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In Fujian, Fuzhou | I learned a new photography style!
👀 Family, the incredibly stunning and lesser-known Qida Village in Lianjiang, Fujian must be recommended! Whenever the weather gets hot, I just want to see the sea🌊. This weekend, I took my bestie👭 for a drive there; it's only 1h away from the downtown area of Fuzhou, which is so convenient👍
🏠 After checking into the Ruolin Hotel in Dinghai Bay, we decided to head to Qida Village and discovered it's a perfect place for photography📸! Every shot is like a blockbuster, absolutely amazing~✨🌈
🏛️ Qida Village is a small fishing village, not very commercialized, and 'Ruolin Hotel' is the most famous star-rated hotel here. 🎁 Staying here also includes a hot pot package🍲, which tastes great👍🥟. Later, we strolled on the beach of Dinghai Bay, which was really fun with all the amusement facilities. 😂
🌅 The sunrise🌇 at the hotel is super beautiful! 📸 A casual snap is full of the atmospheric Korean style.
⛰ It's worth mentioning Qiguan Top, which has three routes,
👉① Drive to the middle of the mountain and then walk up,
② Drive to the foot of the mountain and climb more than 1800 steps,
③ There's also a dirt road that leads to the top of the mountain.
We drove to the foot of the mountain and climbed🧗 up, which took us about 30 minutes🅿️. It was over 1800 steps to reach the top😭. I was exhausted, but the vast and magnificent sea in front of me swept away all the fatigue!🌊 I also saw a windmill that's super suitable for taking photos and checking in, it's really photogenic~📷
JAXSON DUNCAN
The most comprehensive 2-day and 2-night Fuzhou travel guide for an average of 600 RMB per person is here
For those blessed with fortune, of course, you should visit the blessed state of Fuzhou. With historic old streets and ancient Min-style charm, alleys of traditional houses and homes of famous people, plus countless sticky and sweet delicacies...
I've finally arranged the long-awaited Fuzhou trip, stayed up late to put together this guide to avoid any tourist traps, remember to save it and keep it close～
✈️Fuzhou Changle International Airport
🚝Fuzhou Station, Fuzhou South Station, Lianjiang Station
Fuzhou Metro: From February 6 to May 6❗️Free rides after 5 pm on weekdays and during holidays⁉️
✅Itinerary:
Day1: Fuzhou Station - Yantai Mountain - Youth Plaza - Shangxiahang - Gushan Cable Car
Day2: Pioneer Market - Sanfang Qixiang - Qida Village - Dinghai Bay
✅Attractions to check in:
1️⃣Yantai Mountain: The Fuzhou version of Gulangyu, check in at the historical buildings combining Chinese and Western styles, Fuzhou Wall, and you can also see Zhongzhou Island and the Liberation Bridge.
2️⃣Youth Plaza: A photogenic spot in Fuzhou, with Youth Bridge and vintage red bricks that are great for photos, and you can also take a photo with 'I Love Fuzhou'.
3️⃣Shangxiahang: An ancient town with the charm of the south of the Yangtze River, with small bridges over flowing water and misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River
4️⃣Gushan Cable Car: A super romantic place in Fuzhou to watch the sunset/night view, take a ride on the sunset cable car and feel the romantic atmosphere of 'La La Land'
5️⃣Pioneer Market: Fuzhou's popular morning market, a sticky paradise with a strong local atmosphere
6️⃣Sanfang Qixiang: A must-visit ancient city in Fuzhou, gathering Fuzhou's cultural history, check in at the popular heart-shaped tree
7️⃣Qida Village: The Fuzhou version of 'Rio de Janeiro', standing on the top of the mountain you can see the azure sea and sky and the small fishing village.
🍜Delicacies:
Fish balls, meat swallows, luo hua, pot side, Fuding sliced meat, Tangmotea, peanut soup, satay noodles, four-fruit soup
Accommodation🏨
Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel Only 20 minutes to Qida Village There's a beach downstairs where you can set off fireworks Absolutely amazing Convenient for eating, drinking, lodging, and transportation
FitnessFanaticFiesta
The blue tears of Pingtan are about to experience a massive outbreak!! Hurry up and rush over!!!
The best chance to witness the blue tears is here, don't miss out on rushing over!!! 😍😍😍
👋 I've stayed up several nights to organize this most comprehensive guide to the Pingtan blue tears, almost blinding myself, but fortunately, hard work pays off, and I've finally put it together!!! 😭
✋ I won't allow anyone to remain unaware of the stunning blue tears hotspot on Pingtan Island. You don't have to go to the Maldives to see them, we have them in our own country!!
