Taining Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Taining Ancient Town

Taining Ancient Town is a convenient stop while visiting the Great Golden Lake, as the ancient town is located near the tourist distribution center. However, only when you approach the ancient town do you realize that Taining has long been known as the 'Ancient Town of Han and Tang Dynasties, and the Famous City of the Two Song Dynasties.' Through continuous development, it reached its current scale by the Ming Dynasty. Taining Ancient Town is the best-preserved Ming Dynasty residential complex in the southern Yangtze region, and the 'Shangshu Di' architectural complex within the town is a national key protected unit.

Taining Ancient City in Sanming | Enjoy the fireworks in the story of Shangshu

Taining is a lazy little city, leisurely and comfortable, perfect for lying flat🛀🏻, spacing out, and vacationing💃🏻. Allow yourself to slow down and rethink life. The ancient city also has more than 500 years of buildings from the early Ming to the late Qing periods, which are the best-preserved Ming dynasty residential buildings in the Jiangnan region of our country. In particular, the Taining County Museum, also known as the Shangshu Mansion, was the residence of Li Chunye, the Minister of War and Grand Preceptor of the Crown Prince during the Ming dynasty. It not only draws on the grandeur of the capital's architecture but also blends local architectural elements, forming the unique 'three halls and nine buildings' architectural pattern of Taining, a national treasure👑-level ancient building that fans of old architecture really shouldn't miss. The entire Taining Ancient City still retains the stone-paved roads and traditional drainage system, still vividly possessing the worldly fireworks🔥 of ordinary people's lives. Spending a day in Taining Ancient City, we seem to travel back to ancient times, becoming the commoners of the Ming and Qing dynasties👲🏻. Taining is also a county of the central Soviet area, where 8 out of 10 founding marshals strategized and lived and fought. Inside the ancient city, there are well-preserved sites such as the Red Army Street, Red Army Headquarters, and Eastern Army Command. Tired of walking👣? Just sit down and drink some traditional Lei tea🍵, taste the special bean🥢 feast, and experience the comfortable life of a small town🥤! Tickets: 1. Admission to the ancient city is free. 2. Admission to Shangshu Mansion: Online tickets for adults💰18 yuan, for the elderly💰10 yuan, and free for children under 1.1 meters👶. Address: Shangshu Street, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province

