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Name: Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural District Location: Zhenhai Subdistrict, Licheng District, Putian City The Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural District is located in the central area of Putian City and has a history of a thousand years. On August 27, 2018, it was listed as the 'Third Batch of Historical and Cultural Districts in Fujian Province'. Within the district, there are six well-preserved ancient streets: Miaoguan, Houjie, Yahu, Xianxiang, Dalu, and Fangxiang, with a total length of about 1326 meters, most of which are ancient buildings and houses from the Ming, Qing dynasties, and modern times. The residences are elegant, and the houses are dignified, fully displaying the cultural charm of the Xinghua Prefecture.

Explore the history of Putian and feel the New Year's atmosphere and the liveliness of Prefecture Historical and Cultural District visit the crown of Fujian temples that dates back to the Southern Dynasties, Guanghua Temple Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural District: The ancient street is very commercialized now, with lots of snacks and small shops The former site of the first branch of the Communist Party in central Fujian: Only the exterior can be viewed Yuanmiao Temple: Open for visits (but only the exterior during the New Year), a historical building that was founded during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era, feels like it would be worth entering Qiaolou: Originally built in the Northern Song Dynasty, one of the most intact large-scale drum towers in China, visitors can climb the tower, which has many square tables and long benches for resting Nanshan Guanghua Temple: Located at the foot of Phoenix Mountain, a thousand-year-old ancient temple, see history in the old temple, with 🆓 tea 🍵 tips: Parking is not convenient in Xinghua Prefecture, you can look for nearby malls, and surrounding attractions are within walking distance (except Nanshan Guanghua Temple) Nanshan Guanghua Temple has an underground parking lot Tickets are all 🆓

📍Xinghua Mansion Historical and Cultural District in Putian Putian's 'Sanfang Qixiang' has already outshone Zhongshan Road in Xiamen, with a large district filled with Putian's characteristic ancient architecture, gourmet shops, lanterns, and traditional cultural stores. It's great for strolling and very photogenic~ During the New Year period, the festive atmosphere is at its peak🧨🧧🏮 👈Location: Licheng District, Putian City 🅿️Parking: You can park on the nearby streets, but they are usually full, so you might have to park further away and walk. It can get crowded on holidays. 🎫Admission: Free 🍚Food: Similar to other ancient towns and pedestrian streets, it lacks authentic traditional snacks. ⏰Visiting: Plan for a couple of hours to stroll, eat, and take photos

😊 If you want to see the most festive New Year in the country, you have to look at Fujian, especially the Spring Festival in Putian, twice a year, Putian Lantern Festival, a month of joy. The month-long carnival is unique in the country. Before the festival, I came to Putian and felt this lively atmosphere in advance at the Xinghua Mansion Historical and Cultural Block. 💫 Seaside Zou Lu Wenxian famous country, as the core part of the provincial historical and cultural city, Xinghua Mansion Historical and Cultural Block is the essence of Putian's millennium cultural context, carrying the ever-new cultural heritage and urban memory. The block has six ancient streets with well-preserved street patterns, such as Dalu Street, County Lane, Back Street, Yihou Road, Temple Front Road and Fang Lane, etc. The contiguous Ming and Qing ancient buildings form a landscape area with Putian's local traditional characteristics. During the Spring Festival, the roads are decorated with lights and hung with red lanterns, which are particularly festive and attract many citizens and tourists to check in! 🔥 There are 18 cultural relics protection at all levels and 14 historical buildings in the block; there are 6 ancient streets with well-preserved street patterns, and from February 4th, various folk activities will be staged here every day until March 2nd, Minfeng Songyun are all here. 🧧 A song 'Surprised Swan Dance', like a flowing poem, takes people into the leisurely time of the millennium Xinghua Mansion with elegant rhythm. 🧧 The champion parade interprets the lively scene of the champion returning home after the high school in ancient times. Since the Tang Dynasty, Putian has produced 2482 Jinshi, 21 champions, and 17 prime ministers. It can be described as a 'famous country of literature' and 'hometown of champions', with a strong academic atmosphere. 🧧 Listen to a 'Putian Xian Opera', Putian Xian Opera is one of the oldest dramas in China's existing dramas, originally named 'Xinghua Opera', which was developed on the basis of ancient 'hundred dramas'. Putian Xian Opera originated in the Tang Dynasty, was established in the Song Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and shone in modern times. It is known as the 'living fossil of Song and Yuan Nanxi'. 🧧 The dressed-up little sisters and the little brothers in the champion's clothes also bring a festive atmosphere to the block, and every smile and frown is heart-moving. 🧧 The fish lamps and flower lamps at the end of the street are also particularly festive, and they are even more beautiful after the lights are turned on at night! 😍 On the ancient street, you can also eat a variety of local snacks in Putian, such as this Tianjiu Wang Qiang meat, the meat of Qiang meat is delicate, smooth and delicious, the tofu balls absorb the essence of the soup, fragrant and delicious, making people's appetite greatly increased. I happened to encounter a long street red group banquet, led by Chen's red group, tasting the authentic Putian Xian flavor. 30 tables are lined up in a row, and 13 dishes are served one by one. 🔥 After 1400 years, today's Xinghua Mansion Historical and Cultural Block is brilliant. Come to Putian for the New Year this year, check in at Xinghua Mansion, eat authentic Putian Xian snacks, and taste the intangible cultural heritage.

After visiting Meifeng Guangxiao Temple, walk directly to the nearby Xinghua Prefecture Cultural Block for a stroll, which takes about ten to fifteen minutes. Here, there are six ancient streets with well-preserved street patterns, including Dalu Street, Xian Lane, Back Street, Yihou Street, Temple Front Road, and Fang Lane. The buildings inside are historical and cultural buildings preserved from the Song Dynasty. There are various elements for photo check-ins, and my favorite is the lantern wall inside, which is colorful and beautiful. I quickly took a few photos, and there was also a wishing tree next to it, which was also very photogenic. You can also see many traditional snacks from Putian, including Putian braised noodles, fried meat, oyster pancakes, red dumplings, soy milk stir-fry, fried buns, etc. There are also many traditional cultural shops, antique shops, tea houses, calligraphy and painting shops, sugar painting shops, dough figurine shops, Hanfu and cheongsam experience shops, etc.