👉 The blue tears of Pingtan are seasonally limited, generally appearing from March to May. This is when the probability of successfully witnessing them is the highest. I've stayed up several nights to compile these tips, nearly blinding myself. 👀👀👀
😘 If you want to see the blue tears, it's best to choose a day with a light breeze or a southerly wind, but it doesn't have to be a southerly wind; sometimes a gentle breeze from any direction will do. If the wind and waves are too strong on the day, the blue tears will be scattered.
⚠️ A little tip: Red tide is also a precursor to the appearance of blue tears 👌. If you notice a slight reddish tint in the sea during the day while playing at the beach, then there's a very high chance of seeing blue tears tonight. Remember these two precursors, they're very helpful for chasing the tears. 😍
💧 Likely locations for the appearance of blue tears include: the northern line's Changjiang'ao, Mojing Village, Dongmei Village, Nanaozi, and Cat Head Dry; the southern line's Tannan Bay, Dafu Bay; and around the county town, Longfengtou, and Guanjiang Village.
📷 I've also organized tips for photographing the blue tears.
1️⃣ If you're using an iPhone, just use the Night mode for shooting, the new models capture it easily, older models may need to use screen recording;
2️⃣ If you're using an Android, use the Pro mode, set the ISO to 6400, and the shutter speed to 2 seconds;
3️⃣ If you're using a camera, use the M mode, set the sensitivity to the highest, shutter time to over 15 seconds, and it's best to use a tripod to stabilize the camera. 😘
⚠️ Be sure to check the weather before you go
📍 There's also a super photogenic, lesser-known secret spot, which is Qiguan Top in Qida Village, Lianjiang County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. It's just a 1-hour drive from Pingtan Island. This place, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, is a primitive and simple fishing village, known as 'Fuzhou's Rio de Janeiro', and is a must-visit! 🌴
📸 On the way to Qiguan Top, as you ascend along the mountain, the view becomes increasingly vast, and the distant sea horizon becomes clearer, with every casual shot turning out to be a masterpiece, boasting a very high success rate for great photos. Once you arrive, you'll feel as if you've instantly traveled to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. 😍
🏨 I highly recommend staying at the Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel. From the rooms here, you can see the vast sea and the azure sky, and the beach is just downstairs, making it very suitable for couples, families, and friends to vacation together. The Ruolin Restaurant tastes good 👍🏻 both in flavor and service.
EthanSullivan99
The Pingtan Island is known as the ceiling of blue tears in China
I finally saw the blue tears! The blue tears were finally caught on Pingtan Island in Fujian!
📍Location
Pingtan Island is located in Fujian
✅Conditions
Southerly wind
Temperature around 21-25 degrees
High air humidity, during high tide
✅Tips
The best time to chase the tears is often in the early morning~ On the night of March 16th, there was about a level 2 blue tears sighting
✅Sightseeing Spots
Tan Nan Bay
Dong Mei Village
Chang Jiang Ao
Long Wang Tou
Jing Sha
✅Attractions
Ha Sha Village: The stranded boats are known as the 'Rio de Janeiro of Lianjiang', and the atmosphere is full when the tide is out
✅Cuisine: When in Fuzhou, you must have a seafood meal, and the clay pot porridge is quite good! Fish noodles, fish balls, and meat swallows are local specialties
✅Accommodation
1️⃣Pingtan Accommodation: Stay in the county town, if you want to see the sunrise, you can find a homestay near Long Wang Tou
2️⃣Lianjiang Accommodation: I chose the Ruolin Hotel in Dinghai Bay, not far from the main attractions, with a clean and hygienic environment, a restaurant with a rich menu, shrimp heart youtiao and bonito soup are the signature dishes, and the seafood inside is fresh~
MatthewMiller567_
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Qida Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Few people post about the sunrise at Qiguanding, so let me do it!
I drove from Wenzhou to Qiguanding at midnight 🚗
There was no need to climb the 1800 steps, I took a shortcut by car
It took about 20 minutes to hike up the mountain ⛰️ at 5:30 am and easily reached the summit
I saw the sunrise I wanted to see, the only downside was that the wind was really too strong
It was not friendly to my hair
This hidden gem in a small fishing village in Fujian 🌊 The Chinese version of Rio de Janeiro - Qida Village
The moment you climb Qiguanding is a blend of mountains and sea, a breathtaking view 💕💕
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📍Qida Village, Lianjiang County - known as the Chinese version of Rio de Janeiro
⛰The best viewing angle of Qida Village is right next to Baiyun Mountain's Qiguanding
There are two options for going up the mountain, you can walk more than 1000 steps, or you can drive to the parking lot near Baiyun Temple and walk up from there~ We chose the latter, which is also the less strenuous route~
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
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🚗Navigate to Baiyun Temple, the road is a winding mountain road, don't doubt and keep driving past the yellow archway with the Baiyun Temple sign, continue driving inside is a gravel road (the other side of the fork in the road is Baiyun Temple which is still under construction), keep driving along the gravel road! Until you reach a platform where you can see windmills and park, you can choose to stop here, and if there are not many cars, you can drive a little further up.
