Zhangping City Travel Guide - Longyan, Fujian

Zhangping City, Longyan, Fujian — known as the Hometown of Flowers and Trees in China and an old revolutionary base area, features distinctive attractions such as Jiupengxi, Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden, and Xianghu Red Heritage Site Group. Experience the perfect integration of ecological scenery and red culture in a 2-day 1-night tour.

800+
Years of County Establishment History
100,000+
Number of Cherry Blossom Trees Planted in Yongfu
3
National 4A-Level Scenic Areas
20+
Types of Featured Hakka Snacks
Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden in Zhangping
Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden - China's Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Resort
Yongfu Town in Zhangping has the largest cherry blossom planting base in China. Hundreds of thousands of cherry trees bloom every spring, forming a unique landscape of pink flower seas interspersed with tea gardens.

2-Day 1-Night Ecological and Red Culture Tour in Zhangping City

Stroll through flower seas, recall red memories, experience ecology

Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Jiupengxi, Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden, Zhangping Confucian Temple, Xianghu Red Heritage Site Group, Tiantai Mountain
Suitable For
Natural scenery lovers, flower viewing tourists, red tourism seekers, photography enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥300-¥600
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Ecological Flower Sea Experience
Jiupengxi · Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Jiupengxi in the morning to experience the ecological beauty of lakes and mountains; stroll through Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden in the afternoon to admire the unique landscape of cherry blossoms intertwined with tea gardens; stay at a homestay near the cherry blossom garden at night.

Attraction Arrangement
Jiupengxi
A national 4A-level scenic area, famous for its beautiful mountains and clear waters and excellent ecology. It has dense primeval forests, clear streams and numerous waterfalls, making it a tourist resort integrating leisure vacation and ecological sightseeing.
Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden
A nationally renowned cherry blossom viewing destination, planted with multiple varieties such as Fei Han Cherry, China Red, Yunnan Cherry, etc. Cherry blossoms bloom from January to March every year, forming a beautiful picture with ten thousand mu of tea gardens, known as the "Alishan of the Mainland".
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Cherry Blossom Theme Homestay in Yongfu Town
  • Jiupengxi Scenic Area Hotel
  • Business Hotel in Zhangping Urban Area
Food Recommendations
  • Zhangping Radish Cake
  • Ningyang Air-Dried Duck
  • Rice Jelly Roll
  • Bitter Vegetable Soup
  • Clear Water Fish
Travel Tips
  • Plan your trip in advance during cherry blossom season
  • Pay attention to safety when taking a boat in Jiupengxi
  • Prepare enough clothes due to large temperature difference in mountainous areas
  • Respect the local tea garden management regulations
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Cultural and Red Exploration
Zhangping Confucian Temple · Xianghu Red Heritage Site Group · Tiantai Mountain
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Zhangping Confucian Temple in the morning to experience Confucian culture; explore Xianghu Red Heritage Site Group in the afternoon to revisit revolutionary history; climb Tiantai Mountain in the evening to overlook the whole view and end the trip.

Attraction Arrangement
Zhangping Confucian Temple
First built in the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, it is a relatively well-preserved Confucian temple building in western Fujian. It has an elegant and simple architectural style, and preserves a large number of carvings and inscriptions from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with important historical and cultural value.
Xianghu Red Heritage Site Group
Including the former site of Zhu De leading the Fourth Red Army and the former site of the CPC Yannanzhang County Committee, it is an important revolutionary site during the Agrarian Revolutionary War. It records the revolutionary struggle history of the Red Army in western Fujian and is a patriotic education base.
Tiantai Mountain
A famous Buddhist sacred place in Zhangping, with the main peak at an altitude of 1478 meters. There is Fuxing Temple on the top of the mountain, first built in the Song Dynasty. The mountain is surrounded by clouds and mist, with beautiful scenery. Climbing to the top can overlook the whole view of Zhangping.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • There are tourist special lines from urban area to various scenic spots
  • Electric cars can be rented for sightseeing in Yongfu Town
  • Tiantai Mountain needs to be reached by self-driving or chartered car
  • Red scenic spots can be visited on foot
Ticket Information
  • Jiupengxi: ¥50
  • Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden: Free (Some parks charge fees)
  • Zhangping Confucian Temple: ¥10
  • Xianghu Red Heritage Site Group: Free
  • Tiantai Mountain: ¥20
Travel Tips
  • Maintain solemnity when visiting red scenic spots
  • Wear non-slip shoes when climbing Tiantai Mountain
  • Choose regular stores to buy tea
  • Pay attention to safety on slippery mountain roads on rainy days

Must-Try Foods in Zhangping City

Zhangping Radish Cake

A traditional featured snack in Zhangping, made from local white radish as the main ingredient, mixed with rice noodles, shiitake mushrooms, etc., steamed. It has a soft taste and a fresh flavor, and is a good breakfast food locally.

Ningyang Air-Dried Duck

A traditional food in Ningyang Town, Zhangping. Local ducks are marinated and air-dried by special techniques. The meat is firm and fragrant. It can be steamed or boiled in soup, and is a necessary food for festivals.

Rice Jelly Roll

A featured snack in Zhangping, made of thin skins steamed from rice milk, wrapped with fillings such as dried bamboo shoots and minced meat, and rolled into a tube for eating. It has a smooth taste and delicious flavor, and is a representative of Hakka food culture.

Bitter Vegetable Soup

A traditional folk soup in Zhangping, cooked with local wild bitter vegetables and small intestines. It has a moderate bitter taste and has the effect of clearing heat and reducing fire, and is a common soup in local banquets.

Zhangping City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (January-March): Cherry blossoms in Yongfu are in full bloom, the best flower viewing season
  • Summer (June-August): Summer resort in Jiupengxi, beautiful ecological landscape
  • Autumn (September-November): Climb Tiantai Mountain for a distant view, pleasant climate
Must-Try Foods
  • Zhangping Radish Cake
  • Ningyang Air-Dried Duck
  • Rice Jelly Roll
  • Bitter Vegetable Soup
  • Clear Water Fish
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥80-150
  • Accommodation: ¥100-260 per night
  • Catering: ¥50-100 per day
  • Transportation: ¥50-100
  • Total: ¥300-600
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How to get to Zhangping City? → There are bullet trains from Longyan Station directly to Zhangping, about 40 minutes by car
  • Is it crowded during cherry blossom season? → Large number of people on weekends and holidays, it is recommended to go on weekdays
  • Is it suitable for self-driving tour? → The road conditions in the territory are good, very suitable for self-driving tour
  • What are the special souvenirs in Zhangping? → Zhangping Shuixian Tea, Yongfu High Mountain Tea, Ningyang Air-Dried Duck

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