What to Do in Fuzhou in 10 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Emperor Cave Grand Canyon

Opening Hours: Open from 04/22-12/31,8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 198 RMB

Location: Huangdi Cave Scenic Spot, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province (90 meters north of Xinhuo Line)Lushan Village, Rixi Township, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City

The Emperor's Cave Grand Canyon integrates human and natural landscapes, Dai culture, natural forests, Grand Canyon, lakes and other landscapes into a number of waterfalls, odd rocks, and trees. The area is dotted with natural waterfalls typical of the Danxia landforms in Fujian Province. Emperor Cave Grand Canyon is noteworthy in particular for its waterfall. It is a deep gorge formed by eroding and cutting along the fracture and joints of the Cretaceous volcanic rocks. On both sides of the canyon, the mountains are steep, the cliffs are high, the valley is steep, and the endless stream of Feishui Creek flows through the Grand Canyon. Here there are shoals, deep pools, waterfalls, and springs that can be seen. Here it seems that the sky is flying and the Milky Way is raging.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: ShouShan ShiGuan.

ShouShan ShiGuan

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 193 County Road, Jinan District, Fuzhou, China

China Shoushan Stone Museum is located in Shoushan Village, Beifeng Shoushan Township, Jinan District, Fuzhou. It is the only professional museum of Shoushan Stone in China. Covering an area of about 15 acres, the building area is 5,000 square meters. It is currently the only professional museum sponsored by the government that comprehensively introduces Shoushan Stone, and it is the landmark building of Shoushan Stone Cultural Village. The architectural plan of "China Shoushan Stone Pavilion" is divided into two resting courtyards with the exhibition hall as the axis. The exhibition hall has three floors, and each floor has an area of 458 square meters. , The third floor is the exhibition hall of Shoushan Stone Famous Artists and Sculptures. Next to the exhibition hall on each floor, there is a lounge of no less than 60 square meters for visitors to rest. Its design style has the local flavor of Shoushan village dwellings, reflects the characteristics of following the locals, makes full use of the existing topography and landforms, adapts measures to local conditions, and is in harmony with the surrounding landscapes. "China Shoushan Stone Pavilion" is mainly for display and reception functions. The display function is mainly composed of 3 exhibition areas, namely: Shoushan Stone Rough Stone Exhibition Hall, which gathers more than 100 varieties of Shoushan Stone Rough Stone, reflecting the mining history of Shoushan Stone for more than 1,000 years; Shoushan Famous Artists and Famous Carving Exhibition Halls, displays the representative works of famous and famous masters in different historical periods. Wait. The VIP hall, performance hall, office and conference rooms in the Shoushan Stone Pavilion are also designed as a group of high and low houses, which are organically combined with the exhibition hall through the compound, so that they can be used separately, but can be connected to each other. The appearance of the building adopts the characteristics of Fuzhou residential buildings. The gray-blue sloping roof is matched with the imitation forest roof structure, the white and gray walls are matched with green glass windows, embellished with some traditional folk lattice windows, and the corridors make the long and simple residential architectural style in the It is reflected in the Shoushan Stone Pavilion of the new era.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book CLOUDS VILLA in advance, because all the tourists head to ShouShan ShiGuan love staying at it.

CLOUDS VILLA

The CLOUDS VILLA was recently opened in 2019, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Fuzhou.

Fuzhou Railway Station is the closest major transportation option, approximately 24km away. Fuzhou Railway Station is the closest option for those who prefer to travel by train, approximately 24km away. With multiple attractions nearby including Shoushanxi Drifting, 鵬飛生態園 and Jiufengcun, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Fuzhou hotel features parking on site.

Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic.

Day 2 | Morning

Sanfang Qixiang

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Sanfang 7th Lane, Gulou District, Fuzhou City

Sanfang Qixiang is located in the heart of the City of Fuzhou. Sanfang Qixiang is the overall name for 10 streets running from north to south on both sides of Nanhou Street. The 3 lanes refer to Yijin, Wenru, and Guanglu lanes, and the 7 alleys refer to Yangqiao, Langguan, Anmin, Huang, Ta, Gong, and Jipi alleys. The streets all have white walls topped by gray tiles, and residences are made of wood. If you decide to take a look around, you’ll sense the exquisite craftsmanship of the South. You can see the hometown of famed Chinese and enjoy snacks particular to the area.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Three fangs seven lanes are the abbreviations of ten lanes in order from north to south of south back street in Gulou district, Fuzhou city. They are Yijinfang, Wenrufang, Guangweifang, Yangqiao Lane, Langguan Lane, Ta Lane, Huang Lane, Anmin Lane, Gong Lane and Jipi Lane. There are many small scenic spots in the lane, the ancient local flavor snacks concentrated here, is a good to eat, drink and play.

