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In Chongwu, I heard the sound of wind and horns from the stones

1. Basic Knowledge: About Chongwu Ancient City 📍 Location: Chongwu Town, Hui'an County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. 🌟 Key Tags: "Southern Beidaihe," hometown of stone carving, hometown of Hui'an women, famous Ming Dynasty anti-pirate city. It is a unique ancient city integrating coastal scenery, historical sites, and folk culture. 🎫 Ticket Reference: About 45 RMB/person (includes ancient city walls, beach, and stone carving park). 🚗 Transportation: High-speed train: Arrive at "Hui'an Station," then take a taxi or bus (about 40 minutes) to the destination. 🚄 Self-driving: Navigating to "Chongwu Ancient City" is the most convenient. 🚙 From Quanzhou: Take a direct bus from Quanzhou Passenger Transport Center. 🚌   2. Best Travel Time 📅 Best Seasons: Spring and autumn (April-June, September-November). 👍 Recommended Reason: Pleasant weather, neither too cold nor too hot, perfect for strolling along the ancient city walls and seaside. 🌞 ⚠️ Notes: Avoid midsummer (hot and intense sun) and typhoon season. Keep an eye on the weather forecast! 🌀   3. Must-Visit Attractions: Explore Inside and Outside the Ancient City 🏰 Chongwu Ancient City Wall (Core): The most complete T-shaped stone ancient city wall in China. Be sure to walk on it! Overlooking the entire ancient city and the sea, it’s very spectacular. 📸 Emojis: 🧱🎯🌊 🧜‍♀️ Hui'an Women Folk Culture Park: Learn about the unique "Hui'an women" culture (feudal headwear, democratic belly, thrift shirts, wasteful pants). You can take photos and experience the hardworking and wise fisherwomen’s charm. 👩 Emojis: 💃📿✨ ⛲️ China Stone Carving Craft Expo Park: Located by the seaside in the scenic area, featuring giant stone carvings themed on "Water Margin," "Dream of the Red Chamber," and more, it is like an open-air stone carving museum. 🗿 Emojis: ⚒️🎨🤩 🏖️ Xishawan / Crescent Bay Beach: Golden sandy beach below the ancient city, with fine sand, suitable for playing in the water, stepping on waves, and watching the sunset. A great place to relax. 🌅 Emojis: 👣🔆🏄 🛕 Old Streets and Residences Inside the Ancient City: Enter the real residential area through the Shuiguan Gate, feel the authentic ancient city life atmosphere, and the pace instantly slows down. 🚶‍♂️ Emojis: 🚪🍃🐕   4. Itinerary Suggestions: One-Day Highlights Tour Morning: After arrival, enter from the scenic area gate, first visit the China Stone Carving Expo Park, then walk along the coastline to the ancient city wall and stroll on the wall. 🎯 Noon: Taste authentic Minnan seafood or Chongwu fish rolls near the ancient city. 🦞 Afternoon: Visit the Hui'an Women Folk Culture Park, then go to Xishawan Beach to relax and play in the water, waiting for the beautiful sunset. In the evening, the light is soft, perfect for taking photos on the city wall. 📷 Evening: Enjoy a seafood feast or return to Quanzhou/Hui'an County for accommodation.   5. Specialty Food: A Must-Try for Foodies 😋 Chongwu Fish Rolls: A must-eat! Made from fresh fish paste, with a chewy texture, can be cooked in soup or fried. 🐟 🦀 Various Seafood: Eat seafood by the sea, fresh and affordable, such as steamed crab and boiled shrimp. 🍤 🍜 Sweet Potato Noodle Balls: Hui'an specialty snack, with a solid texture and filling. 🍠 🥜 Peanut Soup / Peanut Kernel Soup: Classic Minnan sweet soup, warm and fragrant. 🥣
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