阿古牛肉丸(一建店)

A very delicious Fujian restaurant. The dishes we ordered were very satisfying. Highly recommended!

A must-do in autumn! A complete guide to Chuxi Tulou's "Autumn Sunshine + Ancient Architecture" to capture stunning fireworks displays without the crowds. From September to November, the Chuxi Tulou embodies the most captivating autumn atmosphere. Layers of red peppers and yellow persimmons spread out on the drying racks at Jiqinglou, making this "China's No. 1 Autumn Sunshine Building" a favorite for photography enthusiasts. As China's oldest circular Tulou, it's not only surrounded by thousands of acres of terraced fields, but also boasts a striking contrast between the ancient architecture and the sunshine, creating stunning atmospheric photos. 1. How to Get There? Choose the Right Transportation Options - Self-Driving Preferred: Directly from Longyan in 1.5 hours, or about 3 hours from Xiamen. Be aware of the winding mountain roads and drive slowly. - Public Transportation: Take the train or high-speed rail to Longyan Station, then take a taxi. Be sure to book a return trip in advance, as last-minute taxis are difficult to find locally. 2. How to Buy Tickets? Save money and worry! - Single ticket: 65 yuan/person (includes 5 yuan for the sightseeing bus). Students and seniors over 60 with valid ID receive a 30 yuan discount. Children under 1.2 meters are free. - Combination tickets are more cost-effective: If you plan to visit multiple tulou scenic areas, such as Chuxi, Hongkeng, and Gaobei, purchasing a combined ticket is the best value. III. Key checkpoints and best time to avoid crowds and capture stunning photos Best time to visit: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. During this time, tour groups have mostly left, making the area less crowded. The warm glow of the setting sun will cast a stunning light on the tulou, the autumn sun drying, and the rice paddies, doubling your photo opportunities. - Jiqing Tower: Fujian's oldest circular tulou, over 600 years old, is constructed entirely of wooden mortise and tenon joints, without a single nail. Its 72 staircases create a fascinating maze-like experience. Best of all, access is free (other tulou require an entrance fee). The middle and side vantage points on the fourth floor offer the best vantage points for capturing the panoramic view of the autumn sun drying. Be sure to go up! - Yuqing Tower: The only building in the tulou complex with a whitewashed exterior, its three courtyards are imbued with ancient charm. The sunset against the white walls is perfect for capturing close-ups of the building or portraits. - Observation Deck: Walk back from the Cultural Square and it's a 15-minute uphill walk. After 5 PM, take photos of the tulou complex at sunset. The green hills, terraced fields, and circular tulou form a harmonious whole, creating a truly soothing scene. IV. What to Eat? A 20-minute drive to Xiayang Town for delicious food It's not recommended to dine within the Chuxi Scenic Area. A 20-minute drive to Xiayang Town offers fresh and affordable beef dishes: - Beef Soup: Lin Ji, Hua Ji, and Agu Beef Balls are all worth trying. While the beef soup is a bit pricey at 20 yuan, the beef is fresh and juicy, and its flavor rivals that of Chaoshan cuisine. - Beef Dishes: The "Shan Shang Ren Jia" restaurant serves authentic peppered beef trotters, stir-fried beef, and stir-fried beef heart tubes. Alternatively, try a restaurant near the highway exit intersection for a great value. 5. Where to Stay + Practical Tips - Accommodation Recommendation: We recommend staying not within the Chuxi Scenic Area. Opt for accommodations near the "Tulou Prince" scenic area, where there are more options and better value. - Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM in summer, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM in autumn and winter. Plan your visit around 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM to catch the sunset. - Duration: 2-3 hours is sufficient to explore the core area of ​​the Chuxi Tulou. Don't rush; take your time to take photos and experience the sights. #NationalDayTravelDiary #WhereToWantWeekend #AncientTownsAndVillagesWorthVisiting #NicheDiscovery #CapturingCityHumanity

