[2024 Shanwei Attraction] Travel Guide for Mt. Fengshan Temple Tourist Area (Updated Sep)
Mountain Climbing
Mazu Temples
Memorial Temples
Address:
Fengshan Road, Shanwei City
Opening times:
Opening hours TBDTemporarily Closed
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
0660-3333321
Guangdong's own Maldives, Shanwei, super complete travel guide is here!
Hey 😎, darlings! Today I bring you a super comprehensive nanny-level travel guide for Shanwei 💥.
🚗Transportation:
• Self-driving 🚘: The most convenient, you can freely shuttle between various attractions.
• High-speed rail 🚄: Take it to Shanwei Station, and after getting off, you can take a taxi or bus to your desired destination.
🏠Accommodation:
• Downtown: Convenient for travel, and there are many kinds of delicious food 😋.
• Seaside: You can enjoy the beautiful sea view 🌊 and watch the sunrise 🌅 in the morning.
🌈Attractions:
• Honghai Bay Zhelang Scenic Area 🌊: One side is turbulent, the other is calm, super amazing 🤩! You can take as many photos as you want 📷, and every shot is a masterpiece.
• Jinting Bay 🏖: Fine sand, clear water, perfect for playing in the water and sunbathing 🌞. There are also various water activities to enjoy 😜.
• Fengshan Ancestral Temple Tourist Area 🛕: Learn about the history and culture of Shanwei, and overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Shanwei city 😍.
• Erma Road Food Street 🍱: A paradise for foodies 😋! All kinds of Shanwei specialty foods are available, allowing you to eat to your heart's content 💖.
🍤Food:
• Shanwei Thin Pancakes 🥞: Both sweet and savory, rich in texture, a must-try 😉.
• Cai Kueh 🥟: Soft and glutinous skin, delicious filling, super tasty 😋.
• Beef Brisket Hotpot 🥘: Tender and juicy beef, rich broth, absolutely unforgettable 😍.
• Seafood 🦀: Shanwei is by the sea, so seafood is a must! Fresh and delicious 😜.
💡Tips:
• Pay attention to sun protection 🌞, the sun by the sea is very strong.
• Respect local customs and traditions 🙏.
• When buying seafood, compare a few shops to avoid being overcharged 😎.
Alright, darlings, this is the end of the Shanwei travel guide 💖! Pack your bags and go on a spontaneous trip 🚗💨.
Aiden Simmons Aiden91
My Life FIRST丨CITYWALK in Search of the Gods of the Old City of Shanwei
The old city of Shanwei is very small, and half a day is enough for a CITYWALK. When mentioning Chaoshan, Shanwei is often left out, but whether it's the night-time hustle and bustle of Erma Road Food Street or the religious atmosphere of the old city, Shanwei is undoubtedly part of the Chaoshan cultural circle.
Walking along the coastal greenway of Pingqing Lake to the Fengshan Ancestral Temple Tourist Area, this is the most important ancient site in Shanwei. Shanwei Port was formed in the mid-Ming Dynasty. Fujian fishermen drifted to the Fengshan area to settle, bringing with them their protector deity—Mazu. In the ninth year of Chongzhen (1636), Fengshan Mazu Temple was established. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, the sea ban was lifted, and Shanwei Port saw great development, resulting in a bustling scene of 'merchants and travelers gathering, boats and ships like clouds.' The Fengshan Ancestral Temple was expanded in the Renxu year of Qianlong (1742), and the incense has continued ever since. The Mazu stone statue on the Fengyi Platform in the Fengshan Ancestral Temple is closed for repairs and guarded by staff, so it is not accessible, but the ancestral temple can still be visited. The temple building itself is also very beautiful, with a three-entry two-courtyard layout, belonging to the traditional three-mountain temple architecture, integrating rich and colorful folk architectural art. You can see a lot of inlaid porcelain, stone carvings, wood carvings, clay sculptures, and painted art, especially the inlaid porcelain ridge decorations, which are both rustic and gorgeous, making people smile in the morning sunlight. A sunshade canopy has been set up in the large open space in front of the temple, where devout local believers are praying and worshiping.
