2025 Quangang District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

The Quangang Shanyao Salt Field, located in Fujian Province, is a significant ecological sea salt production base with over 200 years of history. It still employs traditional sun-drying methods and is the second-largest state-owned salt field in the province. On clear days, the square-shaped salt ponds reflect the sky and surrounding scenery like mirrors, earning it the nickname "Mirror of the Sky." If you're lucky, you might even witness the breathtaking sight of fiery clouds, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Diligent salt workers, wearing traditional bamboo hats, move back and forth across the salt ponds, blending seamlessly with the reflections of mountains, blue skies, and white clouds. This picturesque setting has made the salt field a popular destination for photography enthusiasts. The Shanyao Salt Field has several working areas. I visited two: Zhongcuo and Donghai. 1️⃣ Donghai Area: This area is more organized, with large, well-arranged salt ponds and expansive views. You can capture both the salt fields and surrounding mountains in one frame. Drone shots of the panoramic view are particularly stunning. 2️⃣ Zhongcuo Area: This area is less crowded and feels more "wild." Here, you can photograph the salt fields alongside distant chimneys and residential buildings. 📷 Best Time to Visit: Afternoon and sunset are ideal times to visit. In the afternoon, the ample sunlight highlights the crystalline texture of the salt fields. During sunset, the soft light creates a shimmering effect on the water, and silhouettes of salt workers against the sunset add a touch of humanity to your photos. 💡 Tips: ✅ Check the weather before visiting. Clear skies are perfect for capturing the "Mirror of the Sky," while sunsets are great for silhouette photography. ✅ Avoid visiting during or after rainy days, as the salt piles may be covered or stored away. ✅ Do not step on or damage the salt piles. ✅ It's not recommended to make a special trip from far away just to visit. 🌄 Shanyao Salt Field 📍 Binhai South Road, Quangang District, Quanzhou City

🔥Authentic hometown flavor certified by Minnan people! The queue king of Quanzhou has finally arrived in Quangang! Every time I pass by at dinner, I am so incense that I can't walk You can see the freshness in the kitchen of Ming stall 👩🍳 The speed of serving is impressive! ✨The new favorite ginger duck is so fragrant that it licks your fingers The casserole is still sizzling when it is served The duck meat absorbs the ginger flavor and is not fishy at all Even the ginger slices are so good that I want to take them away! 🍆X0 sauce fish and eggplant in place seal god It's not an exaggeration to eat three bowls of rice The lychee meat is sweet and sour, crispy and super appetizing The pickled fish is bigger than a washbasin! Poor words! Good food hahaha 📍Drunken Meal·Min Cuisine Restaurant (Yong Jia Tiandi Branch)

When I was in Quangang, I found that there were more and more independent coffee shops here. This time I came across a nearby shop - Muching Xiaoyuan, and happened to come here to meet up with friends. This store is quite big, it is a big yard, which is divided into several areas. If you like quietness, you can go to the left side of the door, and if you like lively places, go to the right side. There is a tree in the yard and the decoration is quite nice. There are not many options of coffee and cakes in the store, but for a small county town, it is enough. The price of coffee has not dropped just because it is a small place. The prices in Quangang are really getting higher and higher. - Muqing Courtyard No. 51, Honghao, Fengbei Village, Quangang District, Quanzhou City #coffeeshop #Quanzhoutourism

