[2025 Putian Attraction] Travel Guide for Shouxi Park (Updated Apr)

1️⃣ Dongshan Baoguo Temple & Mazu Temple Dongshan Baoguo Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Putian, built in the Tang Dynasty with a long history. The temple has simple architecture and a quiet environment, making it a great place to calm your mind and experience Buddhist culture. 🚇Transportation: Take a taxi from the city center for about 15 minutes, or take a bus to the "Dongshan Baoguo Temple" station. ⚠️Note: The temple is a pure place, please keep quiet and respect religious customs. 2️⃣ Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street is a historical and cultural block in Putian, mainly featuring the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, integrating traditional culture and modern commerce. There are many specialty shops, handicraft shops and food stalls here. 🚇Transportation: Take a taxi from Dongshan Baoguo Temple for about 10 minutes. 3️⃣ Guqiaolou Guqiaolou is a landmark building in Putian, built in the Song Dynasty. It used to be a place for timing and alert in ancient times. The building has three floors and a unique architectural style. It is now a cultural symbol of Putian. 🚇Transportation: It is about a 10-minute walk from Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street. Evening: Shouxi Park (optional) - If you have plenty of time, you can go to Shouxi Park for a walk. This is a leisure resort in Putian city, with clear streams and green trees, suitable for relaxing. 📑Tips The attractions in the city are close to each other, so it is recommended to take a taxi or ride a shared bicycle, which is convenient and fast. Some attractions may need to be booked in advance, so it is recommended to check in advance

Yanshui Park is a comprehensive water park in Putian City, integrating the Qingxi River, Green Island, ancient bridges, danli, countryside, and villages. The park is divided into 8 themed functional areas: fishing boat landscape area, folk culture area, waterfront vitality landscape area, mountain culture area, leisure orchard area, ecological and educational area, leisure and recreation area, and lidao landscape area. Visitors to Yanshui Park love to take a boat ride on the Yanshui River that surrounds the entire park. I came to Yanshui Park mainly to see the Yanshou Bridge. The Yanshou Bridge was built in 1127 during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is located in a place called Yanshou Village, and it spans the Yanshui River, which flows into the sea. It is the most famous of the 34 stone bridges built by Li Fu, a hero of the Southern Song Dynasty, after he retired from office and returned to his hometown. There is a stone tablet at the southern end of the bridge, written by Chen Mi, a scholar of the Yipin Dragon and Tiger Pavilion, in 1229 during the reign of Emperor Lizong of the Southern Song Dynasty. The Yanshou Bridge is a 14-arch stone beam bridge. The bridge deck is paved with five large bluestones, and the stone railings at both ends of the bridge are carved with lions of different shapes. A huge ancient banyan tree at the northern end of the bridge shades the sky, making this 900-year-old stone bridge even more ancient.

🌟 Xitianwei Market Once you arrive in Putian, head straight to Xitianwei Market for a taste of local life! The nearby Dongxing Market is a foodie's paradise, with delicious dishes like Yanjing Jian Guo and A Lian Jian Bao. One bite and you'll be in heaven! 😋🥟 🏛️ Putian Museum Open 9:00 am–4:30 pm (closed on Mondays). The Folk Customs Hall is a must-see, offering a fascinating glimpse into Putian's history and culture. 🏺📚 🌳 Shouxi Park Located next to the museum, this park is a peaceful oasis with fresh air and few visitors. You can even go boating and enjoy some leisure time. 🚣‍♂️🍃 🕊️ Dongshan Bao'en Temple & Mazu Palace These lesser-known attractions are quiet and free to enter, offering a moment of peace and tranquility. 🧘‍♀️🙏 🌆 Yuanmiao Temple Sanqing Hall Open 8:00 am–12:00 pm and 3:00 pm–6:00 pm. Experience the profound depth of Taoist culture. 🏯✨ 🌸 Meifeng Guangxiao Temple Open 8:30 am–5:00 pm. Visit during plum blossom season for a stunning display of natural beauty! 🌼👀 🗽️ Nanshan Guanghua Temple Open 6:00 am–6:00 pm. Free entry. Don't miss the Shakyamuni Pagoda! 📸🕉️ 🏰 Guqiao Gate Known as the "Little Tiananmen of Putian," this landmark ancient building is a must-see. Visit the second floor and explore the nearby pedestrian street for shopping and sightseeing! 🛍️🏰 🏙️ Xinghua Mansion Cultural Street Similar to Fuzhou's Sanfang Qixiang, this ancient street is filled with delicious snacks and stunning night views. There are even performances during the first lunar month! 🎆🍢 🍽️ Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Firewood Rice - Gongchen Subdistrict, Licheng District, Putian, Fujian Salty rice is only available at noon, and the delicious soup is only available in the evening, so we recommend visiting at noon. The flavors are amazing! 🍚🔥 2️⃣ Longqiao Wonton - No. 70, Jianshe Road, Fenghuangshan Subdistrict, Chengxiang District, Putian, Fujian We didn't try the signature pig liver, but the other offal dishes were authentic and worth a try! 🐷🍲 3️⃣ Achang Soy Milk Stir Fry - No. 78–92, Jianshe Road, Chengxiang District, Putian, Fujian Located next to Longqiao Wonton, this place is always packed! The soy milk is normal, the Jian Guo is a bit oily, but the Yanpi Wonton Soup is delicious, with a flavor similar to lean meat soup. 🌱🍳 This trip to Putian was truly rewarding!

