Wulin Traditional Village, Jinjiang

Wulin Traditional Village is located in the southwest of Xintang Street, Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is backed by Shigu Mountain and faces Wuan Creek, making it a typical Minnan overseas Chinese village. The village was first built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, more than 600 years ago. Most of the existing buildings were built from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China period. Architectural features Wulin Traditional Village is known as the "Overseas Chinese Architecture Museum." The existing buildings include Minnan official-style houses, Western-style buildings, Gothic and Roman-style buildings, and more. Among them, Chaodong Building, Wuceng House, and Qiaopi Museum are typical patriotic overseas Chinese buildings, witnessing the patriotic feelings of overseas Chinese. Tourist information • Address: Wulin Community, Xintang Street, Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. • Transportation: • Bus: Take Jinjiang Bus No. 47 to "Wulin Station" or "Jingshan Community (Wangcuo) Station," and walk about 661 meters to reach the destination. • High-speed rail: Quanzhou South Station is relatively close, and you can choose to go there. • Tickets: Free admission. • Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day. Cultural value Wulin Traditional Village is not only a typical representative of Minnan culture but also a prominent symbol of overseas Chinese culture. It witnesses the entrepreneurial history of Fujian people going to Southeast Asia and the history of exchanges between China and Southeast Asian countries. In 2016, Wulin was included in the fourth batch of China's traditional village list, and in 2023, it was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. With its unique architectural style and profound cultural heritage, Wulin Traditional Village attracts many tourists to experience the charm of Minnan overseas Chinese villages.