Travel in Longwen District, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province
Longwen District, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province - the new urban area on the east wing of Zhangzhou, featuring distinctive scenic spots such as Yundongyan, Minnan Water Town, and Ruizhuyan. Experience the harmonious coexistence of landscapes and cultural heritage in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Landscape and Cultural Tour in Longwen District
Seeking seclusion in caves, strolling through water towns, listening to Zen in ancient temples, and exploring fun in the countryside
Climb Yundongyan in the morning to explore Danxia karst caves and cliff carvings; stroll around Minnan Water Town in the afternoon to experience the poetic charm of ancient houses and flowing water; taste Longwen's special food at night and enjoy the night view of the urban area.
- Homestays around Minnan Water Town
- Hotels in Longwen urban area
- Budget hotels in Lantian Subdistrict
- Jiangdong Perch
- Zhangzhou Braised Noodles
- Mochi with Peanut Filling
- Hand-Grasped Noodles
- Five-Spice Roll
- It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes for climbing Yundongyan, the whole journey takes about 2-3 hours
- Minnan Water Town has gorgeous night lighting, suitable for night tours
- There are displays of traditional Minnan handicrafts in the scenic area
- Respect local customs and habits
Visit Ruizhuyan in the morning to experience the Zen of the thousand-year-old ancient temple; stroll around Zhangzhou Country Park in the afternoon to enjoy the beauty of natural ecology; climb Longwen Pagoda in the evening to overlook the panoramic view of Longwen District.
- Longwen District has a convenient bus network, and all major scenic spots are accessible by bus
- Yundongyan and Ruizhuyan can be reached by bus No.1 and No.23
- It is recommended to cycle or drive to the Country Park
- It takes about 10-15 minutes by taxi between scenic spots in the urban area
- Yundongyan: Free
- Minnan Water Town: Free
- Ruizhuyan: ¥10
- Zhangzhou Country Park: Free
- Longwen Pagoda: ¥8
- Keep quiet in Ruizhuyan and no noise is allowed
- Pay attention to mosquito and sun protection in the Country Park in summer
- Obey safety regulations when climbing Longwen Pagoda
- Recommended souvenirs: Zhangzhou Mochi with Peanut Filling, Pillow Cakes
Must-Try Foods in Longwen District
Jiangdong Perch
A specialty of the Jiangdong Bridge area in Longwen District. Due to the excellent water quality of the Jiulong River, the perch produced here has tender meat and delicious taste, suitable for steaming or boiling in soup, and is a delicacy for entertaining guests locally.
Zhangzhou Braised Noodles
A classic noodle dish in Longwen District, with chewy noodles matched with secret braised soup, added with seafood, tofu, shiitake mushrooms and other ingredients, rich in taste and strong aroma, it is the first choice for local breakfast.
Mochi with Peanut Filling
A traditional dessert in Longwen, made from glutinous rice, steamed and pounded into glutinous rice balls, wrapped with fillings such as crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and white sugar, and coated with peanut powder outside, soft and sweet.
Five-Spice Roll
A characteristic fried food in Longwen, rolled into strips with bean curd skin wrapped with fillings such as pork, green onions, and water chestnuts, fried until golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, can be eaten directly or dipped in vinegar.
- Spring (February-April): Pleasant climate, suitable for mountain climbing and spring outings
- Autumn (October-December): Cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities
- Summer can enjoy the cool under the shade of trees in the Country Park
- Jiangdong Perch
- Zhangzhou Braised Noodles
- Mochi with Peanut Filling
- Hand-Grasped Noodles
- Five-Spice Roll
- Tickets: About ¥20-30
- Accommodation: ¥120-260 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: ¥50-100
- Total: ¥300-600
- How to get to Longwen District? → Take bus or taxi directly from Zhangzhou Station
- How long does it take to visit Yundongyan? → It is recommended to spend 3-4 hours
- Is there a boat tour in Minnan Water Town? → Bamboo rafts and cruise ships are available
- What are the characteristic souvenirs in Longwen District? → Mochi with Peanut Filling, Pillow Cakes, Narcissus Flower Bonsai