Tongling Town Travel Guide How to Get to Dongshan Island

Dongshan Island is a very beautiful scenic spot. It gives people a quiet and peaceful feeling. If you want to go to a scenic spot that can bring you tranquility, then Dongshan Island is definitely not to be missed. , let’s go and see it together now. How to get to Dongshan Island

Regarding transportation, this is probably the place I want to complain about Dongshan Island the most. You can only take the high-speed train to Yunxiao Station, and then transfer to the special bus from Yunxiao to Dongshan. , there is only one bus line. If you take the bus, you can choose to get off at Xipu Town Station or Tongling Town Station. I personally recommend getting off at Tongling Town because the main attractions are concentrated here. In addition, I found that Dongshan Island does not have buses from Tongling Town to Jinluan Bay Beach, Sufeng Mountain Island Road and other scenic spots. If tourists want to reach these places, they can only use tricycles, electric vehicles and Didi It is still somewhat inconvenient to take a taxi or other means of transportation to arrive, so if possible, it is best to travel by car. Moreover, the roads on Dongshan Island are very well built. Except for Dongmen Island and Yugu Sandbank, which require a boat ride, other attractions are Can be reached by car. It is understood that Dongshan Island will have a train station in a few years, and Zhangzhou Airport may also be located here. By then Dongshan Island is likely to become the second Sanya, so if you want to experience a real island tour, I will send you The two words to everyone are "as early as possible".

Live this way and visit that way

——If you love culture, live in Tongling

With the booming development of Dongshan Island’s tourism industry in recent years, hotels and B&Bs have also They are popping up like mushrooms after a rain, and the prices in off-season and peak season are quite different, so if you can arrange the time well, it is naturally better to travel in off-season. If you like cultural landscapes and historical sites, it is recommended to choose to stay in a B&B in the Ding Street and Park Street areas of Tongling Town. From the perspective of cleanliness, hygiene and affordability, I personally recommend the Yihe Sketching Inn at No. 99 Park Street, which is Located at the end of Dongshan Park Street, it only takes a 3-minute walk to the Guandi Temple, a must-visit spot on Dongshan Island, and a 5-minute walk to Fengdong Stone. If you want to see the sea, it only takes a 5-minute walk to the nearest Nanmen Bay. , the point is that the price is relatively close to the people, and most people can accept it. It is worth mentioning that Yihe Sketch Inn was once the location of Tongling Middle School. After renovation, the first floor of the building is now the exhibition hall of Dongshan Oil Painting Academy. Staying here is not only convenient for visiting nearby attractions, but also you can enjoy the scenery. The oil paintings from famous artists from all over the country really kill two birds with one stone.

If you have more budget and want to stay in a higher-end hotel, I personally think that the Island Hotel not far from Yihe Sketching Inn is also a good choice. The filming location of "Dongshan Station" is a veritable Internet celebrity hotel. Tongling Town Travel Guide

Tongling Town is an ancient cultural city with a history of more than 600 years. It is rich in natural resources and outstanding people. It is known as the "Seaside Zoulu" and is the economic and cultural center of Dongshan County. It is also the hometown of Ming Dynasty scholar Huang Daozhou and late Qing calligrapher and painter Ma Zhaolin. "Nanming Academy" (Wen Gong Temple) is the teaching place of Zhu Xi, the acting master of Ming Dynasty. Tongling Guandi Temple is the Xiangyuan Ancestral Temple of more than 470 Guandi Temples in Taiwan. Dongshan The Fengdong Stone ranks among the more than 60 Fengdong stones in the country for its strangeness, danger and suspense, and is known as "the most amazing stone in the world".

In addition, Tongling Town also has the Dongshan Oil Painting Institute, which is the sketching creation and academic research base of the Fujian Artists Association and the Fujian Oil Painting Society. It is rare in the country and the only "Anti-Japanese Aircraft Monument" in Fujian. It is located in Dongshan. Dongming Temple, the lowest-altitude temple in the country on Menyu, and several filming locations of the movie "Left Ear" in Nanmen Bay, etc. Compared with watching the sea and sunrise, I personally think that the profound and long history and culture of Tongling Town is more worth seeing and understanding, so if you come to Dongshan Island to travel, it is best to arrange to stay in Tongling Town on the first day.

Take my third trip to Dongshan Island as an example. On the first day, I arrived in Tongling Town at 11:30 noon. After checking into Yihe Sketching Inn, I took a short rest. Set off at 12:30 and wander along Park Street towards the oldest Ding Street in Tongling Town. Along the way, we pass through the rows of buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, look at the old houses with mottled walls, and feel the long history and profoundness of Tongling Town. cultural heritage. Ding Street may not seem long, but it has a history of more than 600 years. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were more than 10 Jinshis here, including the familiar Huang Daozhou, Tang Dynasty Yi, etc. Today, more than 10 famous places have been well preserved. former residence.

