Discover Mazu Culture

Meizhou Island is the birthplace of Mazu culture, featuring numerous attractions related to Mazu beliefs, along with beautiful beaches and unique sea-eroded landscapes. Ticket & Ferry Information - Ferry: Round-trip ferry tickets plus entrance fee cost around ¥125, available for advance purchase on the official WeChat account "Meizhou Island Ferry". - Attraction Tickets: Meizhou Ancestral Temple ¥20, Tianfei’s Hometown ¥20, Jiubaolan Golden Beach ¥10, Lotus Pond Beach ¥20, Mazu Film & TV City ¥80, Ewei Shenshi Park ¥20. Combo tickets for multiple sites are also available. Transportation Guide - External Transport: First reach Putian. From Putian Railway Station, take bus K09/363 to Wenjia Pier or take a taxi. - Island Transport: - E-bike: Rentals cost ¥50–80/day. - Sightseeing cars: Charged by distance. - Public buses: ¥2 per ride with fixed stops. Must-Visit Attractions - Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple: The world’s first Mazu temple, featuring a 14-meter-tall stone statue of Mazu atop a hill with panoramic island views. - Ewei Shenshi Park: Rare sea-eroded formations like Feiji Cave and "Turtle Pilgrimage" spots. - Golden Beach: The island’s longest soft-sand beach, ideal for swimming, water sports, and sunset views. - Meiyu Chaoyin: Unique wind/sea-eroded rocks where tides create musical waves. - Mazu Culture Film Park: Set of the TV drama *Mazu*, offering costume photoshoots in a recreated ancient fishing village. Food Recommendations - Mazu Peace Noodles: Thin noodles in seafood broth, symbolizing safety and health. - Oyster Cake: Crispy shell with fresh oysters and vegetables. - Hongtuan: Glutinous rice stuffed with red bean or mung bean paste, sweet and vibrant. - Meizhou Seafood: Steamed grouper, boiled shrimp, stir-fried clams, etc. Accommodation Tips - Sea-view homestays: Bolan Xinsu, Meiyu Youjian, Meiyu Nanxiang, Meiyu Xi’an. - Budget stays: Homestays near the farmers’ market, Yun Chu Courtyard. - Thematic stays: Xiangsi Shou, Fanjian Xiaozhu, Lijing Bay Homestay. Travel Tips - Check weather and tides beforehand, especially for Ewei Shenshi Park and Feiji Cave. - Respect local customs: Stay quiet at temples, offer incense with your left hand, and ask permission before photographing deities. - Summer essentials: Sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent. - For e-bike rentals, verify battery life and avoid solicitors at the pier.