Fuzhou Three Days and Two Nights Trip
Day 1: Exploring Ancient Alleys and Min River Night Scenery
Arriving at Fuzhou Railway Station in the morning, I chose to stay at the Meisu Hotel · Xunfu Mansion (Sanfang Qixiang East Street Subway Station) near Sanfang Qixiang. Opening the window, the white walls and black tiles in the morning mist seemed to tell a thousand-year-old story. My first stop was Sanfang Qixiang, where I shuttled between Yijin Lane and Wenru Lane. The hollow carved wooden windows, bluestone roads, and former residences of celebrities made me feel like I had traveled through time. For lunch, I savored authentic Fujian cuisine at Antailou (Sanfang Qixiang Min Cuisine Landmark Restaurant). The richness of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and the tenderness of the fish balls instantly captivated my taste buds.
In the afternoon, I strolled to Wushan Park, climbed to overlook the panoramic view of Fuzhou, and felt the national integrity at the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall. In the evening, I went to Shangxiahang Historical and Cultural District, once a birthplace of Min merchants, where the bustling scene of "department stores entering the market with the tide" is now revived in the twinkling lights. For dinner, I ordered a bowl of Rouyan at a small riverside restaurant. Paper-thin Yanpi wrapped fresh meat, paired with a bowl of dense peanut soup, creating a satisfying blend of sweet and savory flavors.
At night, I took a boat trip on the Min River. The neon lights on both sides reflected on the river surface, and the Gushan Bridge and Hongshan Bridge lay like giant dragons. With the river breeze blowing on my face, the picture scroll of Fuzhou's ancient and modern blend slowly unfolded.
Day 2: Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience and Mountain Stroll
I woke up naturally on the second day and tried Fuzhou's special Guobianhu for breakfast. Thin slices of rice milk soaked in seafood soup, it was fresh, fragrant, and warming. Then, I went to Shangxiahang for an in-depth experience: watching the ancient method of jasmine tea scenting at a tea stall, where tea leaves and jasmine flowers were layered, and the aroma was refreshing; listening to a Fuzhou Pinghua performance in a teahouse, where the artist's cadence of dialect rap, accompanied by the sound of cymbals, fully demonstrated the charm of intangible cultural heritage.
In the afternoon, I climbed Gushan Mountain, where thousand-year-old banyan trees shaded the sky, and the Yongquan Temple halfway up the mountain was filled with incense. After descending the mountain, I went straight to the Fudao, a steel-framed elevated walkway winding through the mountains, overlooking the city like a green carpet. I encountered several Chinese crested terns passing over the treetops, as if I had entered a nature documentary. For dinner, I ordered a plate of Lychee Meat at an old street restaurant. Under the sweet and sour crispy coating was the solid aroma of meat, paired with a dish of taro paste, sweet but not greasy.
Day 3: Lakeside Scenery and Artistic Exploration
The last day started at West Lake Park, where I strolled along the willow embankment and meditated at Kaihua Temple. The porcelain exhibition at the Fujian Provincial Museum amazed me with the "Maritime Silk Road" relics. In the afternoon, I visited Yantai Mountain, where red brick houses and contemporary art spaces collided to create a unique atmosphere. I stumbled into a small cafe on Fuyuan Branch Road, ordered a Jasmine Latte, leaned against the window, and watched the vines climb the old wall, as if time stood still.
Before leaving, I packed Yonghe fish balls and Li Bing as souvenirs. The fish balls were springy and juicy, and the Li Bing's winter melon candy and fat were a blend of sweet and savory, the most authentic taste of old Fuzhou.