianggao, a famous person in Fuqing and Ming Dynasty, lived here in seclusion. During the Cultural Revolution, Mount Fulu was opened up as a quarry, the original 108 scenes were destroyed in a large area, and many stone landscapes on the mountain were transported away as stone. In recent years, with the vigorous rectification by the Fuqing Municipal Government, Mount Fulu has been re-opened as a mountain park, adding a good place for the citizens of Fuqing to climb mountains. The total planned area of Fulu Mountain Park is 130 hectares. It is an urban leisure park integrating culture, leisure, entertainment and sightseeing. It is divided into East Entrance Comprehensive Area, Historical and Cultural Tourism Area, Fulu Temple Area, South Entrance Landscape Area, There are 7 functional areas including sports and leisure area, ecological leisure area and holiday leisure area. The area is about 13 hectares. It is divided into two areas with the mountain gate as the boundary. The front area is the entrance square, parking lot, equipment room, etc., and the rear area is arranged with children's playground, lawn leisure, tea room, exhibition hall, etc. The park square covers an area of about 10,000 square meters. It is an important part of the main project of Fulushan Park and the main place for residents' leisure activities. The landscape emphasizes its cultural character and iconicity, establishes the image of the park, and recreates the image of the famous mountain of Lu. Pavilion, Huxi Bridge, Shiyin Mountain House, etc.
Day 3 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Fulu Mountain Park? The Coli Hotel, Fuzhou is one of your top choices.
The Coli Hotel, Fuzhou
The Coli Hotel, Fuzhou was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Minhou.
The hotel is conveniently located a short 12km drive from Duwu Railway Station. Just a short walk from Houting Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. With multiple attractions nearby including FuZhou KeJiGuan, 黃風車公園 and 妙藝DIY陶藝銀飾手工體驗館, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.
After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Minhou hotel features parking on site.
According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.
Day 4 | Morning
Muyu Island
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours
Location: Muyu Island, Lianjiang, Fuzhou, China
Muyu Island, also known as Yema Island, is a small coastal island in the south of Shapu Town, Fuqing City, Fujian Province. It faces Niutouwei across the sea and is 50 kilometers away from Fuqing City. Daoshan has a land area of 3.09 square kilometers and a population of more than 500 people. Most of them are now relocated to Niufeng Village. Because the island-shaped plane is a horse, and the eastern peak is 106 meters above sea level, the horse's head is high and the waves swim to the land, so it is called Yema Island. ; And because the island used to be the post of prison sea in ancient times, it is also called Muyu. It takes about 2 hours to take a car from Fuzhou Tutu to Gaoshan Town in Fuqing to Niutouwei in Shapu Town, and then take a ferry to the island. The Niutoumen waterway between the island and land is 1.5 kilometers wide and more than 22 meters deep.
Day 4 | Afternoon
Having the chance to enjoy the charming Muyu Island, Damu Mountain Pasture next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!
Damu Mountain Pasture
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours
Location: Damushan, Jin'an, Fuzhou, China
Dam Mountain Pasture is located in Dashan Village, Nanling Town, Fuqing City, with an altitude of more than 600 meters. On weekends, you can bring friends to gather together, drive to the top, the sunny days are green, the green grass is clear, and people are relaxed and happy. Dam Mountain stretches 800 acres of natural alpine grassland, which is a large grassland with beautiful scenery in the Fuzhou area. The top of the mountain is full of large grasslands and several hills. Due to the proximity to the seaside, the wind and air temperature on the mountain are slightly lower. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the coastline of Changle. The grassland is vast and the scenery is charming.
Day 4 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, C&D Hotel is the best places.
C&D Hotel
Next to the beautiful West Lake, the C&D Hotel Fuzhou (Fuzhou Yuehua Jiudian) is situated in Fuzhou’s central business district. The hotel is 10-minutes from Fuzhou Railway Station, 30-minutes from the Fuzhou South Railway Station and 50-minutes from the Fuzhou Changle Airport.
The hotel features free parking, wedding service and Wi-Fi in public areas.
Guests can dine in the hotel’s Chinese or Western restaurant. Guests can also enjoy a cup of coffee and sunbath.
Business guests can take advantage of the hotel’s business center or host their events in the hotel’s multifunction room or smaller meeting rooms.
Guests can work-out in the gym, play tennis or swim in the hotel’s indoor swimming pool.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.