We drove to the end of the gravel road when we went, and there was a gate that only allowed walking, maybe it will be open in the future~ After getting out of the car, it takes about half an hour to walk to Qiguanding, but this gravel road is relatively flat without steps, it's very easy to stroll to the top!
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🚩Photo spots at Qiguanding 📷
1️⃣The highest Qiguanding has a red flag, not far from the pavilion, you can take photos of the bay and windmills at the top, the sunrise here did not disappoint me!
2️⃣The most beautiful spot is down the steps from Qiguanding to the end of the mountain where there are many large rocks, in an instant the beauty is breathtaking~~🎈You can overlook the entire panorama of Qida Village, and you get the feeling of Rio de Janeiro🌊
3️⃣Standing at the end of more than 1000 steps, you can take an overhead shot of people and the full view of the fishing village, which is a more everyday spot suitable for sisters who are afraid of heights~
4️⃣Walking forward from the Qiguanding kiosk, there is a stone that says 'Peace is a blessing', going down you can take photos of Qida Village sandwiched between two mountains, the angle is also very unique~
5️⃣There are many scenic spots on the way, the platform near the end of the gravel road can take photos of the windmills and sea view behind, it's like being transported into a Miyazaki anime in a second~
⚠️Safety first when taking photos, some places have quite slippery stones.
. 🍳Food recommendations:
1⃣️Fish noodles, fish balls, oyster pancakes
2⃣️Various seafood! Abalone, mantis shrimp, oysters, razor clams
Accommodation in Qida Village
Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel
There are few hotels near Qida Village, we chose a nearby star-rated sea view hotel (it has floor-to-ceiling windows + sea view room, wake up in the morning and open the curtains to see the sunrise.
Just a few dozen meters downstairs is the beach, very quiet and comfortable. The hotel has a seafood restaurant, the prices are very reasonable, you can go with confidence!
EVAN CLARK
It's not that Rio is unaffordable, but Fujian offers better value for money | Qida Village
🌊 **Fujian Qida Village: A Secret Haven at the Edge of the Sea, with the Charm of a Fishing Village** 🌊
🏝️ **Explore the Hidden Paradise of Fujian** 🏝️
🌅 **Selected Attractions** 🌅
1. 📸 **Qida Village Coastline** - Known for its pristine natural beauty and spectacular sunsets, this coastline is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
2. 🐚 **Qida Fishing Port** - The best place to experience the life of a fishing village, where you can see the busy fishermen and fresh seafood.
3. 🌄 **Sunrise Viewing Platform** - In the morning, this is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise, with the beautiful scenery of the sea merging with the sky.
4. 🏡 **Traditional Fisherman's Homestay** - Experience the homestay of local fishermen, feel the simple life of the fishing village and their warm hospitality.
5. 🌊 **Seaside Plank Road** - A boardwalk built along the coastline, a nice place for walking and enjoying the seascape.
🍜 **Food Recommendations** 🍜
1. 🦐 **Seafood Feast** - Freshly caught seafood, whether steamed, braised, or grilled, is a delicacy not to be missed.
2. 🐟 **Qida Fish Balls** - Fish balls made from local fresh fish, with a delicate texture, are a local specialty snack.
3. 🍲 **Seafood Porridge** - Porridge made with various seafood, nourishing and delicious, suitable for enjoying on a seaside night.
4. 🥗 **Jellyfish Salad** - A refreshing jellyfish salad, a fine dish for the summer seaside.
🚫 **Pitfall Guide** 🚫
1. 🌞 **Sun Protection** - The seaside has strong ultraviolet rays, remember to apply sunscreen, wear a sun hat and sunglasses.
2. 🌧️ **Weather Changes** - The weather by the sea is changeable, carry rain gear with you in case of sudden rainfall.
3. 🚢 **Boat Safety** - If participating in sea activities, be sure to wear a life jacket and pay attention to safety.
4. 💰 **Transparent Consumption** - When choosing seafood and homestays, ask for the price in advance to avoid consumption traps.
5. 🚫 **Environmental Protection** - Protect the marine environment, do not litter on the beach.