Fujian Mountain and Sea Journey - Taining Great Golden Lake

The Golden Lake, short for Jinxi New Lake, is named for the gold sand contained in the riverbed. The scenic area is located 12 kilometers west of Taining County and is the largest man-made lake in Fujian. Taining Great Golden Lake is the core scenic area of Taining, mainly featuring luxury cruise tours. The vast and serene waters perfectly blend with the varied and verdant Danxia mountains. It's like a hundred-mile-long scroll of landscapes, where mountains and water integrate in a poetic and picturesque manner. The first stop of the Golden Lake cruise is the Wild Fun Park, where the mountains are clear, the water is beautiful, and the caves and rocks are fascinating. There are folk performances, scenic trails, and slides, among other attractions. Ganlu Temple is located on the west bank of Taining Golden Lake and was founded in 1146 AD. It features a unique architectural structure that uses 'one pillar into the ground, without relying on a single tile.' The entire temple is connected by 'T'-shaped arches, without using any iron nails, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, ornate beams, and painted rafters, presenting a unique style and is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese architecture. The Shuiqu Waterfall, also known as the Baishuiqu Waterfall, is divided into two layers. The waterfall cliffs are about 10 meters wide and about 20 meters deep, making it the largest waterfall in Golden Lake. Yixiantian, also known as 'Slanting Sky,' is an inclined rock fracture that has been curved and elongated by years of water erosion and weathering. The crevice is narrow like a seam, and by climbing up from 'Slanting Sky,' one can reach the top and then descend along another valley about 50 meters high, creating a 'one slant, one straight' natural landscape that is truly magical and rare. Shili Pinghu, the most open water surface of Golden Lake, is 8 kilometers long from north to south, 3 kilometers wide from east to west, and more than 60 meters deep. Surrounded by mountains and dotted with islands, the water merges with the sky, the wind sways the grass, the water moves the mountains, and it is refreshing to the mind and spirit. Zhaixia Grand Canyon is located in Zhaixia Village, 15 kilometers northwest of Taining County in Fujian. It is formed by three canyons connected end to end in a ring-shaped triangle, resembling a golden dragon lying among the mountains, hence also known as Golden Dragon Valley. The scenic area is characterized by Danxia landforms, with deep and serene valleys, towering cliffs; dense vegetation, and a tranquil environment, resembling a paradise on earth. The roads in the canyon are well constructed, with some parts paved with wooden planks and others with floor tiles, with most sections being gentle. At the top of the mountain, there is a barrier lake, named for the accumulation of collapsed cliffs that dammed the river to form a lake, also known as Yanqi Lake or Cuizhu Lake. The lake water is quiet and cool, with sheer cliffs on one side and dense bamboo on the other, creating a strong contrast. Jingu Temple in the scenic area is a Ming Dynasty temple built against the mountain. Due to its location in the deep mountains, it does not receive many visitors. Shangqing Stream is 12 kilometers from the county town, mainly offering bamboo rafting tours. The rafting distance is 16 kilometers, taking about 2 hours. The scenery on both sides of the stream is very beautiful, with birds not shying away from people, and voices echoing through the valley. The bamboo raft winds through the uninhabited red rocks and verdant peaks, with the sound of water filling the ears and beautiful scenery in sight. Returning to the ancient city of Taining, the most famous is Shangshu Alley, with ancient streets, wells, and lanes, where one can learn about Taining's cultural history and touch upon the vicissitudes of Taining's 2200 years. It's a pity that the time in Taining was too short. When I returned to the ancient city, it was already dark, and I was unable to visit Shangshu Mansion and the museum, leaving some suspense for next time. Taining·Sanming

Discover a treasure check-in spot, Taining Ancient Town

🔔 Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, bamboo rafts sway in the quiet valley; Embrace the landscape, seek a tranquil place, enjoy a moment of peace! Taining is truly a treasure city, so photogenic... ⭐ Address: Shangshu Street, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province 🎫 Taining Ancient Town is open to the public, with no admission fee required, allowing free wandering. Among them, the Shangshu Mansion requires a ticket of 20 yuan... 🌟 Highlights and Features: 👉 In the quiet little town, under the light's reflection, the sound of babbling water, the ancient town's big red lanterns hang high, either red or green, golden rooftops, green trees, sketching the elegant outline of the city walls, pavilions, and wooden bridges, in an old house with some years, very comfortable... 👉 Taining Ancient Town not only has the best-preserved genuine Ming Dynasty residential buildings in the south of the Yangtze River, the Shangshu Mansion architectural complex, a key national cultural relics protection unit, but also includes buildings from the early Ming to the late Qing period, over 500 years, making it the best-preserved Ming Dynasty residential complex in the south of the Yangtze River. It has a history of 1340 years. 🍝 Local Delicacies ✔️ Laodifang Beef Noodles: Highly praised beef noodles, big chunks of beef with noodles, awaken you in the morning, Biyu rolls are worth a try! ✔️ Buchu Youjiang Tofu: The overall taste of the dishes is quite good, must-try crispy tofu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, warm mushroom buns are a local specialty, somewhat like 'gold wrapped in silver' ✔️ Fish Laoda·Organic Fish Restaurant: Try Dajin Lake fish, one fish two ways, the local taste is relatively light, special Wu vegetable, tastes like eating strange-flavored beans, a very magical taste. 👉 Recommended nearby attractions. Dajin Lake → Dajin Lake Rafting → Jiulongtan ✔️ Dajin Lake ticket + boat ride 163✔️ Dajin Lake Rafting 99/person✔️ Jiulongtan 138/person

Sanming is one of the best place I have ever been in China. This place is beautiful with the lake and the mountain. You can take a peaceful time here and enjoy the scenery. You can also get a cup of local green tea here. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Fujian Mountain and Sea Journey - Taining Great Golden Lake

