Jinjiang City Travel Guide - Quanzhou, Fujian
Jinjiang City, Quanzhou, Fujian - the core area of Minnan culture and a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, featuring distinctive attractions such as Anping Bridge, Wudian City, and Cao'an Temple. Experience the perfect integration of thousand-year-old culture and modern vitality in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural and Coastal Tour of Jinjiang City
Tracking ancient bridges, tasting the charm of blocks, exploring sacred sites, and relaxing on the coast
Walk across Anping Bridge in the morning to experience the miracle of ancient bridges; visit Wudian City in the afternoon to experience traditional Minnan blocks; taste Jinjiang's special food at night and feel the vitality of the city.
- Homestays around Wudian City
- Star hotels in Jinjiang urban area
- Characteristic inns in Anhai Town
- Tushun Jelly (Sea Worm Jelly)
- Runbing Vegetable (Spring Roll)
- Shenhu Fish Balls
- Majia Soup
- Ginger Duck
- Walking the entire Anping Bridge takes about 1 hour, you can turn back halfway
- Wudian City is brightly lit at night, suitable for photography
- There are traditional Minnan music performances in the block
- Respect local religious beliefs and customs
Visit Cao'an Temple in the morning to learn about Manichaean culture; explore the Shenhu Bay Underwater Ancient Forest in the afternoon to experience natural miracles; relax at Yakou Beach in the evening and watch the sunset over the sea.
- Jinjiang urban buses cover major attractions
- Anping Bridge and Wudian City are accessible by direct bus
- Self-driving or taxi is recommended for Shenhu Bay and Yakou
- The drive from urban area to coastal attractions takes about 30-40 minutes
- Anping Bridge: ¥20
- Wudian City Traditional Block: Free
- Cao'an Temple: ¥10
- Shenhu Bay Underwater Ancient Forest: ¥15
- Yakou Coastal Leisure Area: Free
- Photography is prohibited inside Cao'an Temple
- Pay attention to sun protection and wind protection in coastal areas
- Visiting the ancient forest relics is more suitable when the tide is low in Shenhu Bay
- Recommended souvenirs: Jinjiang beef jerky, Yakou peanuts
Must-Try Foods in Jinjiang City
Shenhu Fish Balls
A special snack in Shenhu Town, Jinjiang, made from fresh mackerel fish, beaten by hand into fish paste, squeezed into balls and cooked. With a chewy texture and delicious taste, it is a representative of Minnan fish balls.
Tushun Jelly (Sea Worm Jelly)
A classic snack in Jinjiang, made by freezing the jelly from sipunculid worms (commonly known as tushun) and served with minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar and other seasonings. It has a smooth texture and unique flavor, making it an excellent accompaniment to wine.
Majia Soup
A traditional dessert in Jinjiang, made with water chestnut powder as the main raw material, cooked into a thick soup and added with brown sugar, peanuts and other ingredients. It has a smooth texture and is sweet but not cloying, making it a must-have dessert for local festivals.
Yakou Peanuts
A specialty of Yakou, Longhu Town, Jinjiang, selected high-quality peanut varieties processed by traditional techniques, with plump kernels and crispy taste, it is a famous local specialty of Jinjiang.
- Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for cultural visits
- Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, comfortable coastal activities
- Pay attention to heatstroke prevention in summer, coastal areas are good for summer resort
- Shenhu Fish Balls
- Tushun Jelly (Sea Worm Jelly)
- Runbing Vegetable (Spring Roll)
- Majia Soup
- Ginger Duck
- Tickets: About ¥55-80
- Accommodation: ¥150-350 per night
- Catering: ¥70-130 per day
- Transportation: ¥60-120
- Total: ¥350-750
- How to get to Jinjiang City? → Take bus/taxi from Quanzhou Station or Jinjiang Station
- How long to visit Wudian City? → 2-3 hours recommended
- Is swimming suitable in coastal areas? → Yakou has a safe swimming area
- What are the special souvenirs in Jinjiang? → Yakou peanuts, Shenhu fish balls (vacuum-packed)