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Zhangzhou, a severely underrated treasure city

Title: šŸ’„Zhangzhou, a severely underrated treasure city!šŸ˜Ž Hey, darlings!šŸ˜œ Do you think Quanzhou is already awesome? But let me tell you, the moment I stepped into Zhangzhou, šŸ˜ƒ I realized that this place is a treasure land forgotten by time, breathtakingly beautiful.šŸ˜ It's like a stunning movie facešŸŽ¦, with films like 'Big Fish & Begonia', 'The Left Ear', and 'Your Wedding' all having been shot here. The big screen is full of good vibes, and the real Zhangzhou is even more stunning.šŸ˜‰ Here, there's 'Dongshan Island', which resembles Italy's Cinque Terre, making you feel like you've traveled abroad.šŸ˜Ž The 'Wanan-like Kenting' coastal roadšŸ›£ļø makes you feel like you're in the beautiful scenery of Kenting. There's also the 'Yunshuiyao' ancient town, quieter and more serene than Fuzhou, and the larger and more mysterious tulou clusters of 'Nanjing' compared to Yongding.šŸ˜ƒ This place is simply perfect for a short escapešŸ‘. It's livable and fun, and you can reach it in just 3 hours by high-speed trainšŸš„. šŸ‘‰ Guangzhou South Station ā†’ Zhangzhou Station 3h25mins. šŸ‘‰ Shenzhen North Station ā†’ Zhangzhou Station 2h55mins. šŸ’– A fantastic 3-day, 2-night trip from Guangdong: Day1āƒ£ļø: Zhangzhou - Tianluokeng - Yunshuiyao Ancient Town. Day2āƒ£ļø: Yunshuiyao Ancient Town - Dongshan Island. Day3āƒ£ļø: Dongshan Island - Jinluan Bay - Sufeng Mountain - Yunxiao Station. The artistic Yunshuiyao and the fresh Dongshan Island perfectly combine, allowing you to experience the cultural and natural charm of tulou and islands in one tripšŸ„°. āœØ Authentic ways to play: šŸ’™ 'Santorini' Nanmen Bay stroll on Ding Street, climb to the top to enjoy the stunning sunsetšŸŒ‡. Imagine standing on Ding Street in Nanmen Bay, watching the beautiful sunset, wow, it's just like being in Santorini.šŸ˜‰ šŸ’™ 'Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni' Jinluan Bay close to the sea, take crazy beautiful photosšŸ“·. Jinluan Bay is like Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, breathtakingly beautiful. Here, you can take as many photos as you want and leave beautiful memories.šŸ˜Ž šŸ’™ 'Beautiful Road' Sufeng Mountain island cycling, feeling like you're in KentingšŸ˜Ž. Ride a small electric bike, speeding along the Sufeng Mountain island road, half mountain, half sea, it feels just like being in Kenting.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ’™ 'Most Beautiful Double Ring Tulou' Huaiyuan Building - the real-life version of Big Fish & Begonia, immerse yourself in the romancešŸ’•. Huaiyuan Building is like a scene from Big Fish & Begonia, magnificent. Here, you can immerse yourself and feel the romance.šŸ˜‰ šŸ’™ Visit Zhongxing Building Museum, deeply understand the history of tuloušŸ“œ. Learn about the history of tulou and feel the wisdom of the ancients.šŸ˜ƒ Main attractions recommended: āœ… Zhangzhou Ancient City: šŸŒŸ Highlights: Zhangzhou Ancient City has a deep historical heritage and unique Minnan charm.šŸ˜‰ It's like a time tunnel, taking you back to the past. Main attractions include the Confucian Temple, Garan Temple, Hong Kong Road, Taiwan Road, etc., where you can feel the intertwining of Tang and Song ancient cities, Ming and Qing streets, and the style of the Republic of China.šŸŽˆ šŸ“ø Ancient City Check-in Spots: šŸ“ Zhangzhou Department Store (up to the 12th floor), overlooking Zhangzhou Ancient City, the beautiful scenery is in full view.šŸ˜Ž šŸ“ Wenchang Gate/North Gate Square of the Ancient City, feel the solemnity and tranquility of the ancient city.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ“ East side of the Confucian Temple, Yan'an South Road ('Zhangzhou' red wall), super beautiful for check-in photos.šŸ“· šŸ“ Haixi Bowan Bookstore/Catholic Church, full of artistic atmosphere.šŸ˜‰ šŸ“ Beijing Road, feel the sediment of history.