Mountain and Sea Gallery · She Ethnic Group's Millennium Charm｜In Luoyuan, Embark on a Dual Feast of Nature and Culture

When the morning mist retreats from the 1,403-meter peak of Niumu Mountain, when the mangroves transform into a "sea forest" at high tide in Luoyuan Bay, and when the phoenix carvings on the ancient She houses shimmer golden under the sunlight—this small city hidden in northeastern Fuzhou is weaving a vivid "landscape of mountains and seas" with the mountain’s elegance, the sea’s grandeur, and the She’s brilliance. Follow this guide to unlock Luoyuan’s three main themed routes and immerse your body and soul in nature’s gifts and the millennium-old She charm. 🌿 Mountain and Sea Ecological Route: A Date with Nature The mountains have spirit, the sea has tenderness, and Luoyuan’s natural beauty never disappoints travelers. • Discovering Wild Charm Between She Mountains and Waters: Huokou Creek cuts through the gorge, dyeing century-old red maple forests into autumn flames. The creek winds like a jade ribbon around strange rocks and deep pools. Hiking here feels like stepping into a dynamic "Chuan"-shaped ink painting scroll. At the summit of Niumu Mountain, amid the hard granite and chlorite schist bones, the subtle fragrance of Qijingtang green tea lingers. Pluck a tea leaf, and you taste the mountain breeze. • The Tides of Luoyuan Bay: Seventy kilometers east, the tides of Luoyuan Bay stage a daily magical drama. At high tide, the Beishan Mangrove Boardwalk extends into the sea, where vermilion walkways, azure waters, and verdant canopies blend. Egrets skim low, their wingtips slicing through the sea like green clouds. At low tide, the mudflats emerge, and the oyster beds of Jianjiang Town scatter like stars. Follow fishermen barefoot to harvest and taste the fresh sweetness just from the sea—this is the true "gift of the ocean." • The Symbiotic Poetry in Rice Fields: Lingtou Village in Xilan Township hides an ecological secret in its thousand-acre rice paddies. The "rice-fish symbiosis" system nourishes both fish and rice. In autumn, step into the "rice-fish maze," chasing plump rice flower fish amid the rippling rice waves. At nightfall, the rice field concert’s songs blend with the starry sky, accompanied by mountain winds and insect chirps—nature’s most healing lullaby. 🏮 She Ethnic Culture Route: Touching the Echoes of a Millennium "To see the She ethnic group, go to Luoyuan"—this saying holds Luoyuan’s most touching cultural secrets. • Ethnic Memories in Ancient Houses: Fuhu Village, with fewer than 700 residents, hides eight She ancient houses from the Qing Dynasty. The phoenix carvings spreading their wings on the beams of the Lei Family Mansion and the cinnabar traces on the painted gate towers of the Lan Family Mansion are living fossils of She art. During the lunar "March 3" festival, villagers don silver-adorned phoenix costumes. The singing contests flow like clear springs, and the drumbeats of ancestor worship awaken the entire mountain forest. • Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Firelight: In Bajing Village’s She cultural town, plant dyeing crafts imprint the gentle hues of plant juices onto fabric. At the Granary Art Gallery, you can print She totems on canvas bags by hand, with the scent of indigo carrying the taste of time. Don’t miss the bamboo-steamed black rice—dyed with leaves of the Wunian tree, the blue-black glutinous rice shines like ink but tastes sweet and soft. This millennium-old flavor totem must be savored hot. • Exploring Ancient Towns to Trace Cultural Roots: In Qiganlin of Zhongfang Town, 18 pairs of stone pillars stand tall, commemorating the glory of 18 Ming and Qing scholars. Inside Qiyun Cave of Shengshui Temple, the stone statues of the Eighteen Arhats from the Southern Song Dynasty flutter their robes. The flowing garment patterns hide the exquisite carving style of Jiangnan Song. A gentle touch on the stone wall feels like touching the warmth of history. 🎉 Festival Celebration Route: Unlock the Flowing Feast Luoyuan’s liveliness is hidden in the fireworks of every festival. • Non-heritage Market Shopping Spree: At the intangible cultural heritage market on Xiwei Street, She paper-cutting blooms like flowers at your fingertips. Under the skilled hands of veteran artisans, phoenixes and She song patterns leap off the paper. Buy a piece as a souvenir and bring the She spirit home. • Mountain and Sea Fireworks: The fifteenth day of the first lunar month in Binhai New City is the most dazzling. Fireworks light up the silhouette of whales and dolphins in Luoyuan Bay Marine World. Between mountain and sea, fireworks and waves dance together, creating a romance that makes hearts tremble. • Immersive She Ethnic Experience: At Fuhu Village’s She wedding custom performance, the "Three Princesses"’ phoenix crowns shimmer. Learn a line of She song with villagers and drink a cup of fragrant "Baota Tea." Before you know it, you’re intoxicated by the millennium-old She charm. As the lights of Binhai New City gradually brighten, the ancient city walls, fragrant rice fields, and bustling harbor blend in the dusk. Luoyuan is never just a single scenery but a vivid long scroll woven from the mountain’s depth, the sea’s passion, and the She’s brilliance. This season, why not pack your bags and let Jinjiang Inn Pinshang Xiamen Airport Jimei Xuecun Branch prepare a comfortable resting place for you? From here, set off on a mountain, sea, and cultural date in Luoyuan—after all, beautiful scenery and culture are worth encountering. ✨ Jinjiang Inn Pinshang Xiamen Airport Jimei Xuecun Branch ✨ Adjacent to the airport and Jimei Xuecun, convenient transportation + cozy accommodation make your journey more relaxed and support your Luoyuan exploration trip～