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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Zhangzhou [2025]
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Fujian (Nanjing) Tulou Scenic Area
4.4
/5
817 reviews
7.6
From TWD 205
58.5 km from downtown
Phone 4008885111
Address: Shoyo Uesaka Murata Dormitory
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Spectacular circular buildings layout
Round Tulou & Yunshuiyao Ancient Town
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It's great for self-driving, I would call it a painless tour! Navigate to the Tianluokeng Viewing Platform, park the car and walk 20 meters to the viewing platform, you don't need to walk a lot
This scenic spot is worth visiting for its historical heritage, centuries-old earthen buildings, centuries-old banyan trees, refreshing rivers, and simple people. Today, I was particularly impressed by our guide, Xiao Luo, who was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly, and made our visit to the Nanjing Shilou Scenic Area even more intimate.
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Dongshan Island
4.5
/5
1125 reviews
7.5
Based on 26 reviews
Qixia Fishbone Sandbar/Aojiao village | >100 km from downtown
Address: Dongshan Island, Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Zhangzhou
Highlights:
Unique history & fine sand
360° panoramic ocean view
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Choosing Dongshan Island for this trip was a real smart decision! The blue and white houses of Nanmen Bay are full of artistic charm. The Sufengshan Ring Road is half mountain and half sea, the scenery is breathtaking. The seafood is fresh and affordable, and the squid and grouper were incredibly satisfying. Renting an electric scooter for a ride was relaxing and relaxing. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Fujian Little Kenting|Dongshan Island A romantic island of the treasures, today to share with you a super beautiful island Dongshan Island! There are beautiful sea views, romantic lighthouses, literary streets, every place can make you feel excited and quickly code this strategy. Not much to say, Dongshan Island is located in Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. It is the second largest island in Fujian Province, also called Die Island. It belongs to the subtropical tropical marine monsoon climate, warm and comfortable all year round, and sunny vacation travel. , very suitable for the main attraction Nanmen Bay: the location of "Left Ear", the colored houses are arranged in a scattered manner on the bay, with a blue sea, and the shots are all Japanese movies. Nanyu double-sided sea: super distinctive place, At low tide, there will be a path to the lighthouse, one side is the sea, the beach, romantic and dreamy Sufeng Mountain: the highest peak on the island, overlooking the entire Dongshan Island beautiful scenery. Cycling along the roundabout road, the sea breeze is blowing, and the picturesque Malu Bay: the water quality is clear and the beach is delicate. It is a good place to swim, surf and play in the sand. Caidie Bay: There is a rainbow train, which is very suitable for parents and children to play and also very popular. Hey, the photo is also very popular in Caidie Bay: there is a rainbow hot cow, it is very suitable for pro-play, and the photo is also very popular. Day three-day tour itinerary: Nanmen Bay style and cultural monuments Morning: go to Dongshan Island, stay at the homestay, and take a break. In the afternoon: stroll through Nanmen Bay, punch in the same scene of "Left Ear", then go to Fengdongshi Scenic Area, enjoy the wind-moving stone, visit Guandi Temple and the ancient city wall. In the evening: taste Zhongyi Taipa fried, Chen Ji meatballs, and sweet soup for small daughter-in-law at Nanmen Bay Night Market. Day②: Cycling around the island enjoy the beach joy early morning: Go to Jinluo Bay early, take a beautiful photo of the mirror beach at sunrise. Morning: Cycling along Sufeng Mountain Huandao Road, punching in the blue net red bridge. Afternoon: Swimming, sailing, or playing sand and walking in Jinluo Bay. In the evening: go to Nanyu Double-sided sea, remember to check the tide time in advance, and go to the lighthouse when the tide is low. At night: choose seafood stalls such as "Wanglai stalls", eat oily dumplings, steamed grouper. Day[③: Explore the secret and feel the culture of the fishing village morning: If the tide is low, charter a car or drive to the pier of Yanxia Village, take a boat (about 50 yuan/person) to the fish bone sandbank, and the aerial photography is super beautiful. Afternoon: Choose one of two, go to the white lighthouse in Aojiao Village, punch in the reef; or go to Dongmenyu (55 yuan ferry ticket + ticket), Deng Wenfeng Tower to see the wonders of sea erosion. Before returning: buy seafood and special snacks as a souvenir in Tongling Town
Zhangzhou Ancient City
4.6
/5
216 reviews
6.5
The Old Town of Zhangzhou | 1.1 km from downtown
Phone 0596-2062036
Address: (the east entrance is located at the intersection of Xiuwen East Road and Xinhua South Road, the west entrance is at the intersection of Zhongfa Road and Zhencheng Lane, and the north entrance is located at the north section of Yan'an South Road and the east gate of Zhongshan Park) Xiangcheng District, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Zhangzhou
Highlights:
Ming & Qing stone archways
Minnan Culture Core Zone
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I took a photo of a hairpin in Zhangzhou Ancient City. The makeup I put on for the national trend hairpin in the ancient city of North Square was more beautiful than when I got married. It was the biggest gain from visiting Zhangzhou antiques and the most worthwhile investment.