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ“ Hong Kong Road Stone Archway, witnessing the glory of the ancient city.šŸ˜Ž šŸ“ Confucian Temple, feel the charm of Confucian culture.šŸ˜‰ āœ… Yunshuiyao and Tianluokeng Tulou: šŸŒŸ Highlights: Yunshuiyao is famous for its thousand-year-old banyan tree group, century-old streets, and thousand-year-old ancient roads. It is the filming location of the movies 'Yunshuiyao' and 'Where Are We Going, Dad?'.šŸ˜‰ Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster is famous for 'Four Dishes and One Soup', and the two tulou listed in the World Heritage List - Hegui Building and Huaiyuan Building - are not to be missed.šŸ˜Ž šŸ“ø Check-in Spots: šŸ“ Huaiyuan Building: A representative of Fujian Tulou, the filming location of 'Big Fish & Begonia'. Walking into Huaiyuan Building is like walking into the world of Big Fish & Begonia.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ“ Yunshuiyao Ancient Road: Thousand-year-old banyan tree group, waterwheel, stone bridge, let you feel the charm of nature.šŸ˜‰ šŸ“ Duluā€¢Hede Building: Koi pond, super spiritual for making wishes.šŸ˜Ž šŸ“ Hegui Building: The tallest tulou in Nanjing, the filming location of 'Big Fish & Begonia'.šŸ˜ƒ āœ… Dongshan Island: šŸŒŸ Highlights: Dongshan Island attracts tourists with its beautiful natural scenery and rich seafood resources.šŸ˜‰ Main attractions include Nanmen Bay, Fengdong Rock, Widow Village Museum, Wengong Temple, Maluan Bay, etc. šŸš˜ Transportation: Take Dongshan 7, 1, or 308 bus.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ“ø Check-in Spots: šŸ“ Nanmen Bay: Cinque Terre vibes, a filming location for many movies.šŸ˜Ž šŸ“ Jinluan Bay: Jinluan Bay's 'mirror beach' is really great for watching the sunrise!šŸ˜‰ šŸ“ Nanyu Double-sided Sea/Nanyu Lighthouse: Filming location of 'Your Wedding'.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ“ 'The Left Ear' rooftop.šŸ˜Ž šŸ“ Fishbone Sandbar.šŸ˜‰ āœ… Volcano Island: šŸŒŸ Highlights: Fujian's little Kenting - Zhangzhou Volcano Island! This place is full of dreamy pink castlesšŸ’—, blue sea, and bright lighthouses.šŸ˜‰ Half sea, half fire, colorful hills, pink castles, amazing volcanic geological landscapes, and rows of cartoon houses decorated with starfish, seaweed, and shells... The beautiful scenery here will make you linger.šŸ˜Ž šŸš— Transportation: Recommended to drive, open from 09:30 - 17:30.šŸ˜ƒ šŸ“ø Check-in Spots: šŸ“ Monument Valley Maze: Built entirely in pink, it makes you feel like you're in a game, connected with the clear sky behind, just like being in a dreamy and cute cartoon.šŸ˜‰ šŸ“ Rainbow Mountain: Resembling Salvation Mountain in the USA.šŸ˜Ž Accommodation Recommendations: ā€‹Recommended to stay near the ancient city, with various prices of homestays available. Most snacks are nearby, making it convenient.šŸ˜ƒ ā€‹For travel, shared electric bikes are recommended, there are many on the roadside, parking in Zhangzhou is quite difficult, electric bikes are the best choice for travel.šŸ˜Ž About Zhangzhou's food: Most are concentrated around the ancient city, including raw soup, four-fruit soup, triangular cakes, oyster omelets, lotus seed balls, etc., and especially fresh seafood by the sea.šŸ˜‰ There is a public secret among Fujian foodies: outsiders go to Xiamen to eat, locals come to Zhangzhou to eat~ Hey, darlings!šŸ˜Ž Zhangzhou is like a magic box full of surprises, with new discoveries every time you open it. Don't hesitate any longer, pack your bags and head to this treasure land of Zhangzhou. Feel its movie-like scenery, taste its delicious snacks, and experience its unique charm. Believe me, once you step on the land of Zhangzhou, you will fall deeply in love with this severely underrated city and start an unforgettable magical journey.šŸ’–šŸŒˆāœØ
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Posted: Sep 15, 2024
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