Fujian Ningde Surrounding Tour | Fuxi Town, Zherong County

Slowly savor the worldly life, leisurely watch the small bridges and flowing water, that is the good times, feel the slow life of the ancient town. 🚗It's a one and a half hour drive from Ningde, and you arrive at this small town. There is no excessive commercial development and bustling tourists, what exists is the great natural scenery and the unique coolness of the mountains. Here, you really just need to slow down and experience the real-life version of 'The Life We Long For'. 📍Address: Fuxi Village, Fuxi Town, Zherong County, Ningde City, Fujian Province 🎫Ticket: Free 🌲Must-visit spots in Fuxi Ancient Town 1️⃣Guisi Bridge This bridge has a history of over eight hundred years, built in the fourteenth year of the Southern Song Dynasty, it is a wooden arch corridor bridge, constructed entirely of wood without using a single nail, but using the traditional Chinese mortise and tenon structure. It is truly admirable to witness the great wisdom of the ancients. The whole bridge spans over the stream, majestic in appearance. 2️⃣Oil Press Workshop This oil press has a history of over two hundred years, it is a workshop for traditional oil production, and it is now an intangible cultural heritage skill. Walking into the workshop, you can see traditional oil-making tools, as if you have traveled back two hundred years. Listening to the introduction by the inheritors, you can feel the century-old intangible heritage skill and experience the ancient oil-making technique. (There are many camellia oil products inside the workshop, I personally recommend the small bottled old camellia oil) 3️⃣Former Site of Agricultural Bank of China It is said to be the earliest grassroots business outlet in Zherong County. Walking into the bank, you can feel the strong atmosphere of honesty in business in Fuxi. There are three floors in total, the first floor has restored the work scene of the time and displays of currency and bills, and there is also an area displaying five sets of RMB. The second floor has a Hanfu experience room (Hanfu rental 💰80 yuan/set), and the third floor is a small library, which is also a great place for taking photos. 4️⃣Fuxi Library It looks very nice to take photos inside, sitting by the window reading a book📖 and listening to the sound of flowing water, it makes one feel joyful. 5️⃣Ancient Town Post Office A landmark building of Fuxi Ancient Town, with some old items displayed inside. Here you can also find ✅coffee☕️✅drinks🥤✅🍗snacks and more 6️⃣Fuxi Li Street Secret Transport Station In Fuxi, what people mention the most is this 'secret transport station'. It is understood to be the most completely preserved transport station site in Eastern Fujian, with the retreat passages, temporary residences of revolutionary comrades, and temporary meeting places all well preserved 🥘About Food Fuxi is famous for its Fuxi flat meat, Fuxi ox hooves, Fuxi stewed chicken, etc., all of which are worth trying. Here, I had the Fuxi flat meat that I had been longing for, a local specialty that was recommended upon arrival. It is also a custom of hospitality; guests are always served a bowl of Fuxi flat meat, worth a taste~ 🏨Accommodation Strategy Accommodations in Fuxi are within the ancient town, allowing you to better feel the charm of the ancient town! It is recommended to stay in Fuxi for one night to enjoy the night view🌃 and the beauty of the morning🌄 🚏Surrounding Attractions Besides Fuxi Ancient Town, if you have ample time, you can visit nearby attractions such as Linghou Tea Bar, Xiayang Penggu Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop, etc.~ 🧩May Day is coming soon, gather some friends and come for a visit