I went to Zhangzhou for a tour and came to the ancient city of Zhangzhou. The ancient city is located in Xiangcheng District. Since the Tang Dynasty, the ancient city of Zhangzhou has been the seat of state, county, road, and prefecture. The city is built with rivers as the city and bridges as the gates, and the street pattern is nine streets and thirteen lanes. I came here during the Lunar New Year holiday. There were traffic jams everywhere outside the ancient city, and people everywhere inside the ancient city. There were a lot of tourists. There is mainly a Confucian Temple in the ancient city, where you can worship the statue of Confucius and pray for blessings; there is also a park, but there are too many people, so I didn’t go to the park; there are also museums, etc., and there are snack bars all over the street, where you can taste different flavors of Fujian cuisine.
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Volcanic Island
4.1
/5
1523 reviews
6.2
From TWD 673
Volcanic Island | 51 km from downtown
Phone 0596 364 9196
Address: Volcanic Island Resort, Qianting Town, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City (Binhai Volcano National Geological Park)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Zhangzhou
Highlights:
Fresh oysters & stunning views
Beach & forest surrounded resort
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I just came back from Zhangzhou Volcano Island. I have compiled a super real experience of playing. If you want to go, please code it!
🌟Overall feeling
It is the kind of place where "your eyes are in heaven and your feet are in hell" but you can't help taking pictures! The natural landscape and the check-in points of Internet celebrities have a strong contrast. There are both the roughness and grandeur of volcanic rocks and the girlish heart of the pink castle. I am tired but happy after a day of playing~
✨Surprise highlights
1. The photos are really great! The pink castle in Monument Valley is super dreamy in the sun. Just find an arch or a spiral staircase, and the original camera can take Instagram-style blockbusters. I, a useless photographer, have received 9 refined photos of Moments📸
2. The volcanic ruins are shocking! The black volcanic rocks stretch out to the sea layer by layer. The waves hit the rocks with a super sense of power. Standing on the observation deck, blowing the wind and looking at the sea, I instantly feel that all the troubles are blown away🌊
3. The atmosphere in the evening is amazing! The lighthouse looks like a fairy tale scene in the afterglow of the sunset. The grass beside the train track will glow. Walking in the sea breeze is so romantic that you want to propose on the spot (not really
4. The food is cost-effective! The seafood stalls outside the scenic area are blind spots and you can eat as much as you want for 50 yuan per person. The steamed squid and salt and pepper shrimp are so fresh that you can lick your fingers🦐
🚫 Mine avoidance reminder
1. The scenic area is a bit scattered! It takes a long time to walk from the popular scenic spot to the volcanic ruins. It is really painful in the summer sun. It is recommended to rent an electric car (50 yuan/hour) or take a sightseeing bus
2. Some facilities are a bit old! The graffiti on Rainbow Mountain is a bit peeling, and you need to find an angle to take pictures. The interior of the bubble house is also relatively simple, and it looks better from a distance than from close
3. There are a lot of people on holidays! You have to queue up for a vacant spot to take pictures in Monument Valley. If you want to take empty shots, it is recommended to arrive before 9 am, otherwise it will be full of people in the background
4. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The ultraviolet rays at the beach are ridiculously strong. I didn’t apply enough sunscreen and got sunburned that day. I put on a hat, sunglasses and ice sleeves.