🎒 Get your bags ready, the natural beauty and delicious food of Qida Village await your exploration! Remember to bring your camera to capture every wonderful moment of the trip! 📸🌅🐚
Luna_Everhart-62
Finally, I have climbed to the top of Dongfang Rio de Janeiro and encountered the stunning mountains and seas
If you can't go to Rio de Janeiro, then come to Fuzhou's Dongfang Rio instead~
The scenery is absolutely no less than abroad 😭
It can be said that it must have a place among the niche tourist attractions in China
There are hardly any people now, and the number of tourists is super low
The key point is that this is not a photo deception‼️
The reality feels even more beautiful than the pictures
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📍Address: Qiguanding, Lianjiang County, Fujian
🎫Ticket: Free
🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, about 1h drive from the high-speed rail station
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The sea here is really super blue, the photos look great without any editing, and there are so many angles to take pictures from. Overlooking the entire Qida Village from the top of the mountain is very spectacular~
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🧗🏻♂️How to reach the summit
There are many ways mentioned online, but it all comes down to two methods
1️⃣Navigate directly to 'Qiguanding', there is a large stone monument at the foot of the mountain, next to which is the path to climb the mountain, it takes about 40 minutes to reach the top, simple and effective
2️⃣After navigating to Qiguanding, continue driving upwards, there are mountain roads and dirt roads, keep driving to the city wall arch. Then start walking for 20 minutes. (It is recommended to climb the mountain directly using the first method)
3️⃣The stranded boat in Ha Sha Village
The recently popular shipwreck spot
Lianjiang's version of 'Bruwes'
The atmosphere is full when the tide is out!
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🍳Food:
1⃣️Fish noodles, fish balls, oyster pancakes
2⃣️Various seafood! Abalone, mantis shrimp, oysters, razor clams
Accommodation in Qida Village
Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel
There are very few hotels near Qida Village, I personally pay more attention to hygiene and comfort, so I chose a nearby star-rated sea view hotel (it is a floor-to-ceiling window sea view room, you can see the sunrise when you wake up in the morning and open the curtains.
Just walk a few dozen meters downstairs to reach the beach, it's very quiet and comfortable. There is a seafood restaurant in the scenic area that is affiliated with the hotel, the prices are very reasonable, you can go there with confidence!
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🌟Travel Tips
1️⃣For photography, you must choose a good weather, so you can see the blue sea. If it's cloudy and foggy, you won't be able to capture anything
2️⃣It is definitely recommended to drive by yourself, as transportation is really inconvenient, and it's hard to get a taxi in remote areas
3️⃣The top of the mountain is quite steep, so be sure to pay attention to safety when taking photos, as many places do not have railings, so be careful
LunaCircuit
Fuzhou | Qida Village, the Fujian version of Rio de Janeiro is truly beautiful
| Qida Village, the Fujian version of Rio de Janeiro is truly beautiful.📍Located at Qiguan Top, Qida Village, Lianjiang County, Fuzhou City
📍Free
❇️Ways to go up the mountain
1⃣️At the foot of the mountain, park for free at the Qiguan Top stone stele, then climb 1800 steps up the mountain
✅Suitable for young people with good physical strength, take photos while climbing, and you can encounter more surprises
2️⃣Carpool or take a motorcycle taxi near the mountain entrance, the price is about 20-50, especially taking a motorcycle taxi, which can save time queuing up the mountain during peak hours
✅Motorcycle taxis are more suitable for 1-2 people going up the mountain together, not cost-effective for more people, and it doesn't look very safe
3️⃣Drive to the bottom of the Qiguan Top wall
✅After taking a motorcycle taxi or driving to the wall, you need to walk along a low wall similar to the Great Wall for more than 1 kilometer to reach the Jiuxian Jun Temple, climb up the small dirt slope on the right side of the temple, walk a short distance forward and you will encounter steps, walk down the steps, the pavilion and red wishing plaques are the popular photo spots, walking up leads to a broader view
✅Driving up the mountain, the mountain road has eighteen bends, not easy to navigate, the last 1 kilometer to the wall is a dirt road with stones, bumpy, and difficult for cars with low chassis
✅Self-driving during peak times will encounter 4 or 5 vehicle control points, vehicles have to queue up to go up the mountain, and only when cars come down can an equivalent number of cars go up, the waiting time is very long (but once you get up there, you'll find that there aren't so many cars that a few more couldn't be accommodated)
‼️Tips‼️
▶️Be sure to go on a sunny day❗The mountain roads are difficult in rainy weather and the photo effects are much worse❗
▶️The popular photo spot is located on the edge of a cliff, be cautious⚠️ and ensure safety, those who are afraid of heights (like myself) are advised not to get too close, it's not necessary to take the risk, but personal safety is a must
▶️Whether at the foot of the mountain, halfway up, or at the top, parking is free🅿️, during holidays and peak times, besides taking a motorcycle taxi, the time spent driving around the mountain (including traffic control queuing) and walking up the stairs feels about the same
▶️When you reach the control point in front of the Guanyin Temple, do not listen to the security guard and park on the spot, the 1 kilometer-plus mountain road is not long, but the dust is particularly heavy,
when other vehicles pass by, pedestrians can get a mouthful of dust, be sure to drive to the bottom of the wall (the arch in the upper right corner of picture 5)
▶️Naturally, the prices on the mountain are higher than at the foot of the mountain (e.g., tea eggs 4 yuan each, grilled sausages 10 yuan each), you can bring a small amount of water and snacks (there's not much to do at the top of the mountain, 1-2 hours for taking photos and resting is enough)
▶️The wind is strong on the mountain and it's sunny, be prepared for wind, sun protection, and insect prevention
🍳Food recommendations:
1⃣️Fish noodles, fish balls, oyster pancakes, the seafood beef hotpot in the hotel is also great.