Quangang is located north of Quanzhou. Here, you can admire the unique "Rainbow Castle" and the Huangsu Tulou, climb offshore islands known as the "Gulangyu of Quanzhou," witness the salt pan spectacle "Sky Mirror," and uncover the secrets of "watertight bulkhead" Fuchuan shipbuilding, a world intangible cultural heritage. Enjoy the gentle mountain and sea breezes as you slowly explore the area, taking in the ever-changing colors of the spring mountains and blue sea. Day 1 First Stop (Morning): Zhangjiao Ancient Houses Duration: approx. 40 mins Zhangjiao Village, a Chinese historical and cultural village, a traditional Chinese ancient village, and a three-star rural tourism village in Fujian Province, is located in the northwest of Tuling Town, Quangang District. Dozens of ancient houses in the village, mostly built 300 years ago during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, gather in the mountain depression, following the contours of the mountain. Varying in size, they resemble an ancient castle, with brightly colored stone walls and an antique charm, hence the name "Rainbow Castle." Zhangjiao Village is also a revolutionary old district village, home to the former residence and monument of martyr Chen Pingshan, as well as scenic spots such as Daxi Stream, Jinzhong Pool, and Guanyin Mountain Temple. Second Stop (Morning): Hongxing Ecological Park Duration: approx. 40 mins Hongxing Ecological Park, located in Qian'ou Village, Tuling Town, Quangang District, is a national 3A-level tourist attraction. It features a comprehensive indoor gymnasium, outdoor tennis courts, a swimming pool covering over 3,000 square meters, a hotel, fishing platforms, a bicycle path around the reservoir, a campsite for self-driving tours, an outdoor expansion base, an animal breeding area, and a study tour base. Visitors can enjoy sightseeing and experience jungle trekking. Lunch Recommendation: Tuling Cake, Tuling Pig's Feet First Stop (Afternoon): Dongzhang Village Duration: approx. 40 mins Dongzhang Village, located in the northwest of Quangang District, is known as the "Most Beautiful Oil Painting Village." Tourist attractions include Dongzhang Palace, Nanyang Building, an agricultural leisure sightseeing base, an oil painting exhibition hall, Chen's Ancestral Hall, and a scenic lotus pond. Relying on Linong and Xingnong modern ecological technology agricultural enterprises, the village has built a leisure sightseeing agricultural base integrating sightseeing, ecology, and experience. It is a national civilized village and a rural tourism village in Fujian Province. Second Stop (Afternoon): Huiyu Island Duration: approx. 40 mins Huiyu Island is the only isolated island administrative village in Quanzhou City. Some call it the "Gulangyu of Quanzhou." It is also known as the "Most Beautiful Fishing Village" in China. With lush vegetation, clean beaches, and azure seawater, it retains its original island atmosphere. The island has developed attractions such as Jinfu Palace, Shenjing Sweet Spring, Dezheng Stele, Holy Frog Stone, celebrity stone carvings, and Nanwei Mountain. It has been rated as a provincial "Gold Medal" tourism village, a national "Most Beautiful Fishing Village," and a beautiful leisure village in China. Evening: Check in to the Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Quanzhou Quangang or the Fuan International Hotel. Day 2 First Stop (Morning): Shanyao Salt Pan Duration: approx. 30 mins Shanyao Salt Pan, the largest salt production and export base in Fujian Province, is located on the south bank of Meizhou Bay and has a history of salt production spanning over 200 years. It is also a photography mecca, where you can see the "Sky Mirror" spectacle and experience activities such as salt raking, salt carrying, colorful salt DIY, and salt brine baths. Second Stop (Morning): Fengwei Ancient Town Duration: approx. 40 mins Fengwei Ancient Town, a traditional village with over 600 years of history, is one of the "Four Major Fishing Towns in Southern Fujian." It boasts ancient buildings such as Guanhai Tower, Fanzai Tower, Dongyue Temple, Yilie Temple, Yongquan Society, Sheng'en Church, Huilan Academy, and Jinshi Di. Explore the deep alleys and courtyards; experience the world intangible cultural heritage of "watertight bulkhead" Fuchuan shipbuilding between Dadi Stream, Zhongjia Reef, and the beach; and discover the local Fengwei fishing net making techniques. Immerse yourself in the rich fishing culture and enjoy a leisurely "fisherman's" time. Lunch Recommendation: BAMA Tea Plantation Farmhouse Cuisine First Stop (Afternoon): Tukeng Village Ancient Architectural Complex Duration: approx. 40 mins Tukeng Village, a national key cultural relic protection unit and a Chinese historical and cultural village, is located in Houlou Town, Quangang District. There are 27 existing Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, as well as 17 well-preserved cultural relic protection sites, including docks and market ruins. There are also various stone carvings, steles, and stone sculptures, covering an area of over 20,000 square meters. Delve into the history of this maritime merchant settlement. Second Stop (Afternoon): Huangsu Stone Tower Duration: approx. 40 mins Huangsu Stone Tower, a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit, is the only purely stone-built Tulou in Fujian Province. Its construction began in the sixth year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1741). The stone tower is 9.4m high and 20.8m long and wide. It is a three-story, square, flat-topped, stone-structured courtyard building. There are 36 rooms inside the tower and 72 surrounding rooms outside, totaling 108 main and auxiliary rooms, covering an area of approximately 5,400 square meters. The overall structure is well-organized and magnificent, forming a grand architectural complex symbolizing the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Gangs and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends."