Shishi City Tourism, Quanzhou Fujian

Shishi City, Quanzhou, Fujian – China's famous leisure clothing city and coastal tourist resort, featuring attractions such as Yongning Ancient Town, Golden Coast, and Gusao Tower. Experience the collision and integration of marine culture and modern fashion in a 2-day 1-night tour.

600+
Years of History (Yongning Ancient Town)
5
Length of Golden Coast (km)
21.65
Height of Gusao Tower (m)
10+
Major Scenic Spots
Panoramic view of Quanzhou Shishi Golden Coast
Shishi Golden Coast - Iconic Landscape of Shishi City
Shishi Golden Coast in Quanzhou features continuous sandy beaches and clear seawater, making it a famous coastal resort in southern Fujian. The coast is lined with distinctive buildings and recreational facilities.

2-Day 1-Night Coastal Fashion Tour in Shishi City

Explore ancient towns, vacation on the coast, enjoy the view from high towers, and hunt for fashion treasures

Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Yongning Ancient Town, Golden Coast, Gusao Tower, Shishi Clothing City, Lingxiu Mountain
Suitable For
Coastal vacationers, history enthusiasts, shopping lovers, family travelers
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥850
01
Coastal Ancient Town Cultural Experience
Yongning Ancient Town · Golden Coast · Meilin Port
Itinerary Highlights

Morning: Walk through Yongning Ancient Town to explore coastal defense culture; Afternoon: Enjoy the coastal fun at Golden Coast; Evening: Stroll along Meilin Port to watch the beautiful scenery of fishing boats returning to the harbor.

Attraction Arrangement
Yongning Ancient Town
Founded in the Ming Dynasty, it is a national famous historical and cultural town, an important coastal defense stronghold in the southeast coast during the Ming and Qing dynasties, preserving the remains of Yongning Wei City, ancient streets and alleys, and many traditional southern Fujian dwellings.
Golden Coast
A famous coastal tourist resort in Shishi, featuring a 5-kilometer-long golden sandy beach, equipped with ocean world, resort hotels, recreational facilities, etc., making it an ideal place for leisure and vacation.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Golden Coast Resort Hotel
  • Yongning Ancient Town Homestay
  • Shishi Urban Business Hotel
Food Recommendations
  • Shishi Beef Thick Soup
  • Oyster Omelette
  • Spanish Mackerel Thick Soup
  • Spring Roll (Runbing)
  • Peanut Soup
Travel Tips
  • Strong UV rays at the beach, pay attention to sun protection
  • There are many characteristic cultural and creative shops in the ancient town
  • The sunset scenery at Golden Coast is charming in the evening
  • Typhoons may occur at the beach in summer, check the weather before traveling
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Cultural Fashion and Natural Leisure
Gusao Tower · Shishi Clothing City · Lingxiu Mountain
Itinerary Highlights

Morning: Climb Gusao Tower to overlook the strait scenery; Afternoon: Visit Shishi Clothing City to experience fashion shopping; Evening: Climb Lingxiu Mountain to enjoy the quiet mountain forest.

Attraction Arrangement
Gusao Tower
Also known as Wanshou Tower, built in the Southern Song Dynasty, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit, 21.65 meters high. It is an important navigation mark on the ancient Maritime Silk Road and a symbol of the southern Fujian overseas Chinese hometown.
Shishi Clothing City
One of the largest professional clothing markets in Asia, gathering thousands of clothing enterprises and brands, it is a good place to understand Shishi's clothing industry and go shopping for treasures.
Lingxiu Mountain
A famous scenic spot in Shishi, with the main peak at an altitude of 174.2 meters. The mountain has historical sites such as Lingxiu Temple and Jinxiang Courtyard, with lush forests and quiet scenery, making it a good place for citizens to relax and exercise.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Convenient public transportation in Shishi City, covering major scenic spots
  • It is recommended to drive or take a taxi to Golden Coast
  • The Clothing City has multiple bus stops directly accessible
  • You can take a bus to the foot of Lingxiu Mountain and then walk
Ticket Information
  • Yongning Ancient Town: Free
  • Golden Coast: Free (Some recreational facilities charge fees)
  • Gusao Tower: ¥15
  • Shishi Clothing City: Free
  • Lingxiu Mountain: Free
Travel Tips
  • You can negotiate the price appropriately when shopping in the Clothing City
  • Climbing to the top of Gusao Tower requires climbing about 300 steps
  • Lingxiu Mountain is suitable for walking in the evening with cool temperature
  • Recommended souvenirs: Shishi clothing, dried seafood

Must-Try Foods in Shishi City

Shishi Beef Thick Soup

A characteristic snack of Shishi, made of high-quality yellow beef, beaten into meat thick soup, cooked with beef bone soup, with a smooth and tender taste and delicious flavor, it is one of the most representative foods locally.

Spanish Mackerel Thick Soup

A coastal characteristic food of Shishi, made with fresh Spanish mackerel as raw material, cooked with green vegetables, fungus, etc. after making fish thick soup, the fish meat is fresh and tender, the soup is sweet and clear, and rich in nutrition.

Spring Roll (Runbing)

A traditional snack of Shishi, wrapped with shredded carrots, dried tofu, oysters, peanut crumbs and other ingredients in thin pancake skin, rolled into a tube for eating, with rich taste and delicious flavor.

Peanut Soup

A classic dessert of Shishi, cooked with peanut kernels until soft and rotten, seasoned with white sugar, with a soft and dense taste, sweet but not greasy, it is a common choice for local breakfast and supper.

Shishi City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for coastal activities
  • Autumn (September-November): Cool weather, delicious seafood
  • Summer is the peak season for coastal tourism, pay attention to heatstroke prevention
Must-Try Foods
  • Shishi Beef Thick Soup
  • Oyster Omelette
  • Spanish Mackerel Thick Soup
  • Spring Roll (Runbing)
  • Peanut Soup
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥15-50
  • Accommodation: ¥150-400 per night
  • Catering: ¥80-150 per day
  • Transportation: ¥50-100
  • Shopping: Budget as needed
  • Total: ¥400-850 (excluding shopping)
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How to get to Shishi City? → Take a bullet train from Quanzhou Station to Jinjiang Station, then transfer to bus
  • Is Golden Coast suitable for swimming? → Designated swimming areas are available, pay attention to safety
  • What are the shopping skills in the Clothing City? → Compare more, wholesale is more favorable
  • Is Gusao Tower suitable for the elderly to visit? → The steps are steep, it is recommended to do what one can