Walking, watching and taking photos, the section between Park Street and Ding Street took me about an hour. I thought it was time to have a good meal. On the recommendation of a friend, I went to the Internet celebrity shop "Uncle Chen's Fish Ball Shop" on Su Feng Road for lunch. The boss is a young man who finished college in Taiwan and returned to his hometown to start a business. He has his own ideas. He started making fish balls since his grandfather's generation, so it can be called a local time-honored brand. While inheriting the tradition from the previous generation, he has also continued to add more innovations and changes. Now "Uncle Chen's Fish Ball Shop" is preparing to open its third branch on Dongshan Island. In addition to the must-try fish balls, I personally recommend everyone to try the mango sea stone flower and siu mai. Although the price is a bit expensive, it is really delicious.

When I returned to Yihe Sketching Inn from Uncle Chen’s fish ball shop, I still chose to walk. The difference was that this time the route was not along Ding Street and Park Street, but instead passed through Shuichan Road and went around to Nanmen Bay. Walk along the South Gate Seawall towards Fisherman's Wharf. If you are not sure about the direction, you might as well use your mobile phone to navigate. In fact, there are only a few roads and it is not difficult to distinguish them. When we arrived at the South Gate Seawall, it was almost 4 pm. We passed by the Zhenjun Palace to go in and have a look. Emperor Baosheng was enshrined inside. The small square in front of the Zhenjun Palace was the filming location of the movie "The Left Ear". . As the sky gradually darkens, the South Gate Seawall begins to become lively. Say goodbye to the heat of the day. Both tourists and locals will come here to enjoy the sea breeze. After dark, go to Fisherman's Wharf for a walk Not a bad idea either.

It was already past 9 pm when I returned to Yihe Sketching Inn. After washing up, I went to bed because I had to get up early the next day to eat a bowl of rice, the unique ancient breakfast of Dongshan Island. round. The method of making rice balls is not complicated. You just need to crush the rice, then slowly simmer it over low heat until it becomes a rice paste. Finally, add salt and scallion oil, stir it and then you can eat it. It is said that fishermen on Dongshan Island eat a bowl of rice balls every day before going to sea. Because the rice ball stall closes early, if you want to try it, try to get to the rice ball stall before 7 o'clock.

When you come to Dongshan Island, Fengdong Stone Scenic Area is a must-see attraction. It is the main scenic spot of Dongshan Island and a national 4A-level tourist attraction with a total area of ??150,000 square meters. It has famous generals and prime ministers in the past. I frequently visited Tongshan to gaze at the sea and wind, and left many poems and poems praising him. There are beautiful bells and beautiful scenery all over Tongling. Most of these scenic spots are located in the Fengdong Stone Scenic Area. After I finished my rice balls, although it was still early, Fengdongshi Scenic Area opened to tourists at 7 a.m., so entering the scenic area early could avoid the scorching heat and the tourist peak. Fengdongshi Scenic Area is not very big. The main attractions include Tongling Guandi Temple, Baozhi Temple, Fengdongshi, Dongshan County Museum, Huangdaozhou Memorial Hall, Stele Corridor, Wooden Plank Road, etc. It can be visited in about three hours.

After visiting Fengdongshi Scenic Area, it was almost ten o'clock in the morning. Although the weather started to get hotter, I decided to take a boat to Dongmen Island for a stroll. Dongmen Island, also called Ta Island, covers an area of ??nearly 1 square kilometer. It is an island that is approximately shaped like the word "tu". It is located outside the east gate of Tongshan Ancient City. It is famous for its strange reefs, sweet cave springs, and numerous historical sites. It is listed as one of the top ten scenic spots in Fujian Province. It is also known as the four famous islands in China together with Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, Jiangxin Island in Wenzhou and Orchid Island in Taiwan. Movies and TV series such as "Journey to the West", "Love of the Sea" and "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" have all been filmed on Dongmen Island.

Although Dongmen Island is not large in area, it will take at least two or three hours to complete the tour. It was already past one in the afternoon when I returned to Yihe Sketching Inn. After packing my luggage, I checked out and found a place to fill in my luggage. After I was full, I headed towards Jinluan Mingdu Seaview Apartment in Jinluan Bay, where I stayed on the second night of my trip to Dongshan Island.

