Jinjiang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Wulin traditional village

Wulin traditional village is located in Jinjiang, Quanzhou, at the heart of the Minnan Golden Triangle, separated from Taiwan by a stretch of water, and surrounded by the sea on three sides. To the northeast, it connects to Quanzhou Bay, borders Shishi City to the east, faces the Taiwan Strait to the southeast, looks across to Kinmen Island to the south, borders Nan'an City to the west, and is adjacent to Licheng District to the north. The village was established during the Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of about 1000 mu, with a construction area of 60,000 square meters. It is home to more than 10,000 overseas Chinese, earning it the reputation of the 'Overseas Chinese Architecture Museum'. In 2016, it was listed in the National Traditional Villages by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development; in July 2023, it became a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

A leisurely day tour in Jinjiang

Following the principle of a leisurely tour, the number of scenic spots for the chartered tour in Jinjiang was reduced from 6/7 to 3. Departing from Quanzhou at 8:45, we headed to 'Wudian City' early to see the ancient houses. Just after 9 o'clock, before the tour groups arrived, we strolled around leisurely. The old houses all had a lot of character. The village has produced many talents, if not top scholars, then advanced scholars. There are also many photos of overseas Chinese returning to their ancestral homes to pay homage. Half an hour later, we finished touring Wudian City and went to 'Wulin Traditional Village' (a traditional Nanyang village that was almost demolished for factory construction). We hired a tour guide sister for the explanation (200 yuan/group). The village was built with money sent back by villagers who went to earn money in Nanyang (mainly the Philippines). It is mainly inhabited by the Cai family. The houses are grand, and one even had an elevator shaft left from that time. Later, because the money for the renovation was donated to the war effort, the house was never completed. The banyan tree in the picture grew from a seed brought to the roof by a small bird, eventually causing the house to collapse, and is known as the world's strongest life form! 👍 For lunch, we chose 'Green Island Seafood Restaurant' in Shishi, famous for its radish rice and matsutake buns. After lunch, in the afternoon, we went to the temple on the sea - Luoji Temple to have a look. Since we wanted to take a distant view of the temple, the driver dropped us off near the nearby Guanyin statue. There were many people checking in, but fortunately, the place was big enough. After taking photos, we could walk along the beach to the temple. Luoji Temple was built in 2000, and at that time, no one thought it would become a popular spot for internet celebrities. There were many people in the temple, more checking in than praying. After visiting Luoji Temple, the driver also took us to the nearby Hongta Bay to stroll on the beach. Since we all came from the south, we were not very interested in the beach and just took a casual walk before returning to the car. The driver finally took us back to Quanzhou and dropped us off at 'Luoyang Bridge', ending the chartered trip. We followed the crowd and strolled on the stone bridge. The stone bridge was wider and sturdier than imagined. Those large stone slabs were said to have been positioned using the rising and falling tides, with wooden boats supporting them at high tide to find the right position, and as the tide fell, the stone slabs would fit perfectly on the stone pillars. The ancients were truly wise! After touring the bridge, we could directly call a car to go to the selected restaurant for dinner. Today, I walked more than 15,000 steps. A bit more relaxed than yesterday.

The Quanzhou Nanyang-style ancient architectural complex that 99% of people don't know about

Don't want to be in the crowded West Street, you can visit this ancient village in Quanzhou. The village originated in the Ming Dynasty, and people who went to Nanyang to make a living built various styles of architecture after achieving success and fame upon returning to their hometown – the Minnan official mansion, Gothic architecture, and ancient Roman architecture blend together in an unexpectedly harmonious way – complemented by a century of time-worn beauty, it's very beautiful. 📷Photo spots: ✔Chaodong Tower: The landmark building at the entrance, with a small exhibition to see, and the courtyard's skywell is very photogenic. ✔The flower field in front of Chaodong Tower, where you can capture the full view of Chaodong Tower. ✔Take photos by the lake at the Tourist Center! The reflection of the building in the water, paired with the shimmering waves, is really beautiful! ✔Juruo Ancient House Bookstore Cafe (Wulin Store) is a beautiful coffee shop where taking photos and enjoying afternoon tea is a great way to pass the time. 📍Address: Wulin Traditional Village, Jinjiang, Quanzhou 🚘Transport: About 70 yuan by taxi from Quanzhou city center 🎫Ticket: Free

I thought Quanzhou West Street was beautiful, until I arrived at Wulin Ancient Village

