Explore Zhangzhou Tulou & Dongshan Island: A 3-Day Itinerary!

🍃Day 1: Slow Down in Tulou · Discover Hakka Secrets 🚗Depart from downtown Zhangzhou in the morning, a 1.5-hour drive directly to the Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster in Nanjing County. The first stop is the "Four Dishes and One Soup" Tulou Cluster🏯, where five tulou buildings stand at different heights, resembling mushrooms growing on the mountainside~. It's recommended to take panoramic photos from the viewing platform (📸the overhead shot is amazing!), then stroll into the buildings, touch the rammed earth walls, and feel the warmth of 600 years of history. Have lunch at Taxia Village with Hakka cuisine🍲, salt-baked chicken and taro buns are a must-try! The village stream flows through the village, making for a super healing after-dinner walk. In the afternoon, visit the "leaning" Yuchanglou, where the tilted pillars make you question the laws of physics🤯, but it has stood firm for 700 years! The grandma there will tell you the story of "one pillar and three beams," and remember to buy her homemade Jinxianlian tea🌿, 10 yuan a pack, a super bargain~. In the evening, drive 20 minutes to Yunshuiyao, but don't rush to check in! Sit under the century-old banyan tree and have a cup of tea🍵, waiting for the sunset to dye the cobblestone road golden, this is the true meaning of "slow life." ✨Tulou Tips: 1️⃣Wear comfortable shoes! Cobblestone road warning⚠️ 2️⃣If you want to take photos without crowds, it is recommended to arrive before 8 am, before the tour groups arrive~ 3️⃣Tulou accommodation is relatively basic, it is recommended to stay in a hotel in Nanjing County. 🌊Day 2: Dongshan Island · A Poem of Waves and Wind 🚄Take the high-speed train to Yunxiao Station in the morning, and take a 40-minute taxi ride directly to Dongshan Island! First, go to Nanmen Bay, where the Left Ear rooftop is a must-see📸 (search for Wengong Ancestral Hall), overlooking the macaron-colored houses + azure bay, any photo you take will look like a movie poster! In the afternoon, rent a small electric scooter🛵 and ride along the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road. The reef at the entrance of Yanya Village hides the "internet-famous cliff rock," but be careful not to be caught off guard by the waves🌊~. Head to Jinluang Bay in the evening, where the beach performs "mirror magic"💫! At low tide, the sky mirror effect is stunning, wear a white dress and take photos that will make you look like a goddess👗. Before sunset, rush to Ao Jiao Village, climb the white lighthouse, and watch the fishing boats become stars on the sea✨. Dinner must be at a street stall! Squid, oyster omelet, steamed grouper🐟… Believe the owner when he says, "If it's not fresh, it's free"! 🌴Hidden Island Activities: ✔️Night squid fishing in Nanmen Bay🦑, the boatman will teach you how to use a fluorescent fishing rod. ✔️Traditional Taiwanese-style pancake🌮 on Ding Street, with crushed peanuts and pickled mustard greens, it's super addictive. ✔️Morning jog on Jinluang Bay🏃♀️, go at 6 am to see the "sea and sky in one line" after low tide. 🍃Day 3: Lazy Ending · Pack the Romance in Your Pocket Wake up naturally and go to Tongling Market to find dried seafood🐚, half the price of the scenic area! It is recommended to bring small whitebait and seaweed, they make a super delicious soup~. Save the last two hours for Ding Street, go into a cultural and creative store and write a slow travel postcard💌, and watch the waves one last time from the rooftop of a cafe🌤️. 🚗Before returning, remember to pack a cup of Dongshan Island's specialty sea stone flower drink🍹, with honey and fruit pieces, the coolness will go straight to your head! 💡Tips to Avoid Tourist Traps: ⚠️Don't believe the "antiques" sold in Tulou! Real antiques are not allowed to be sold. ⚠️Dongshan Island is windy, hats should have windproof ropes🎐. ⚠️Weekend homestay prices rise quickly, book 3 days in advance! 🎒Luggage Tips: ▫️Bring a bohemian shawl, perfect for taking photos in Tulou. ▫️Sunscreen should be SPF50+! The UV rays here are "tanning masters." ▫️Foldable flip-flops are a must, switch to water-playing mode at any time. After three days, you will discover the two sides of Zhangzhou: Tulou is a poem of frozen time, and Dongshan Island is a melody of flowing romance🎶. The itinerary is here, now all you need is a weekend getaway~ (👋🏻Bye, waiting for your photos in the comments section!) 🌄Final Soul-Searching Question: "Are you going to see the scenery, or are you going to become part of the scenery?" You will know the answer when you set foot on this land✨ 💡💡