Things to do in Fu'an

As a UNESCO Global Geopark, Baiyun Mountain in Fu'an boasts rare glacial potholes, babbling streams in its valleys, and caves and waterfalls. Climbing to the summit offers panoramic views of the rolling clouds and mist, a breathtaking display of nature's artistry. The serene landscape is perfect for hiking, sightseeing, and relaxation.

Sandu'ao, also known as Sansha Bay and Ningde Port, is located in the southeast of Ningde City, Fujian Province, and is the midpoint of China's golden coastline. It is the "gateway to the east coast of Fujian and the throat of the Five Counties", and is a world-class natural deep-water port. In 2012, the port systems of Fuzhou, Ningde and Pingtan were integrated, and the five port areas of the original Ningde Port, including Sandu'ao and Houshi, were merged into Fuzhou Port.

Now is the season for eating grapes. Various grapes are rushing to the market. I like the Kyoho grape variety from Ningde Fu'an Grape Valley. The flesh is firm and delicious, sweet, and large, but not watery.

Liancun is the hometown of Xue Lingzhi, the "first Jinshi in Fujian" in the Tang Dynasty. The village name was conferred by Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty. It is a traditional rural village with "integrity culture" as its core, with Ming and Qing architectural style, ancient commercial port characteristics, traditional castle defense and a complete clan settlement system. Liancun was once an inland port leading to the sea, and a water and land hub and material distribution center connecting northeastern Fujian and southern Zhejiang. There are still two large and small docks in Muyang Creek to the east of the village. In the Ming Dynasty, villagers built a city wall to defend against Japanese pirates, which was called "Liancun Fort". The ancient fort is full of ancient official roads with stone strips and stones inlaid into patterns such as Bagua, Tai Chi, and wheat ears. There are still 26 Ming and Qing residential houses and 4 Qing Dynasty temples on both sides of the official road.

Wangxian Valley is like a fairyland, with ancient cliffside buildings and cascading waterfalls. The night view is stunning, with beautiful scenery at every turn, making it a must-visit destination. The natural wonders, especially the cliffside stilted buildings, are breathtaking. At night, the lights illuminate the area, creating a harmonious blend of mountains, water, and ancient architecture, resulting in a truly immersive atmosphere.

Half a day is enough. You can choose to visit Niulanggang Seaside Park nearby. If you want to go to Yushan Island, it is more cost-effective to buy a combined ticket. Yipianwa and Jigerendong are good experiences. The seaside boardwalk is nothing special. Overall, it is okay.

Huangling is a rather unique scenic area, offering views of 500-year-old Hui-style architecture nestled in the valley, perfect for taking photos. It has its own charm on sunny and rainy days. However, it currently feels quite commercialized, with some of the ancient buildings being renovated, which has diminished their original character. The Huaxi Water Street also feels somewhat artificial. The service at the coffee shop was rather average, with staff not being particularly enthusiastic, but since we were already there, what more could we ask for? Just having fun is what matters.

It was quite nice to go in the summer; the waterfall was really big and interesting. However, it's inconvenient that you can't buy one-way tickets for the shuttle bus. But Zhouning isn't too hot, so walking around and breathing in the mountain air is nice.

There's no excessive commercialization, and the bamboo raft boatmen are quite interesting and don't charge extra. A special shout-out to the "One Line Sky"! Having climbed countless "One Line Skys" across the country, only this one is truly authentic!! A place where you can calmly focus on the scenery, a truly peaceful and beautiful landscape.