💡Summary and suggestions
Suitable for two types of people:
✅ Sisters/couples who like taking photos, this place can really contract your circle of friends for a month
✅ Families with children, the Volcano Geology Museum can be played and learned, and children love dinosaur elements
If you are pursuing an in-depth tour or a pure natural landscape, you may think that the Internet celebrity attractions are a bit "artificial", but overall it is still worth a visit. After all, there are not many places in China that can combine this fairy tale feeling with natural landscape~
#Zhangzhou Volcano Island #Tourism Evaluation #Real Experience
The volcanic island resort is absolutely amazing! The blue sea and blue sky are accompanied by a large volcanic stone, and the sight is a blockbuster! The beach is thin like flour, and the bare feet are soft. The sea is clear enough to see small fish wandering around your feet. The place to live is even more amazing! There is a bubble house facing the sea, you can watch the stars when you lie down at night; there are also cabins hidden in the woods, and the windows are the birds and insects. It’s right to eat here. The seafood is all fished on the same day. There are enough lobsters and crabs. The oily oysters on the barbecue grill can shed their eyebrows! The projects to play are more dazzling: take a boat to chase dolphins, pick crabs on volcanic rocks, catch a bucket of snorkeling when the tide is low, and you can play snorkeling to see the coral reef. Don't worry about bringing a baby, the beach swing and the children's playground are enough for a baby to play crazy all day.
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Caidiewan Scenic Area
4.9
/5
34 reviews
5.5
Haibin Beach in Huandao Road | 90.3 km from downtown
Phone 13106710694
Address: 福建省漳州市东山县康美镇环岛公路
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhangzhou
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Caidie Bay is located between Jinluan Bay and Maluan Bay. Before it was developed into "Colorful Butterfly Bay", it was little known. But its beach is very charming. It is a small beach. Because there are small islands on both sides of the sea, some people say that the whole bay looks like a lake. The Internet celebrity train is worth experiencing.
Caidie Bay on Dongshan Island is located between Maluan Bay and Jinluan Bay. It has beautiful scenery of blue sky, clear water, golden sand and green trees, as if you are in a fairy tale world. Caidie Bay offers a variety of water activities, such as motorboat, snorkeling and deep diving, allowing tourists to experience the fun of the ocean to their heart's content!
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Crescent Hills Hot Springs
4.6
/5
331 reviews
5.3
From TWD 677
40.4 km from downtown
Phone 0596-6038888
Address: Tanzishan Hot Spring, Chitoutou, Lindun Industrial Zone, Luzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Zhangzhou
Highlights:
Daily water output approx. 5,000 cubic meters
Enjoy 30 types of featured hot spring pools
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I went to Zhangzhou for a trip and came to the Banyueshan Hot Spring Hotel. The Banyueshan Hot Spring Town is located at the intersection of the Southern Fujian Golden Triangle, which is Xiazhangquan. It is very close to Xiamen. I saw that the hotel also has a shuttle bus to Xiamen. I heard that there are more than 50 hot spring pools in the public hot spring area. Because our room has an independent hot spring pool, we didn't go out to soak. It is said to be a real hot spring, with a water temperature of 58 degrees. It is a high-strontium soda hot spring and is weakly alkaline.
Not bad, I like the fish therapy pool and the slate house the most. There is a hot spring pool next to which wax apples fall. It is a different experience to eat fresh sour and sweet wax apples while soaking in the hot spring. The bathroom only has a top-down nozzle, which is not very convenient.
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Lingtong Mountain
4.9
/5
135 reviews
5.3
Based on 3 reviews
64.4 km from downtown
Phone 0596-5336866
Address: Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.6 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Zhangzhou
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Lingtong Pass Scenic Area·Southern Fujian Wonderland] Lingtong Mountain is famous for its "dangerous peaks, strange rocks, clear springs, and floating clouds". The towering rocks are like immortals writing, and the sea of clouds at the Lion Peak at an altitude of 1,287 meters is particularly shocking. The ancient hanging temple Lingtong Temple is built on the cliff, and the wonder of "bead curtain turning into rain" can be seen on rainy days. The earthen building homestay at Qingyun Guest House offers authentic Hakka cuisine. It is recommended to try the stewed chicken with red mushrooms. Tips: It is easy to encounter the sea of clouds after the rain. The hiking trail is steep and requires non-slip shoes. The ticket price is 60 yuan, including the glass plank road.
