"Fujian's most underrated city, once you visit, you'll be addicted!"

🌄 Longyan 3 days 2 nights off-the-beaten-path deep tour — Tulou, mountains and waters, Hakka flavor, all in one trip! Destination: Fujian · Longyan ⏰ Recommended duration: 3 days 2 nights 👫 Suitable for: photography enthusiasts, history and culture lovers, families with children, weekend short trips 🚄 Transportation: High-speed train direct to Longyan Station, 1.5 hours from Fuzhou/Xiamen 📸 Day 1｜Light city tour: Fall in love with Longyan starting from the sunset at Longjin Lake Morning｜Longyan Museum Free｜A comprehensive display of Western Fujian revolution and Hakka culture 📸 Photo spots: Red wall at the entrance + "Western Fujian" stone carving Afternoon｜Longjin Lake Park The city's green lung, stunning sunset 📸 Photo spots: Lake heart bridge + reflection + sunset (best from 17:30-18:00) 🍜 Dinner recommendation: Aqin Beef Restaurant (beef balls + beef offal soup, about 30 RMB per person) Address: Jiuyi North Road, Xinluo District 📸 Day 2｜Yongding Tulou: Step into the "Eastern Fortress" 🚗 Transportation: Longyan Station → Yongding Gaobei Tulou, 1.5 hours by chartered car (book a day tour on Trip.com including pick-up, drop-off, and guide) Morning｜Gaobei Tulou Cluster ✔ Chengqi Lou — "King of Tulou," must shoot panoramic aerial photos of the round building ✔ Shize Lou + Wuyun Lou — square Tulou, fewer people, great for photos Afternoon｜Hongkeng Tulou Cluster ✔ Zhencheng Lou — "Prince of Tulou," a blend of Chinese and Western styles, stunning when lit up at night ✔ Hakka homestay experience — Hanfu costume rental for photos, 20 RMB per set 🍜 Lunch recommendation: Tulou farmhouse restaurant [Keweyuan] ✔ Stuffed tofu ✔ Taro buns ✔ Free-range chicken stew, about 50 RMB per person 📸 Must-shoot list: Aerial shots of Chengqi Lou (round panoramic) Night view of Zhencheng Lou (lights on after 19:00) Tulou courtyard + Hakka grandma drying chili peppers 📸 Day 3｜Guanzhaishan + Gutian Conference: Ending with red and green colors Morning｜Gutian Conference Site (free, reservation required) Red education base, exhibition hall + conference site + slogan wall 📸 Photo spots: Main gate of the site + "Gutian Conference Shines Forever" stone tablet Afternoon｜Guanzhaishan (National Geopark) 🎫 Ticket 80 RMB (including shuttle) ✔ Shimen Lake boat ride — Danxia reflections like a painting ✔ One-line sky — great for photos ✔ Summit overlook — "Little Huangshan of Southern Fujian," sea of clouds spectacle 🍜 Dinner recommendation: Liancheng [Old Neighbors] ✔ White duck soup ✔ Stewed creek fish with tofu, about 60 RMB per person 🏨 Accommodation recommendations (tested and reliable) Area Hotel Price Highlights City center Longyan Wanda Realm ¥380/night City center, 5-minute walk to Longjin Lake Yongding Yongding Tulou Prince Inn ¥220/night Next to Zhencheng Lou, balcony with direct night view of Tulou Guanzhaishan Liancheng Zhixia Homestay ¥180/night Chinese-style courtyard, owner provides shuttle to the scenic area 🍜 Longyan food map (collector’s item) Food Shop Address Average Price Beef balls Aqin Beef Restaurant Jiuyi North Road 30 RMB Taro buns Hakka Snack Street Entrance of Hongkeng Village, Yongding 10 RMB/portion Stuffed tofu Keweyuan Farmhouse Inside Gaobei Tulou 40 RMB White duck soup Old Neighbors Liancheng County 60 RMB 🚗 Transportation guide (high-speed train + chartered car) High-speed train: Fuzhou/Xiamen → Longyan Station, 1.5 hours, ticket about 100 RMB Chartered car: Book "Longyan-Yongding-Guanzhaishan" 2-day charter on Trip.com, 680 RMB including driver and fuel Within city: Didi is cheap, city center → Longjin Lake about 10 RMB ✅ Quick itinerary overview (recommended to save) Copy Day 1: Longyan Museum → Longjin Lake sunset Day 2: Gaobei Tulou → Hongkeng Tulou → Overnight in Yongding Day 3: Gutian Conference → Guanzhaishan → Return trip 📌 Tips 📸 Tulou aerial photography requires prior registration, just register at the village entrance 🌞 Guanzhaishan has many steps, wear non-slip sports shoes 🎒 Best in spring and autumn, summer has many mosquitoes, bring mosquito repellent 📶 Poor signal inside Tulou, download offline maps in advance