The Golden Lake, short for Jinxi New Lake, is named for the gold sand contained in the riverbed. The scenic area is located 12 kilometers west of Taining County and is the largest man-made lake in Fujian. Taining Great Golden Lake is the core scenic area of Taining, mainly featuring luxury cruise tours. The vast and serene waters perfectly blend with the varied and verdant Danxia mountains. It's like a hundred-mile-long scroll of landscapes, where mountains and water integrate in a poetic and picturesque manner. The first stop of the Golden Lake cruise is the Wild Fun Park, where the mountains are clear, the water is beautiful, and the caves and rocks are fascinating. There are folk performances, scenic trails, and slides, among other attractions. Ganlu Temple is located on the west bank of Taining Golden Lake and was founded in 1146 AD. It features a unique architectural structure that uses 'one pillar into the ground, without relying on a single tile.' The entire temple is connected by 'T'-shaped arches, without using any iron nails, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, ornate beams, and painted rafters, presenting a unique style and is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese architecture. The Shuiqu Waterfall, also known as the Baishuiqu Waterfall, is divided into two layers. The waterfall cliffs are about 10 meters wide and about 20 meters deep, making it the largest waterfall in Golden Lake. Yixiantian, also known as 'Slanting Sky,' is an inclined rock fracture that has been curved and elongated by years of water erosion and weathering. The crevice is narrow like a seam, and by climbing up from 'Slanting Sky,' one can reach the top and then descend along another valley about 50 meters high, creating a 'one slant, one straight' natural landscape that is truly magical and rare. Shili Pinghu, the most open water surface of Golden Lake, is 8 kilometers long from north to south, 3 kilometers wide from east to west, and more than 60 meters deep. Surrounded by mountains and dotted with islands, the water merges with the sky, the wind sways the grass, the water moves the mountains, and it is refreshing to the mind and spirit. Zhaixia Grand Canyon is located in Zhaixia Village, 15 kilometers northwest of Taining County in Fujian. It is formed by three canyons connected end to end in a ring-shaped triangle, resembling a golden dragon lying among the mountains, hence also known as Golden Dragon Valley. The scenic area is characterized by Danxia landforms, with deep and serene valleys, towering cliffs; dense vegetation, and a tranquil environment, resembling a paradise on earth. The roads in the canyon are well constructed, with some parts paved with wooden planks and others with floor tiles, with most sections being gentle. At the top of the mountain, there is a barrier lake, named for the accumulation of collapsed cliffs that dammed the river to form a lake, also known as Yanqi Lake or Cuizhu Lake. The lake water is quiet and cool, with sheer cliffs on one side and dense bamboo on the other, creating a strong contrast. Jingu Temple in the scenic area is a Ming Dynasty temple built against the mountain. Due to its location in the deep mountains, it does not receive many visitors. Shangqing Stream is 12 kilometers from the county town, mainly offering bamboo rafting tours. The rafting distance is 16 kilometers, taking about 2 hours. The scenery on both sides of the stream is very beautiful, with birds not shying away from people, and voices echoing through the valley. The bamboo raft winds through the uninhabited red rocks and verdant peaks, with the sound of water filling the ears and beautiful scenery in sight. Returning to the ancient city of Taining, the most famous is Shangshu Alley, with ancient streets, wells, and lanes, where one can learn about Taining's cultural history and touch upon the vicissitudes of Taining's 2200 years. It's a pity that the time in Taining was too short. When I returned to the ancient city, it was already dark, and I was unable to visit Shangshu Mansion and the museum, leaving some suspense for next time. Taining·Sanming