Accommodation in Qida Village
Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel
There are few hotels near Qida Village, for a family trip, this time we chose a nearby high-end sea view hotel (it has floor-to-ceiling windows + sea view rooms, wake up in the morning and open the curtains to see the sunrise).
ZOE GRIFFIN
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In Fujian, Fuzhou | I learned a new photography style!
👀 Family, the incredibly stunning and lesser-known Qida Village in Lianjiang, Fujian must be recommended! Whenever the weather gets hot, I just want to see the sea🌊. This weekend, I took my bestie👭 for a drive there; it's only 1h away from the downtown area of Fuzhou, which is so convenient👍
🏠 After checking into the Ruolin Hotel in Dinghai Bay, we decided to head to Qida Village and discovered it's a perfect place for photography📸! Every shot is like a blockbuster, absolutely amazing~✨🌈
🏛️ Qida Village is a small fishing village, not very commercialized, and 'Ruolin Hotel' is the most famous star-rated hotel here. 🎁 Staying here also includes a hot pot package🍲, which tastes great👍🥟. Later, we strolled on the beach of Dinghai Bay, which was really fun with all the amusement facilities. 😂
🌅 The sunrise🌇 at the hotel is super beautiful! 📸 A casual snap is full of the atmospheric Korean style.
⛰ It's worth mentioning Qiguan Top, which has three routes,
👉① Drive to the middle of the mountain and then walk up,
② Drive to the foot of the mountain and climb more than 1800 steps,
③ There's also a dirt road that leads to the top of the mountain.
We drove to the foot of the mountain and climbed🧗 up, which took us about 30 minutes🅿️. It was over 1800 steps to reach the top😭. I was exhausted, but the vast and magnificent sea in front of me swept away all the fatigue!🌊 I also saw a windmill that's super suitable for taking photos and checking in, it's really photogenic~📷
JAXSON DUNCAN
Few people post about the sunrise at Qiguanding, so let me do it!
I drove from Wenzhou to Qiguanding at midnight 🚗
There was no need to climb the 1800 steps, I took a shortcut by car
It took about 20 minutes to hike up the mountain ⛰️ at 5:30 am and easily reached the summit
I saw the sunrise I wanted to see, the only downside was that the wind was really too strong
It was not friendly to my hair
This hidden gem in a small fishing village in Fujian 🌊 The Chinese version of Rio de Janeiro - Qida Village
The moment you climb Qiguanding is a blend of mountains and sea, a breathtaking view 💕💕
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📍Qida Village, Lianjiang County - known as the Chinese version of Rio de Janeiro
⛰The best viewing angle of Qida Village is right next to Baiyun Mountain's Qiguanding
There are two options for going up the mountain, you can walk more than 1000 steps, or you can drive to the parking lot near Baiyun Temple and walk up from there~ We chose the latter, which is also the less strenuous route~
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
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🚗Navigate to Baiyun Temple, the road is a winding mountain road, don't doubt and keep driving past the yellow archway with the Baiyun Temple sign, continue driving inside is a gravel road (the other side of the fork in the road is Baiyun Temple which is still under construction), keep driving along the gravel road! Until you reach a platform where you can see windmills and park, you can choose to stop here, and if there are not many cars, you can drive a little further up.
We drove to the end of the gravel road when we went, and there was a gate that only allowed walking, maybe it will be open in the future~ After getting out of the car, it takes about half an hour to walk to Qiguanding, but this gravel road is relatively flat without steps, it's very easy to stroll to the top!
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🚩Photo spots at Qiguanding 📷
1️⃣The highest Qiguanding has a red flag, not far from the pavilion, you can take photos of the bay and windmills at the top, the sunrise here did not disappoint me!