If you find Quanzhou West Street too crowded, consider taking a stroll in Jinjiang Wulin Village, where well-preserved century-old architectural complexes exude a strong Nanyang style, featuring Minnan official-style mansions, Sino-Western residential buildings, Gothic and ancient Roman styles. Each ancient building tells the stories of generations of Wulin people, and the nostalgia of Wulin overseas Chinese. - ⭐️⭐️Tour Route: Chao Dong Tower ➡️ Opera Stage ➡️ Five-Story Building ➡️ Pit Wall Tower ➡️ Qiaopi Museum ➡️ World View Tower ➡️ De Wei Residence ➡️ Minnan Style Museum ➡️ Juru Ancient Residence Bookstore. - ✅Chao Dong Tower A landmark building of Wulin Village, the courtyard is great for photography, with Roman arches, and there's also an exhibition hall inside. ✅De Wei Residence Built in 1910, the famous banyan tree is here, also known as the Banyan Root Residence, where the roots of the banyan tree intertwine with the ancient house, which is quite magical. ✅Gun Tower Also known as the Cultivation Tower, the highest point of the ancient village, you need to buy a ticket to go up, and you can overlook the entire ancient village. ✅Five-Story Building Built in 1935, designed by a British designer, with a Western appearance, but the first and second floors have Minnan charm. ✅Qiaopi Museum Completed in 1938, it is a Spanish-style western building made of Minnan red bricks. ✅Juru Ancient Residence Bookstore The environment is very characteristic, and it's great for photography. ✅Guangfa Ice Room A Hong Kong-style tea restaurant in a two-story Nanyang building, the second floor offers great views, and it's very pleasant to sit in the sunshine and drink silk stocking milk tea🥤. ✅Village Entrance Pond When there's no wind, you can capture the reflection of the ancient village and the blue sky with white clouds, and the sunset here is also beautiful. - 🚙Suitable for self-driving, there is a parking lot at the entrance of the village, about 30 minutes from Quanzhou, about 40 minutes from Xiamen, and about 10-20 minutes from Shishi and Jinjiang. 🎫No admission fee, open all day. 🏠There are homestays here, and it's quite nice to stay for a night if you're not in a hurry.

Minnan Culture Xinjiekou, Jinjiang City Living Room In the downtown area surrounded by high-rise buildings, there is such a traditional neighborhood, which condenses the folk customs of Jinjiang and even southern Anhui. This is the five-storey city of Jinjiang. A neighborhood that can be compared to Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli in my heart. There are unique "Southern Palace" red brick buildings with the characteristics of Minnan, the Western and Chinese buildings, the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic of China and even the modern buildings. They are well preserved and have four views in the "Qingyang Eight Views". More than 100 historical buildings, including the Clan Ancestral Hall, the Zhuang Family Temple, the Shigu Temple and Buzheng Temple, Cai Maxian House, North Datun, Zhuang Zhixu House, and Wanran Villa. The block is rich in cultural heritage, retaining and inheriting the intangible cultural heritage of Jinjiang traditional features such as Gaojia Opera, Puppet Show and Nanyin. There are also many traditional cultural exhibitions, folk customs, business travel, leisure and entertainment, food tasting and other projects, so that foreigners feel very south and make young people feel very fashionable.

Jinjiang City's Wudian Market

The traditional district of Wudian Market in Jinjiang is located in the core area of Qingyang in the old city of Jinjiang, adjacent to Tang'an Street, neighboring Century Avenue, backed by Qingmei Mountain, connected to Wanda Plaza, and facing Minyue Park; it covers an area of 126 acres. The district has a long history. During the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era, Qingyang was known as 'Wudian Market', and the district is the birthplace of Jinjiang's urban area; the architectural features are prominent. The unique Minnan-style 'Imperial Palace Qi' red brick buildings, Western-style buildings that blend Chinese and Western elements, and characteristic buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic of China, to modern times are well-preserved. It includes four of the 'Eight Scenic Spots of Qingyang', Cai's Ancestral Hall, Zhuang's Family Temple, Shigu Temple, and the government office, Cai's Virtuous Residence, Chaobei Mansion, Zhuang Zhixu's Residence, and Wanran Villa, among more than one hundred historical architectural sites.

Bauhinia gives you round and full blessings!

