Weekend Trip to Quangang! See the Rainbow Castle, Sky Mirror…

Quangang is located north of Quanzhou. Here, you can admire the unique "Rainbow Castle" and the Huangsu Tulou, climb offshore islands known as the "Gulangyu of Quanzhou," witness the salt pan spectacle "Sky Mirror," and uncover the secrets of "watertight bulkhead" Fuchuan shipbuilding, a world intangible cultural heritage. Enjoy the gentle mountain and sea breezes as you slowly explore the area, taking in the ever-changing colors of the spring mountains and blue sea. Day 1 First Stop (Morning): Zhangjiao Ancient Houses Duration: approx. 40 mins Zhangjiao Village, a Chinese historical and cultural village, a traditional Chinese ancient village, and a three-star rural tourism village in Fujian Province, is located in the northwest of Tuling Town, Quangang District. Dozens of ancient houses in the village, mostly built 300 years ago during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, gather in the mountain depression, following the contours of the mountain. Varying in size, they resemble an ancient castle, with brightly colored stone walls and an antique charm, hence the name "Rainbow Castle." Zhangjiao Village is also a revolutionary old district village, home to the former residence and monument of martyr Chen Pingshan, as well as scenic spots such as Daxi Stream, Jinzhong Pool, and Guanyin Mountain Temple. Second Stop (Morning): Hongxing Ecological Park Duration: approx. 40 mins Hongxing Ecological Park, located in Qian'ou Village, Tuling Town, Quangang District, is a national 3A-level tourist attraction. It features a comprehensive indoor gymnasium, outdoor tennis courts, a swimming pool covering over 3,000 square meters, a hotel, fishing platforms, a bicycle path around the reservoir, a campsite for self-driving tours, an outdoor expansion base, an animal breeding area, and a study tour base. Visitors can enjoy sightseeing and experience jungle trekking. Lunch Recommendation: Tuling Cake, Tuling Pig's Feet First Stop (Afternoon): Dongzhang Village Duration: approx. 40 mins Dongzhang Village, located in the northwest of Quangang District, is known as the "Most Beautiful Oil Painting Village." Tourist attractions include Dongzhang Palace, Nanyang Building, an agricultural leisure sightseeing base, an oil painting exhibition hall, Chen's Ancestral Hall, and a scenic lotus pond. Relying on Linong and Xingnong modern ecological technology agricultural enterprises, the village has built a leisure sightseeing agricultural base integrating sightseeing, ecology, and experience. It is a national civilized village and a rural tourism village in Fujian Province. Second Stop (Afternoon): Huiyu Island Duration: approx. 40 mins Huiyu Island is the only isolated island administrative village in Quanzhou City. Some call it the "Gulangyu of Quanzhou." It is also known as the "Most Beautiful Fishing Village" in China. With lush vegetation, clean beaches, and azure seawater, it retains its original island atmosphere. The island has developed attractions such as Jinfu Palace, Shenjing Sweet Spring, Dezheng Stele, Holy Frog Stone, celebrity stone carvings, and Nanwei Mountain. It has been rated as a provincial "Gold Medal" tourism village, a national "Most Beautiful Fishing Village," and a beautiful leisure village in China. Evening: Check in to the Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Quanzhou Quangang or the Fuan International Hotel. Day 2 First Stop (Morning): Shanyao Salt Pan Duration: approx. 30 mins Shanyao Salt Pan, the largest salt production and export base in Fujian Province, is located on the south bank of Meizhou Bay and has a history of salt production spanning over 200 years. It is also a photography mecca, where you can see the "Sky Mirror" spectacle and experience activities such as salt raking, salt carrying, colorful salt DIY, and salt brine baths. Second Stop (Morning): Fengwei Ancient Town Duration: approx. 40 mins Fengwei Ancient Town, a traditional village with over 600 years of history, is one of the "Four Major Fishing Towns in Southern Fujian." It boasts ancient buildings such as Guanhai Tower, Fanzai Tower, Dongyue Temple, Yilie Temple, Yongquan Society, Sheng'en Church, Huilan Academy, and Jinshi Di. Explore the deep alleys and courtyards; experience the world intangible cultural heritage of "watertight bulkhead" Fuchuan shipbuilding between Dadi Stream, Zhongjia Reef, and the beach; and discover the local Fengwei fishing net making techniques. Immerse yourself in the rich fishing culture and enjoy a leisurely "fisherman's" time. Lunch Recommendation: BAMA Tea Plantation Farmhouse Cuisine First Stop (Afternoon): Tukeng Village Ancient Architectural Complex Duration: approx. 40 mins Tukeng Village, a national key cultural relic protection unit and a Chinese historical and cultural village, is located in Houlou Town, Quangang District. There are 27 existing Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, as well as 17 well-preserved cultural relic protection sites, including docks and market ruins. There are also various stone carvings, steles, and stone sculptures, covering an area of over 20,000 square meters. Delve into the history of this maritime merchant settlement. Second Stop (Afternoon): Huangsu Stone Tower Duration: approx. 40 mins Huangsu Stone Tower, a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit, is the only purely stone-built Tulou in Fujian Province. Its construction began in the sixth year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1741). The stone tower is 9.4m high and 20.8m long and wide. It is a three-story, square, flat-topped, stone-structured courtyard building. There are 36 rooms inside the tower and 72 surrounding rooms outside, totaling 108 main and auxiliary rooms, covering an area of approximately 5,400 square meters. The overall structure is well-organized and magnificent, forming a grand architectural complex symbolizing the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Gangs and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends."