[2025 Fuzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Liberation Bridge (Updated May)

📍 Route Highlights ✅ Blend of water and land scenery: Sanjie River flows through the alleys, with ancient bridges, guild halls, and old houses reflected in the water, creating a full Jiangnan atmosphere! ✅ Immersive intangible cultural heritage: From century-old merchant guild halls to lacquerware and stone carving crafts, touch Fuzhou's thousand-year cultural heritage. ✅ Local food secrets: Avoid tourist traps and follow foodies to authentic traditional flavors. ✅ New night tour experience: When the lights come on, feel the gentle night scenery of "Little Jiangnan" amid the sound of oars and lantern reflections. --- 🗺️ Optimized Itinerary 🌞 Morning: Water Alley Stroll · Commercial Port Memories ❶ Shangxia Hang Square: Take photos under the wooden archway to begin your journey through time. ❷ Santong Bridge: Capture reflection shots in the early morning when there are fewer people. The banyan trees hanging over the bridge create a story-like atmosphere! ❸ Yongde Guild Hall → Zhang Zhenjun Ancestral Temple: Don't miss the East-meets-West architectural details, and try your luck with the fortune sticks at the God of Wealth Temple! ❹ Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall (9:00-17:00, closed Mondays): Free! Watch demonstrations of tuo-tai lacquerware making (masters often present on weekends). 🍜 Noon: Fuzhou on the Tip of Your Tongue 👉 Must-eat List - Erlongbo Tangyuan (taro paste + sesame rice ball combo) - Ami Dapaidang (stir-fried double crispy + southern fried liver, about 50+ yuan per person) - Lungong Yihao Fried Buns (watch out for the hot juice inside!) - Tang Mo Cha Xi: Green Salt Tea (olive aftertaste + light saltiness, perfect for cutting through greasy food) ⛅ Afternoon: Guild Hall Exploration · Time Capsule ❶ Gutian Guild Hall: Breathtaking carved caisson ceilings, perfect for Hanfu costume photos! ❷ Nanjun Guild Hall: Southern Fujian red brick + swallow-tail ridges, vintage-style photos on the corner staircase. ❸ Lusen Bookstore: Choose a window seat, order jasmine tea, and read "Notes on Mindu." 🌙 Evening: Waterside Dinner · Vibrant Night Life ❶ Riverside dinner at Sanjie River: Recommend "Minfu Family Banquet" for lychee pork + Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup. ❷ Zhongting Street Night Market: Hunt for export clothing + glowing headpieces, and enjoy the fun of bargaining! ❸ Love Tree at Fu Street: 10-minute walk to Youth Square to see the Liberation Bridge night view. --- 💡 Local Tips 🚌 Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Dadao Station Exit C, then a 5-minute bike ride on shared bikes; drivers can park at "Cangxia New City Parking Lot." 📸 Photo spots: Star'an Bridge during blue hour at dusk, colored glass windows at Yongde Guild Hall, oil paper umbrella wall at the Intangible Heritage Museum. 🎫 Tickets: All attractions are free! Some guild halls require ID card scanning for entry. ⚠️ Pitfalls: Tongli Meat Yan has many branches with inconsistent quality, better visit the original store on Old Yaozhou Street; souvenirs in scenic areas are overpriced, go to "Baibing Yuan" for local specialties. --- 🛏️ Accommodation Guide 🏯 Near Three Lanes and Seven Alleys: - Shuxiang Wenru (converted ancient house, 200+ yuan per person) - Dongbai Fangxiang Grand Hotel (overlooking the panorama of Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) 🌿 Yantai Mountain Area: - Meiyuan International Apartments (Republican era style, walking distance to Min River) - Zhenting Hotel (full of design elements, super chill rooftop terrace) --- 📌 Hidden experience: Chance upon a rowing boat near "Binde Bridge" (30 yuan/person) and listen to the boatwoman sing "The Peony Pavilion" in Fuzhou dialect~ This autumn, bring this guide and dream about the old days in Fuzhou's "Jiangnan water town"! 🍂

The last stop of our trip to Fuzhou is the City walk near Yantai Mountain Park Fuzhou visit 3 days down, so my overall feeling is the streets are clean, never seen the ground with packaged drinks, tissues, household garbage, etc., and there are always a few trash cans near you. And maybe Fuzhou's population is not very large, I don't feel very crowded wherever I go, transportation is also convenient, and the pace of life is not fast. It has both historical background and the vitality of modern life. It is indeed a livable city 👍 #Fuzhou Good Places #Yantai Mountain Park #Heart of Minjiang #Liberation Bridge #Jasmine Street

I heard that Fuzhou has a little Europe-like scene similar to the filming location of Jay Chou's music video, so I rushed to Yantai Mountain as soon as I got off the high-speed train. But I was immediately disappointed—this is not a scenic spot at all, it's simply like falling into a film set! The red brick houses covered with vines hide independent coffee shops. I held an iced Americano and sat at the entrance of Shicuo Church, watching an old man walking his dog while fanning himself with a cattail leaf fan, and I was in a daze as if I had traveled to the old town of Lisbon. At noon, I was dragged by a local friend to Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. I complained, "Every city has this kind of street," but my body was very honest... Yonghe Fish Balls (Nanhou Street Branch) on the main street burst in my mouth with a juicy freshness that made me stomp my feet! When I turned into Huang Lane, it immediately became quiet. I listened to the story of Lin Juemin's "A Letter to His Wife" at Bingxin Former Residence with a tour guide, and tears almost shattered the bluestone slabs. (Friendly reminder: There are many people next to the Love Tree, so you have to work hard to find a spot for taking pictures!) In the evening, I flashed to Jiefang Bridge! I didn't have any hope for the "photo trick" of Zhongzhou Island, but when the river breeze blew, the yellow castle glowed in the sunset, which was super atmospheric. My friend said to me: "This place is Yiwu Small Commodity City during the day, and Disneyland at night..." Foodie surprise: firewood wok edge hidden in the community! People line up at 5am. The old woman uses a clam shell to scrape the rice milk into thin slices, sprinkles clams and celery, and serves it with a fried triangular cake. It only costs CNY 6 per person, and it made me cry... Summary of walking 20,000 steps: Don't treat Fuzhou as a transfer station! It's like a bowl of peanut soup. It looks ordinary, but it's full of tenderness when you drink it~ Meixi Yueshe Hotel·Xunfu Official Residence (Sanfang Qixiang Dongjiekou Subway Station Branch)

—"Others' travels are like military training, but exploring Fuzhou is like strolling in my own backyard!" Day 1: Old Town Wandering Route (with a bonus time-travel experience) Route: Fuhua Church (Christian Fuhua Church) → Three Lanes and Seven Alleys → Daming Road Night Market Food Street → Fudao Elevated Walkway (Night Mode) 1. "Pink Church" Fuhua Church "God said, 'Let there be light,' and so Fuzhou had a church with its own filter!" I stumbled upon this magical pink church in Gulou District. The cross on the top floor pierces the sky, and every shot is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece (only open for worship on weekends). 2. Three Lanes and Seven Alleys—Non-stop Inhalation Dive into South Back Street and start with a bowl of Tongli Yanpi: "Boss, give me a bowl of dancing Yanpi!" Turn into Qilin Bookstore (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Branch) and eavesdrop on the owner's golden words: "When Bing Xin was writing 'Stars' here, she must have been spacing out at the skylight." 3. Daming Road Night Market Awakening Transform into a rice-guzzling special forces at night: grilled oysters sizzling with oil, and glutinous rice grains buried in the shaved ice! Locals whisper: "Rush when you see 'Meyabo Peanut Soup (Laoyaozhou Branch),' the taro paste is sweeter than first love." 4. Fudao Elevated Walkway—Magical Moment When the walkway lights up with star trail-like lights, this lazy bum suddenly perks up: "Dash to Exit 3! A one-hour stroll in the aerial forest, and I can post on social media for a week." Day 2: River-Sea Mix-and-Match Route (with a bonus sea-view subway) Route: Subway Line 6 → Yingqian Station → Changle Shaved Ice → Pingtan Island Round-the-Island Tour 1. Subway to Spring Hop on Fuzhou's most beautiful Line 6 and exclaim as you pass the Daoqingzhou Bridge: "The scenery outside the window is like the sea train in 'Spirited Away'!" The elevated platform of Yingqian Station is like an alien base, and the river wind blows your hair into a wild style. 2. Redemption of Changle Shaved Ice Get off at Shiyang Station and slurp a bowl of Changle shaved ice. The magical taste of crushed ice mixed with glutinous rice makes me ask: "Is this the Fuzhou version of milk tea rice?" 3. Pingtan Island—Philosophy of Relaxation Rent a small electric scooter and start an island-wandering journey: pretend you're in Kenting at Longfengtou Beach, and the arc of Xiangbi Bay Beach extending into the sea is even more standard than the circles drawn by the math teacher! In the evening, squat at Changjiangao Beach and watch the sunset over the windmill field. With each turn of the windmill, half of your worries disappear. Day 3: Literary and Artistic Walking Tour Route: Former Site of Hwa Nan Women's College → Yantai Mountain → Zhongzhou Island (Minjiang River Heart) → Youth Square 1. Travel Through Time as a Republican Era Miss At Hwa Nan Women's College in Cangshan District, banyan vines climb all over the red brick buildings. In the corridor with mottled light and shadows, "I feel like I'm about to pull out a pocket watch and recite English poetry." The ginkgo leaves of Shicuo Church can pave a golden carpet. 3. Zhongzhou Island—Magical Realism Standing on Jiefang Bridge and looking at the pink castle complex, the river wind brings the sound of an old man's erhu. This lazy person suddenly realizes: "This is the Fuzhou version of 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'." --- Lazy Person's Survival Kit 🍜 Foodie Radar - Blindly choose "Guobianhu + oyster cake" for breakfast. The old man at Xianfeng Market will smile and add an extra spoonful of shrimp oil for you. - Late-night snack: "Grilled oysters at No. 17 Daming Road" paired with "Deaf Uncle's Peanut Soup," the sweet and savory perpetual motion machine is activated! 🚴 Transportation Metaphysics - Subway Line 1 is the light of lazy people, and Yingqian Station on Line 6 is a must-visit (remember to choose a window seat!). - Please identify the small electric scooter for the round-the-island tour of Pingtan Island. Wandering around, never leaving Fuzhou This lazy person has personally tested: In Fuzhou, watching the river view while lying down is considered cultivation, getting lost is considered adventure, and eating too much is considered the completion of merit! 🌿Mei Xiyue She · Xunfu Official Residence (Sanfang Qixiang Dongjiekou Subway Station Branch)

Recommended attractions: No.1: Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Enter from Dongjiekou and stroll around for about an hour. As for food, I don’t recommend Yonghe fish balls (they took a long time to cook), but the Fuweizhen fish balls on the right side of the entrance at Dongjiekou are okay. The taste of Zui Deyi is also average. We visited the former residences of Lin Juemin and Bing Xin, and walked along the Giving Tree. If we didn’t visit every store and every alley, an hour would be enough. If you like postcards, you can go to Maokong and get them stamped. No.2: Yantaishan Commercial Strolling Street Walk along Cangqian Road, Zhonglie Road - Tingxia Road - Cangqian Road - Ginkgo Avenue - Chihou Lane - Shicuo Church - Fujian Customs Commissioner - Cangshan Cinema. Go directly down to the ground from Cangshan Theater. Both the upper and lower parts are acceptable, the upper part is more natural and the lower part is more commercial. As for food, I bought butter rice cakes for two consecutive days. They were delicious! Miss Pai’s jasmine cakes and tea are both average, suitable as souvenirs. No.3: Xichan Ancient Temple Recommended for those who are interested in temples, it is a very quiet place with few people, the ticket price is 20 yuan, and vegetarian food is only available at noon. It takes about 1.5 hours to go through it carefully. The Hall of Five Hundred Arhats has six floors. You can climb up to overlook the entire Xichan Temple, but it is a bit tiring. The bracelets from Xichan Temple are beautiful. If you are interested, you can buy one to take home. Not very recommended: (not recommended if time is tight) Zhongzhou Island & Jiefang Bridge & YMCA The film was shot at Qingnian Bridge, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the YMCA Square. I heard that it’s great to take photos under a clear sunset. It rained both times I went there, but the photos still turned out okay. West Lake Park: It's a very ordinary park, there's no need to come here specially. The park is large, with an ordinary lake and little playability. Fudao: If you walk from Gate 2 to Gate 5, it will take about two hours. It's almost the same no matter how you walk around. If you are interested, you can walk a short distance to get a feel for it. Lights are ok at night. Gushan: The sunset ride that everyone recommends is to choose a good time to take the cable car at dusk. Remember to check the weather in advance. Without sunset, the Gushan Cable Car will be mediocre and there is no need to come. Personally, I think that for special forces, a whole day is enough to play in Fuzhou, and if you want to take it easy, two to three days will be enough.