| A poetic stroll through an urban oasis. 📍Location: Shouxi Park, east of Licheng North Avenue, Chengxiang District, Putian City. 🚗Transportation: Take bus 55, 551, 202, etc. to "Shouxi Park" station. If you drive, there is a parking lot around the park. 🎫Tickets: Free! 🏞Attractions: - Yanshou Ancient Bridge: The oldest stone bridge in Putian, with a simple shape, spans the Shouxi River. Walking on the bridge is like traveling through time. - Shouxi Fishing Boat: Once one of the 24 scenic spots in Putian, the weeping willows on the riverbank are swaying. You can rent a small boat and float leisurely on the river to experience the charm of the water town. - Litchi Forest Water Town Scenic Area: A large area of lush litchi forest. When the litchi is ripe, you can see the litchi hanging on the branches, which is picturesque. - Riverside Trail: A trail built along the river, suitable for walking, jogging, or cycling. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the air is fresh and pleasant. 🍜Food recommendations: - Xinghua Fried Cake: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious, with a strong rice fragrance. - Putian Braised Noodles: The noodles are chewy, and the soup is rich and delicious, gathering the essence of various seafood and side dishes. - Xitianwei Dumplings: The dumpling skin is as thin as a cicada's wings, wrapped with fresh meat filling. The soup is fresh and delicious, and it can be mixed dry or cooked in soup. Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll or enjoy the natural scenery and historical culture, Shouxi Park is definitely worth a visit. 💕

