Hidden Gem: The Stunning Coastal Line of Hui'an

Come experience the legendary Hui'an, "Half Ancient City, Half Sea"! Chongwu Ancient City is definitely the highlight surprise of this trip✨ Over 600 years of Ming Dynasty anti-pirate city walls combined with the blue sea and sky create a breathtaking scene, every shot looks like a Game of Thrones stone castle masterpiece~ 🗺️ In-depth Guide to Chongwu Ancient City: 【Ancient City Secrets】 ⭐ Qi Jiguang Anti-Pirate Site: Touch the Ming Dynasty cannon platform and the 3-kilometer ancient city wall (recommended to start from Shuiguan Gate and tour clockwise). The lighthouse at the corner of the wall is the best spot to capture the sea and sky horizon! ⭐ Stone Sculpture Park: Hundreds of Hui'an women-themed stone sculptures scattered among the pine forest. Wearing bright clothes makes your photos stand out even more~ 【Coastal Wonders】 🌊 Crescent Bay Beach: The crescent-shaped beach outside the west gate of the ancient city. At sunset, the sea water turns amber (around 5:30 PM in winter, absolutely stunning) ⚓ Hui Women Folk Culture Park: Hui'an women folk performances daily at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with the unique yellow bamboo hat costume 🍲 Taste of Hui'an: ▫️ Awei Fish Rolls (No. 32 Chongwu Seaside Road): Freshly fried Spanish mackerel rolls, crispy outside and tender inside, 15 RMB per serving ▫️ Ruifang Fish Shop (inside Haimen Village Market): Must-try steamed squid + Chongwu sea snail soup, about 50 RMB per person for a seafood feast ▫️ Traditional Flavor Recommendation: Try the Chongwu specialty sweet potato starch balls, the authentic "Ama Snack" at the east gate of the ancient city is the best 🏡 Accommodation Guide: ▫️ Want sea views → Choose Xishawan Holiday Hotel (10-minute walk to the ancient city) ▫️ Want to experience fishing village life → Stay at Hui'an women-themed guesthouses (recommended "Stone House" guesthouse cluster) 📌 Practical Tips: 1. Wear non-slip shoes! The stone paths on the ancient city walls are quite original 2. It’s recommended to buy a combined ticket including the Stone Sculpture Park (cash only at the entrance) 3. The "Chongwu Coastal Music Festival" is held every October, check dates in advance 4. Take the "Quanzhou-Chongwu" bus directly from Quanzhou Bus Terminal (about 1.5 hours)