Recommended free attractions around Zhangzhou in 2022

There are many highly recommended tourist attractions around Zhangzhou, which are not only fun but also free to visit! So let’s take a look at some of the places worth checking out around Zhangzhou! Please see below for details. 1. Hui'an | Windmill Island

Small_is located on the eastern coast of Hui'an, facing the sea to the east, south and north, and bordering the narrow strip of Qili Lake in Jingfeng Town to the west, forming a peninsular topography.

The blue sea, white windmills, golden beaches, golden rocks, the colors are bright and pure. Windmill Island, located in Xiao_ Town, Hui'an County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has charming scenery. It attracted many tourists during the National Day Golden Week. There is also Quanzhou’s “East Pole of Land” here, where the first ray of sunshine in Quanzhou shines every day.

Specific address: Xiao_(zuò) Town, Huian, Quanzhou, Fujian

Tickets: Free (there is a parking fee of 10 yuan) 2. Xiamen | Xiaodeng Island

This original ecological island, across the sea from Kinmen, still retains the unique lifestyle of the island fishing village. Catch crabs, dig oysters, catch starfish, you can experience everything yourself with the fishermen. You can also take the caught seafood back for processing and taste the fruits of your own labor.

Specific address: The southeast coast of Xiang'an Peninsula, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

Tickets: Free 3. Xiamen | Gulangyu Island

There are many attractions on Gulangyu Island, except for the paid ones. Most of the attractions are free ~ including several interesting beaches with clear water and white sand. In summary, wandering around Gulangyu Island can also be regarded as a free attraction

It has both a unique hometown style and delicious food. The specialty snacks of southern Fujian and various exotic buildings make Gulangyu Island unique. In addition to scenic spots, there are many old buildings of different styles, including overseas Chinese villas, foreigners' western-style buildings, and local people's red-brick houses. Together they have built Gulangyu Island into an "Architecture Exhibition Hall of All Nations", which is also the famous " "Piano Island" is suitable for walking, daze, and enjoying life quietly. There are also many petty bourgeoisie-style shops on the island, such as Zhang Sanfeng Milk Tea Shop, Su Xiaotang, Ms. Zhao’s shop, etc. Here, you can slow down, find a quiet and artistic coffee shop, stay leisurely for an afternoon, and waste your time. .

Specific address: Gulangyu Island, Siming District, Xiamen City

Tickets: Not free, just free if you don’t enter the attraction~ 4. Xiamen | Nanputuo Temple

The Eight Greatest in Xiamen One of the scenic spots, it is also a Buddhist holy place not to be missed. You can come here on weekends or in your free time to experience the baptism of Buddhist culture.

Specific address: No. 515, Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: Waishanmen: 3:00-20: 00; Neishan Gate: 3:00-18:005, Xiamen | Nanhu Park

The lake park has "Yuan Dang Fishing Fire", "Sitting on the Stone Linliu", "Yuan Dang Spring Dawn" and "Qushui Lotus" "Fragrant" four scenes. "Yuandang Fishing Fire" was originally one of the eight scenic spots in Xiamen. In the past, thousands of fishing fires in the harbor were like stars in the sky, looming and flickering, forming the "Yuandang Fishing Fire" scenic spot. There are peach blossoms and wisteria flowers in spring, you can enjoy tea under the bougainvillea trellis all year round, and you can enjoy the yellow cypress trees in winter~

Specific address: __ Lakeside, Xiamen New District

Tickets: Free 6. Quanzhou Bell Tower

The Quanzhou Bell Tower is a standard bell tower built in 1934 during the construction of the East-West Street Cross Road and was completed the following year. The bell tower is 13.8 meters high. It was designed by a British designer and has a European style. Quanzhou Bell Tower, East-West Tower, Qiao Tower, etc. have become unique scenery of the ancient city, attracting tourists at home and abroad. At present, the clock in the bell tower has been replaced by a quartz clock from a mechanical clock, and the bell tower is also equipped with holiday lights. Under the night, the bell tower radiates new brilliance and is even more dazzling.

Opening hours: all day

Tickets: None

Address: 7, Quanzhou Chengtian Temple, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple, also known as Yuetai Temple, is located southeast of Chongyang Gate in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. In the Five Dynasties, this place was the South Garden where Jiedushi stayed to serve. During the Xiande period of the later Zhou Dynasty (954-960), it was converted into a Buddhist temple and was originally named "Nanchan Temple". In the fourth year of Jingde reign of Song Dynasty (1007), it was named "Chengtian Temple". During the reign of Emperor Jia of the Song Dynasty (1056-1063), it was once renamed "Nengren Temple", and in the seventh year of Zhenghe (1117), it was renamed "Chengtian Temple". In the Song Dynasty, Chengtian Temple had a strong incense and a magnificent hall. There were noon shadows on the banyan path, cool breeze on the pine trees, no bird perches in the tower, bright moon on the Yaotai, rolling curtains facing the sun, late rain when the canopy was pushed, the shadow of plum blossoms in the square pool, the sound of Xiao'an bamboo, and the dusk on Yingshan Mountain. Ten scenes of clouds and rocks like parrots.

Opening hours: all day

Address: No. 36, Nanjun Road, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province

Tickets: No tickets 8. Quanzhou Museum

The Quanzhou Museum was established in 1985. It is located in the Quanzhou Fuwen Temple in the center of Quanzhou. It houses the "Fuwen Temple Cultural Relics Exhibition", "Quanzhou Historical Celebrities Memorial Hall", "Quanzhou Ancient Education Museum", etc. It manages the ancient building of Fuwen Temple with a long history and is famous at home and abroad. Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple was announced as a national cultural relic protection unit by the State Council in 2001. Quanzhou Museum is not only a historical reappearance of Quanzhou's ancient port civilization and the "Maritime Silk Road", but also an ideal place for academic research, cultural exchanges, tourism and leisure, a patriotism education base and a place for lifelong national education.

Time: Off-season 8:30～17:00 Peak season 8:30～17:30

Address: Xihu Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province

Tickets : No tickets