Fuzhou Travel Guide | The Artistic Style in the Alleys of Yantai Mountain

Almost every garden, road, bunch of flowers, house and coachman in Cangqian Mountain is poetic. What is particularly lovely is that when the evening sun is dim, a bell rings from the chapel, and a few girls holding colorful paper umbrellas walk under the shade of trees. ——Ye Shengtao, "Hakka" - Scenic spot: Yantai Mountain Commercial Strolling District 5.3km from the hotel - There are the dreams of the Republic of China on the mountain and trendy literature and art at the foot of the mountain. This is Yantai Mountain in Fuzhou. When the port was opened for trade in modern times, foreigners and overseas Chinese built a large number of Western-style buildings on Yantai Mountain, leaving behind more than a hundred magnificent cultural relics for modern times. Walking down the mountain along the ancient alleys, the commercial walking district at the foot of the mountain combines traditional streets and alleys with creative new elements, with art, food and more romance. - 【Modern Architecture】 Yantai Mountain is known as the "Museum of International Architecture". These modern buildings such as foreign consulates, foreign companies, churches and villas have different styles, including Gothic Revival, Victorian, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Russian, and a mix of Chinese and Western styles... Various styles of foreign buildings, the fusion of old and new is worth visiting. - 【Poetic Alley】 Strolling along the green alleys on the hillside, reminiscing about the old atmosphere, the secrets have long been hidden with the passage of time. The winding alleys have remained fresh through the vicissitudes of history, retaining their distinctive features while being imbued with the life atmosphere of the old Fuzhou people. - [Art Space] The Y+space public area in the second phase has various art exhibitions and creative shops, etc., which gathers various trendy elements. It looks like being on the streets of Korea, immersing people in the literary and artistic atmosphere. It is a perfect place for taking photos. - [Check in at the sunset] The rooftop of Y+space is an excellent location to watch the sunset. With a wide view, you can see the characteristic red brick houses of the surrounding commercial streets. Looking into the distance, you can also see Zhongzhou Island in the middle of the Minjiang River. Next to it is the name sign of Yantai Mountain, which is suitable for taking photos and checking in. At the same time, the wooden steps and geometric corridors on the rooftop are also very photogenic. - [Quality Shopping Street] The commercial promenade in Yantai Mountain is unique among the commercial streets in other historical scenic spots. It does not rely on the attributes of tourist attractions to promote its surrounding areas, but instead balances the new and the old to create a vibrant neighborhood that combines scenery and art, providing a wide variety of delicious snacks, cultural and creative products, fun experiences, and a variety of other choices.