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Introduction to Xiapu Attractions in Fujian Province

Xiapu County (formerly Xiapu County, Funing Prefecture) is located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province. It is the county with the longest history of establishing counties in Eastern Fujian. It was once the political, economic and cultural center of Eastern Fujian. Because it is located along the coast, it is a peninsula-shaped area with 185 large and small islands. The long coastline and numerous islands and harbors have become Xiapu's geographical features. There are many scenic spots in the territory, you can take a look at the introduction of the scenic spots. Chi'an Village

Chi'an Village is a national AA-level tourist attraction. Located 5 kilometers northeast of Xiapu County, it was an important seaport in ancient times and was named after the crimson color of the rocks along the coast.

In the 20th year of Zhenyuan of the Tang Dynasty, the Japanese monk Kukai came to my country by boat to seek Dharma. He encountered a typhoon on the way and landed at Chi'an. Kukai and others worshiped the eminent monk Huiguo as their teacher there, studied Shingon Buddhism, and studied traditional Chinese arts such as calligraphy, poetry, painting, and sculpture. Today, Shingon has more than 1,200 believers and more than 4,000 temples in Japan, making it the largest Buddhist sect in Japan. Akagishi, where the monk Kukai landed, has become a holy place in the hearts of Japanese Shingon Buddhists, and many Japanese believers come to worship every year. Gaoluo Beach

Gaoluo Beach is located in the southeast of Xiapu County, facing the vast Pacific Ocean and 35 kilometers away from the county seat. The wide beach is more than 2,000 meters long and covers an area of ??90 hectares. The blue waves are rippling, the boats are dotting the sky, and the seabirds are in groups. The large and small islands dotted on the sea are beautiful and beautiful, forming a natural seascape picture. Xiapu Mantou Mountain

"Sandou Mountain" is located in Weijiang Village, Shajiang Town, Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province. "Sandou Mountain" is renamed "笊笠岛" and is located offshore from Weijiang Kelp Village and connected to Kelp Village. , when the tide is high, it looks like a steamed bun from a distance, so it is called "Steamed Bun Mountain". "Mantou Mountain" looks like a top hat after low tide, so it is also called "Top Hat Mountain".

Time reference: 1-2 hours

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: all day

Attraction location: Ningde City, Fujian Province Weijiang Village, Shajiang Town, Xiapu County