Every time I see an unfamiliar flower, I make it a point to identify it. During my trip to Quanzhou, in the traditional district of Wudian Market, I saw this tree. Against the blue sky, the robust trunk stood out, adorned with tender branches and fresh flowers, each bloom large and truly beautiful! Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a Bauhinia! Bauhinia, also known as Red-flowered Bauhinia, is an evergreen tree. It has five petals, four of which are arranged on two sides, facing each other in pairs, while the fifth petal stands out above, resembling an orchid; hence, it is also called the 'Orchid Tree'. The fragrance is similar to that of orchids. The flowering period is from November to April of the following year. The flowers are as large as a palm, slightly fragrant, with five evenly arranged petals, red or pink in color, very beautiful. It is native to the southern part of Asia and is widely planted around the world. It is found in Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan, and other places in China. The bark contains tannins, which can be used for tanning and dyeing, and the roots, bark, and flowers can also be used in medicine! The flower language of Bauhinia is kinship, family reunion, and brotherly harmony, symbolizing the hope that family members can get along harmoniously and enjoy togetherness.

Innovatively renewing the Wudianshi

4A Wudianshi Traditional Street Block The block is located in the north of Qingyang Mountain in the city center. According to historical records, there was a market in Qingyang during the Song Dynasty, which was called Wudianshi or Wudianshi by the people at that time, and it had become a prosperous red brick block during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Walking into the block, people will be attracted by the unique architectural form of red brick and white stone, and the high-tail ridge of Minnan, and they will have the impulse to explore the streets and lanes. 1~2 There are more than 100 well-known historical buildings in the block, covering various periods from the Ming, Qing, Republic of China to the modern times. In addition to the traditional Minnan palace-style red brick buildings, there are rammed earth houses, Western-style buildings, etc. There are sceneries and stories everywhere. 3~6 The core building is the Cai Family Ancestral Hall, which was completed and rebuilt in 1989. It faces south and north, with five openings and two entrances. The gate wall is finely carved and assembled with green and white stone materials, and the eaves are highlighted with multiple layers of purlins and brackets. The decorations are complicated. The main hall of the ancestral hall is high and spacious, and the beams are sturdy. The titles of the Prince Taibao and the loyal and brave generals are dazzling. 7~9 The dozens of jinshi plaques hanging high in the Cai Family Ancestral Hall, the Jinjiang Art and Craft Exhibition cleverly made by the Dafudi, and the family style couplets on the stone pillars of the government office, provide a stopping point for sightseeing. 10~13 This is not only a scenic spot, but also a leisure block. Foodies have more reasons to come back than sightseers. In addition to the commercial use of street buildings, there is also a fountain square on the west side of the gate, and several Western-style buildings built next to the villa, which have become the old Jinjiang food street. Whether it is Chinese or Western, each has its own characteristics, suitable for all ages. Enter a Xiangyun Huiguan, order a mutton pot set meal, a Xiangyun dumpling, the so-called new Minnan cuisine, the taste is good. 14~16 Qingyang Mountain in the south adds a touch of green to the city center with high-rise buildings, which contrasts interestingly with the large red houses in the north. 17~18 Innovatively renewing, combining Chinese and Western; close to life, keeping up with the times; the construction of the Wudianshi traditional cultural block is undoubtedly successful. Walking into the block, you will notice the Wanda Plaza next to it. Wanda has done similar ancient city development projects in Chongqing, obviously, this is better: it is unique in the renovation of the old city, new bottle of old wine, loyal to the connotation, endowed with the inside; with points and surfaces, not fixed on the outside of the streets and lanes. It would be great if Jieyang Old City could be renovated like this.

Life advice Quanzhou must not miss the travel destination

Half a city of fireworks and half a city of immortals A city that you must visit once in your life In addition to Kaiyuan Temple, West Street, and the Bell Tower in Quanzhou There is also an ancient village with a history of more than 600 years Don't miss it... > Entering Wulin Ancient Village The red brick ancient houses under the wonderful light and shadow The mottled Roman-style buildings Every house Is telling a story The story of Minnan people going to Nanyang > This time we moved into The century-old house of Qingpu Cultural Travel Hall Elegant and bright swallowtail ridge The red brick ancient house where the four waters return to the hall The antique decoration style Modern living room It's hard to imagine that the Minnan ancient house It's so comfortable to live in > The hotel also provides breakfast and dinner And an art and culture experience activity Not only can you taste the unique Minnan dishes You can also understand the culture of Minnan through activities Very suitable for families with children to travel Tips: 👗Little Renuo change clothes: 80 yuan/person (including clothing, flower headdress) 📸Photo check-in: 1️⃣The patio and arch of Chaodong Building, you can take pictures of the exotic style of Rome 2️⃣The cultivation building (gun building) can overlook the entire village (free access to the building with the room card) 3️⃣Five-story house and old poster brick wall, full of Republic of China style 4️⃣The hundred-year-old banyan tree with twisted roots is also very photogenic 5️⃣The alleys and doorways of the ancient houses, just take pictures, they all look good ✈️11 kilometers from Jinjiang Airport 🚊3.5 kilometers from Quanzhou South Railway Station 🏨 Qingpu Cultural Travel Hall (Jinjiang Wulin Store) 📍 No. 156, East District, Wulin, Xintang, Jinjiang