Xiapu Travel Guide: A feast of light and shadow between the mountains and the sea I. Recommended attractions that cannot be missed 1. Classic route of light and shadow mudflats Beiqi mudflats (first choice for sunrise) Features: Geometric lines formed by arc-shaped mudflats, fishing boats, and bamboo poles, and distant mountains looming in the morning mist. Best time: April-June (seaweed season), September-October (autumn harvest) Tip: Check the tide table in advance, the scenery is better at high tide; arrive at the observation deck before 4 am to reserve a seat. Xiaohao Beach (Colorful Tidal Flats) Features: The sandy mudflats reflect gold, red, purple and other colors in the sun, and the fishermen's labor scenes are vivid. How to play: You can go down to the mudflats to experience picking shells at low tide, pay attention to safety. Dongbi Village (the best place for sunset) Features: A fishing village surrounded by mountains and the sea, the sunset dyes the sea surface golden, and the picture of fishing boats returning to the port is healing. Hidden ways to play: The stone steps behind the village lead to the viewing platform, with a wide view and no one to disturb you. 2. Exploring the original ecological islands Silu Islands (a niche secret) Transportation: Take a boat from Jishi Pier (about 1.5 hours), it is recommended to charter a speedboat (150-200 yuan per person). Highlights: Honglu Island (volcanic rock landform), Bird Island (seagull habitat), Nanlu Island (pebble beach). Tips: You need to reserve a whole day and bring enough dry food; drone aerial photography is shocking. Yishan Island (Heavenly Lake on the Sea) Features: Ten thousand acres of meadows and large and small lakes on the top of the mountain, like the scenery outside the Great Wall. Money-saving tips: Camping is available (you need to bring your own equipment), and stargazing is excellent at night. 3. Cultural experience Banyueli She Village How to play: Visit the She Folk Museum, taste black rice, and listen to She songs (the most lively on the third day of the third lunar month). Yangjia Creek (Rongfeng Park) Classic scene: old farmer leads cow oxen through maple forest (artificial fog in the morning), red leaves in autumn are like fire. 2. Xiapu on the tip of the tongue 1. Must-eat seafood list Sword clam: Xiapu specialty, recommended fried with scallion oil or iron plate (40 yuan per person). Kelp seedling soup: fresh and refreshing, more authentic with local sour bamboo shoots (about 25 yuan/portion at the food stall). Broken snail: Spicy fried wine artifact, paradise for snail lovers. Minnan paste: paste snack made of sweet potato flour, the first choice for breakfast (5 yuan at the street stall). 2. Cost-effective restaurants Seafood on the tip of the tongue (Taikang Road): clearly marked prices, recommended pepper and salt mantis shrimp, fried rice noodles. A Zhong Seafood Food Stall (Sansha Town): near Sansha Wharf, fresh ingredients, 60 yuan per person to eat until full. Beiqi Village Fisherman's House: After shooting the sunrise, you can enjoy freshly caught seafood porridge (20 yuan/person). 3. Snacks check-in Xiapu meat swallow: The skin of the swallow is as thin as paper, and "Agu meat swallow" on Fuding Street is the most famous. Rice cake: The perfect combination of brown sugar and glutinous rice, the best is the mobile stall near the old bus station. III. Money-saving accommodation guide 1. County economy (convenient transportation) Xiapu Chenxi Hotel: 1 km away from the train station, clean and tidy, standard room 120 yuan/night in the off-season. Home Inn (Longshou Road): Walking distance to the food street, member price is often less than 150 yuan. 2. Around the photography spot (convenient to get up early) Beiqi Photography House B&B: The farmhouse is simple and clean, including breakfast 80 yuan/bed, the owner knows the tide time. Dongbi Village Haishang Renjia: Sea view room is 200 yuan in the off-season, and the rooftop can directly take pictures of the sunset. 3. Characteristic youth hostels Xiapu Shanhaijian Youth Hostel: A gathering place for backpackers, beds are 40 yuan, and you can form a team to share a car to play. 4. Practical Information Package Transportation: The train goes directly to "Xiapu Station", and the starting price of a taxi in the county is 7 yuan. Charter price: County-Beiqi is about 50 yuan/car, and a tour of various attractions is 300 yuan/day (4 people can be grouped). Tickets: Most tidal flats are free, and Yangjiaxi Rongfeng Park is 18 yuan. Avoid pitfalls: Be careful when choosing "sea fishing raft restaurants" as they are prone to being overcharged. It costs a fee to take pictures of fishermen posing (usually 20-50 yuan), so communicate in advance. Seasonal tips: April-June: Seaweed harvest season, with rich labor scenes. July-August: Pay attention to typhoon warnings and prepare rain gear. November: Yangjiaxi red maple and ginkgo enter the best viewing period.