Hey, guys! Today, I want to recommend a must-visit place in Fuzhou—Jiefang Bridge! This bridge is not only a historical landmark but also a stunning night view in Fuzhou! 🌃 Whether it's day or night, you can take amazing photos here. Save this guide and plan a weekend trip! 👇 --- 📍Address: Jiefang Bridge, Taijiang District, Fuzhou (connecting Taijiang District and Cangshan District) 🚗Transportation: - **Bus**: Take a bus to "Taijiang Pedestrian Street Station" or "Zhongting Street Station," and walk for 5 minutes. - **Subway**: Take Line 1 to "Dadao Station," and walk for about 10 minutes. - **Self-driving**: Navigate to "Jiefang Bridge." There is a parking lot nearby, but it's recommended to arrive early on weekends as it can get crowded! --- 🌟Highlights: 1. **Rich in history** Jiefang Bridge was built in 1933 and is the first modern bridge in Fuzhou, witnessing the city's historical changes. The architectural style of the bridge combines Chinese and Western elements, giving it a vintage and romantic feel, perfect for taking artistic photos! 📷 2. **Stunning night view** The night view of Jiefang Bridge is simply breathtaking! 🌙 The lights on the bridge reflect on the Minjiang River, creating a movie-like scene. It's recommended to visit around 6 pm to capture both the sunset and the night view, killing two birds with one stone! 3. **Stroll along the river** On both sides of the bridge is the Minjiang Riverside Park, perfect for a leisurely stroll, enjoying the breeze, and admiring the river view! 🌊 Especially on summer nights, the cool breeze makes it an ideal spot for a date or a family outing. 4. **Photo spots** - **Bridgehead sculpture**: The sculpture at the bridgehead has a strong historical feel, perfect for vintage-style photos. - **Bridge center**: Standing in the center of the bridge, with the Minjiang River and high-rise buildings on both sides as the background, you can take stunning photos! - **Riverside trail**: The riverside trail under the bridge is also a great photo spot, especially when the lights are on at night, creating a perfect atmosphere! --- 🍜Nearby food: After a long walk, it's time to fill your stomach! The area around Jiefang Bridge is a food paradise! 😋 - **Dadao Beef**: A time-honored brand in Fuzhou, known for its tender beef and delicious broth, a must-try! - **Zhongting Street snacks**: Fish balls, meat swallows, pot edge paste... You can find all the Fuzhou specialties here! - **Milk tea shops**: There are many popular milk tea shops near the bridgehead, perfect for a refreshing drink after a long walk. 🧋 --- 💡Tips: 1. **Best time**: It's recommended to visit between 5 pm and 7 pm to catch both the sunset and the night view, with the best lighting for photos! 2. **Outfit suggestion**: Wear light-colored clothes for better photos at night! 👗 3. **Safety first**: There are many vehicles on the bridge, so be careful when taking photos and avoid walking on the motor vehicle lane! --- Jiefang Bridge is truly a hidden gem in Fuzhou, worth a visit for both locals and tourists! Grab your friends and go on a spontaneous City Walk! 💃

In Fuzhou, time seems to slow down, and every breeze carries a story, drifting from the cobblestone streets of Sanfang Qixiang. In the morning, the mist lingers on the treetops, like a veil draped over the city. The uncle's pot of ding bian hu on the street corner is steaming hot, ladling out the warmth of life. The rice paste is soft and glutinous, the seafood is fresh, and the seaweed is light. With one bite, the fireworks of Fuzhou warm your heart. In the ancient alleys, the old wooden doors creak open, and the elderly sit on the doorstep, chatting about family matters. Time has weathered the walls, but it has also strengthened the bonds of neighborly affection. In the afternoon, the generous sunlight spills over the surface of West Lake, breaking into a sea of golden light. The boats cut through the calm water, rippling the reflections of the willows on the shore. Not far away, the former residence of Yan Fu stands silently, as if you can see the figure of the gentleman busy enlightening the people in the past. The wind of history blows the seeds of thought, crossing a century without extinguishing. When night falls, the neon lights on both sides of the Minjiang River light up, dyeing the river into colorful ribbons. The Liberation Bridge spans across it, with vehicles and pedestrians coming and going in a hurry. The vitality and leisure of this city blend in the dim lights. In the night market, the fresh aroma of fish ball soup, the sweet and glutinous taro paste, and the sweet and sour lychee meat tantalize the taste buds, each bite is a deep confession of love from Fuzhou to the taste buds. Fuzhou, you are the old dream hidden in the ancient alleys, the new chapter stirred by the waves of the Minjiang River. I am intoxicated by your ordinary yet romantic daily life, and I am attached to the never-ending scenery of this world of fireworks.

