Fuzhou Citywalk: Shijing Lane → Jintai Road, the Charm of the Old Town

🌿 Gulou District holds the deepest memories of old Fuzhou. With the perfect weekend sunshine, take a wandering heart and explore these flavorful old streets and alleys! 🚶‍♀️✨ 📍Route: Dongjiekou Metro Station → Shijing Lane → Jintai Road (This is a path walked since childhood—less bustling than Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, yet brimming with local charm~) ✨Shijing Lane | The Taste of Old Fuzhou, Hidden in the Alleys🍃 1⃣️【Ye’s Peanut Soup】📍No. 51, Shijing Lane 🍨 A tiny shop with only 5 tables, run by two grandmothers, but their peanut soup and taro paste can heal all weariness! The peanut soup is sweet but not cloying, the taro paste smooth and rich, and the glutinous rice carries Fuzhou’s unique "sweet" memory—every bite tastes like childhood💫 2⃣️【Shijing Yuanxiao】📍A small shop at the corner 🥟 Giant savory glutinous rice balls! Plump white wrappers stuffed with meat, bursting with umami~ The auntie works swiftly, making yuanxiao, dumplings, and meat swallows… She’s held her spot in this alley for 20+ years, earning her reputation with these chewy delights! 3⃣️【Lin’s Satay Noodles】🍜 The satay broth is so rich it "lingers on the lips." The tiny shop is always packed. Order a bowl of noodles with Fuzhou’s specialty snacks and soak in the old street’s lively vibe~🔥 ✨Jintai Road | Memories of Growth and the Blend of Old and New🕰️ 🌃 This road, which grew up with me, was once a bustling commercial legend. Today, the Xinhua Bookstore still stands tall, while Zhuzi Fang remains quietly behind—vibrant modern shops on one side, weathered old buildings from the '90s on the other. 📖【Antai Xinhua Bookstore】holds the youth of countless Fuzhou locals! As kids, we’d always stop by for comics after tutoring—now, it still quietly guards the city’s stories. 🏡 The original old street of【Zhuzi Fang】, with its vintage mailboxes, long steps, and red-brick walls… Walking under the shade of trees in midsummer feels like stepping back in time, with a refreshing breeze~ 🌟Tips: Shijing Lane’s delicacies are best enjoyed in-store or takeaway—visit during off-peak hours! Jintai Road is perfect for an afternoon stroll, feeling the magic of old and new, and you can even swing by Three Lanes and Seven Alleys! Don’t miss the roadside stalls’ "nostalgic flavors"—each bite is a piece of Fuzhou’s unique memory! 🌿 The essence of old Fuzhou lies in the lively streets, the interplay of sweet and savory flavors, and the memories passed down through generations. Come wander this heartwarming path and measure the city’s warmth with your steps~ 🚶‍♀️❤️