Zhangzhou Three-Day Travel Journal | Encountering the Fairy Tale of Southern Fujian Culture

Day1️⃣: Volcano Island—Entering a Pink Dream in a Real-Life Monument Valley 📍Volcano Island Natural Ecological Scenic Area From Zhangzhou Station, a 30-minute taxi ride takes you directly to Volcano Island. Tickets are 60 yuan (half price with student ID), recommend buying the combo ticket including Monument Valley and Rainbow Mountain. The super photogenic pink castle + macaron-colored stairs will instantly blow up your social media! 🌞Photo Tips: After 4 PM the sunlight is softer; wearing a white dress and straw hat makes for better photos. Don't forget to visit the "Terracotta Warriors on the Sea" at Baitang Bay during low tide, where the reef formations look like artwork carved by the sea. For dinner, try the seafood stalls near the scenic area—crispy oyster omelets and fresh squid that's absolutely delicious! 🏡Accommodation recommendation: Nomi The Sea guesthouse, pure white Instagram-style, lie down and watch the sea and stars. 🛑Pitfall guide: No need to buy scenic area shuttle tickets, walking is more pleasant; the popular hot air balloon requires extra payment, check the weather in advance. --- Day2️⃣: Zhangzhou Old Town—A Thousand-Year Journey Through Southern Fujian's Atmosphere 🚶‍♂️Walking route: Begin your old town journey at the red walls of Confucian Temple, where Song Dynasty eaves look amazing in the morning light! Visit "A-Fang Braised Noodles," with broth so delicious it makes your taste buds dance, then turn into "Xiaowen Triangle Pastry" for traditional snacks. In the afternoon, explore Ming-Qing Memorial Archway Street with 13 stone archways telling Zhangzhou's stories. As evening falls, Nanshan Bridge lights up like the bathhouse from "Spirited Away," with an old man's Nanyin performance adding authentic charm. 📸Hidden photo spot: The 12th floor rooftop of the department store offers a panoramic view of the old town—drone photographers must go! 🍜Food code: - Four-Fruit Soup behind the original park entrance: brown sugar water + four fruits, refreshingly sweet - Jianguo Oyster Omelet: oysters wrapped in golden egg batter, dipped in sweet spicy sauce—addictive! 🏨Accommodation recommendation: "Diquan Mingsong" tatami guesthouse in the old town, terrace overlooking the Confucian Temple, around 200+ yuan per person. --- Day3️⃣: Dongshan Island—The Same Romantic Island as in "Left Ear" Movie 🚌Transportation guide: Take high-speed rail to Yunxiao Station, then bus #15 directly to Dongshan Island. Rent an electric scooter to circle the island, visiting Nanmen Bay's colorful houses + Jinluan Bay's mirror-like beach + Sufeng Mountain island road. The salty sea breeze is super healing! 🌅Must-visit spots: - Nanmen Bay "Left Ear" Terrace: 5 yuan to climb up, overlooking the entire bay, super chill with a hand-dripped coffee~ - Yanya Lovers' Cliff: rocks, waves and sunset—instant cinematic shots! - Fish Bone Sandbar: a "sea fish bone" that only appears at low tide, requires a fishing boat to visit, check tide tables in advance! ⚠️Warnings: - The wind is incredibly strong, don't wear thin skirts! - Tongling Night Market seafood has clear pricing, but remember to compare prices --- Food Map | Zhangzhou Must-Eat List 🔥A-Fen Braised Noodles: broth so rich it sends your soul flying! 🔥Pianzaihuan Sugarcane Juice: alarmingly green but cooling, look for freshly pressed stalls! 🔥Tofu Flower with Vermicelli: savory tofu with springy vermicelli, locals' secret dish! Accommodation Guide | Sleep Inside the Scenery 🌟Volcano Island: Choose Nomi The Sea, wake up to ocean views 🌟Dongshan Island: Jinluan Bay seaside guesthouse, watch sunrise from bed 🌟Old Town: Choose a guesthouse with a rooftop terrace for stargazing Final Ramblings Zhangzhou's hidden romance is around every corner: the rowing boats of Daimei Ancient Village, the cliff inscriptions of Yundong Rock, the lighthouse at Zhenhai Cape... This treasure city endorsed by National Geographic—hurry and visit before it gets too popular! 🌟 Quick Reference Information ✅Direct high-speed rail to Zhangzhou Station, public transport/taxis cover all attractions ✅Tickets: Volcano Island 60 yuan, Dongshan Island Wind-Moving Stone 60 yuan, others free ✅Best seasons: March-May/September-November, avoid summer crowds