Fuzhou ——————————————————————— DAY1️⃣ Fuzhou Station➡️All Seasons Hotel➡️Three Lanes and Seven Alleys➡️Yantai Mountain We stayed at the All Seasons Hotel on Wuyi North Road. Overall, it was pretty good. The All Seasons hotels we stayed at during previous trips usually had a green tea or red tea scent, which we liked, but this one had a cumin grilled meat smell on the fifth floor, kind of like body odor? The room itself was fine though. 😗😗🫡 The first stop was Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. We dropped off our luggage and went straight to lunch. · Wangzhuang Ami: Three dishes for two people, total ¥145 Captain's Fish Dumplings 👍👍👍👍👍👍 The filling inside the fish dumplings was delicious, and the skin had a bit of chewiness, different from regular dumpling skins, very tasty!! Lychee Pork 👍👍👍 Actually, it felt like another version of sweet and sour pork? It seemed to have sweet potatoes inside. Eating too much can be cloying, but not eating it makes you crave it. Sea Clam Omelette 😩 Honestly, OMG, I think it shouldn't be like this. It was very wet and bland, and it wasn't the egg-heavy type seen online. Instead, it had more clams and could only be eaten with the sauce, otherwise, it was really hard to eat. After that, we strolled around Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, stopping and walking. There were many alleys, and we learned about its history, but it was super crowded. Later, we went to Dongbai for a bit, which is a large shopping mall similar to in77. The second stop was Yantai Mountain. It seemed to be a 9-minute subway ride? I forgot (Oh right! Recently, Fuzhou's subway rides are free! The people of Fuzhou are so kind). We seemed to have gone up from the foot of the mountain, then zigzagged down again? Everyone should wear comfortable shoes to play here. When we reached Yantai Mountain Commercial Street, we originally wanted to eat at Cui Jiang's, but it was too crowded, so we opted for takeout (only Ele.me delivery was available. Later, it rained heavily, and the delivery was half an hour late, but I think it's understandable, given the thunderstorm. The food was still hot when it arrived. 😉😉) ¥71 We chose to go back via the road through Jiefang Bridge. Because of some construction, we took a huge detour past Jiefang Bridge. It was beautiful when lit up at night, and then it started pouring rain. Special Hotel Edition (The rain was too heavy, so we ordered takeout) · Tang Mo Cha Xi ¥28 A must-try 👍👍👍👍👍 (Happy) Very fragrant pistachio flavor, I love it! (Mo Lv Sheng Xiang) Also very fragrant · Cui Jiang The taste is very special, Langweixian is really a unique flavor, but I couldn't handle more than three pieces. Half a portion is definitely enough for two people. 👍👍👍👍 DAY2️⃣ Hotel➡️Lao Ge's Home Cooking➡️Dongbai It rained a bit in the morning, so we decided to order takeout and sleep in. · Wu Ji Pan-fried Buns ¥24.3 Wow, their pan-fried buns are really as big as a fist. No wonder they sell for five yuan each. They were okay, pretty standard. I ordered a bowl of fish balls, which tasted a lot like the meatballs we have here. · Lao Ge's Home Cooking ¥118 We ordered stir-fried intestines with wine lees, Yongtai smoked duck, and stir-fried clams. None of them were disappointing. The stir-fried intestines had a slightly salty taste with a hint of sweetness.

Finally arrived at this little Europe in Fuzhou, although I only stayed in Fuzhou for half an hour, I was truly amazed!! It felt like falling into 'Midnight in Paris' in a second✨ Especially taking photos during the blue hour, it really has the atmosphere, that European vibe feel - 📍Jiefang Bridge Zhongzhou Island Didn't have enough fun in Fuzhou this time, leaving some regrets for the next visit~

The recent temperature is comfortable, After having a full meal at Dongbai, Right next to it is the pedestrian street, Taking a walk feels so relaxing. Today is the Double Ninth Festival, There are stage performances, Quite lively. Standing on the railing, Overlooking Minjiang and the dimming lights. Walking along the road to finish the Jiefang Bridge, The other side of the bridge is Yantai Mountain, Bought two breads at the Little Hunter Bakery, Continuing to walk towards the vine station, Subway is free after five o'clock in the evening.