Hui'an County Travel Guide, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province
Hui'an County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province – the birthplace of China's stone carving township and Huian women's culture, featuring distinctive attractions such as Chongwu Ancient City, Xiaozuo Windmill Island, and Jingfeng Temple. A perfect blend of coastal customs and unique folk customs in a 2-day 1-night experience.
Two-Day One-Night Coastal Folk Custom Tour in Hui'an County
Explore ancient city, discover fishing village, watch sea from windmills, appreciate stone carving art
Morning: Explore Chongwu Ancient City and learn about anti-Japanese pirate history; Afternoon: Visit Dazuo Village to experience Huian women's folk customs; Evening: Stroll along Half-Moon Bay and enjoy the sunset over the sea.
- Chongwu Ancient City Homestay
- Half-Moon Bay Resort Hotel
- Hui'an County Business Hotel
- Chongwu Fish Roll
- Hui'an Meat Zongzi
- Fried Five-Spice Rolls
- Oyster Omelette
- Spanish Mackerel Soup
- Ask for permission before taking photos with Huian women
- Souvenirs can be purchased at stone carving craft shops in the ancient city
- Half-Moon Bay Beach is suitable for family activities
- Pay attention to sun protection and wind protection at the beach in summer
Morning: Stroll around Xiaozuo Windmill Island and enjoy the coastal windmill scenery; Afternoon: Climb Jingfeng Temple to experience Zen; Evening: Visit China Stone Carving City to appreciate the charm of stone carving art.
- Direct bus from Hui'an County to Chongwu Ancient City
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended for Xiaozuo Windmill Island
- Few buses between towns, check the schedule in advance
- The coastal highway has beautiful scenery, suitable for self-driving
- Chongwu Ancient City: ¥45
- Dazuo Village: Free (Folk Custom Park ¥15)
- Xiaozuo Windmill Island: Free
- Jingfeng Temple: ¥10
- China Stone Carving City: Free
- It's windy on Windmill Island, bring a windproof jacket
- Stone carving artworks can be customized on site
- There are characteristic vegetarian restaurants around Jingfeng Temple
- Recommended souvenirs: Chongwu fish rolls, stone carving crafts
Must-Try Foods in Hui'an County
Chongwu Fish Roll
A special food in Chongwu Town, Hui'an, made mainly from Spanish mackerel, chopped into fish paste, mixed with pork, shiitake mushrooms and other ingredients, rolled into strips and steamed. It has a chewy texture and delicious taste.
Hui'an Meat Zongzi
A traditional famous snack in Hui'an, mainly made of glutinous rice, wrapped with pork, shrimp, scallops, egg yolk and other fillings, wrapped with zong leaves and steamed. It has a rich flavor and abundant fillings.
Fried Five-Spice Rolls
A special snack in Hui'an, made with minced pork as the main ingredient, mixed with water chestnuts, green onions and other ingredients, wrapped with bean skin and fried. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and tastes better with sweet and spicy sauce.
Spanish Mackerel Soup
A special soup in the coastal area of Hui'an, made with fresh Spanish mackerel into fish paste, cooked with green vegetables, fungus and other ingredients. The fish meat is tender, the soup is sweet and nutritious.
- Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for folk custom experience
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, abundant seafood
- Summer is the peak season for coastal tourism, pay attention to heatstroke prevention
- Chongwu Fish Roll
- Hui'an Meat Zongzi
- Fried Five-Spice Rolls
- Oyster Omelette
- Spanish Mackerel Soup
- Tickets: About ¥70-100
- Accommodation: ¥120-350 per night
- Catering: ¥80-150 per day
- Transportation: ¥80-150 (self-driving fuel cost)
- Total: ¥350-750
- How to get to Hui'an County? → Take bus or taxi from Quanzhou Station for about 1 hour
- What are the characteristics of Huian women's costumes? → Yellow bamboo hat, floral headscarf, short top, wide trousers
- Is Windmill Island suitable for wedding photos? → Very suitable, it's a popular filming location locally
- Can stone carving crafts be delivered by express? → Most shops provide express delivery service