Where there are docks and ports, there is usually another important folk belief—Guan Gong. The Shanwei Guandi Temple was built in the tenth year of Chongzhen (1637), and this is also the birthplace of Shanwei Port's century-old commercial port. According to local folklore, on the thirteenth day of the fifth lunar month in the tenth year of Chongzhen, the first birthday of Guandi after the completion of Kanxia City, a parade of the Guandi deity statue was held. When the parade reached the current Sanma Road Temple Front Street, the sedan chair stopped to rest. When people tried to lift the sedan chair to return to the city, they couldn't lift it no matter what. People believed that Guandi wanted to stay here, so they built a temple for Guandi at this location for believers to worship. The incense has flourished year by year, and shops were built around the Guandi Temple, forming a community. The current Guandi Temple is being expanded and has been blessed by the Guandi Ancestral Temple in Yuncheng, Shanxi, as the 'Southern Palace,' an officially recognized branch temple. Once the expansion is completed, the Shanwei Guandi Temple will become the largest Guandi temple in the Greater Bay Area.
I have always felt that the Chaoshan and Minnan regions have a natural tolerance for different religions, and their attitude towards faith is both traditional and open. Besides the two important traditional folk beliefs of Mazu and Guan Gong, if you open a map, you will see that the small old city of Shanwei is also home to various other folk belief temples, such as the Xuantian Shangdi Ancient Temple, Nuwa Temple, Shuixianye Temple, Dadi Temple, Tianshenye Temple, and others. There is also the Anmei Ancestral Temple, which also worships Mazu, and three or four Christian churches. The small neighborhood is truly a gathering of gods.
Shanwei people not only tolerate different beliefs but also embrace revolution. Shanwei is one of the 13 red revolutionary bases in the country, the birthplace of the first county-level Soviet government in China, and the only entire revolutionary old area in Guangdong—all four counties (cities, districts) in the city are first-class revolutionary old area counties. When passing by Erma Road Food Street, remember to look for the former site of the CPC Hailufeng Central County Committee hidden in the community. The roads in the old city of Shanwei are very narrow, only to be called alleys, and the houses are built very high. Each house varies in height, layout, decoration, and even color. Although overall still relatively monotonous and lacking in beauty, there is a sense of chaotic historical narrative. During the walk, I encountered a garbage truck playing model opera music, which seemed to pull me back to the black-and-white movie era before I was even born. Although Erma Road loses much of its charm during the day, the food remains delicious.
AmeliaMcAllister92
Shanwei One-Day Tour Guide
🚶Transportation: Considering the budget and the need not to take taxis, we prefer buses and walking. The public transportation network in Shanwei city is well-developed, and walking allows for a deeper experience of the city's charm.
📍Itinerary
Morning: 🥢Breakfast: Walk to a nearby breakfast shop to taste Shanwei's special char siu lo mein and beef cake, starting a pleasant journey.
🏯Haizhen Restaurant: Take the bus to Haizhen Restaurant to enjoy its morning tea. In the antique restaurant, a pot of good tea makes for a leisurely time.
🌅Fengshan Mazu: Walk to Fengshan, climb to the top to overlook the South China Sea, and appreciate the panoramic view of Shanwei ancient town. The Fengshan Mazu statue is an important symbol of local faith.
Noon: 🍲Lunch: Enjoy Shanwei's special dishes such as seafood congee and white-cut chicken at a restaurant near Fengshan, delicious and affordable.
Afternoon: 🌇City of Sky: Take the bus to Magong City of Sky photography base, a popular spot for social media, with Instagram-style decorations and unique scenes, such as the glass church and the solitary lighthouse, offering excellent views.
🌉Shanmei Square Guanlan Walkway: Walk to Shanmei Square in the evening. The sunset and night views from the walkway are extremely beautiful, with the twilight sun and river lights reflecting each other.
Evening: 🍡Night Market Snacks: Taste Shanwei snacks such as vegetable cakes and Jiumaogao at the night market near Shanmei Square, experiencing the local nightlife.
