Fuzhou 3-Day Travel Guide

In this busy life, we all long for a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. If you feel the same, why not take a spontaneous trip to Fuzhou? This city, full of life and historical charm, is sure to give you a unique travel experience. Follow this detailed guide and embark on a wonderful journey through Fuzhou! Day 1: Encounter Fuzhou's History and Romance Morning: Start a Beautiful Day with Delicious Food 🍚Breakfast: Head to Houjie Laohua and order a steaming bowl of Laohua. The smooth rice noodles paired with the delicious broth and rich toppings will instantly awaken your taste buds and energize you for the day ahead. Morning: Stroll Along Yantaishan, Explore Historical Marks 🚇From Exit B of Shangteng Subway Station, walk along Wanchun Alley to encounter the most beautiful corner of Fuzhou. Every photo you take here will be a masterpiece. Then, head to private cafe and enjoy a moment of tranquility in the Shanghai-style tree-lined avenue atmosphere. Pass by Cangshan Cinema and feel the passage of time. Step into Yantaishan Park, where you can capture stunning views of Zhongzhou Island from below Wangmei Pavilion. Continue forward, and the historical buildings on Huaiyinli and Lequn Road will captivate you. The Min Customs Tax Office Residence, 1912 Highway Store, Stone Church, Former US Consulate, Lin Sen's Former Residence, and the Former Dutch Consulate Site each bear witness to Fuzhou's past. Don't forget to visit the Yantaishan History Museum to delve deeper into the stories of this land. There's also the former site of Hwanan Women's College. Although the interior is not open to the public, the building's exterior is stunning enough. When you're tired of walking, head to the Yantaishan Commercial Pedestrian Street, where you'll find a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. Lunch: A Taste of Fuzhou 🍽️Snack time! You can go to Lianxing Double Skin Milk and savor the smooth and sweet double skin milk. If you're looking for a full meal, the seafood noodles at Axin Hailao and the Spicy Crispy Chicken at Cui Jiang Fried Chicken are not to be missed. Afternoon - Evening: Experience the Min River Charm After a satisfying meal, head towards the Sunset Viewing Bridge, passing by Zhongzhou Island and Fanchuanpu Church, enjoying the scenery along the way. Then, go to Youth Square and get ready to take a water bus to watch the sunset. You can choose to board at Cangxia Wharf next to Youth Square or at Yantaishan Wharf. Cruise along the Min River and take in the beautiful scenery of Sanxianzhou Bridge, Jiefang Bridge, and Jiangxin Island. Boats depart from Cangxia Wharf on the hour from 3pm to 6pm, and from Yantaishan Wharf on the half hour from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Tickets cost only CNY 10, and the journey takes 15 mins. Remember to buy tickets on-site. After disembarking, feel the gentle breeze at Youth Square (Minjiang Heart, Youth Bridge Red Brick, Jiefang Bridge, overlooking Zhongzhou Island), and then head to Shangxiahang. Here, you'll find numerous tea houses, Santong Bridge, Defa Jingguo Store, and Lusen Bookstore, all brimming with the charm of Fuzhou. Evening: Nightlife in Sanfang Qixiang 🍽️Foodie paradise awaits! Tongli Rouyan Shop, Yonghe Fish Ball, Lingnan Beef Offal, Tangchao Dessert Shop, Bingfuren Taro Cake, Meyabo/Erlongbo Peanut Soup, Candied Guava, Changle Ice Rice, Lin's Maci, Yangminghui Four Fruit Soup, Cui Jiang Fried Chicken (Spicy Crispy Chicken), Fengsi Xian Crispy Hand-shredded Chicken, and Houjie Laohua. Eat your way through the street and feel the happiness surge. For dinner, we recommend Zhu Fugui Seafood Hot Pot for delicious fresh seafood. Walk into Sanfang Qixiang, check in at the Love Tree, experience the unique charm of "Three Knives, Hairpin Girl" at Santiaozan, enjoy a jasmine flower afternoon tea, and experience the leisure of Fuzhou. Visit the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, Lin Huiyin's Former Residence, and Lin Juemin and Bing Xin's Former Residence to feel the presence of these historical figures. Finally, end this fulfilling day at Daming Food Street. Day 2: Exploring Fuzhou's Ancient Charm and Nature Morning: Start Your Day with Rouyan 🍚Breakfast: Head to Tongli Rouyan Shop and have a bowl of Rouyan with its thin skin and generous filling to kickstart your day. Morning: Explore the Ancient Xichan Temple 💙Visit the thousand-year-old Xichan Temple, open from 7am to 6pm, with an entrance fee of CNY 20. Step into the temple and experience its tranquility and solemnity, and appreciate the rich Buddhist culture. Lunch: Savor Special Clay Pot Dishes 🍚Lunch: Shadingji Fujian Clay Pot Dishes and Intangible Cultural Heritage Ginger Duck. Enjoy authentic Fujian clay pot dishes and fragrant ginger duck. Afternoon: Stroll Along the Fudao 💙Fudao, rated as one of National Geographic's most beautiful trails in the world. Enter from Entrance 3 and exit from Entrance 5. The entire walk takes nearly 3 hrs. If you're short on time, you can also just walk a section of it. Strolling along the Fudao, you'll feel like you're immersed in a green ocean, enjoying the gifts of nature. Day 3: Conquer Gushan Mountain and Overlook Fuzhou City Morning: Climb Gushan Mountain and Explore Yongquan Temple 💙Take Subway Line 2 to Gushan Station and exit from Exit B. You can choose to take the cable car or the shuttle bus (operates from 8am to 5pm, round trip CNY 70, get on/off at Shiba Jing), or you can hike up the mountain. After reaching the summit, visit Yongquan Temple and experience the tranquility of the ancient temple. Then, head to Shiba Jing to admire the magnificent scenery of Gushan Mountain. Lunch: Enjoy Authentic Cuisine 🍽️For lunch, we highly recommend Xingxian Restaurant. Their Seafood Yipinlao, fish dumplings, and taro pastry are all incredibly delicious and will satisfy your cravings. Fuzhou Food Feast 🍰Desserts: Soybean Powder Ciba, Four Fruit Soup, Water Chestnut Cake, Taro Ball Ice Rice, Qingmingguo, Poria cocos Cake, and Candied Guava. Each one is a sweet treat. 🍺Milk tea: Tangmo Chaxi, milk tea with Fuzhou characteristics, a perfect blend of tea and milk flavors. 🍽️Snacks/Breakfast: Fish balls, oyster cakes, shrimp crisps, Rouyan, seafood Laohua, and hand-shredded chicken. Every bite is a taste of Fuzhou. 🥣Dishes: Lychee Meat, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Nanjian Liver, Ginger Duck, Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Wine Lees, and Fermented Bean Curd Chicken Wings. Experience the unique charm of Fuzhou cuisine. The charm of Fuzhou goes far beyond this. Pack your bags and come experience the unique charm of this city for yourself!