Meizhou Island Day Trip｜Pilgrimage to Mazu & Instagrammable Rock Formations

❤Why we recommend it: Mazu cultural pilgrimage, island geological wonders, sunset beach, authentic seafood 🚉Transportation guide: 1. Departure → Putian - Recommended high-speed rail: Take train to Putian → Wenjia Pier - From Putian Station, walk to the right-side bus stop for K09 bus (20min, ¥3) directly to Wenjia Pier. - Ferry tickets: Book in advance via "Meizhou Island Ferry" official account. Round-trip ticket ¥125/person (includes admission), 15min sailing. 2. Island transport - Recommended: Rent e-bikes (~¥50/day) for flexible sightseeing. 🗓Itinerary: Morning: Mazu Cultural Pilgrimage - 07:30-09:00 Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple - The spiritual center of Mazu belief. Climb to the 14.5m Mazu statue for panoramic views. Fewer crowds in early morning. - Tips: Free entry. Arrive early to avoid tour groups. - 09:30-10:30 Tianfei Hometown Heritage Park - 10min walk northwest of the temple. Explore Mazu's life exhibits and Peace Pagoda, experiencing the origins of Mazu culture. Noon: Island-style Lunch - 11:30-13:00 Qinyuan Restaurant/Tiantian Seafood Stall - Must-try: Mazu Peace Noodles (auspicious), seaweed dumplings, steamed black eel, boiled shrimp. - Recommended: Meizhou braised tofu, island goat soup (nourishing). Afternoon: Natural Wonders - 13:30-15:00 Ewei Shenshi Park - ¥20 admission. Climb the viral "sky ladder" for cliffside ocean views, photograph the "Flying Halberd Cave" sea erosion formation. Wear anti-slip shoes. - Tips: Fewer crowds in afternoon, ideal soft lighting for photos. - 15:30-17:00 Island Cycling (Rainbow Road) - Ride e-bikes eastward along rainbow-painted roads, passing Lotus Pond Beach (pristine) and Meiyu Tide Sound (symphonic waves), feeling ocean breezes. - 17:30-18:30 Golden Beach Sunset - Walk barefoot along the long coastline watching sunset hues. Return to pier before 18:00 for last ferry. 📌 Important Notes 1. Timing - Last ferry at 18:00, arrive 20min early; - Visit Mazu Temple early, Ewei Park is less crowded after noon. 2. Gear - Anti-slip shoes (steep rocks), sun protection (strong UV), mosquito repellent. 3. Tickets - Book ferry tickets early, pay attraction fees onsite. 🍽️ Food Extras - Night market: Try "sauce-braised pork ribs" and "salted egg yolk shrimp" at farmer's market; - Portable snack: Pierside "seaweed baked cakes" ¥10/serving for return trip. 📝Pro tip: Check transport updates for safe travels~ 🌊✨