💡Tips: Please prepare sunscreen and a sun hat. Check the weather forecast before going out and carry suitable clothing. This one-day tour guide is both economical and allows for an in-depth experience of Shanwei's charm. May you leave Shanwei with wonderful memories! 🌈
NomadicEuphoria
Fengshan Ancestral Temple in Shanwei is a sacred place where scenery and faith blend together
Upon arriving in Shanwei, there is one sacred site you absolutely must not miss, which is the Fengshan Ancestral Temple🏯. Not only is the scenery picturesque🌄, standing at a high point, you can take in the entire view of Shanwei city👀, as if a beautiful scroll is slowly unfolding before your eyes🖼️. What's more, it is also a sacred place where locals place their hopes and pray for blessings🙏.
As you step into the temple, you will be enveloped by the thick scent of incense🕯️, with countless devout believers silently praying here, their hearts filled with longing for a good life and respect for folk traditions💖. The solemn and dignified atmosphere seems to allow one to forget the troubles of the world and find inner peace🌌.
Currently, the exhibition hall on the mountain is under construction at a rapid pace🚧, and it is believed that it will meet everyone with a brand-new look before long. Moreover, it used to cost 15 yuan to visit here💰, but now it has been opened to the public for free, which undoubtedly provides everyone with a great opportunity to closely experience the culture of Shanwei and appreciate the charm of Fengshan Ancestral Temple💫.
BRIELLA BUSH
National Series 129 Shanwei Fengshan Ancestral Temple
🌈Historical background:
Founded in the ninth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, the sea ban was lifted during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Shanwei Port developed greatly, and there appeared a prosperous scene of 'business and travel gathering, boats and rafts like clouds'. The Fengshan Ancestral Temple was thus expanded in the seventh year of Qianlong.
🚗Highlight introduction:
It is a national 4A level tourist attraction and a famous scenic spot in Shanwei City. It is also a place where people in the eastern part of Guangdong, especially coastal fishermen, worship Mazu. It combines religious tourism, coastal scenery tourism, and city parks. It integrates religious culture, folk culture, and marine culture landscapes, with a typical southern China coastal style.
🎫Ticket information:
Tickets are 15 yuan
✨Tour suggestions:
The entire scenic area is close to Pinqing Lake, with great scenery. The main buildings are composed of Fengshan Park, Fengshan Ancestral Temple, and Fengyi Tai Mazu (Heavenly Mother) stone statue. The Fengshan Ancestral Temple is a branch palace of the Mazu Temple in Meizhou, Fujian, and is a famous center for the spread of Mazu culture in eastern Guangdong. The incense has been prosperous throughout the ages. There is also a Mazu Holy Relic Museum on the mountain, which displays Mazu's life and legends.
leilani_rosalindmoon
A mysterious and desirable island
Travel guide: High-speed rail: Shanwei Station
Bus: You can check Shanwei's real-time bus online Electric bicycle: Shared electric bicycles are available in the city
Attractions introduction:
1. Fengshan Mazu Temple: The history and culture of Mazu inside are worth visiting
2. Poly Jinmao Bay: Newly opened beach, there is a sail hall inside worth taking photos and checking in, the beach here is free to play, parking fee is required
3. Ma Palace Sky Mirror: Pink blue building, glass house, good place for photo check-in
4. Second Horse Road: It is recommended to go at night, this is the food street Shanwei special snack street, and there are special products for sale
5. Sea Road: A road built on the sea, the middle of the road is a color dividing line, many people drive to the side of the road to check in and take photos
6. Windmill Island: There are many windmills on the island, and there are beaches, just developed, worth going
7. Houao Sea: The water is blue, and the photos are particularly good
8. Sea Castle: A power station built in the 70s, still standing after being washed by the sea
South China Sea Guanyin: No tickets are required, you can pray for blessings, and the view from the top of the mountain is good
Red Sea Bay: A beach where you can watch the sunrise, tickets are required for 16 yuan, and the beach is very large
Sunset Surf Shop: A seaside where you can watch the sunset, you can surf, there are coffee shops, beverage shops
Seaside Road: Watch the sunset and sunset
Tongnan Food Street: Various foods, seafood stalls, barbecue stalls are the majority, late