#Meizhou Tide Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Geological Sites
Address:
Meizhou Island, Meizhou Town, Xiuyu District, Putian City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
Putian is a super beautiful small island!!
Meizhou Island Travel Guide
Attractions: Meizhou Island, Fujian
Location: Meizhou Island, Xiuyu District, Putian City, Fujian Province
Transportation: Board the boat at Wenjia Wharf
Ticket: 125 yuan including round trip (it is recommended to rent a small electric scooter upon arrival)
Island Tour Itinerary:
Day1: Meiyu Tidal Sound→Rainbow Road→Mazu Ancestral Temple→Tianfei Homeland→Lianchi Ao Beach
Day2: Goose Tail Divine Rock→Feiji Cave→Longdong Listening to the Tides→Mazu Film and TV City→Mangrove Ecological Park→Golden Beach
1. Meiyu Tidal Sound
Rainbow Road is also here, where there is a unique geomorphological sea walkway. When the waves hit the shore, they make a series of sounds that are very pleasant to hear, and it is one of the 24 scenic spots of Putian.
2. Rainbow Road
A colorful road that you will pass on the way to Meiyu Tidal Sound. The road is close to the sea and is very photogenic.
3. Mazu Ancestral Temple
The world's first Mazu temple is here, and it is also the birthplace of Mazu. You must come here to experience the unique Mazu culture and the humanistic atmosphere. There are incense sold in the ancestral temple, and the money for incense is voluntary.
4. Tianfei Homeland
Mazu's birthplace, where there is Mazu's former residence, Mazu Museum, Ping'an Tower, and other landscapes. It is also beautiful to walk here at night.
5. Lianchi Ao Beach
You must go to the beach here, where the sand is very clean, and the sand is fine and the beach area is large.
6. Goose Tail Divine Rock
I was really shocked here, seeing the unique marine erosion landscape
It is very spectacular and shocking, making me marvel at the craftsmanship of nature. Don't miss Feiji Cave and Longdong Listening to the Tides, they are very photogenic.
7. Mazu Film and TV City
This place was once the filming location for the TV series 'Mazu' starring Liu Tao, where you can see a sea of flowers.
8. Golden Beach
This is the longest beach on the island, very suitable for coming here to catch the sea and watch the sunset.
Tips
It is recommended to rent a small electric scooter for convenience, and the island's sightseeing car charges by trip.
For accommodation, you can choose the Meilan Home B&B near Lianchi Ao Beach, which is not expensive and close to the beach. Renting a car from the owner is very cheap.
The places to eat on the island are concentrated near the agricultural market. There is a good snack shop opposite Mazu Middle School called Xitianwei Flat Food Braised Meat Shop, and for seafood, Qinyuan Restaurant is a good choice.
TravelTalesUnveiled
Meizhou Island, the most beautiful island in China, is truly worth a visit
🏝Name: Meizhou Island
📍Location: Putian City, Fujian Province, Meizhou Island
🚢Transportation: Ferry
⚓️Pier: Wenjia Pier
🎫Ticket Price: 125 RMB per person (round trip included, half price for student ID)
🛳How to get to the island
🔸Option one: Fly to Fuzhou or Xiamen, take a high-speed train to Putian Station → transfer to bus 363 to Wenjia Pier
🔸Option two: Drive to Wenjia Pier → take a boat to Meizhou Island
(Parking available at the pier🅿️)
🚢Ferry Schedule:
Wenjia first boat: 7:20, last boat 18:00
Meizhou first boat: 7:00, last boat 17:40
(A boat every twenty minutes in between)
Night voyage schedule:
18:20, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 one boat each
Departing from Meizhou to Wenjia and back
🗺️Travel Tips
𝐃𝐚𝐲❶: Meiyu Chaoyin → Rainbow Road → Mazu Ancestral Temple → Tianfei Hometown → Hushi Guo Park → Lianchi Ao Beach → Return to accommodation
𝐃𝐚𝐲❷: Riwen Pit → Mazu Film and Television Park → Ewei Divine Rock Garden → Mangrove Ecological Park → Golden Beach
𝐃𝐚𝐲❸: Watch the sunrise at Meiyu Chaoyin → Leisurely return trip
🏞About the attractions
1️⃣Meiyu Chaoyin: Features Rainbow Road, a sea walkway, and is also the best spot to watch the sunrise🌅
2️⃣Mazu Ancestral Temple: The earliest built Mazu temple, built against the mountain, also known as the 'Potala Palace on the sea'
3️⃣Tianfei Hometown: The site park now has attractions such as the Pangu Pavilion, Peace Tower, and Mazu Culture Origin Museum, with a light show at the Peace Tower at night
4️⃣Lianchi Ao Beach: A crescent-shaped beach with clean sand, suitable for water activities and swimming
5️⃣Ewei Divine Rock Garden: Strange and peculiar sea-eroded landforms and caves, great for sea views and photography📸
6️⃣Golden Beach: The largest beach on the island, where you can take a walk and watch the sunset with your loved ones🌄
ADAM MCGUIRE
May Day off-the-beaten-path travel without congestion: Meizhou Island
✨ Explore the great value weekend trip to Meizhou Island
🏖️ A two-day and one-night in-depth tour of Meizhou Island, a weekend destination not to be missed by college students and office workers!
