Introduction: It is composed of three lanes, seven alleys and a central street, known as the “living fossil of the lane system” and the “Museum of Ming and Qing architecture”. Here you can experience the historical heritage and cultural atmosphere of Fuzhou, and many former residences of celebrities are located here.
Tourist Advice: You can spend half a day visiting slowly, visiting former residences of celebrities such as Bing Xin and Yan Fu, and you can also taste special snacks and buy some souvenirs with Fuzhou characteristics on Nan Houjie.
Gushan Mountain
Introduction: Located in the eastern suburbs of Fuzhou City, it is one of the most famous scenic spots in Fuzhou. There are many scenic spots on the mountain, with beautiful forests and valleys, which are fascinating.
Tourist Advice: You can choose to hike up the mountain and enjoy ancient inscriptions on precipices and other historical sites along the way; you can also take a cable car up and down the mountain. After reaching the top of the mountain, you can overlook the whole picture of Fuzhou City. It is recommended to arrange half a day for the tour.
Fujian Museum
Introduction: Located in Fuzhou West Lake Park, it is a provincial comprehensive museum integrating cultural relic protection, archaeological archaeology, history, natural specimens and art research. The collection in the museum is rich and diverse, allowing tourists to deeply understand the historical culture and natural scenery of Fujian Province.
Tourist Advice: Reserve at least 3 4 hours for visiting, and you can focus on exhibition halls such as “The Light of Ancient Fujian Civilization” and “Fujian Opera Grand View”.
Shangxiahang Historical and Cultural District
Introduction: It was the commercial center and shipping dock of Fuzhou in the early years and is known as the “Fuzhou Traditional Commercial Museum”. It has antique buildings and a unique waterside scenery.
Tourist Advice: You can go there in the evening, enjoy the night view, taste local special cuisine, walk along the river, and experience the charm of the old street. The tour time is about 2 3 hours.
Pingtan Island (need to take a bus from Fuzhou)
Introduction: The largest island in Fujian Province, with beautiful seaside scenery, such as white sandy beaches, blue seawater, and unique marine erosion landform landscapes, such as Shipaiyang and Xianren Well.
Tourist Advice: It is recommended to arrange 1 2 days. You can play on the seaside beach, engage in water activities; visit marine erosion landform attractions; taste local seafood cuisine in Pingtan; you can also camp by the seaside and watch the sunrise and sunset.
Transportation
Urban Transportation
Bus: The bus lines in Fuzhou City cover a wide range, and most attractions can be reached by bus. You can get an electronic bus card on Alipay to take the bus, which is convenient and fast.
Subway: At present, there are several subway lines in operation, which can go to the main urban areas and some attractions. Tickets are easy to buy, and you can buy tickets at the self-service ticket machines in the subway station or use mobile payment.
Taxi/Online Car-hailing: It is also more convenient to take a taxi or online car-hailing in the urban area, but there may be traffic jams during rush hours.
Transportation outside the City (to surrounding areas such as Pingtan Island)
Bus: There are shuttle buses to Pingtan and other places at Fuzhou South Bus Station and North Bus Station. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station in advance.
Bullet Train: Some surrounding areas can be reached by bullet train. Tickets can be purchased through the 12306 website or mobile client.
Food Guide
Special Cuisine
Rouyan (Meat Swallow)
Introduction: Also known as Taipingyan, it is a traditional snack in Fuzhou. The outer skin of Rouyan is made by pounding lean meat and starch, as thin as rice paper, with a soft and tough texture; the filling is usually pork, etc., with a delicious taste.
Recommended Store: Tongli Rouyan Old Shop, a century-old store with a long inheritance of Rouyan making skills and authentic taste.
Yuwan (Fish Ball)
Introduction: Fuzhou Yuwan uses fresh sea fish as the main ingredient. After removing the head and bones, the fish meat is beaten and mashed, and then made into balls with additives such as sweet potato starch. The selection of materials is fine, and the production is sophisticated. The skin is thin and even, with a white and shiny color. When eating, it is smooth and crisp, and the soup is rich in flavor without being greasy.
Recommended Store: Yonghe Yuwan Shop. Its Yuwan is elastic, and the soup is delicious. There are also various flavors available in the store.
Fotiaoqiang (Buddha Jumps Over the Wall)
Introduction: It is a signature dish in Fuzhou. It is made by simmering abalone, sea cucumber, fish lip, yak skin glue, Pleurotus eryngii, tendon, mushroom, cuttlefish, scallop, quail egg, etc. together with broth and Fujian Laojiu (a kind of local wine) over a slow fire. After cooking, it is soft, tender, smooth, rich in meat flavor, but not greasy.
Recommended Restaurant: Juchunyuan. As an old and famous restaurant in Fuzhou, its Fotiaoqiang uses high-quality ingredients and is exquisitely made with an authentic taste, but the price is relatively high.
Yuni (Taro Paste)
Introduction: Made from betel nut taro, adding sugar and lard and steaming. Yuni is purple, delicate, soft and moist, sweet and delicious, and is often used as a dessert at Fuzhou banquets.
Recommended Store: Meiyabo Peanut Soup Shop. The Yuni in this shop has a moderate sweetness and a strong taro flavor. It tastes great when paired with peanut soup.
Guobianhu (Rice Paste by the Pot)
Introduction: Also known as Dingbianhu, it occupies an important position in the breakfast of Fuzhou people. Use the juice of clams as the soup, boil it in the pot to get its freshness, then pour the ground rice paste around the edge of the pot. The rice paste is scalded into a dry skin by the side of the pot and then scraped into the soup with a spatula. Add ingredients such as dried shrimps, shrimp oil, scallions, daylily, black fungus, etc., and bring to a boil. Then a pot of hot Guobianhu is ready.
Recommended Store: Chaihu Guobianhu Shop. It is cooked with traditional firewood, and the Guobianhu has a unique smoky flavor and a delicious taste.
Food Streets
Daming Food Street
Introduction: Located near Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, it gathers a variety of foods, ranging from local special snacks in Fuzhou to cuisines from all over the country, as well as many Internet-famous food stores. Most of the food stores here are open until late at night. It is a good choice to come here to taste delicious food and take a walk in the evening.
Dongjiekou
Introduction: It is a traditional commercial center in Fuzhou. In addition to numerous shopping malls and stores, there are also many food restaurants and snack stalls. You can taste various Fuzhou special cuisines and special dishes from other places here to meet different taste needs.
