It has a beautiful coastline. For example, Malu Bay has fine sand and clear sea water, making it an excellent seaside bathing place where you can engage in water activities such as swimming and surfing. Jinlu Bay is known as the “Mirror of the Sky”, and the mirror-like beach at low tide is very dreamy and suitable for taking photos.
Nanmen Bay has the blue sea on one side and an ancient fishing village on the other. The movie “The Left Ear” was filmed here, full of literary and artistic atmosphere. There are also many characteristic homestays around.
Yundongyan
It is a provincial scenic spot in Fujian Province. There are various strange rocks and caves on the mountain, such as Qianren Cave and Wind Moving Stone. You can hike up the mountain to enjoy the natural scenery and cliff inscriptions, and also overlook the whole picture of Zhangzhou city.
Cultural and Historical Category
Nanjing Tulou
It is famous for its unique architectural style and profound historical and cultural heritage. The Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (Four Dishes and One Soup) has a strange shape and looks very spectacular from the viewing platform on the mountain; Yunshuiyao Ancient Town has tulou buildings such as Hegui Lou and Huaiyuan Lou. There are gurgling streams, ancient banyan trees, century-old old streets and ancient roads in the ancient town, full of ancient charm.
Zhangzhou Ancient City
Located in the urban area, it is an ancient city with a history of thousands of years and still retains a large number of ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can visit old streets such as Taiwan Road and Hong Kong Road to view arcade-style storefronts, buildings combining Chinese and Western styles, etc.; you can also visit ancient sites such as the Confucian Temple and Bigan Temple; there are also various specialty stores and snack stalls in the ancient city, where you can fully experience the local market life.
Food Guide
Special Snacks
Lu Mian (Noodles in Thick Gravy)
Introduction: Zhangzhou Lu Mian is a very representative delicacy. The noodles are chewy and the soup is rich. Ingredients such as shredded meat, shredded bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and squid are thickened with starch to make a thick gravy soup. Put the noodles into it and stir evenly, and each noodle is covered with the gravy, with a delicious and fresh taste.
Recommended Shop: Afen Lu Mian, etc.
Shou Zhua Mian (Hand-grabbed Noodles)
Introduction: Also known as Dougan Mian (Tofu Dry Noodles). Cut the noodle cake into small pieces, match with deep-fried tofu, Wuxiang Juan (Spiced Rolls), radish pickles, coriander and other ingredients, and then pour on special sauces such as sweet and spicy sauce and satay sauce. Eat it with your hands. It has a rich taste, integrating sweet, sour, spicy and fragrant flavors.
Recommended Shop: A Guo Mian Jian Guo (Their hand-grabbed noodles are very popular).
Si Guo Tang (Four-Fruit Soup)
Introduction: It is a good summer heat-relieving product. With shaved ice as the base, add rich ingredients such as Xiancao jelly, Adazi (a kind of tapioca pearl), taro balls, red beans, and mung beans, and then pour honey or sugar water on it. It is sweet and refreshing.
Recommended Shop: Xiaohong Si Guo Tang, etc.
San Jiao Bing (Triangle Cake)
Introduction: The outer skin is crispy. There are many kinds of fillings to choose from, such as salted meat, mung bean paste, red bean paste, etc. The price is affordable, and it is a delicious snack commonly seen on the street.
Recommended Shop: Lao Guo San Jiao Bing.
Special Dishes
Yan Ji (Salt-baked Chicken)
Introduction: Select fresh chicken, wrap it with salt and marinate it, and then bake it. The chicken is tender and juicy with a faint salt fragrance.
Recommended Shop: Yundongyan Yan Ji (Near the Yundongyan scenic area, many tourists will go there specially to taste it).
Wu Xiang Juan (Spiced Rolls)
Introduction: Use pork as the main ingredient, add chopped water chestnuts, scallions, etc., wrap them into strips with bean curd sheets, and then fry them until golden and crispy. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can eat them directly or match them with other foods.
Recommended Shop: Afubo Shaoxiancao (Their spiced rolls are good, and you can also match them with the signature Shaoxiancao).
Oyster Omelette
Introduction: Made by frying fresh oysters with eggs, sweet potato starch paste, vegetables, etc. Fry until both sides are golden brown, and match with sweet and spicy sauce. The taste is delicious and full of seafood flavor.
Recommended Shop: Gongyuan Oyster Omelette, etc.
Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
The climate in Zhangzhou is pleasant, and it is suitable for traveling all year round. However, if you want to go to the seaside like Dongshan Island, May to October is the best time to fully enjoy the seaside scenery and water activities; if you want to avoid the peak tourist season, March to April or November to December are also good choices, with a comfortable climate and relatively fewer tourists.
Transportation
Urban Transportation
In the urban area, you can take a bus or use a car-hailing service, which is convenient and fast; if you go to surrounding scenic spots such as Dongshan Island and Nanjing Tulou, you can choose to take a tourist direct bus or charter a car, which is more free and convenient.
External Transportation
Zhangzhou has high-speed railway stations (Zhangzhou Station, Zhangpu Station, etc.), and you can conveniently reach major cities in China by high-speed railway; there is also an airport (Zhangzhou Airport is under planning and construction. You can first arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi Airport and then transfer to other means of transportation to Zhangzhou).
Accommodation Recommendations
Near Zhangzhou Ancient City
It is convenient for travel, and there are many delicious foods around. You can choose various characteristic homestays or budget hotels, such as Zhangzhou Huaqiao Hotel, etc.
Dongshan Island
You can choose to live in a sea-view room according to your needs or choose a homestay in areas such as Nanmen Bay and Tongling Town. For example, Dongshan Island Yu Boutique Hotel (The sea-view room can enjoy a beautiful sea view), some characteristic homestays in Tongling Town (Experience the local living atmosphere).