Trip.com User: The ancient city is well preserved with modern amenities and traditional food located within. Lookout for the coolest buildings of Starbucks, Haagen Das and McDonalds; the people are honest and friendly. ask for directions and you will be assisted well. Also I left an item at the cashier counter of a souvenir shop and the shopkeeper sought me out two blocks down to return the item.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Sanfang Qixiang, you can head to Min River Night Tour, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Min River Night Tour

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Taijiang Wharf (near Taijiang Pedestrian Street) after Yuanhongcheng Department Store, Taijiang Pedestrian Street, Taijiang District, Fuzhou City

The Min River Night Tour departs from the First Pier on Jiangbin Road in Taijiang District, sailing past Taijiang Golden Bund, Hongshan Bridge, and returns after reaching the Third Bridge. If the course is to be affected by the tides, the route will be adjusted to return to Taijiang Pier after reaching Gushan Bridge. As night approaches, Min River turns into a colorful rainbow. Float along the water in a boat as you take in the beautiful and historical charms of Min River.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The best boat cruise in the city, you get to exprerience all the bright and colourful buildings situated around the Min river. The authentic local Chinese music being played in the boat blends very well with the view along the river. This tour around the Min river is ideal for all the beautiful summer nights.

Trip.com User: Beautiful Scenery There are also department stores nearby, the best place to go for a walk.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fouzhou Cangshan is the best places.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Fouzhou Cangshan

Opened in 2022, the Home2 Suites by Hilton Fouzhou Cangshan offers travelers a pleasant stay in Fuzhou, whether for business or leisure purposes.

The hotel is conveniently located just 9km from Kuiju Railway Station and 47km from Fuzhou Changle International Airport. Just a short walk from Sanchajie Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. Keeping busy is easy, with Fuzhou Student Street, 逍遙檯球俱樂部 and Fuzhou Machang Street Jidu Cathedral all nearby.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Fuzhou hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Fuzhou hotels, the Home2 Suites by Hilton Fouzhou Cangshan is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 3

Yuanmai Hot Spring Resort

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-11:59pm

Ticket Price: 118 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: No. 146 Long Yao, Fufei Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City (Near Provincial Sports Center)

Yuanmai Hot Spring Resort is located in Fuzhou City, with Zhenhai Pavillion to its east. The resort is dominated by Fujian style buildings presenting beautiful environment. There are spa facilities such as open-air spa pools, special pools and luxury spa rooms with clean and clear waters. There are also gyms and outdoor movies in the park for visitors to relax.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Yuanmai Hot Spring Resort, C&D Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

C&D Hotel

Next to the beautiful West Lake, the C&D Hotel Fuzhou (Fuzhou Yuehua Jiudian) is situated in Fuzhou’s central business district. The hotel is 10-minutes from Fuzhou Railway Station, 30-minutes from the Fuzhou South Railway Station and 50-minutes from the Fuzhou Changle Airport.

The hotel features free parking, wedding service and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Guests can dine in the hotel’s Chinese or Western restaurant. Guests can also enjoy a cup of coffee and sunbath.

Business guests can take advantage of the hotel’s business center or host their events in the hotel’s multifunction room or smaller meeting rooms.

Guests can work-out in the gym, play tennis or swim in the hotel’s indoor swimming pool.

Day 4 | Morning

Xichan Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 455 Industrial Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City

