Things to do in Jian'ou

It's well worth a visit; it's a place with significant historical meaning and profound historical value, especially important to Fujian Province.

[Scenery] A truly photogenic spot, especially at dusk when combined with sunset, it's even more stunning. Tongxian Gate, located on Cangchang Road in Jian'an Subdistrict, Jian'ou City, is one of Jian'ou's five remaining ancient city gates. Its walls are 8.5 meters high, and its archway is 4 meters high, 24 meters deep, and 5 meters wide. It has three main attractions: First, Tongxian Gate embodies the ancient city's advanced offensive and defensive techniques. Second, Tongxian Gate is the largest and highest-quality surviving ancient city gate in Fujian Province. Its archway is four times deeper than the largest gate in Pucheng and three times deeper than the largest gate in Shaowu. Third, the three characters "Tongxian Gate" are inscribed in regular script above the gate, dating from the Renzi year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign. The gate also boasts the only remaining tower, whose beam structure and elephant-trunk brackets retain the typical Qing Dynasty architectural style. A statue of the Taibao deity is enshrined on the tower, earning it the nickname "Taibao Tower." [Value for money] This is a free attraction. Please note: it's currently under renovation and not yet open to the public.

I highly recommend the bamboo rafting trip! You can visit so many famous scenic spots along the way, it feels like walking through a painting. The scenery of Tiannv Peak is breathtaking and not to be missed. The whole trip was incredibly meaningful and relaxing for both body and mind.

Five stars! The night view of Wangxian Valley truly lives up to its reputation; the cliffside pavilions are dazzlingly lit, resembling a fairyland. I recommend entering in the afternoon. Enjoy the canyon and streams during the day, and then experience the daytime and nighttime views at dusk when the lights come on – perfect for taking stunning photos. The park has excellent facilities, and online ticketing and ID card entry are very convenient. Definitely worth a special trip!

Before coming, I did a lot of research, and everyone said that you'd regret not going, and you'd regret going anyway. After much deliberation, I still came. My mother really liked it; she thought it was beautiful even though it's a man-made scenic area and took many photos. The area was very lively; even in the afternoon, there were still many people, and there were queues at the photo spots. I joined in the fun so I could take some pictures for my mom. Overall, the experience was just average because there were too many unfavorable factors: it was a cloudy day with no sun, the lighting was dim at night, and the ground was slippery in the afternoon… and it's essentially still a commercialized ancient town (village) with local characteristics. Luckily, my mother liked it, so it wasn't a wasted trip. However, the view of the terraced fields from the viewing platform was excellent; I felt like I'd seen such a view in my dreams. Finally, I want to praise the friendly and enthusiastic service from the shopkeepers within the scenic area. Overall, it was an expensive but worthwhile trip.

The main attractions included in the package ticket are Shuzhuang, Sunlight Rock, and the Palace Museum. There's also an organ performance in the Bagua Building. Otherwise, you can skip the rest. The price is similar to snowboarding, but one yard saves some time.

The crowds were outrageous. I scanned the QR code to get a number for the Jinsha Cableway before 6 AM, and it cost 270 RMB. They said they'd start calling numbers at 7 AM, but they actually started calling before 7 AM, so if you went at 7 AM, your number would have been wasted. Luckily, I went early, otherwise I would have been in trouble. Taking the Jinsha Cableway from Shanghai Port first, or vice versa, are both good options.

Climb Yunji Mountain, experience the glass plank road, and overlook Jianou, a treasure town where mountains and rivers coexist. Climbing Yunji Mountain does not consume too much physical strength, and you can reach the top in about half an hour. The top of the mountain is the glass plank road of Yunji Mountain. Friendly reminder, the glass plank road here is free to experience, but you must pay attention to the opening hours of the plank road every day to avoid missing it.

Gexian Village truly feels like a fairyland! Surrounded by green mountains, with elegant ancient buildings, the village is breathtakingly beautiful at night when the lanterns are lit. Every step reveals a picturesque scene, creating a wonderful atmosphere for photos. The overall experience is fantastic and definitely worth a special trip.