The romance and gentleness of Wulin can only be discovered by getting close and listening carefully

Red brick ancient houses, mottled light and shadow Century-old wells, old trees with twisted roots There comes the phoenix, perching on the phoenix tree The wind in the evening of Wulin is as gentle as the little Nyonya The little rabbit lamp bought from the street grandma is like twinkling stars Every corner of Wulin is telling the story of Nanyang overseas Chinese Come to Quanzhou, be sure to leave a day for Wulin Jinjiang Traditional Village Scenic Area There is also a Qingpu Culture Pavilion here, which will arrange local arts and cultural activities Staying for a night is also a great experience at Qingpu Culture Pavilion (Jinjiang Wulin Store)

Thanks to Zhao Liying for sticking to this Minnan guesthouse in Quanzhou

This world's hairpin flower is beautiful for generations Unexpectedly, the biggest surprise of the Quanzhou trip is the guesthouse 🚗Transportation It's a 15-minute drive from the airport, and a quick taxi ride to Quanzhou city center for 25 minutes ☑️Century-old Minnan ancient house Preserving the complete century-old village, there are not too many tourists to disturb, the quiet and simple atmosphere can immerse in the ancient Minnan village. Enjoy the Nanyang style afternoon tea in the village teahouse🍵. The Wulin lights are on at night, and the red brick ancient house under the dim light is even more beautiful🌇 ☑️Traditional Minnan style room The hardware and software are very good, with a structure of red brick and original wood. What I like most is the terrace of the room overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient village. It's very comfortable to sit on the terrace and quietly drink tea and read books😊😊 ☑️The whole experience is great Contact one day in advance to inform about parking, traffic routes, etc., there are fresh fruits🍉 desserts🍰 every day during the stay. Breakfast provides local specialty food, which is rich and delicious. I also experienced Nyonya coffee☕ Song Dynasty tea ceremony🍵 class, good stay and fun

Thanks to Zhao Liying for sticking to this Minnan B&B in Quanzhou!!

The room prices fluctuate with the seasons and holidays Please be rational in planting grass, dear fans Jinshi Zanhua, beautiful forever The most surprising part of the trip to Quanzhou turned out to be the B&B ☆Century-old Minnan ancient house Preserving the complete century-old village, without too many tourists to disturb, the quiet and simple atmosphere can immerse in the ancient Minnan village. Enjoy the Nanyang style afternoon tea in the tea room in the village. At night, the lights of the Wulin are on, and the red brick ancient house under the dim light is even more beautiful ☆Traditional Minnan style room The hardware and software are very good, with a structure of red brick and original wood. My favorite is the terrace of the room, overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient village, sitting on the terrace quietly drinking tea and reading is very comfortable ☆The whole experience is great Contact one day in advance to inform about parking, traffic routes, etc., there are fresh fruits and desserts every day when you check in. The breakfast provides local specialty food, which is rich and delicious. Also experienced the Nyonya coffee and Song Dynasty tea ceremony, good stay and fun ☆Surrounding attractions Mani Temple, Wudian City, Yongning Ancient City, Luojia Temple, and local residents explain history, it feels very worthwhile.

Quanzhou | Anping Bridge

Anping Bridge was first built in the eighth year of the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1138), and it was put into use after fourteen years of construction. The bridge is 2,255 meters long, spanning straight across Anhai Bay, connecting Jinjiang and Nan'an. It is the longest existing seaport stone bridge in China and also one of the first batch of national cultural heritage conservation units in China. The bridge piers are built with interlocking granite slabs laid horizontally and vertically, without arches, cables, carvings, or decorations. Just this one straight line, the Anping Bridge across the bay embodies the Song Dynasty's aesthetic of simplicity. The bridge is currently under maintenance, and only half of it can be walked on. Li Lang also held a press conference on it.