In the past, there were Zen temples in the southeast and northwest suburbs of Fuzhou. This temple was located at the foot of Yishan Mountain in the western suburbs of Fuzhou, so it was called Xichan Temple. In history, Xichan Temple was destroyed several times, so although it is an ancient temple, the Xichan Temple you see now is basically newly built. On the whole, the repairs are very good. The main hall of the temple is very tall and very large. There are Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Dharma Hall, Tibetan Scripture Pavilion, Jade Buddha Building, Guanyin Pavilion, guest hall, meditation hall, abbot's room and other buildings in the temple. The more precious cultural relic is the "Pharmacist's Classic" by Kangxi's royal pen hidden in the Sutra Collection Pavilion, but tourists cannot see it. The beautiful environment of Xichan Temple is well done, and there is a well-known feature - lychee tree. A pair of couplets is engraved on the pillar of the gate of the ancient temple: "The Lishu was passed down to the Song Dynasty in the four dynasties, and the bells sounded the sound of Tang through the ages." This is a couplet written by Zhou Lian in the Qing Dynasty. It not only shows that there are many lychee trees in Xichan Temple, but also shows that Xichan Temple has existed since the Tang Dynasty. The lychee tree in the front courtyard of the Fatang is an ancient tree that existed in the Song Dynasty, and it is still blooming and bearing fruit today. Like other temples, there is also a release pond in Xichan Temple. There are a lot of fish and turtles in the pond. Children will be very happy to see it. In addition, overseas monasteries such as Shuanglin Temple in Singapore, Shuangqing Temple in Penang, Malaysia, and Nanputuo Temple in Vietnam all belong to the Xichan Lower House, and are still managed by the resident monks of the Xichan Temple. Therefore, this is a window for cultural exchanges between Fuzhou and Southeast Asia. Every year, many foreign monks and believers come to participate, and it has become a unique landscape of the ancient temple. In general, for a city like Fuzhou, where almost all parks are free, I am a little unaccustomed to seeing temples that charge fees, and I feel that the rituals of Buddha are more secular. If you have plenty of time and there are not many attractions in Fuzhou, it is still a good attraction, then you can come.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Gui'an Hotspring Resort nearby is the top choice before you leave Xichan Temple and hit the road.

Gui'an Hotspring Resort

Opening Hours: Open from 4/2-9/20,Mon-Fri,2:00pm-10:00pm;Open from 4/2-9/20,Sat-Sun,10:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 208 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Guiyang Road, Gui'an Village, Pandu Township, Lianjiang County, Fuzhou City

Gui'an Hotspring Resort is a garden-style hot spring resort. It is located in Gui'an Village in Lianjiang Prefecture, which is known as the heart of China's 5 hot springs. Gui'an Hotspring Resort provides endless means of entertainment and relaxation, including a boutique hotel, the Tianqu Hot Spring Land, the Xiangyu Flower World Hot Springs, and the Xixi Forest Park. Relax and unwind in the hot springs while being surrounded by fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Kingworld Hotel Gui'an in advance, because all the tourists head to Gui'an Hotspring Resort love staying at it.

Kingworld Hotel Gui'an

Reviews from Real Guests:

Carol: The hotels location is perfect if you looking for serenity and just away from town. next to water park and happy world Snow the assistant manager Was extremely helpful during our stay and even ensured we had a surprise personalized visit as we had just celebrated our anniversary. The surprise gift for kids while checking in was a really cool idea. Banyan and Vincent too were amazing as well as Lily from the restaurant who spoke good English . We definitely look to coming back again with a bigger group The restaurant has a variety of Western and Asian selection. Rooms are clean and well lit. Swimming pool was awesome too Areas to improve: If guests are like 3(put like 3 towels and shampoos and such amenities)

Carol: Snow has never disappointed.She surprised the whole group with personalized messages

Day 5 | Morning

Gui'an Hot Spring World

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-11:00pm;Open from 7/5-9/29,Mon-Fri,3:00pm-0:00am;Open from 7/5-9/29,Sat-Sun,10:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 188 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Gui'an Xintiandi, Pandu Township, Lianjiang County, Fuzhou City (next to Century Golden Resources Hotel)

The Gui'an Hot Springs World is constructed along the Lianjiang Gui'an Mountain Range. Based on the unique hot spring resources and natural environment of Gui'an. The Gui'an Hot Spring World has carefully created hundreds of outdoor hot spring soup pools with rich health benefits and unique styles, scattered in quiet and quaint areas. The area has an appealing garden landscape. Visitors can relax and calm their busy body and mind in this misty atmosphere.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Zuohai Underwater World.

Zuohai Underwater World

Opening Hours: Open from 8/4-08/31,8:30am-5:00pm;Open from 09/01-06/30,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: No. 29, Tongpan Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City (in Zuohai Park)

Located in the scenic Zuohai Park in Fuzhou, Zuohai Underwater World is a large-scale marine animal exhibition hall integrating viewing, amusement and popular science. The Zuhai Underwater World consists of a tropical rainforest pavilion, a polar bear pavilion, and a dream jellyfish pavilion. Visitors can enjoy viewing large sharks, sea turtles, and polar penguins.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: If you live sea animals then its the best plave to appreciate their beauty. a well mentioned, clean place with many sea creatures. The sea was one of the highlights of ghe journey. if you are a parent and want your kids to have a good time, this is the place to be.

