Mawei Yihao | China Shipbuilding Culture Museum

| China Shipbuilding Culture Museum. Fuzhou has more to offer than just the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys and the Love Tree—it's also home to a China Shipbuilding Culture City. "The history of shipbuilding is half the history of modern China." The crushing defeats of the two Opium Wars made the enlightened minds of the Qing court realize the importance of coastal defense. In 1866, the Shipbuilding Academy was established, nurturing talents in naval construction and personnel, embodying China's century-old dream of becoming a maritime power! Where to stay when exploring China's shipbuilding culture in Fuzhou? Mawei Yihao Hotel is an excellent choice! Just a 10-minute taxi ride from Fuzhou South Station, and a 6-minute ride from the hotel to the cultural city—perfect for waking up and diving straight into exploration! ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays, last entry at 4:30 PM—don’t miss out!) 🎫 Admission: Free! (For more experiences: "Shipbuilding Government Office" at ¥30/ticket, "Memories of Shipbuilding" immersive theater at ¥258/ticket) ✨ Immersive One-Day Itinerary! 1️⃣ **China Shipbuilding Culture Museum**: A must-visit first stop! Free entry with facial recognition, showcasing a wealth of historical artifacts. The second-floor model recreates the production scenes of the 13 shipbuilding factories, with over a dozen ship models narrating a century of history. The third floor displays the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures through overseas poetry and oil paintings. 2️⃣ **Iron Frame Factory**: Rusty equipment bears witness to the technological leap from wooden ships to ironclads. 3️⃣ **Shipbuilding Bookstore**: An industrial-chic treasure trove, where you can browse creative books and hunt for exclusive merchandise. 4️⃣ **Engine Workshop & Design Institute**: Adjacent yet distinct, these are prime photo spots. Step into the Engine Workshop—century-old machinery and white beams create a cinematic filter for your photos! The Design Institute, a French-style red-brick building, was once the shipbuilding design department, with awe-inspiring blueprints covering its walls. Outside, the mirror-like water reflects red bricks and green trees, making every shot magazine-worthy. 5️⃣ **Shipbuilding Time Tunnel**: A corridor of light and shadow connecting past and present, walking through it lets you experience a century of shipbuilding culture. 6️⃣ **Luoxing Pagoda**: The "hidden gem" of the cultural city—best visited at dusk, where the century-old pagoda frames the river sunset, perfect for ending your cultural journey. 🏨 **The Joy of Staying at Mawei Yihao Hotel** After a day of exploration, return to the comfort of your hotel to unwind and recharge, ready to discover more of Mawei’s wonders the next day!