Mawei District Travel, Fuzhou City
Mawei District, Fuzhou, Fujian — Cradle of Shipping Administration Culture and birthplace of modern industry, featuring Shipping Administration Cultural Heritage Sites, Luoxing Tower Park, Mawei Port and other distinctive attractions. Experience historical culture and port scenery in 1-2 days.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural and Historical Tour of Mawei District
Shipping Administration Culture, historical relics, port scenery, industrial heritage
Visit the Shipping Administration Culture Museum in the morning to learn about China's Shipping Administration history; climb Luoxing Tower and visit the Majiang Naval Battle Memorial Hall in the afternoon; enjoy the river view at Mawei Port in the evening.
- Hotels in Mawei urban area
- Guesthouses near the port
- Hotels in Fuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone
- Seafood food stalls
- Fish balls
- Pot-side paste (Guobianhu)
- Oyster cakes
- Lychee pork
- Advance reservation required for Shipping Administration Culture Museum
- Pay attention to safety when climbing Luoxing Tower
- The river view is most beautiful in the evening
- It is recommended to hire a tour guide to explain the historical background
Visit the Mawei Shipyard site in the morning to learn about modern shipbuilding industry; tour the Shipping Administration Gezhi Garden in the afternoon to experience Shipping Administration Culture; enjoy the passing ships and night view of the river at Mawei Port in the evening.
- Multiple bus routes from Fuzhou urban area to Mawei
- Recommended to take the Shipping Administration Culture Sightseeing Special Line
- Attractions are close to each other, accessible on foot or by taxi
- Shipping Administration Culture Museum: Free
- Luoxing Tower Park: Free
- Mawei Shipyard: ¥30
- Shipping Administration Gezhi Garden: Free
- Some areas of the shipyard are still in production, please follow the visiting regulations
- Gezhi Garden is suitable for taking photos
- It's windy at the port, keep warm
- Can arrange a one-day or two-day tour of Shipping Administration Culture
Must-Try Foods in Mawei District
Mawei Seafood
Fresh seafood from Mawei Port, including various fish, shrimps, crabs, shellfish, etc. Cooked in various ways, mainly steamed and boiled in plain water, maintaining the original flavor of seafood, delicious and tasty.
Fish Balls
Special snack of Mawei, made with fresh fish meat, with chewy outer skin and delicious filling, clear soup. It is a representative snack of Fuzhou, especially authentic in Mawei.
Oyster Cakes
Traditional snack of Fuzhou, made with fresh oysters as the main ingredient, added with rice milk, scallions, etc., fried until golden. Crispy outside and tender inside, with delicious oysters, a favorite breakfast of local people.
Pot-side Paste (Guobianhu)
Traditional breakfast of Fuzhou, rice milk poured along the edge of the pot to form a paste, served with clams, dried shrimps, laver and other ingredients. Smooth and tender taste, delicious flavor, the favorite breakfast of Fuzhou people.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for outdoor visits
- Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp weather, suitable for cultural tours
- Avoid rainy season and typhoon season
- Mawei Seafood
- Fish Balls
- Oyster Cakes
- Pot-side Paste (Guobianhu)
- Lychee Pork
- Tickets: Approximately ¥30-50
- Accommodation: ¥150-350 per night
- Catering: ¥70-120 per day
- Transportation: ¥30-80
- Total: ¥400-800
- How to get to Mawei? → Take bus or taxi to Mawei District
- How long to visit Shipping Administration Culture? → It is recommended to arrange 1 day
- Recommended souvenirs from Mawei? → Ship models, dried seafood, fish balls
- Is transportation in Mawei District convenient? → Bus routes cover major attractions, taxi or walking is recommended