RichyBella: absolutely beautiful 😍🙌

Day 5 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Jeurong Select Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Jeurong Select Hotel

The Jeurong Select Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Fuzhou, having opened in 2019.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Duwu Railway Station located approximately 7km away and Fuzhou Changle International Airport roughly 52km away. Famous local attractions 海峽創意產業園, The Golden Cow Mountain Park and Bao'enta, can all be reached with a short walk.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Fuzhou hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

Day 6 | Morning

Minggu Hall and Spa

Opening Hours: 10:00-24:00Open from 9:00am-11:59pm

Ticket Price: 198 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Hot Spring Museum Experience Zone, No. 8 Hot Spring Park Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City (next to Gulou District Administrative Service Center)

Minggu Pavilion & Spa is foundin the Spa Museum Experience Zone, No. 8 Hot Spring Park Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou (next to the Gulou District Administrative Service Center). It features an open-air spa, normal spas, private rooms, and casual dining in one boutique spa resort. The Club house includes open-air hot spring pools, pure natural hot spring water, a unique design style, the introduction of advanced spa facilities, an elegant and comfortable natural environment, as if walking through the outdoor Taoyuan.

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Minggu Hall and Spa, you can head to Olympic Center Ice and Snow Wonder Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Olympic Center Ice and Snow Wonder Park

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Cangshan, Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350026

Fuzhou Olympic Ice and Snow Fantasy Park includes 10 interactive themed projects (ice roller coaster, ice bumper car, ice bicycle, fast slide, ski run, children's playground, glacier scenery, colorful ice sculpture, snow village, maze), with a lot of eyeballs Attractiveness and sense of activity participation allow tourists to appreciate the cold winter style of the northern country and fully experience the splendor brought by the ice and snow! Ice and Snow World is an indoor ice and snow park with an area of more than 2,000 square meters. The average temperature is maintained at minus 8°C to minus 10°C. Except for colored ice, the whole museum uses transparent ice cubes. Among them, colored ice sculptures are implanted with international popular The cartoon-themed ice sculpture theme works also reproduce the cold winter and snow scenes of the Northeast Snow Township with real ice and snow creations to tourists. At the same time, the snow deer, snow wolf and musk ox and other physical specimens have been imported from Canada with huge sums of money to match the glacier scene. , to create a lifelike world of ice and snow. In addition to making snowmen and playing snowball fights, there are also various cartoon colored ice sculptures such as Minions and Hulks in the Ice and Snow Fantasy Park. You can enjoy the world of ice and snow to the fullest. "Ice Bumper Cars", visitors can also ride a "ice bike" with only one tire. Get on the "ice roller coaster" and slide down the 100-meter double-layer ice track from the 6-meter-high ice platform, feeling the speed of the wind.

Day 6 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Olympic Center Ice and Snow Wonder Park, Hongliang Garden Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Hongliang Garden Hotel

The Hongliang Garden Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Hongliang Garden Hotel is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Fuzhou.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 14km from Fuzhou Railway Station and 53km from Fuzhou Changle International Airport. Being just minutes away from Pushang Dadao Metro Station allows guests to explore the city with ease. Keeping busy is easy, with 24 Xiaoshi Zizhu Library, Shijixing Huabing Club (fuzhoucangshan) and 超級萌物 all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Fuzhou hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. For guests traveling on business, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 7 | Morning

Zhenhai Tower

Ticket Price: 15 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 10-20 Minutes

Location: Inside Pingshan Park, No. 139, Fufei South Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou

Fuzhou Zhenhai Tower is located on the top of Pingshan Mountain and is one of the nine famous buildings in China. Founded in the fourth year of Ming Hongwu (1371), it was originally used as a sample building for various gate towers, and was later renamed Zhenhai Tower. , "Viewing the sea from a sample building" was once one of the eight scenic spots outside the West Lake in Fuzhou. After more than 600 years of vicissitudes, Zhenhai Tower has been repeatedly built and destroyed. The existing Zhenhai Tower was rebuilt in November 2006. The reconstructed Zhenhai Building is composed of the base layer, the base layer and the second-storey pavilion, with a total height of 31.3 meters (of which the base is 10 meters high). The second floor serves as a viewing lounge.

Day 7 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Zhenhai Tower, don’t forget pay a visit to Guihu Huiya Hot Spring.

Guihu Huiya Hot Spring

Opening Hours: 9:00-23:00.

