Fuqing Attractions

Located in the southeast coast of Fujian Province, Fuqing owns a mix of type of destinations and a lot of Fuqing attractions are worth to explore. In this coastal city, you can not only see island scenery in Dongbi Island, but also hike in Mt. Lingshi National Forest Park, visit the Taoism mountain Shizhu Mountain, and explore the counterpart of Shaolin Temple. Here lists the best places to visit in Fuqing Fujian to offer you a leisurely getaway.  

The mountain is located in the 25 km (15.5 mi) west of Honglu Town, Fuqing City. Famous as a Taoism mountain, it is one of the top 10 attractions in Fujian Province and surely one of the best places to visit in Fuqing. In Chinese, Shizhu Mountain means Stone and Bamboo Mountain, which indicates its best scenery. The main spots of the mountain are scattered around the Shizhu Temple on the Scholar Peak. From the foot of the mountain to the temple, it takes about 30 minutes with total of 1,400 steps and 8 pavilions along the way. The temple is surrounded by a grove of graceful bamboo forest, which adds more mystery and beauty. The Flat Peach Cave, Tongtian Cave, Fairy Bridge and Stone Door are located on the west of the temple. The large rock, also called Sea Rock on the peak is very interesting, covered with fossils of seashells in ancient times. Other strange rocks including Lion Rock, Guanyin Rock and Yuanyang Rock all worth seeing. A peaceful lake lies on the foothill, where you can take a boat to sightsee.

Entrance Fee: CNY25
 

Dongbi Island, a small island of 2.64 square kilometers (652 acres), is on the east of Fuqing City and located near Longtian Town, where you can take a ferry to the island directly. As one of the top Fuqing attractions, it boasts delicious sea food, exciting water entertainments, coastal scenery and sunny beaches. There is an 80-meter (262-feet) high mountain on the island, enshrining the patron saint of the local village. Climbing on the mountain can enjoy a panoramic view. The most joyful moment on the remote island is to catch the sunset on the beach or rock. Another exciting thing is trying to go out on a fish boat, experiencing as a fisherman to face the sea.

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The forest park located in the southwest of Dongzhang Town, about 30 km from Fuqing City, is one of the best places to visit in Fuqing. The main peak in the park is Furong Peak and there is an ancient temple there, Lingshi Temple, was first built in the Tang Dynasty (around 850). Apart from the main peak, the Liuxue Peak, Baoyu Peak and Dragon Pool are the famous spots. Hiking in this lush forest park is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Fuqing China as its forest coverage rate reaches 93.4%. Walking on the quiet paths along with towering trees, seeing the winding streams and strange rocks, it is easy to find peace in a moment.

 Entrance fare: CNY15

Not far from the Shizhu Mountain, the Tiansheng Farm village is situated in Xincuo Town, a good place to enjoy a leisurely weekend. Although named farm village, the only thing you can find about farming is picking up strawberries. However, fishing, hiking, cycling, and enjoying a spa are possible in this large village are fun things to do in Fuqing. Several gardens including fossil wood garden, sunflower garden, and rose garden are worth seeing if you go at the right time. The other recreation facilities like kart-racing and ferris wheel are pretty small and mostly enjoyed by children.

 Entrance Fee: CNY50

First built in the Tang Dynasty and then destroyed in the war, the South Shaolin Temple was rebuilt in 1994 and now it is located in the west of Dongzhang Town. Amazingly, its geography, landscape and structure are all similar to the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province. The temple was constructed in the 668-meter (2,192-feet) Song Mountain which was covered by thick forests. The Buddhist temple, tranquil paths, old bridges, ancient tombs and stone carvings make it one of the top places to visit in Fuqing Fujian.

 Entrance Fee: CNY10