Joker Xue's Tour at Sanming Station || Travel Guide Around

|| Travel Guide Around. Date: 2023/12/16-12/17 19:00 Venue: Sanming Sports Center Stadium Official announcement! Joker Xue's concert in Sanming is officially announced, have you all grabbed your tickets yet? After enjoying the concert, take a trip to Quanzhou! It's truly blissful! 1. Dajin Lake Dajin Lake can be described as a gem among lakes and mountains, with the reputation of 'the world's number one lake and mountain'. The vast and serene lake is perfectly combined with the myriad forms of Danxia landforms, where masculinity and femininity complement each other, and boldness and delicacy supplement one another, forming a spectacle of water Danxia wonders. Besides, this place also gathers many natural Buddha statues, each with a lifelike appearance, fully displaying their charm. There is also a legend that those who are destined can feel the spiritual energy of the lake and mountains here and receive the blessing of the Buddha. 2. Jiulongtan The Jiulongtan scenic area is jointly invested by the Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Group and the Taining government, named for the numerous mountain springs and streams that converge into pools. Located in the core area of the Taining World Natural Heritage and World Geopark, the scenic area covers 15km², with abundant water sources and excellent ecology, combining the essence of Taining's 'lakes, streams, mountains, valleys, rocks, peaks, and gullies', and is known as 'a boutique of water Danxia' and 'a miniature pearl of Danxia landscape'. 3. Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, Guifeng Ancient Village enjoys a pleasant climate with clear waters and lush mountains, historically known as 'mountain hermitage' and 'fairyland of clouds and mists'. The village's architecture is unique, distributed on three sides of the mountain slopes according to the terrain, layered and orderly. There are small bridges over flowing water and winding paths leading to secluded spots in the village.

Spring Outing Dajin Lake

Zhaixia Grand Canyon. • Day 1: • 🌊 Morning: Take a high-speed train to Taining station • 🌈 Noon: Arrive at Taining County, check into a hotel in or around Taining Ancient Town, such as Duyu Mountain Homestay, Huazhu She·Taining Shengjing Tea Culture Resort, Minjiang Hotel, etc. • 💦 Afternoon: Visit Taining Ancient Town, including the Shangshu Di architectural complex, Taining Ming and Qing Garden, and other attractions. • 🌟 Evening: Night tour of Taining Ancient Town. • Day 2: • 💫 Morning: Enjoy a tour of Dajin Lake, including the Stone Net, Dajin Lake, Baxian Cliff, and Jinnao Mountain four areas. • ✡ Afternoon: Head to Danxia Lijiayan, experience light hiking, and admire the Danxia landform. • 💥 Evening: End the trip, return.

Dajin Lake, Taining World Geopark

Located in the northwest of Fujian Province, it belongs to Taining County, Sanming City. Dajin Lake Geopark is mainly characterized by Danxia landform landscapes, but also embellished with granite landform landscapes and cultural landscapes. The Dajin Lake tourist area includes five major scenic spots: Jinhu, Shangqingxi, Zhuangyuan Rock, Luohan Mountain, and Taining Ancient City. It is the core component of the 'Taining World Geopark' evaluated by UNESCO, becoming another world-class Fujian tourist attraction following the 'Dual World Heritage' Wuyi Mountain. Dajin Lake is a tourist area that possesses five national-level titles, including National Key Scenic Spot, National 5A-Level Tourist Area, National Geopark, National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, and National Forest Park.

China Mountain Trip

Took a cruise ship to sail around in the lake. Theres three stops throughout the journey to scale three different mountains. One mountain had a historic temple while another mountain had what the chinese called “一线天” which in english means on line of light. Its a phenomenon that happens when you are surrounded by rocks in a cave such that one line of light enters theough a crevice. The last stop was to scale a very short mountain to watch cultural performances by the locals.