Destination: Meizhou Island, Xiuyu District, Putian City, Fujian Province, China
🚗【Transportation Guide】
🚄 First, take the high-speed train to Putian Station in Fujian, then transfer to bus route 363 or K09 to Wenjia Wharf, and finally take the ferry to the island.
🚢 By boat: Board at Wenjia Wharf, the regular ferry takes 15 minutes, and the ticket price for a single trip is 10 yuan; if you want to upgrade to the second-floor cabin, you need to pay an additional 2 yuan. The speedboat only takes 7 minutes, with a single trip ticket price of 30 yuan, departing every 15 minutes, and the first and last boat times are the same as the regular ferry.
🚗 By car: If you need to drive onto the island, you can take the car ferry at Wenjia Wharf, with a fare of 200 yuan/vehicle for residents outside the island with cars of 5 seats or less.
🎟 Ticket price: The round-trip ticket price for adults is 125 yuan, it is recommended to book online in advance.
Tip: Watch out for half-price discount tickets online~
🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】
Book a seaside B&B in advance, compare several, and choose the one with the best value for money.
🗺️【Itinerary】
🌞Day One:
🌊 Meiyu Tidal Sound - Open all day, famous for the sounds produced by its unique landforms and tidal action, one of the 24 scenic spots in Putian.
🏯 Mazu Ancestral Temple - 7:00 - 17:30, as the oldest Mazu temple, built against the mountain, known as the 'Potala Palace on the Sea', it takes about 40 minutes to reach the top.
🏡 Tianfei's Hometown - 8:00 - 17:30, displays Mazu's transformation from mortal to deity and the rich history and folk customs of Mazu culture.
🏢 World Mazu Culture Forum Venue - Located in the central part of Meizhou Island, it is the permanent venue for the World Mazu Culture Forum, covering an area of 34,670.78 square meters, with a building area of 48,026.04 square meters.
🌳 Lake Stone Park - Open all day, a leisure spot with natural beauty.
🏖️ Lianchi Ao Beach - Open all day, with clean and fine sand, a vast area, an ideal seaside leisure spot.
🌞🌞Day Two:
🏖️ Riwenkeng Beach - A quiet beach suitable for taking photos and making memories.
🎬 Mazu Culture Film and TV City - Once the filming location for the TV series 'Mazu' starring Liu Tao, evoking many people's childhood memories.
🌿 Mangrove Ecological Park - Located next to the coastal avenue, connected to the island's ecological park, facing the sparkling bay, a paradise for birds, a kingdom for plants, and an ideal place for people to enjoy spring outings, bird watching, sea viewing, and experiencing the beauty of nature.
🏖️ Jiubao Lan Golden Beach - Offers multiple beach options, you can decide based on personal preference.
🗻 Goose Tail Divine Rock Park - A sea erosion geomorphological landscape park by the sea, naturally sculpted, with famous spots like Feiji Cave. Not only is the seascape magnificent, but the sea erosion landforms are also very peculiar. Choose a clear day to go, and you can also enjoy a romantic sunset by the sea.
ANDERSON DANIELS
Meizhou Island One-Day Tour Guide
Visiting Meizhou Island is a must-know Enjoy the Spring Festival holiday
The sacred land of Mazu, the mysterious Meizhou Island, truly amazed by the island's beauty after arriving 🌊
Although the island is small, it's full of scenery, with clear waters and blue skies, recommended to stay for 2 days and 1 night ✔️
How to get to the island
🔸 Purchase ferry tickets in advance at "Meizhou Island Ferry"
🔸 Navigate to "Wenjia Wharf" to take a boat to Meizhou Island
Note ❗ The last ferry is around 17:00 in the afternoon, friends who can't catch this ferry are advised to stay overnight on Meizhou Island
Island transportation
🔸 Electric scooters: Rental shops 🛵 and shared scooters can be seen when leaving the wharf
🔸 Bus: 2 yuan/trip, can reach most scenic spots
🔸 Tourist sightseeing car: Good for groups 200-300 yuan
🔸 Shared bicycles: Not recommended, too tiring to cycle uphill and around the island
Homestay recommendations
Staying overnight on Meizhou Island, of course, you'd want to see the sea 🌊
The homestay I stayed at is near the Mazu Temple, just across the road from the beach, where you can watch the sunrise from the homestay The sea view terrace is really delightful ~
Choose from a variety of sea view rooms at the homestay 🈶!
