Zhangzhou Ancient City
The living fossil of Minnan culture, an ancient city intertwined with a thousand year cultural heritage and fireworks atmosphere, strolling through stone streets and alleys, exploring Ming and Qing Dynasty relics, savoring authentic snacks, and experiencing the charm of time sedimentation.
1. Introduction to Scenic Spots
Zhangzhou Ancient City, the millennium history book of living in southern Fujian! The red brick arcade conceals the smoke and fire of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the stone pavement is engraved with Tang and Song rhymes, and the flying eaves of the Confucian temple and the spire of the church blend together to create a unique style. There is no need for admission tickets here, open your arms 24 hours a day - listen to the puppet show creaking and opening in the morning, watch the light and shadow mottled below the horse riding carriage at noon, when the lanterns light up at night, the whole city is an immersive Minnan opera!
2. Historical origin
In 686 AD, Emperor Ruizong of Tang established Zhangzhou Commandery to pacify southern Xinjiang, and the legend of "Zhangzhou Port first, then Xiamen Bay" began here. In the Song Dynasty, a earthen city was built with six gates. In the Southern Song Dynasty, stone walls were upgraded. In the Yuan Dynasty, the city was shrunk and moats were excavated. In the Qing Dynasty, the layout was established. The most remarkable achievement was in 1918, when Chen Jiongming demolished the city walls and built a stone dock, allowing the ancient city and the waterfront to breathe together, laying the foundation for a pattern of "half city fireworks, half city river".
3. Quick overview of scenic spots and attractions
Confucian Temple (free, reservation required): The most complete Confucian temple in southern Fujian, with breathtaking views of the Dacheng Hall and brick carvings of the Lingxing Gate containing the auspicious code of the top scholar.
Taiwan Road Arcade: The winding 300 meter "Minnan Architecture Museum", with wooden window decorations on the second floor as natural framing frames, every shot is the cover of "Old Stories in the South of the City".
Jialan Temple: The most popular "guardian deity" of Zhangzhou, with dragon and phoenix sculptures carved on the roof telling stories.
Xiao Erhai Lake (by the Jiulong River): Free internet celebrity check-in spot! The crooked neck tree and the deep blue river surface, the silhouette of the sunset in the evening, have become popular on social media.
4. Recommended route for reckless walking
Cultural Exploration Line:
Confucian Temple → Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall (Puppetry Experience 30 yuan/person) → Taiwan Road Arcade → Tianyi Shou Pharmacy (Centennial Traditional Chinese Medicine Shop) → Sunset at Xiao'er Lake
Duration: 3 hours, recommended to pair with Afang braised noodles and four fruit soup set meal
5. Night Easter eggs:
19: The Tang Dynasty street and alley light show began, with saxophone old songs flowing at the entrance of the alley. The intangible cultural heritage lacquer fan (50 yuan/piece) at the corner cultural and creative market can be used as a souvenir.
6. Transportation Guide
High speed rail: From Zhangzhou Station to Gucheng, take a taxi for 25 yuan/20 minutes. Take bus No.11 to Wenchangmen and walk for 7 minutes
Airport: Xiamen Gaoqi Airport → Zhangzhou Bus 25 yuan/40 minutes, carpooling about 60 yuan
Within the city: Shared electric vehicles cost 3 yuan/hour, and it is recommended to stop at the Zhongshan Park subway station
Self driving: Parking lots around the ancient city cost 10 yuan/hour. During peak seasons, it is recommended to park at Yan'an Road Commercial Center and walk for 15 minutes
7. Cost List
Must cost:
Intangible Cultural Heritage Puppetry Experience 30 yuan
Intangible cultural heritage lacquer fan DIY50 yuan
Woodblock New Year prints for 20 yuan
8. Food budget:
Fong Marinated Noodles 15 yuan+Jianguo Oyster omelette 20 yuan+Confucian Temple Sugar cane juice 10 yuan=45 yuan/person set meal
Infile Winter Melon Tea 18 yuan (Light of Local Milk Tea)
9. precautions
The Confucian Temple is closed every Monday, and there will be one puppet show performance at 15:00/19:30 each
High temperature warning for July and August, recommended night travel+chilled Four Fruit Soup to prolong life
Luggage storage at the tourist center or convenience store next to Jialan Temple (10 yuan/piece)
Surrounding linkage
Volcano Island (ticket 60 yuan, 1-hour self drive): Pink Monument Valley+Black Reef Beach
Yunshui Rumor Tulou (Ticket 85 yuan, 2-hour charter): Big Fish and Haitang Same Style Tulou Group
Zhangzhou Ancient City, you can become a Minnan for half a day without spending a lot of money!