Watch the sea, watch the sunrise, and live in Jinluan Bay

If you prefer natural scenery and want to purely watch the sunrise, watch the sea, and go to the beach to catch the waves, then I would I have no hesitation in recommending everyone to stay in this area of ??Jinluan Bay. Although there are many bays on Dongshan Island, Jinluan Bay and Sufeng Mountain are recognized as the best spots to watch the sunrise. There are almost no hotels and B&Bs in the area of ??Sufeng Mountain, so Jinluan Bay is the best choice. On my third trip to Dongshan Island, I specially arranged to stay in a sea view apartment in Jinluan Mingdu Real Estate near Jinluan Bay for one day, because it is right in the center of Jinluan Bay, with a particularly wide view and unparalleled sea view. You can watch the sunrise while sitting on the balcony of the room. When you stay here, you can walk directly to the beach of Jinluan Bay in just a few minutes. The sea water and beach here are very clean, and there are few tourists. It gives me a feeling that it is far better than Maluan Bay.

Watching the sunrise is the next day, and the beauty of Jinluan Bay is not limited to sunrise. Walking on the beach in the evening and catching waves is also a happy and interesting thing. Here I would like to remind everyone that you must protect yourself from the sun, especially in summer. From 8 or 9 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m., the weather is still relatively hot. Use any sunscreen, sun hat, or skin clothing if you have any. to prevent skin from getting sunburned. If I had to choose, I would not go to the beach during this period because I really can’t hold on. At first, I wanted to go back to the apartment to escape the summer heat, but I accidentally discovered a coffee shop called "Yipin" in Jinluan Mingdu. So I discussed it with my friends and decided to go there to enjoy the air conditioning, drink a cold drink, and talk about ancient stories. When the sun went down, Then go to Jinluan Bay to "count the waves."

As the sun sets in the west, Jinluan Bay looks particularly gentle and charming at six o'clock in the evening. Although this is not the first time I have seen the sea, every time I come to the seaside, I can always play in the waves with an open heart like a child. The same is true when I look at the people around me. I think this is the charm of the sea. The boundless sea is so big that people can see their own insignificance, and all worries can be left behind. When I went to Jinluan Bay this time, I was lucky enough to see local fishermen using the ancient fishing method "Lashan Net" to collect the net for fishing. It is precisely because of this group of hard-working and simple Dongshan Island fishermen that we foreign tourists can Enjoy a variety of delicious seafood.

When it comes to eating seafood, Dongshan Island is the right place to visit, because it is the intersection of the famous fishing grounds in southern Fujian and eastern Guangdong. It is rich in various seafood, and the most popular one is Xiaoguan.

There are many seafood restaurants and seafood food stalls in Dongshan Island, and the prices are quite reasonable. At least there will be no rip-offs like in Sanya and Qingdao. If you stay in an apartment hotel with a kitchen, you can also cook the food yourself. Buy some seafood at the market and cook it. During the three days and two nights on Dongshan Island, the seafood made me almost question my life. It was really enjoyable. If you ask me where to go to eat seafood, if you want something upscale, go to Chunqiu Benwei. This restaurant is the number one restaurant brand in Dongshan. It has a very high reputation and reputation, and of course the price will be higher; if you want mass consumption, go to Yan. Jie’s food stall is for public consumption and the portions are sufficient. However, the dining environment can be relatively noisy. If you like liveliness, this is the place to go.

In order to watch the sunrise, I came to Jinluan Bay early the next day. Unfortunately, the clouds were a bit thick, so I didn’t see the moment when the sun rose from the sea. However, the color changes in the sky and later The moment the sun suddenly appears from the clouds still makes me jump with joy. It is worth mentioning that the seawater and beaches of Jinluan Bay are relatively clean. Under the sunlight, the beach of Jinluan Bay can see a mirror-like reflection effect, and photos taken casually have beautiful light and shadow effects.

After watching the sunrise at Jinluan Bay, you can go back to the hotel and take a nap. If you are not sleepy, you can go to Sufeng Mountain Island Road to look at the sea. Sufeng Mountain is 274 meters above sea level and is the main peak of Dongshan Island. The Sufeng Mountain Ring Road is built close to the mountain and the sea. It is not only a good place to watch the sea and the sunrise, but this road is a beautiful scenery, especially around the corner. It has become a place where many people come to Dongshan Island to check in.

If you are not looking for it carefully, Yanya Village is really not easy to find. Many people who come to Dongshan Island miss Yanya Village. They go straight along the Sufeng Mountain Ring Road and arrive at it in the beautiful Jinshan Island. At the junction of Luang Bay and Donggu Bay, you will find an inconspicuous road sign. This is where you enter Yanya Village, the most primitive fisherman village on Dongshan Island. Yanya Village still has no running water. You can imagine what a primitive and simple place it is. Most of the younger generation choose to migrate and work outside, while the old people who insist on staying here are probably used to the plants, trees, day, land and sea here. Getting used to this thing is hard to explain, but it has been entangled with everyone for a lifetime.