🚶♀️🚶♂️Route:
DAY1: (One-day tour of Jiulihu) Arrive in Putian - Jiulihu - Park entrance - Huainian Pavilion - Jiuzhenguan - Yudilou - Jiuli Feipu - Waterfall ceremony - Double waterfall viewing platform - Suspension bridge - Hiking trail - Return to Putian city center
DAY2: (One-day tour of Putian city) Putian Museum - Bao'en Temple - Xinghua Mansion historical and cultural street - Nanshan Guanghua Temple
DAY3: (One-day tour of Meizhou Island) Wenjia Wharf - Mazu Temple - Meiyu Chao Yin - Rainbow Road - Ewe Stone Garden - Golden Beach - Return to Putian
🎫Attraction tickets:
Meizhou Island:5A-rated scenic spot, the birthplace of Mazu culture. Known as the "Penglai of the South" and "Mecca of the East".
⛴Ferry ticket:125/person (round trip), admission tickets are free
👉Must-see attractions:
🗺Ocean Stack Road: Feel the sea breeze and the surging waves🌊. Be careful when the waves get big. ~
👸Mazu Temple: The earliest Mazu Temple, built on a mountain, also known as the "Potala Palace of the Sea". Climbing to the top requires about 40 minutes. Pay attention to the elderly and children.
🤽♀️Meiyu Chao Yin: Named after its unique topography, it makes sounds under the influence of tides and waves.
🌅Golden Beach: The largest beach on the island. You can see the complete view of the sunset and take a walk with your loved ones.
🌈Rainbow Road: An arc-shaped road with a rainbow line in the middle. Drive an electric scooter around the island with the rainbow line, and feel the charm of the sea and the island.
🔥Ewe Stone Garden: Very picturesque. The flying dagger cave is here and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
🚩Flying Dagger Cave: A unique sea-eroded landform. Good place for sightseeing and photography by the sea.
🏞Jiulihu:4A-rated scenic spot, the origin of Chinese Qimeng culture. Known for its four wonders of lake, cave, waterfall, and stone. Along with Wuyishan and Yuhua Cave, they are known as the "Three Wonders of Fujian".
Major attractions: Jiuli Feipu, Jiuli San Cave, Jiuxian Temple
🕒Opening hours: All year round from 08:00 to 18:00
🏞Admission: Adult ticket RMB50, child ticket RMB25, senior ticket RMB25 (college students can enjoy half-price with student ID card)
🚗Transportation: Recommended to drive (free parking available in the parking lot), shuttle bus available in the scenic area, admission RMB10/person
🍱Food: There are many restaurants near the scenic area, and there are also roadside snacks. It is more convenient to bring your own food.
🧍♂️Dressing advice: Wear sunscreen clothing, waterproof clothing, and non-slip shoes. Don't forget to put a raincoat on your camera when the waterfall is large.
👉Itinerary: Park entrance-Huainian Pavilion-Jiuzhenguan-Yudilou-Jiuli Feipu-Waterfall ceremony-Double waterfall viewing platform-Suspension bridge-Hiking trail
✔ps: The Jiulihu waterfall is more beautiful after rain. Please bring necessary items such as tissue, umbrella, and mosquito repellent spray in summer.
🏨Accommodation guide:
Putian City:
It is recommended to stay in the city center of Putian, preferably near Wanda Plaza, where transportation is convenient and there are many dining options.
Meizhou Island:
There are few hotels on the island and many homestays. You can choose room types and accommodation standards according to your budget and needs.
🚄Transportation guide:
There is no airport in Putian. The nearest airport to Putian is in Fuzhou or Quanzhou, about one to two hours away from Putian.
High-speed railway stations: Putian Station (recommended, close to the attractions, and more convenient), Hanjiang Station, and Xianyou Station.
👉Meizhou Island On-island guide:
Go directly to Wenjia Wharf, Meizhou Island by navigation (Wenjia Wharf has a large parking lot and costs RMB20/day) or take the high-speed rail to Putian Station, and then transfer to Bus No. 363/K09 to Wenjia Wharf to take the ferry to the island.
🎫Ferry ticket:125/person (round trip), you need to book tickets in advance at the public-Meizhou Island ferry. The boat trip takes about 16 minutes.
Wenjia to Meizhou Island: 7:30-17:30, a ferry leaves every half hour
Meizhou to Wenjia: 7:00-17:00, a ferry leaves every half hour
🚗Island transportation:
Public bus (can go anywhere on the island)
Tourist bus (RMB300-400/day)
Rent a small electric donkey (RMB50-100/day) for more convenience and cost-effectiveness
❗❗❗Attention:
✔ The sea is very blue on sunny days, and no filter is needed, so go on a sunny day as much as possible.
✔ It's more fun to travel with more people, so rent a small electric donkey instead of a sightseeing bus.
✔ Pay attention to sun protection and take necessary precautions.
✔ Pay attention to mosquito prevention, and bring mosquito repellent spray and ointment and other items.
✔ The tourist sightseeing bus charges by trip and is also available for a day, but it is not recommended. It is more suitable to travel by small electric donkey.
✔ The stack road to Meiyu Chao Yin is best to go when the tide is rising. It's not worth going when the tide is ebbing.
✔ If you go to a roadside stall to eat seafood or arrange a car for sightseeing, ask about the price in advance to avoid being ripped off.
✔ To watch the sunset, you can go to Goose Tail Seaside Cafe, where there are many outdoor photo scenes.