2️⃣The most beautiful spot is down the steps from Qiguanding to the end of the mountain where there are many large rocks, in an instant the beauty is breathtaking~~🎈You can overlook the entire panorama of Qida Village, and you get the feeling of Rio de Janeiro🌊
3️⃣Standing at the end of more than 1000 steps, you can take an overhead shot of people and the full view of the fishing village, which is a more everyday spot suitable for sisters who are afraid of heights~
4️⃣Walking forward from the Qiguanding kiosk, there is a stone that says 'Peace is a blessing', going down you can take photos of Qida Village sandwiched between two mountains, the angle is also very unique~
5️⃣There are many scenic spots on the way, the platform near the end of the gravel road can take photos of the windmills and sea view behind, it's like being transported into a Miyazaki anime in a second~
⚠️Safety first when taking photos, some places have quite slippery stones.
. 🍳Food recommendations:
1⃣️Fish noodles, fish balls, oyster pancakes
2⃣️Various seafood! Abalone, mantis shrimp, oysters, razor clams
Accommodation in Qida Village
Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel
There are few hotels near Qida Village, we chose a nearby star-rated sea view hotel (it has floor-to-ceiling windows + sea view room, wake up in the morning and open the curtains to see the sunrise.
Just a few dozen meters downstairs is the beach, very quiet and comfortable. The hotel has a seafood restaurant, the prices are very reasonable, you can go with confidence!
EVAN CLARK
Flag Peak
You can drive up to the Flag Peak of Lianjiang County, just a section of the road is quite narrow, be careful. The space on the top of the mountain is limited, the scenery is beautiful but the wind is strong, be careful in your actions.
Emily Davenport
Traveling to the summit of the flag-crowned peak, I took in the breathtaking mountain and sea views (with a hitchhiking guide attached)
My restless heart, briefly quenched by the crowded scenes of the Spring Festival, was reignited after the peak of the return journey... So I packed my bags for a short off-peak trip to the long-desired 'Rio de Janeiro of Fujian' in Lianjiang Qida Village's flag-crowned peak. Since I was traveling alone, I didn't opt for a self-drive (which would be more convenient and fun with more people), but instead relied on rides and walking for the entire journey.
🚗 Round-trip transportation:
1. Fuzhou⬌Lianjiang: High-speed train🚄
2. Lianjiang Station⬌Lianjiang Bus Station: Taxi🚕or bus🚌
3. Lianjiang Bus Station⬌Flag-crowned Peak: Hitch a ride🚙
📍The bus from Lianjiang Bus Station to Qida (Flag-crowned Peak) runs from 7:30 to 17:30 (about 1 hour per bus, see P11). After arriving at Lianjiang Bus Station, there's no need to buy a ticket at the ticket window or vending machine; just go through security to the Qida ticket gate and tell the staff you're going to Qida. They will lead you to the parking lot entrance to board a 9-seater business van (see P12, the staff mentioned this van can't enter the station). Scan the QR code to pay 20 yuan, and tell the driver you're going to the Flag-crowned Peak. He will ask you to get off at the entrance of Qida Village and walk straight for 100 meters to the Flag-crowned Peak hiking entrance (the large rock with 'Flag-crowned Peak' written on it at P10 is the starting point). For the return trip, you can call the driver to pick you up at the original drop-off point (village entrance), or walk to the pick-up point in Qida Village (see P13, navigate to Jinhaiyuan Taxi).
⛰ Ascending the peak:
After getting off the bus, someone asked if I wanted a ride up the mountain. Two girls who got off with me chose to take the ride (though they still had to walk a bit after the car reached halfway up the mountain), but I wanted to challenge the 1,800 steps, so I didn't join them.
I must say, those 1,800 steps were not easy to climb. I had to stop and catch my breath frequently, and it took me almost 50 minutes to reach the first peak (where many wish cards are hung), and then another 20 minutes to reach the highest peak (where the national flag is hung).
⚠️The first peak offers better photo opportunities than the highest peak, especially when standing on the outermost rock imitating the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the neighboring fishing village. It indeed makes for a great photo. However, it's also quite dangerous, as the rock is beyond the railing. I suggest not to attempt it lightly (I didn't climb out to take photos either; I only took photos of others).
AUBREE FORD
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Pingliuwei Dizhi Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Visit Lianjiang to feel the unrestrained sea breeze
📍Detailed address:
Navigation: Pingliuwei
Navigation: Gushicun
🌟Highlights:
The closest place to Matsu Islands
Unique rock formations by the seaside
📝Tips:
Vehicles are not allowed into Gushicun; there is a parking lot 200 meters from the village entrance. The roads are mountainous with sharp turns and poor visibility, so if you're driving, be sure to slow down and follow the road rules.
💰Average cost:
Gushicun is free
Tickets for Pingliuwei can be purchased on Ctrip, or at the site for 30
⏳Visiting time:
Gushicun 1 hour
Pingliuwei 1.5 hours
Pingliuwei Geological Park
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No more hiding, this unpopular seaside city in Fujian is too beautiful!
