Meizhou Island One-Day Tour Guide

Meizhou Island One-Day Tour Guide 🌟 Super detailed itinerary, no backtracking! 📅 Date: December 2025 🚗 Destination: Meizhou Island, Putian, Fujian 🚢 Getting to the Island ● Departure: Wenjia Wharf 🚶‍♀️ ● Ferry Ticket: 125 RMB/person (includes round trip + admission), can be purchased directly on Trip.com📱 ● Ferry Duration: 15 minutes 🚤️ ● Tips: Self-driving only allowed to Wenjia Wharf; electric bikes and cars cannot go on the island; parking fee is 30 RMB per day 🅿️ 🛴 Island Transportation ● Bus: Routes 1/2/3/6 cover main attractions, fare 2-3 RMB, wait times can be long 🚃 ● Rentals: Electric bike rental about 60 RMB/day, suitable for two people 🛵; electric car rental about 260 RMB/day, suitable for families 🚗 ● Sightseeing Bus Charter: Currently off-season about 200 RMB/day, suitable for 3-12 people 🚎 🏞️ Sightseeing Recommendations 🏯️ Morning: Mazu Culture Route ● Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple (7:00-9:00) ○ Climb to worship the 14.5-meter-high Mazu statue, overlook the island’s sea view, peaceful and quiet in the morning 🌟 ● Tianfei Hometown Ruins Park (9:30-10:30) ○ 10-minute walk to the northwest side of the ancestral temple, visit the Mazu life exhibition hall and Peace Tower 🏰 🏖️ Noon: Island Flavors ● Recommended Restaurants: ○ Mantingfang: Mazu Peace Noodles, seaweed dumplings, local specialty seafood 🍜 ○ Tiantian Fishing Port Food Stall: Steamed black eel, boiled shrimp 🍤 🌅️ Afternoon: Natural Scenery Route ● Ewei Divine Stone Park (13:00-15:00) ○ Check in at the “Feiji Cave” sea erosion wonder, climb the popular sky ladder for cliff and sea photos 📸 ● Island Cycling (15:30-17:00) ○ Rent an electric scooter and ride east along Rainbow Road, passing Lianchi’ao Beach and Meiyu Tide Sound to listen to the waves 🚲 ● Golden Sand Beach Sunset (17:30-18:30) ○ Walk barefoot and wait for the sunset glow, return to the ferry terminal before 18:00 🌅 🍴 Food Extras ● Night Market Recommendations: ○ Farmers’ Market “Sauced Fan Bone” and “Salted Egg Yolk Baked Shrimp” 🍖 ● Portable Snacks: ○ Near the wharf “Seaweed Baked Cake” 10 RMB/portion, can take on return trip 🍪 🌟 Pitfall Avoidance Tips ● Check Weather: Clear days have bluer sea, check weather forecast in advance ☀️ ● Rental Tips: Confirm electric bike battery level, check car for scratches 🚗 ● Golden Sand Beach: Not open yet, don’t go for nothing! Lianchi’ao/Ewei Beach are better choices 🏖️ 📸 Photo Spots ● Meiyu Tide Sound: Charming sea boardwalk and Rainbow Road 🌅 ● Ewei Divine Stone Park: Unique sea erosion landforms, great atmosphere 🌟 ● Golden Sand Beach: Romantic sunset, perfect photo spot 🌅 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations ● Recommended Area: Stay near Ewei for a quiet and pleasant experience 🌟 ● Price Range: Between 200-300 RMB per night 🏡 📣 Tips ● Off-Peak Strategy: Fewer crowds at Ewei Divine Stone Park in the afternoon, arrive early at Mazu Ancestral Temple to avoid tour groups 🚶‍♀️ ● Pet Friendly: Pets allowed on the ferry and at all attractions, but bring leash and muzzle 🐾 ● Last Ferry Off the Island: 21:00, allow 20 minutes to reach the terminal 🚤️ 🌟 Summary A one-day trip to Meizhou Island is rich and colorful. Following this guide will let you fully experience the charm of Meizhou Island. Whether it’s a Mazu pilgrimage or natural scenery, you’ll be enchanted. Come and feel the unique island vibe here! 🌈