After strolling through the ancient town of Taining in the morning, we arrived at Shangqingxi

We took a bamboo raft and drifted down the stream. Shangqingxi is 16 kilometers long and the drifting takes nearly 2 hours, which is perfect for relieving the fatigue of walking in the morning. Watching the steep mountains on both sides and listening to the humorous explanations of the boatmen, it was very pleasant. Shangqingxi is located in a deep mountain canyon area, with a large drop in the river, rapid water flow, more than ten meters wide at its widest and less than two meters at its narrowest, leaving only a slit of sky and just enough room for a single raft to pass through. The geology here is composed of ancient continental sedimentary rocks, and the Danxia landform formed by the red stone group is varied and spectacular, with strange peaks and caves, and sheer cliffs everywhere. After getting off the raft, we heard that we could take a night tour of Jiulongtan. Jiulongtan is part of the most dense and complex Chinese Danxia canyon group, a typical area of the development of the Danxia landform during the youth period of Taining, integrating lakes, streams, mountains, valleys, rocks, peaks, and gullies with diverse changes, known as the 'miniature pearl of Taining Danxia landscape'. Jiulongtan is also the spot we have been longing to visit. We thought we wouldn't have time to play, but it turns out that we can also take a night tour, which is a pleasant surprise, allowing us to experience the Danxia peaks under the light and shadow. The itinerary is full, both enjoyable and relaxing. Jiulongtan Shangqingxi

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|| Travel Guide Around. Date: 2023/12/16-12/17 19:00 Venue: Sanming Sports Center Stadium Official announcement! Joker Xue's concert in Sanming is officially announced, have you all grabbed your tickets yet? After enjoying the concert, take a trip to Quanzhou! It's truly blissful! 1. Dajin Lake Dajin Lake can be described as a gem among lakes and mountains, with the reputation of 'the world's number one lake and mountain'. The vast and serene lake is perfectly combined with the myriad forms of Danxia landforms, where masculinity and femininity complement each other, and boldness and delicacy supplement one another, forming a spectacle of water Danxia wonders. Besides, this place also gathers many natural Buddha statues, each with a lifelike appearance, fully displaying their charm. There is also a legend that those who are destined can feel the spiritual energy of the lake and mountains here and receive the blessing of the Buddha. 2. Jiulongtan The Jiulongtan scenic area is jointly invested by the Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Group and the Taining government, named for the numerous mountain springs and streams that converge into pools. Located in the core area of the Taining World Natural Heritage and World Geopark, the scenic area covers 15km², with abundant water sources and excellent ecology, combining the essence of Taining's 'lakes, streams, mountains, valleys, rocks, peaks, and gullies', and is known as 'a boutique of water Danxia' and 'a miniature pearl of Danxia landscape'. 3. Guifeng Ancient Village Scenic Area Surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, Guifeng Ancient Village enjoys a pleasant climate with clear waters and lush mountains, historically known as 'mountain hermitage' and 'fairyland of clouds and mists'. The village's architecture is unique, distributed on three sides of the mountain slopes according to the terrain, layered and orderly. There are small bridges over flowing water and winding paths leading to secluded spots in the village.

Ganlu Rock Temple in Taining

There is a temple in Fujian Province that is hidden in a natural cave on a cliff, and it has been more than 870 years since its establishment. This temple is the Ganlu Rock Temple located in Taining County, Fujian Province. It is situated on the west bank of Jinhu Lake and was founded in the sixteenth year of the Shaoxing period during the Song Dynasty. The Ganlu Rock Temple adopts a unique structural architecture of 'a single pillar thrust into the ground, without the need for a single tile.' It uses 'inserted arches' with 'T'-shaped arch heads connected without the use of iron nails. The craftsmanship is exquisite, ingeniously integrating with nature, and the carved beams and painted rafters have a style of their own. It is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese architecture, thus famous both at home and abroad. In the spring of 1961, due to the carelessness of an elderly nun living in the temple, the temple was reduced to ashes overnight. What we see today of the Taining Ganlu Temple is just a replica made afterward.

A column is inserted into the ground, and there is no fake tile. Known as the "Southern Hanging Temple", the Ganlu Temple. The magic is that from a distance, the whole temple is suspended in midair, like a flying fairy, and the whole building is just a pillar. The cliff wall is a dome, and the main hall is built on three layers of caves. It is small but has a sense of layering. It is a sigh of sighs that it is unpredictable. It is not an exaggeration to describe it with skill. The incense in the temple is very prosperous, and the visitors hold a clump of yuan to ask for help, and pray for success.