Fujian has such a coastal town, with a slow pace of life, mainly breeding abalone, beautiful scenery. Like other coastal cities, it has the Qida Village of Rio de Janeiro and the Shuizhu Nanping Liuwei surrounded by the sea on three sides. The light and shadow interlace, the mountains and the sea dialogue. Walking on this fishing village path is very comfortable, feeling the romantic and healing scenery of the sunny seaside in winter.
·High-speed rail Lianjiang Station️Fuzhou Changle Airport→There is a certain distance between Lianjiang County Scenic Area, which is more suitable for self-driving tour.
Fisherman's Island Recommended Route→Qida Village→Flag Crown Top→Huangqi Beach→Ancient Stone Village→Pingliuwei Geological Park→Beijiao Village.
·Scenic Area Tour Strategy.
Flag Crown Top: There is a visual sense of Rio de Janeiro. It is recommended to take photos in the smooth light at noon. You can drive to the top of the mountain and then walk for 20 minutes, that is, the road conditions are not very good, you need to pay attention to safety.️
Beizhu Village: There is a wooden plank road leading to the sea where you can watch the sunrise. The partner you go to guides the "Cape of Good Hope" in China. There is a parking lot at the pier. On which side of the road, you can walk for a few minutes. If you watch the sunset, you can be at the pier.
Pingliuwei Geological Park: The scenic area is a plank road and viewing platform facing the sea, the sea-eroded geological landscape on the cliff is rich and colorful, and you can see it all at a glance when the weather is good.
Ancient Stone Village: It is a small fishing village by the sea and the mountain. There is a seaside viewing platform, and the grassy paths and other landscapes are very beautiful. It's just that parking in the village is more difficult.
Qida Village: Colorful houses are scattered. Looking around, there are spectacular fish rafts and parked fishing boats, as well as sea areas for breeding abalone. The entire fishing village can overlook the crown of the mountain behind.
Huangqi Beach: Here, when the tide recedes, the beach area is very large, the sand is very clean, and you can catch the sea and dig sand.
Yandun Top Lighthouse: You can see the sunrise and sunset, walk for 20 minutes. The top of the mountain is a red and white lighthouse facing the sea. The view here is wide and you can overlook the entire Huangqi Town.
Fisherman's Island: There are rainbow dams and hand-painted walls by the sea. Taking pictures is very healing and suitable for punching. It is very artistic to take pictures on the iron bridge at sunset.
·Food recommendation️1⃣️Fish noodles, fish balls.
2⃣️Various seafood! Abalone, shrimp, oysters, clams.
·Accommodation recommendation1️⃣Geographical location: If the nearby hotel is located in the Dinghai Bay Scenic Area, the surrounding scenery is beautiful, the transportation is convenient, and it is convenient to go to various tourist attractions️Hawaii style beach.
2️⃣Comfortable accommodation experience: The hotel is simply and stylishly decorated, integrating Chinese classical, Nordic logs and network celebrity island elements. The guest room is equipped with a mini bar and leisure area, with a wide sea view balcony, facing the sea for family️Take a super out of the picture.
3️⃣Rich dining options: Min and Yue specialty restaurants can provide all-day dining, enjoy the beautiful sea view, eat and drink.
·There are very few people playing in Lianjiang this season, and there is some distance between the scenic spots, so self-driving tour is the most convenient
AlexRiv3rs
Fujian version of Rio de Janeiro | Seeing the mountains and seas in my dreams
My family, have you started looking forward to the summer of 2024 recently?
If you want to go to the beach, don't miss Qida Village! It is definitely a treasure trove of less popular and beautiful scenery, known as the "Fujian version of Rio de Janeiro". My best friend and I just came back from there, it's really beautiful, I want to share it with you right now!!
We drove from Quzhou Jiangshan, arrived in Lianjiang County, Fuzhou at four or five in the afternoon, and stayed here at night. The next day we woke up and set off for Qida Village, and the scenery along the way was also beautiful. If you don't have a car, you can take a high-speed train or bus from nearby cities such as Fuzhou, Xiamen, and Wenzhou. The transportation is quite convenient.
There are two routes to the mountain:
Walk up 1800 steps.
The locals will take you up in an SUV, 20 per person for carpooling. We are a small car, afraid of scratching the car, and the road is not good, so we did not choose this way, if your own home is an SUV, you can drive up, but you have to return the same way.
We took a local car up, and we were shocked when we arrived, it was so beautiful! It is recommended to climb to the top of the mountain, the scenery is really worth seeing, I really like to see the sea, white clouds, snow, it's really healing!! Looking down from the top of the mountain, I really feel that my depressed mood has been released, it's so cool!!
