Fuzhou's Largest Ecological Lake

Spend 1000 yuan to fully enjoy Jin'an Lake in Fuzhou! 1 day and 1 night city walk + camping-style photoshoot, a hidden gem cherished by locals! Who says Fuzhou doesn’t have a "Little West Lake"? No climbing mountains, no crowded ancient towns, no ticket rush— Jin'an Lake Park is the secret spot where Fuzhou locals sneak away for dates, take kids out, and shoot trendy Instagram photos! I just got back, tested it all myself! 1 day and 1 night, under 1000 yuan per person, You can row boats, cycle, picnic, watch the sunset, stay in a lake-view guesthouse, And check in at the popular "White Lighthouse" and "Pink Muhly Grass Trail," making your friends flood your social media asking for the location! The best part—direct subway access, free entry, perfect for lazy relaxation! 🌿【Why Jin'an Lake?】 You might think it’s just an ordinary city park? Wrong! This is— ✅ Fuzhou’s largest ecological lake, with a 360° lakeside greenway, perfect for cycling and walking ✅ A white lighthouse and arched bridge boardwalk in the middle of the lake, photos look like you’re in Gangnam, South Korea ✅ Swan boat rentals, tent pitching (in designated areas), feeding black swans ✅ Direct access via Metro Line 4, perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway! 💰【Budget List: Max 980 yuan per person!】 Item Cost Money-saving Tips ------ ------ ---------- Round-trip transport (in-province high-speed train/bullet train) 200 yuan Get off at Fuzhou Station/South Station, take Metro Line 4 directly to Jin'an Lake City taxi/shared bike 50 yuan The park is large, cycling or walking is recommended 1-night accommodation (city mid-range guesthouse) 400 yuan Recommended: "Jin'an Lakeside · Qiju" or "Rongcheng Cottage," clean and close by 3 meals (including afternoon tea) 280 yuan Must-try: rice noodles, taro paste, peanut soup, hand-brewed coffee Boat rental + photo props 50 yuan Swan boat 40 yuan/30 minutes, straw hat and balloons 20 yuan per set Spare cash 100 yuan Total: 980 yuan > ✅ Students can stay in hostels and save 200+ yuan! 🗺️【1 Day 1 Night Itinerary】 Day 1: Lakeside slow life, from sunrise to starry sky - 09:00 Arrive at Fuzhou Station, take Metro Line 4 to Huagong Road Station Exit D, 5-minute walk into the park - 09:30 Cycle around the lake! Rent a shared bike and check in at three popular spots: 👉 White Lighthouse (lake center island, stunning aerial shots) 👉 Rainbow Arch Bridge (picturesque reflections, best light at dusk) 👉 Pink Muhly Grass Trail (autumn only, a romantic pink flower sea) - 11:30 Return to the east entrance, rent a white swan pedal boat, drift on the lake for half an hour - 12:30 Lunch: nearby Wang Ji rice noodles, a bowl of pig blood rice noodles + braised snacks, authentic and cheap - 14:00 Check in at guesthouse, take a short nap, start "pretend you’re in Seoul" mode 👉 Rent straw hats, balloons, picnic mats, and shoot camping-style photos on the lawn - 16:00 Re-enter the park, visit the black swan area next to the children’s playground, bring some bread to feed the swans (free!) - 17:30 Climb the viewing platform, wait for an orange-flavored sunset, every shot is wallpaper-worthy - 19:00 Dinner: find a local restaurant to try a small portion of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall + stir-fried fresh seafood, about 60 yuan per person to eat until full - 20:30 Lakeside stroll, lights come on, water sparkles, so quiet it feels like the whole world is just you Day 2: City walk wrap-up, bring back the taste of Fuzhou - 08:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse, then check out - 09:00 Walk 10 minutes to Niugangshan Cultural Park, climb up for a panoramic view of Jin'an Lake - 10:00 Taxi to Sanfang Qixiang, quickly check in at Lin Zexu’s former residence and Guanglu Yin Terrace - 11:30 Lunch: a bowl of Erlongbo glutinous rice balls + Xucuo taro paste, sweet and savory satisfied - 13:00 Buy some souvenirs: pork floss cake, olives, small lacquerware figurines - 14:00 Head back, fully loaded with memories! 🚫【Avoid These Pitfalls】 ❌ Don’t drive! Parking is tight and full on weekends ❌ Don’t picnic empty-handed! No sales points in the park, bring your own snacks and drinks ❌ Don’t wear high heels! The greenway has many stone slabs and grass, flat shoes are safest ❌ Don’t miss the sunset! 17:30-18:00 is the golden hour for light! 🌟【Hidden Tips】 - Want magazine-style photos? Early morning 7 AM lake mist + empty lighthouse, atmosphere maxed out! - Bringing parents? Flat trails + many rest pavilions, easy and stress-free - Want to save money? Stay in a budget hotel in the city, 300 yuan per person is doable! One last thing: Not every trip needs to cross mountains and rivers, Sometimes, the gentleness of a city Is hidden in a lake, a breeze, a ray of sunset. Spend less than 1000 yuan, For a day of total relaxation, worth it? You’ll know when you come.