Lingtongtong Scenic Area is located in Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. It is a national scenic spot that integrates natural wonders and cultural history. The following comments on its characteristics from multiple dimensions:
1. Natural Landscape
Geological Wonders: The scenic area is dominated by typical Danxia landforms. The mountain was formed by volcanic eruptions and deposits 120 million years ago. The four major features of dangerous peaks, strange rocks, clear springs, and sea of clouds are known as "magnificent, dangerous, strange, and beautiful". The main peak, Qingtian Peak, is 1,287 meters above sea level. The seven major peaks and 36 peaks are scattered in an orderly manner. Huang Daozhou, a scholar in the Ming Dynasty, once praised it as "similar to or even better than Huangshan" 1.
Hanging Temple Wonders: Lingtong Temple on Lingtong Rock was built on a cliff and was suspended in the air for thousands of years with wooden pillars. It has a wide field of vision and overlooks the hundreds of meters deep valley, which is thrilling and shocking. Guanyin, Maitreya Buddha, etc. are enshrined in the temple, and incense is strong. There are also naturally formed "Laughing Buddha Welcoming Guests" pictographic stones along the way 12.
2. Humanities and religion
The scenic area is centered on Lingtong Rock, with "seven peaks, ten temples and eighteen scenes" distributed. Most of them are dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the religious atmosphere is strong. The architectural skills and site selection of the Hanging Temple reflect the ancients' unique understanding of nature and faith. 12.
3. Tour experience
Mountain climbing challenge: It takes about 1 hour to walk from the foot of the mountain to the Hanging Temple. There are green trees along the way, but some sections are steep (such as the top of the Qingtian Peak has no stone steps, only the footpath stepped by the brave), suitable for tourists who like adventure. 23.
Cave exploration: The karst landscapes such as stalactites and stalagmites in the Swallow Cave are fantastic. You can take a boat or walk to visit. In summer, swallows fly, and there are cultural activities such as rock climbing performances. 4.
Cost-effectiveness: The ticket price is 20 yuan, the parking fee is 10 yuan, and some tourists mentioned that they can enter for free (such as non-formal paths) 23.
4. Precautions
Best time: Spring and summer (March-October) have a pleasant climate, suitable for mountaineering and viewing the sea of clouds; the cave is humid and cold, so non-slip shoes and thin jackets are required14.
Safety tips: Some areas (such as the top of the Qingtian Peak) have no protective facilities, and it is easy to get lost in foggy weather, so you need to do it according to your ability3.
5. Tourist evaluation
Most tourists praise its magnificent scenery and strong fun, but some people fail to reach the top due to physical strength or timidity, leaving regrets3. The steepness of the Hanging Temple and the fantasy of the cave are the most respected12.
Summary: Lingtong Scenic Area is suitable for tourists who love nature and adventure, and has the value of geological research, religious culture and outdoor challenges, but physical strength and safety preparations are required.
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Earth Building Cultural Park
4.3
/5
19 reviews
5.1
From TWD 460
Yunshuiyao Ancient Town | 58.6 km from downtown
Phone 0596-7756188
Address: Zhongxing Building, Kanxia Village, Yunshuiyue Scenic Spot, Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Fujian tulou model showcases historical charm
Explore the world inside a Fujian tulou in VR
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The main hall of the Tulou Light is the "Zhongxing Building". Zhongxing Building was built in 1926. It is a corridor-style square building with 4 floors and covers an area of 1,386 square meters. It was jointly built by Jian Shiyan and Jian Changshi. There are tile cats and string puppets in the park, and you can visit the building for free! The Tulou Light Cultural Park is divided into two exhibition halls - the Fujian Tulou Light Museum and the Fujian Tulou Construction Skills Museum.
[Scenery] It is worth going here. The highlight is that it is a concentration of some local small features. You can learn about the relevant culture, and snacks are also indispensable.
[Fun] There is also a puppet theater where you can watch puppet shows.
[Value for money] It is free for group tours, and the ticket price for independent travel is about 15 yuan.
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