After climbing the mountain, we went to Huangqi Beach around 4 pm, just in time for the ebb tide, you can catch crabs, squids and so on. And there are very few people here, you can also walk in, experience the feeling of a deserted beach vacation. Both attractions are free, I highly recommend it to everyone!
The attractions here are free, not as commercialized as Zhoushan, and the locals are very enthusiastic❤️. And there are not many people on the beach, the water is very clean, you can clearly see the fish and shrimp crabs in the sea, it's so cool!
Accommodation recommendation: A few kilometers from Lianjiang to Qida Village, there is a Ruolin Resort Hotel, only spent 288 for a room, the front desk let us upgrade to a sea view room, we played for two days, the next morning we went to see the sunrise at sea🌄, and went to Pingliuwei Geological Park, I will write another note to share later. In general, Qida Village is a very niche, original attraction, very suitable for weekends or small holidays to relax!
My family, I highly recommend you to go to Qida Village, you will definitely not regret it if you go!!
MarkDavis789@
Revealing moment, the most hidden niche travel destination in China, will make you linger!
Dear ones, do you know? At the beginning of this year, I set foot in Pingliuwei, Fujian, where the sea view is simply breathtaking! Since then, I have deeply fallen in love with this unique and mysterious seaside resort.
Easily find Pingliuwei Geological Park, and there are free parking spaces waiting for you to park. Just a 20-30 minute drive, you can reach this fairyland on earth. If you stay at the Ruolin Hotel in Dinghai Bay, you are also a 20-minute drive from other attractions.
The ticket is only 30 yuan per person, and you can enjoy the magnificent view of the sea erosion platform and reefs. Standing on the reef, with the sea as the background, or sitting on the reef, every place can make you easily take atmospheric photos!
At sunset, the sky and the sea will present a charming orange-red tone, which is extremely romantic. In order not to miss this dreamy moment, remember to reserve enough time.
At the Ruolin Hotel in Dinghai Bay, you can enjoy the invincible sea view and let the beautiful scenery accompany you to sleep. And the food in the restaurant is even more memorable, especially if you have a Cantonese taste, you will definitely fall in love with the food here.
In short, Pingliuwei Geological Park is an excellent photo spot and holiday paradise. I believe you will definitely have an unforgettable holiday there!
Family, what are you waiting for? Come and experience this unique travel charm! You will definitely not be disappointed!
AARON HOLT
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Gushicun in Lianjiang, Fuzhou, offers a romantic experience of mountains and sea
Lianjiang's Gushicun has become incredibly popular because of a large lawn and a solitary tree.
Here, you can enjoy the mountaintop breeze, the sunset glow...
It's a hidden gem for enjoying the sea for free.
The view from the mountaintop is truly vast.
The key point is that it's a beautiful scene with few people.
Children can run freely on the grass,
basking in the sea breeze and the sunshine.
It's really very healing.
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📍Gushicun, Lianjiang County, Fuzhou
🎫: Free (camping has reportedly started to charge a fee)
🚘Transportation:
1. After getting off at Lianjiang Station by high-speed train, take a taxi to the bus station and take a bus to Huangqi Town, then proceed.
2. It is recommended to drive or rent a car, as the scenic area is in the countryside and transportation is not convenient. Nearby there is also the Pingliuwei Geological Park, beachcombing, homestays, and dining are very convenient.
🅿️: At the entrance of the village
WES CARPENTER
Fuzhou!! A seaside ancient village that is even more beautiful than Pingtan
Huangqi Beach is first-class and close to the sea, you must go when the weather is good
Gushi Village overlooks the sea from a high place, you can camp and stay! The village's small shops are also full of personality, how to shoot how to get a picture
Haisha Village all the way down, you will gain the same scenery as me
Huangqi Peninsula
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Treasure Campsite - Lianjiang Ancient Stone Village
I call the Ancient Stone Village the Lianjiang version of the Clear Water Cliff. It has a stunning cliff sea view. The village's tourism development is good. The road is easy to drive, even a novice like me can go.
Camping while watching the sea. It feels very different from camping on the grass.
Tip: Camping is now charged. But if you don't camp, you can walk in from the village path to see the scenery.
KimberlyTurner890&
Go to the seaside~ Lianjiang's most beautiful ancient stone village!!
Experience the quiet beauty in the mountains and the sea~ Lianjiang Huangqi Town's ancient stone village near Fuzhou, here is surrounded by mountains and sea, the air is fresh, the sea water is clean... It is a very suitable place for vacation, peripheral tourism, and outdoor hiking. You can camp here, picnic, oxygenate~ Every snapshot is extremely beautiful!
Location: The ancient stone village of Huangqi Town, Lianjiang, Fuzhou.
Take advantage of the weekend holiday, set off quickly~
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