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Luohan Village, Guihu, Huanxi Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City

Guihu Huiya Hot Springs is constructed between the mountains and rivers by taking advantage of the natural hot springs of Guihu. Closing your eyes you can enjoy a hot spring to relax your body and a beautiful mountain. Guihu Huiya Hot Springs includes: a large lakeside hot spring open-air bubble pool area, a hot spring water park functioning all hours in the four seasons, a scene theater with the theme of Fuzhou Millennium Hot Spring Culture; and 8 hot spring soup halls with royal hot springs. Forest secret soup, Korean soup hall, French hot spring beauty salon, etc. Among them, the hot spring culture and customs town is the leisure and entertainment business center of the whole hot spring city, and it will also be the charming artist village of Haixi.

Day 7 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Huiya Hot Spring Boutique Hotel is the best places.

Huiya Hot Spring Boutique Hotel

The Huiya Hot Spring Boutique Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Fuzhou will find that the Huiya Hot Spring Boutique Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.

The hotel is located approximately 18km from Fuzhou Railway Station and 73km from Fuzhou Changle International Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 桂湖美术馆, Guihu Huiya Hot Spring and Gui'an Water World all nearby.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Fuzhou hotel offers parking on site.

This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 8

Guihu Lake Meireng Valley Hot Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-0:00am

Ticket Price: 68 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Guihu Shanxi Village, Huanxi Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City

The Meireng Valley is located beside the mountain creek of Guihu Lake. The lush mountains and rivers pass through the clear and long mountain creek water. The beautiful brook fish attracts hundreds of egrets inhabiting it, a pair of red The mouth is black and play on the upper stream, adding a romantic color to the Meireng Valley. The theme hot spring soup pool is set on the mountain, the environment is quiet, the single wooden barrel pool is hidden under the promenade, the mountain is surrounded by water and the view is wide; the row of single-story leisure soup house is built on the water, with high privacy and unique scenery. In the valley away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will be in the hot springs, listening to the torrential waters, and occasionally breezy and sullen.

Day 8 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, MENGQISHANYIN is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

MENGQISHANYIN

The MENGQISHANYIN is one of the newest hotels in Lianjiang, having opened in 2022.

Fuzhou Railway Station and Fuzhou Changle International Airport are located 28km and 82km away respectively. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Gui'an Hot Spring World, 貴安新天地 and Gui'an Huahai Tuozhan Park.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Lianjiang hotel provides parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 9 | Morning

The Gushan Spring Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: In Gushan Mountain, Fuzhou, China

Gushan Yongquan Temple in Fuzhou City is the "Crown of Fujian Temple" and one of the key temples in the country. The temple is built on the mountainside of Gushan Mountain, which is 455 meters above sea level. The front is the Incense Burner Peak and the back is Baiyun Peak. According to legend, its former site is "Huayan Temple". In the fourth year of Tang Jianzhong (783), there was Longju Lingyuan Cave ("Gu Shan Zhi": "It was a pool first, and the poisonous dragon lived in it."). , asked the eminent monk Lingqiao to enter the mountain to kill Mao and set up a platform to recite the "Huayan Sutra", thus becoming the Huayan Temple, and from then on the dragon did not harm. Now, people regard the fourth year of Jianzhong (783) as the beginning of the establishment of Yongquan Temple. When Emperor Wuzong destroyed the Buddha, Huayan Temple was destroyed. In 908, King Shenzhi, the King of Min, built a new temple called "Guo Shiguan". In 915, it was renamed as Yongquan Temple in Baiyun Peak of Gushan Mountain. During the Song Dynasty, Song Zhenzong bestowed the "Yongquan Temple". In 1407, it was renamed Yongquan Temple. In the Ming Dynasty, the temple was destroyed by fire twice, and it was repaired and expanded successively to form today's scale. In 1699, the imperial book "Yongquan Temple" conferred by Kangxi on the mud-gilt plaque still hangs above the gate of the Temple of Heavenly Kings. The majestic and magnificent Yongquan Temple is the Mahavira Hall. The other large and small halls are surrounded by the Mahavira Hall. There are three statues of Sakyamuni in the hall, as well as the solemn eighteen Arhat statues, and the three holy statues behind. In front of the three statues, there is a long table, which has not been destroyed by fires and has a long history, so it is the treasure of the main hall in the temple. There are also many precious collections of books, scriptures and other decorative items and ceramics in the temple. There are many important inscriptions or inscriptions in the temple. The interior of the temple is resplendent and solemn, which makes people dare not blaspheme the greatness of the Buddha. The temple sells homemade snacks - peace cakes, which are widely loved by tourists. The taste is soft, sweet but not greasy, which adds fun to the journey and is a must-buy item when going to Yongquan Temple.