The homestay can basically provide pick-up and drop-off at the wharf Remember to confirm the arrival time with the housekeeper in advance ~
Must-visit attractions
Meizhou Island Wharf - Rainbow Road cycling - Meiyu Tidal Sound - Mazu Ancestral Temple - Tianfei Homeland - Lianchi Ao Beach - Mazu Film and Television Park - Goose Tail Divine Rock Park - Golden Beach
Scenic spot tour
First stop: Rainbow Road.
🌈 To the right of the ferry exit 🫱 is the island's ring road, which is very picturesque when the weather is good, perfect for a leisurely bike ride, feeling the sea breeze on your face. 💕
Second stop: Meiyu Tidal Sound.
Can be visited together with Rainbow Road, arrived around noon, so missed the sunrise on the sea walkway. But the sea is really blue and beautiful.
Third stop: Farmers' market.
Went there for lunch around noon, said to be quite affordable, had milk tea and Xitianwei flat food, a popular place here, waited for about fifteen minutes, but it was large, delicious, and affordable, the king of cost performance, 30 yuan for a meal.
Fourth stop: Tianfei Homeland.
Passed by when going to the farmers' market, came here after eating, mainly Mazu's ancestral temple, former residence, and Meizhou women's culture, etc., there's a beautiful tower, took some photos.
Fifth stop: Mazu Temple.
Min Nan people who love to worship naturally won't miss this spot, prayed with full sincerity, hoping Mazu will bless 🙏! After praying, went up to the mountaintop Mazu Cultural Park and took photos with the giant Mazu statue, overlooking the island from the mountain, extremely beautiful, took many photos.
Sixth stop: Goose Tail Beach, Feiji Cave.
After visiting the Mazu Temple and seeing there was still plenty of time, rode the electric scooter to the other end's Goose Tail Divine Rock Park. The beach here is a bit more crowded, with coffee shops, but didn't stay long, went straight to see Feiji Cave, this marine erosion landscape is quite special, just a bit far. The cave entrance was always crowded with people taking photos, didn't get a clean background shot, so headed back directly.
Returned to the wharf around 5:30 pm, returned the electric scooter, took the ferry off the island, missed the sunset, if there's enough time, can stay overnight on the island, many scenic spots can be enjoyed slowly, not many tourists, beautiful scenery, personally feel it's a very worthwhile island to visit. Meizhou Island is beautiful, will come again!
An average of 300 yuan per person includes all transportation costs, ferry and entrance tickets, lunch, feels really cost-effective
marcelinesilverwood81
Don't just visit Quanzhou when you come to Fujian, I strongly recommend this island: Meizhou Island
I found a niche yet healing island in Fujian🏖️
It has unique seaside plank roads and rare marine erosion landscapes,
It was once rated by 'National Geographic' as one of the most beautiful👍 islands.
It also has the nickname 'Penglai of the South'❗️It's really too beautiful.
Walking here, the air is filled with a sense of romance and freedom.
If you don't feel like working, you must come and see this place💞
🚦Transportation
💡Attraction: Meizhou Island, Fujian
📍Location: Meizhou Island, Xiuyu District, Putian City, Fujian Province
🚙Transport: Board the ship at Wenjia Wharf
🎟️Ticket: 125 yuan including round trip (It's recommended to rent a small electric scooter on the island⚠️)
👣Island travel itinerary:
🔺Day1: Meiyu Chaoyin🔜Rainbow Road🔜Mazu Ancestral Temple🔜Birthplace of the Heavenly Consort🔜Lianchi Ao Beach
🔺Day2: Goose Tail Divine Rock🔜Feiji Cave🔜Dragon Cave Listening to the Tide🔜Mazu Film and TV City🔜Mangrove Ecological Park🔜Golden Beach
✅Meiyu Chaoyin
Rainbow Road is also here, where there is a unique geomorphological seaside plank road. When the waves hit the shore, it makes a series of sounds that are very pleasant to hear, one of the 24 scenic spots in Putian.
✅Mazu Ancestral Temple
The world's first Mazu temple is here, and it is also the birthplace of Mazu. You must come here to experience the unique Mazu culture and the humanistic atmosphere.
✅Lianchi Ao Beach
You must go to the beach here, where the sand is very clean, fine, and the beach area is large, making it an ideal seaside resort.
✅Goose Tail Divine Rock
I was really shocked here, seeing the unique marine erosion landscape, which is very spectacular and awe-inspiring, making me marvel at the natural wonders. Don't miss Feiji Cave and Dragon Cave Listening to the Tide, they are great for taking photos.
✅Mazu Film and TV City
This was the filming location for the TV series 'Mazu' starring Liu Tao. I've liked this place since I was a child watching the TV series - finally had the chance to come and see it.
