What are the must-visit attractions in Yunxiao County?

Top ten scenic spots that must be visited when traveling to Yunxiao: Jintang Bay, Shifan Pagoda, Jiazhou Island, Lingjiu Temple, Mangrove Forest, Wushan Mountain, Caipu Castle, Shuzi Tower, Yunding Hot Spring, Qixing Mountain Scenic area.

1. Jintang Bay: located in Chendai Town, Yunxiao County. The unique natural environment has given birth to the best seawater hot springs that are rare in China and even the world. The natural high mineralization subverts traditional hot springs. Plus, it's located by the sea, so you can eat fresh seafood, making it a great place to relax and unwind!

2. Stone alum pagoda: The stone alum pagoda was first built in the ninth year of Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1670). It later collapsed and was rebuilt in the 19th year of Jiaqing reign (1814). The tower is a hollow tower with dense eaves, and the entire body is made of granite strips. The plane of the tower is octagonal, the circumference of the tower base is 22.2 meters, and it is a simple Xumi-style tower base.

3. Jiazhou Island: located in Dongxia Town, Yunxiao County. Tourists can enjoy leisure time on Yunxiao Jiazhou Island. The eco-tourism, sightseeing and agriculture of "agriculture and tourism combined" are the characteristics here.

4. Lingjiu Temple: located in Lieyu Town, Yunxiao County. Lingjiu Temple is a century-old temple in Yunxiao. It was originally named "Baofengyan" and was probably built in the Southern Song Dynasty. There are many historical sites in the temple, which have been renovated many times. Nowadays, it is a tourist destination. In 2009, it was approved as one of the first batch of Zhangzhou City's key temples for exchanges with Taiwan.

5. Mangrove: Located in Dongxia Town, Yunxiao County. The mangroves have a dynamic beauty. At high tide, the seawater floods the tidal flats, and only the crowns of the mangroves are exposed to the sea, like a "green island" floating and swaying in the water. At low tide, the plants stand like giants on the beach. Various waterbirds fly in groups, perch in treetops, walk alone in the shallows, or swim in groups on the water.

6. Wushan: Located at the junction of Yunxiao, Changshan and Zhao'an. Wushan Mountain is tall, straight and beautiful, steep and winding, with steep cliffs and narrow passes, deep caves and pleasant scenery. It has the majesty of Mount Tai, the steepness of Huashan, the smoke and clouds of Hengyue, and the coolness of Emei. It is rare in the Fujian-Guangdong border area.

7. Caipu Castle: located in Caipu Village, Huotian Town, Yunxiao County. More than 370 years ago, he served as the prefect of Ningbo and gathered local sages to raise funds to build the large-scale Caipu Fort to prevent Japanese pirates. It was very popular for a while. It is also a good place for lovers of ancient architecture and photography.

8. Shuzi Tower: located in Yigukjing Village, Heping Township, Yunxiao County. Also called "Yigu Jingyuan Tower", it was built in the 54th year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1789) and is where the Gao clan lived. It is a circular earth building that combines corridor style and unit style, with a single ring, three floors, and a diameter of 50 meters. The outer wall of the building is made of finely crafted granite strips and closely spaced joints to the second floor, and the upper part is made of rammed earth.

9. Yunding Hot Spring: It is the first business hot spring resort hotel in Zhangzhou built according to international high-star hotel standards and integrating guest rooms, conferences, catering, entertainment and leisure.

10. Qixing Mountain Scenic Area: Located at the foothills of Majing Mountain on the northwest side of Mashan Village, Pumei Town, Yunxiao County, Qixing Mountain has ups and downs, and the seven continuous hills are arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper. The scene is beautiful and spectacular. , hence the name Qixing Mountain. On January 15, 1985, it was announced as one of the first batch of county-level cultural relics protection units in Yunxiao County.

Introduction to Yunxiao

The terrain slopes from northwest to south. The northeast, west and southwest edges are all mountainous, and the central to southeast are coastal plains. The coastline is 48 kilometers long. The Zhangjiang River flows through the county, and Fengtou Reservoir and Xiangdong Canal are built in the upper reaches. The average annual temperature is 21.2℃ and the annual precipitation is 1730.6 mm.