Compared with Quanzhou, which is "half city of fireworks and half city of immortals", Putian is much more niche. It has various temples, monasteries, churches and ancient buildings and national treasures everywhere. It is cheap and has the best snacks in central Fujian. There are no entrance fees for attractions. I’ve coded a super practical guide for you, remember to save it! 🚉Transportation guide: Putian does not have an airport, but it is only more than an hour away from Fuzhou and Quanzhou airports, with Quanzhou airport being closer. It is more convenient to take the high-speed rail to Putian. If you want to go to the city, look for Putian Station. It is recommended to mainly drive by car when traveling in Putian, as public transportation is not very convenient. 🗓Itinerary: Putian one-day citywalk route: Nanshan Guanghua Temple - Sakyamuni Buddha Pagoda - Dongshan Baoen Temple - Dongshan Meizhou Mazu Palace - Dongfang 25 Cuts - Shouxi Ancient Bridge - Ancient Qiao Tower - Guanghuafu Old Street. ❤Reason for recommendation: 1 Ten Sakyamuni Pagodas in Guanghua Temple, Nanshan It was built in the Southern Dynasties and has a history of 1,600 years. It is very simple and quiet. The Sakyamuni Buddha Pagoda is a stone pagoda imitating a wooden pavilion and is a nationally protected cultural relic. free. 2Dongshan Baoen Temple After thousands of years of vicissitudes and an eight-magnitude earthquake, it is still well maintained, very simple, and there are historical stories everywhere. free. 3Dongshan Meizhou Palace Next to Baoen Temple, it was built in the Song Dynasty. Many Mazu sacrificial activities are held here every year. free. 4Shouxi Ancient Bridge Also called Yanshou Bridge, the stone bridge built in the Song Dynasty is 92 meters long. It still retains its ancient charm after thousands of years. The Shouxi Park where it is located is picturesque, and many traditional New Year activities are also held here. 5 Dongfang twenty-five cut Known as the Venice of the East and Little Shanghai on the Hanjiang River, it is a testament to the economic and trade prosperity of the Hanjiang River in the 1930s. It has thick and solid red brick exterior walls, neat and beautiful Western-style arches, and a long and transparent Chinese-style corridor. It’s free, and the afternoon light is more suitable for taking pictures. Take a walk around the nearby Hanjiang Old Street, and there’s a circular residential building about 900 meters away from Erwucao, which is also very photogenic. 6Xinghuafu Old Street The quaint old street has many intangible cultural heritage exhibition halls and various snacks. free. 7 Guqiao Tower The iconic ancient buildings and symbols of Xinghua Prefecture are close to the Xinghua Prefecture Old Street. 🍲Food recommendations: Putian braised noodles, Putian lychee meat, braised pork, Xinghua rice noodles, Putian pan-fried buns, red dumplings, Putian rice noodles, flat food, bamboo shoot jelly, etc.

|Dongzhen Reservoir|Enjoy the tea and scenery at Banfusheng Garden. *When going to Putian, everyone can think of Meizhou Island, but what to do in the city? Putian locals recommend Putian Dongzhen Reservoir-Banfusheng Ecological Park Features of scenic spots in Putian City: Banfusheng Ecological Park is next to the Dongzhen Reservoir halfway up the mountain. It is recommended to drive there by yourself. The system is relatively complete, with Banfusheng Tea Banquet (a place for making and tasting tea in the afternoon), Banfusheng Flower Sea and Garden (Chinese food specialty), and Banfusheng Parent-Child Amusement Park (children's play area). It can solve most of your day's itinerary in one go, and you don't have to worry about bringing children with you. Travel suggestions: Tea Banquet - Reservoir Photography - Paradise - Flower Sea - Water and Clouds. Make an appointment for afternoon tea first, go to the Slow Heart Pavilion to take photos, check in, taste tea and enjoy the scenery. The Dongzhen Reservoir at dusk is really beautiful! When you are hungry after drinking tea, you can go to dinner. Ban Fusheng mainly serves Chinese food. If you like Western food, you can eat at Ye Shenqiu downstairs (more Western and exquisite, with all kinds of cuisines, different styles~). After dinner, take a walk to "Water and Clouds" to feel the artistic conception of the bright moon on the sea (reservoir)~ It is really comfortable to cool off in summer in places with water! Recommended dishes: Putian braised noodles (surprisingly authentic), 1: Fish head soup (fresh), lychee meat (special must-order), steamed eel (super large and not expensive), fried Xinghua rice noodles (signature), old duck soup (from the farm's own chickens and ducks), about 100 yuan per person, delicious, really cost-effective! There is another option if you don’t go to Shuiyunjian - go down the mountain to Shouxi Park (I will organize a separate issue about the snacks and parks in Putian later). That’s all for today. According to this, it’s enough for a day of fun on the weekend. Putian, Fujian

Shouxi Park is located in one of the twenty-four scenic spots in Putian, the 'Shouxi Fishing Boat' scenic area, and is a newly built comprehensive water park in Putian City, located on the east side of Licheng Avenue in Putian City, Fujian Province, the west side of Yanshouxi, and the north side of Sihua Bridge. The park is themed on 'clear streams, green islands, ancient bridges, danli, countryside, and villages', emphasizing ecological base protection, creating a natural landscape with beautiful scenery, profound cultural heritage, prominent leisure functions, and distinctive features, and a Mulanxi management model with Putian Lili water village characteristics.