老地方菜馆(嵩口古镇店)

#Inventory of popular domestic tourist cities **Songkou Ancient Town**, located in Yongtai County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China, is an ancient town with a thousand-year history and the only famous Chinese historical and cultural town in Fuzhou City. Songkou Ancient Town is famous for its well-preserved ancient buildings, unique folk culture and beautiful natural scenery. It is an ideal place to explore the culture and history of central Fujian. The following is a detailed guide to visiting Songkou Ancient Town to help you better plan your trip. #### 1. **Transportation Guide** - **Self-driving**: Starting from Fuzhou City, via Fuzhao Expressway and S203 Provincial Road, the drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Songkou Ancient Town has a parking lot for self-driving tourists. - **Public transportation**: - **Shuttle bus**: Take a shuttle bus from Fuzhou North Bus Station or South Bus Station to Yongtai County, the drive takes about 1.5 hours, and then transfer to a local bus or taxi from Yongtai County to Songkou Ancient Town, the drive takes about 1 hour. - **Charter/Carpool**: Chartering or carpooling from downtown Fuzhou to Songkou Ancient Town is also a convenient option. You can negotiate the itinerary and price with the driver. #### 2. **Best Time to Visit** - **Spring (March to May)** and **Autumn (September to November)**: These two seasons have pleasant climate and charming scenery, which are the best time to visit Songkou Ancient Town. In spring, the flowers, plants and trees around the ancient town begin to recover, and in autumn, it is the harvest season, and the ancient town is full of the joy of harvest. - **Summer (June to August)**: The temperature is higher in summer, but the ancient town is shaded by green trees and gurgling streams, making it a good place to escape the heat. - **Winter (December to February)**: Songkou Ancient Town is relatively quiet in winter, and you can experience the traditional festival atmosphere and folk activities. #### 3. **Main attractions** - **Ancient Wharf**: Songkou Ancient Town was once an important water transport wharf in central Fujian. The ancient wharf witnessed the prosperous history of the ancient town and is an important place to understand the history of the ancient town. - **Crane Shape Road**: An ancient street shaped like a crane neck, with well-preserved ancient buildings on both sides of the street, full of historical charm. - **Tianhou Palace**: It enshrines the sea goddess Mazu and is the religious center of the ancient town. It is also an important place to understand the local folk culture. - **Songkou Ancient Street**: The main street of the ancient town, along which are traditional shops and houses, where you can buy local handicrafts and special snacks. - **Ancient Houses**: There are many well-preserved ancient houses in Songkou Ancient Town, such as Longkou House and Yaoxian House, which show the art and wisdom of ancient architecture. - **Dazhangxi River**: The river flowing through the ancient town has clear water and beautiful scenery on both sides. It is a good place for leisure walks and photography. #### 4. **Suggestions for Tours** - **Walking Tour**: It is recommended to walk around the entire ancient town, where you can enjoy different ancient buildings and folk culture landscapes along the way. - **Guide Explanation**: It is recommended to ask a tour guide to explain the historical background, architectural features and folk culture of Songkou Ancient Town, so as to better understand this thousand-year-old ancient town. - **Photography Enthusiasts**: Songkou Ancient Town is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Whether it is ancient buildings or natural scenery, it is worth taking a photo. - **Cultural Experience**: You can participate in folk activities in the ancient town, such as traditional weddings, temple fairs, etc., to experience authentic Fujian culture. #### 5. **Food Recommendations** - **Local Food**: In Songkou Ancient Town, you can taste authentic Fujian cuisine, such as Yongtai Scallion Pancakes, Jiuchong Cakes, Songkou Rice Noodles, etc., which have unique tastes and are worth a try. - **Special Snacks**: Try local special snacks, such as Guangbing, Yuguo, Glutinous Rice Cake, etc., to experience the unique flavor of the ancient town. - **Farmhouse dishes**: There are many farmhouses around the ancient town, where you can taste fresh farmhouse dishes, such as chicken soup, fried wild vegetables, bacon, etc. #### 6. **Accommodation suggestions** - **Ancient town homestay**: There are many homestays in Songkou Ancient Town, providing comfortable accommodation and authentic ancient town life. - **Yongtai County Hotel**: If you need more modern accommodation facilities, you can choose to stay in Yongtai County. There are various types of hotels, from economy to luxury. - **Farmhouse**: There are many farmhouses around the ancient town, where you can choose to stay and experience the fun of rural life. #### 7. **Precautions** - **Respect local culture**: When visiting and taking pictures, please respect local customs and cultural traditions. - **Environmental awareness**: Please pay attention to protecting the environment, do not litter, and keep the ancient town clean. - **Safety first**: During the tour, please pay attention to safety and follow the signs of the scenic area and the guidance of the staff. - **Dressing advice**: It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring enough water and food. Songkou Ancient Town, an ancient town that combines history, culture and nature, looks forward to your arrival and brings you a different experience of the water town in central Fujian.