Day 9 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Fuzhou Zoo.

Fuzhou Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: No. 7, Chiqiao Village, Xindian Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City

The Fuzhou Zoo is located in Xindian Town, Jinan District, Fuzhou City (near the Fuzhou National Forest Park). There are various kinds of animals, espeicially wildlife under first class protection, such as golden monkey, Asia elephant, South China tiger, elk, and so on. According to the terrain and landform, the park places precious and quiet animals in different areas to ensure a better living environment for the animals.

Day 9 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Lakeside Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Lakeside Hotel

Fuzhou Lakeside Hotel located on the bank of West Lake Park, which is honored as "the First Building with Landscape of Lakes and Hills". The hotel is 15-minutes to walk to Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, only 15-minutes drive from Fuzhou Railway Station and the bustling commercial area of Dongjiekou, about 45-minutes drive from the Fuzhou Changle Airport. Hotel comprises 437 elegant guest rooms and suits. The lake-view rooms with full floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to enjoy the beautiful West Lake on the bed.The elegant decoration with new Chinese style, the British Slumber land mattress, high-quality equipment bathroom, to create a comfortable sleep environment for you. Total 4 restaurants and leisure bars. You can enjoy buffet and borderless cuisine at "Lakeside Cafeteria", enjoy classic Min cuisine of meticulous cooking at "Minyue Palace Restaurant", which are waiting for you to start a wonderful journey of taste. In addition, 9 multi-functional banquet halls provide a variety of venue layouts and fully-equipped modern facilities that can satisfy a full range of service requirements of guests. And the Crystal Moon Bar will refresh you, the fitness center and swimming pool are the best choices for you to keep fit and relax.

Day 10 | Morning

Hualin Temple

Ticket Price: 2 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Guping Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou 350003, China

The existing stone slab corridors, mountain gates, corridors, east and west side halls, as well as greening and tree planting outside the hall were all completed after the main hall was restored in August 1988. The construction method of Hualin Temple is unique in the wooden architecture of Tang and Song Dynasties in my country. After research by Chinese and Japanese experts and scholars, the main hall of Hualin Temple has a huge influence on the architectural style of Kamakura period (the end of the 12th century) in Japan. It can be seen that Hualin Temple is also an important historical witness of Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges. Its main hall is particularly distinctive, with a height of 15.5 meters and an area of 574 square meters. There are 18 wooden pillars in it. Dougongs are used on the four eaves of the main hall and on the inner column heads, and the column capitals are supported by particularly thick dougongs. The beams and dougongs are made of seven paving, double copying, three lowering, and stealing hearts, which are in the style of Tang and Song Dynasties. The rationality and stability of this frame structure have made the main hall stand the test of thousands of years of wind and rain, and it is well preserved up to now. Although the main hall was repaired several times in the Ming and Qing dynasties, its main components are still the original millennium. If arranged according to the building age, it is listed in the main hall of Nanchan Temple, the main hall of Foxiao Temple in Wutai County, Shanxi Province, the Guangren Temple in Ruicheng County, Tiantai Temple and Dayunyuan in Pingshun County, and the main hall of Zhenguo Temple in Pingyao County. After that, it ranked seventh in the country. The first six buildings are preserved in the plateau area with a dry climate, and the main hall of Hualin Temple is an older wooden building south of the Yangtze River. In the temple, there is a remnant of the seal script of Zhao Gou, Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, and the "Hualin Temple Fragrant Lamp Monument" and "Linsen Memorial Hall Monument" by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty.

Day 10 | Afternoon

Xianying Palace nearby is the top choice before you leave Hualin Temple and hit the road.

Xianying Palace

Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Changle, Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Xianying Palace is located in the seaside of Xianqi, Changle Harbor, Fujian Province. It was built in the eighth year of Shaoxing in the Song Dynasty and is classified as a national key cultural relic protected unit. As a result of a major natural disaster, it was buried underground during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. On June 22, 1992, the site of the ancient palace ruins was accidentally discovered and excavated. After reconstruction, the palace halls, main halls, and archways reappeared one by one in their former glory. The underground palace mud color sculpture group has maintained their original holy sequence. Among them, the statues of the "Sea Guardians" Zheng He and Mazu are very rare in China. The National History Museum has replicated the entire group of "Sea Guardians" statues and they are well worth seeing.

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