Zhangzhou 4-Day 3-Night Southern Fujian Charm Tour Guide: Ancient City of Mountains and Seas & Culinary Feast, 6000 RMB Exquisite Trip
Trip Highlights: Stroll through Ming and Qing Ancient Streets and savor all Southern Fujian snacks, immerse yourself in coastal volcanic wonders and the slow pace of tea mountain life.
Total Trip Budget: 6000 RMB (Calculated per person; couples traveling together can save some costs)
Transportation: Approx. 1500 RMB (includes inter-city transport and local car rental/charter)
Accommodation: Approx. 1800 RMB (3 nights in comfortable hotels/boutique guesthouses)
Dining: Approx. 1200 RMB (covers authentic snacks,
Tickets & Experiences: Approx. 800 RMB
Contingency Fund: 700 RMB (shopping, emergencies, etc.)
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Ancient City Charm · First Glimpse of Southern Fujian Culture
Morning: Arrive in Zhangzhou, recommended to take high-speed rail to Zhangzhou Station. Check into a hotel in Xiangcheng District (recommended near the ancient city for convenient night tours).
Afternoon: Visit Zhangzhou Ancient City, tour Zhangzhou Confucius Temple (free). Must-try snacks: Afang Braised Noodles (approx. 25 RMB), Crispy Oyster Omelet (20 RMB).
Evening: Night tour of Nanshan Temple (peaceful night view), walk to Jiangbin Park to see the Jiulong River night view. Dinner (recommended in Longwen District, approx. 80 RMB per person).
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Xiangcheng District (approx. 400 RMB/night).
Day 2: Earth Building Wonders · Journey Through "
Morning: Charter a car or rent a car to Nanjing Tulou Cluster (1.5-hour drive, car charter approx. 500 RMB/day).
Noon: Dine at a Tulou farmhouse, savor Tulou Glutinous Rice Wine, Dried Bamboo Shoot Braised Pork (approx. 60 RMB per person).
Afternoon: Explore Yunshuiyao Ancient Town (ticket 90 RMB), stroll along ancient paths, admire century-old banyan trees, and water-system earth buildings. Experience handmade tea making (approx. 50 RMB).
Evening: Return to Zhangzhou city center, for dinner, try Satay Hotpot (recommended "Gujie Satay", approx. 70 RMB per person).
Accommodation: Same as the previous night.
Day 3: Volcanic Island · Geological Adventure
Morning: Take a car to Zhangpu Volcanic Island National Geological Park (ticket 80 RMB, 1.5-hour drive). Visit Linjinyu Volcanic Rock, check in at the popular Geological Museum.
Noon: At a seafood restaurant near Volcanic Island
Afternoon: Drive to Dongshan Island (1-hour drive), visit Wind-Moved Stone Scenic Area (ticket 60 RMB), walk along the Coastal Boardwalk to enjoy the sea view.
Evening: Check into a seaside guesthouse on Dongshan Island (approx. 500 RMB/night). Dinner at Tongling Night Market.
Day 4: Tea Fragrance Journey · Southern Fujian Gongfu Tea Culture
Morning: Head to Pinghe County (1.5-hour drive), visit the origin of Baiya Qilan Tea, experience tea picking and making (experience fee approx. 100 RMB, tea can be purchased as souvenirs).
Noon: In Pinghe, taste Kiln Chicken, Luxi Salted Rice (approx. 50 RMB per person).
Afternoon: Before returning, visit Zhangzhou Souvenir Shops, recommended purchases: Babao Seal Paste, Pillow Cake, Pinghe Honey Pomelo. Take high-speed rail back.
Food Map · Zhangzhou Must-Eat List
Braised Noodles Series: Afen Braised Noodles, Songshu Dry Mixed Noodles (add fried pork, five-spice rolls).
Snack Collection: Mochi (Sun's Mochi), Pot-Edge Paste (Tiantian Pot-Edge Paste), Tofu Pudding with Vermicelli (Donghua Tofu Pudding).
Desserts & Drinks: Four Fruits Soup (Ancient Street Old Shop), Pien Tze Huang Herbal Juice (cooling specialty).
Budget Details Table
Item
Cost (RMB)
Remarks
Transportation
1500
High-speed rail + local car charter/rental
Accommodation
1800
3 nights comfortable accommodation
Dining
1200
Three meals a day + snacks
Tickets & Experiences
800
Earth buildings, Volcanic Island, tea experience
Shopping & Contingency
700
Souvenirs and emergencies
Total
6000
Flexible, can be adjusted
Travel Tips
Transportation Advice: Zhangzhou attractions are spread out, recommended to rent a car (approx. 300 RMB/day) or charter a car to save time.
Best Season: Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November), avoid summer typhoons.
Money-Saving Tips: Combined tickets for some attractions are more cost-effective; snacks are concentrated in the ancient city, 30 RMB per person is enough for a full meal.
The charm of Zhangzhou is hidden in the rammed earth walls of the earth buildings, wafting in the aroma of braised noodles in the ancient streets, and solidified in the patterns of the volcanic rocks on the island. Take this guide and embark on a slow journey through Southern Fujian, intertwining mountains, seas, and culture, all within a 6000 RMB budget!
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