That year, I walked across Anping Bridge, thinking I could grow old with you

Watching the sunset on Anping Bridge is truly breathtaking. The afterglow of the setting sun reflects on the lake, brilliant and splendid, complemented by the simplicity and solidity of Anping Bridge. Honestly, watching the sunset 44 times in one day wouldn't be too much~ Anping Bridge, also known as the Five-Mile Bridge, was built during the Southern Song Dynasty. The construction took fourteen years, spanning the coastal Jinjiang Anhai and Nanan Shuitou in southern Fujian, all built with granite. It is the world's longest cross-sea beam stone bridge, the ancient stone bridge with the largest use of stone materials in the world, and also the only ancient stone bridge in the world that adopts three different types of piers on one long bridge due to different water conditions. A local uncle on the bridge talked about it, saying that the bridge was the main thoroughfare of Anhai Bay in the past, with endless streams of merchants and celebrities, and monks and merchants worked together to build this long bridge out of goodwill and virtue. Now, only a small section of the Five-Mile Bridge (Anhai section) is open, with an iron railing in the middle that has rusted, indicating that it has been closed for a long time, which is really a bit of a pity. At that time, taking advantage of the evening breeze, walking the entire length of this bridge in the afterglow, I felt a sense of how beautiful the rest of my life could be

There is no bridge in the world longer than this one

Anping Bridge, formerly known as Wuli Bridge, West Bridge, and Anhai Bridge, is a bridge in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China, connecting Jinjiang City and Nan'an City. It is the longest beam stone bridge in the world in the Middle Ages, and the longest existing seaport stone bridge in China. It is a masterpiece of ancient bridge construction and enjoys the reputation of 'There is no bridge in the world longer than this one.'

Quanzhou Nan'an

3|Anping Bridge. Haitide Temple. Shuitou Old Street. |Anping Bridge. Haitide Temple. Shuitou Old Street. Participate in local activities, the third stop in Nan'an. Anping Bridge is located at the junction of Shuitou in Nan'an and Anhai in Jinjiang. It was built in the Southern Song Dynasty (1151) and is five li long (2255 meters). It is also known as the "Five Li Bridge". It is the longest ancient stone bridge in China's existing seaports. It "precipitated the best architectural craftsmanship at the time". In 1961, it was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units along with the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The Haitide Temple is an ancillary building on the west side of Anping Bridge. It originally enshrined the King of Tongyuan, the sea god of the Song Dynasty (the function of the sea god gradually replaced by Mazu after the Yuan Dynasty), as well as Guanyin and other local gods. Shuitou Old Street, adjacent to Anping Bridge and Haitide Temple, due to its geographical location and convenient transportation, the business here is active, and it was once the center of Old Shuitou. Search and you will find many old streets and old stories, such as the street was originally only 2 meters wide, and later was forcibly demolished and expanded in 1927 under the leadership of the warlord Chen Guohui (a native of Xitou Village, Jiudu, Nan'an), who was "both an official and a bandit". For example, the Southeast Trading Company is the property of the Lü Zhenwan (a native of Shuitou Town, Nan'an) family... The terrain is slightly sloping, with old arcades on both sides, which are good for taking pictures. Unfortunately, due to the tight schedule, I only stayed for more than ten minutes, ate a bowl of local jelly, and then left.

Fujian Quanzhou | Qi Xu Reef Stone Hotel

The location is at the southernmost point of Quanzhou, right below the reef is the Taiwan Strait. Arriving at the hotel at night, it's pitch black outside, and the wind and waves are quite strong, giving a sense of deep-sea fear and an inexplicable feeling of loneliness. There's no residual smell from decoration, and they provide a bedtime service. The equipment and facilities are almost brand new. If there's a need for work, try to book a room with a work desk.

You can see the sea at a glance! This is probably the most romantic hotel in Quanzhou

Quanzhou Qixu Reef Stone Hotel! I was really healed by it! I heard it's a member of the SLH Small Luxury Hotels of the World~ This time we stayed in a 2nd-floor room with an open-air sea view balcony, where the balcony directly connects to an infinity pool, offering a 270-degree extended sea horizon! The scenery is delightful! Right across the sea is Kinmen, and the hotel has preserved the original reef landscape, which is an absolute natural healing! Worth mentioning is the bath products in the room, which are surprisingly co-produced with the domestic fragrance brand Wenxian Fragrance~ I love it so much~

Let the waves beat on your heart: Qi Xuxu Reef Hotel

Quanzhou, an island of Minnan culture located by the sea, carries the inheritance of Fujian's cultural context. In this coastal city, the Qi Xuxu Reef Hotel was born. The project is located on the edge of a cliff, and what comes into view is the endless sea and the reefs exposed on the sea surface, the hotel's name is truly deserved. Here, a kind of quietness is the main theme, and the overall milky white exterior wall of the hotel tells her style. The tourists who come to play and live here have retreated from the hustle and bustle of the city under such a unified color tone, and their body and mind have switched to the channel they should have. At every moment when the waves beat on the reef, you can hear it clearly in the guest room. The noise fades away, nature presents, and the heart can emerge. Every wave that hits, hits your heart.