✅Golden Beach
This is the longest beach on the island, great for sea foraging, watching the sunset, swimming.
🏡Accommodation
Meiyu Port South, converted from a standalone villa.
Step outside and you're on the beach🏖️, where you can watch the sunrise🌅.
Only a 5-minute walk from Goose Tail Park.
🔔Tips
🎀It's recommended to rent a small electric scooter🛵, it's convenient to go anywhere, and the island's sightseeing bus charges by trip.
✔️Be sure to go when the weather is clear for a more beautiful view, I regret that the weather was bad when I took photos.
✔️Be prepared for strong sun exposure at the beach, and Meizhou Island is not very cold in winter.
✔️When eating at a seafood restaurant, be sure to check the prices first, pay attention to the unit at the end to avoid being overcharged.
💃Meizhou Island is not far from Quanzhou, so if you go to Quanzhou, don't miss this place, a niche and romantic island. If you don't feel like working, just stay on this island for a while, enjoying the sea breeze and watching the sunset over the orange sea, it's really comfortable~
CHRISTIAN NEWTON
Meizhou Island, where you encounter the gentleness of the sea and the power of faith
The waves gently caress, where the heart is —— Meizhou Island Travel Notes
Hi, dear friends! If you, like me, have an endless yearning for the sea, then the place I'm going to recommend today will definitely satisfy all your fantasies. It is the hometown of the "Goddess of the Sea" —— Meizhou Island!
【First stop: Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple】
As soon as you step on this magical land, the first thing that comes into view is the solemn and sacred Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple. This is not only the birthplace of Mazu belief, but also the spiritual home of countless believers. Standing in front of the temple, it seems to feel the devotion and prayer of a thousand years, which is a kind of shock that transcends time and space.
【Second stop: Sunrise in the east, golden light on the sea】
Don't miss the opportunity to greet the first ray of sunlight on Meizhou Island. Standing by the sea, watching the golden light gradually rise in the sky, the sea is sparkling, everything seems so peaceful and beautiful. At this moment, you will understand that the world is so wide, and where the heart is, is the most beautiful scenery.
【Third stop: Beach walk, listen to the sea whisper】
The sand on Meizhou Island is delicate and soft, barefoot on it, feel the kiss of sand and sea water. Walk along the coastline, let the sea breeze gently stroke your cheeks, the sound of the waves whispering in your ears, all worries seem to be scattered with the sea breeze.
【Fourth stop: Intertidal zone exploration, discover the miracle of life】
The Meizhou Island at low tide is a place full of surprises. Bring your curiosity and look for the little treasures left by the sea in the intertidal zone! Colorful shells, weird-shaped corals, and those busy little creatures, each exploration is a new discovery.
【Fifth stop: Night falls, stars and sea】
When night falls, Meizhou Island shows another style. Look up at the starry sky, the stars are dotted, as if telling ancient legends. Here, you can let go of all constraints, just be with the stars and the sea, and enjoy this rare peace and freedom.
【Travel Tips】
- Best travel time: late spring and early summer, the climate is pleasant, suitable for island travel.
- Dress recommendation: comfortable shoes and clothing, don't forget to bring sunscreen and a sun hat.
- Transportation guide: You can take a ferry or speedboat to get there, plan your trip in advance.
Meizhou Island, a place where you can relax your mind and experience the beauty of nature. Here, you can find your own peace, and you can also feel the power of faith. Whether you are traveling alone or with friends and family, this will be an unforgettable memory.
Let's go, let's go to Meizhou Island and find the sea that belongs to you!
Shanel McGlynn
Yuyu Chaoyin is a free and open park with few tourists. There was no obvious sign on the road, and it was approaching the scenic spot. There was a signboard for the public toilet on the roadside.
There are several pavilions built by the sea. In this weather, it is most suitable. The sun is very inflated, hiding in the pavilion, blowing the cool sea breeze, very comfortable. The biggest attraction of
is various stones. The stones here are generally white and dazzling. This beach is still empty and the water is clear.
The seaside has built a sightseeing trail, which seems to have been in disrepair for a long time, and the railings on the plank road are rusty. The stones on the beach have been weathered and eroded, and they look different. They seem to be thrilling and seem to fall at any time.
The seemingly hard stone can not withstand weathering and sea erosion, and gradually becomes fragile, loose, and powdered eventually becomes mud. A smooth sightseeing road was built between the
Rocks and paved with local stones. This is the small pavilion that I have just rested. On one side is a steep cliff, and below is a rough sea.
embarked on the sightseeing trail and built a sightseeing platform near the beach, just the sun was too dry.
Looking west, I can see the statue of Mazu on the top of the mountain. In the middle of the sightseeing plank road, it was broken, so I went to the bottom to continue. I don't know if it will be flooded when the tide is high.
turned a corner and was a small pavilion.