During the summer vacation, I took my children and a family of three and started a 7-day self-driving tour of Fujian from Shanghai.

the first day

Early in the morning, China Eastern Airlines flight arrived in Xiamen, Fujian. I have been to Xiamen twice before, so most of the attractions I chose this time I chose that I had never been to. Of course, there were also places I liked and I had to revisit it twice.

Arrive at Xiamen Airport at noon. Go through the car rental procedures and pick up the car first. I booked a seven-day self-driving car rental service in advance on Ctrip, borrowed it from Xiamen Airport, and returned it at the same point 7 days later. Rent public golf, which is affordable and very convenient.

There are children at home who go to school and can only travel during the summer vacation. The feeling of these seven days is just one word, hot!!! Therefore, there are also people who temporarily change their itinerary because it is too hot. After all, travel should be based on comfort.

When I got out of the airport and drove on the bus, the first stop was Jimei Xuecun. Located in Jimei Tourist Area, it combines Chinese and Western architectural styles. The scorching sun was shining, and the outdoor attractions were a little unbearable. I visited the indoor Tan Jiageng Memorial Hall. The introduction in the museum is very detailed, allowing you to learn about the "Overseas Chinese Flag"
Mr. Tan Jiageng has an extraordinary life. It is also a kind of patriotic education for children.

After leaving the memorial hall, I took a tour of Jiageng Park, drove to see Dragon Boat Pond, Mastiff Garden and other places, and had my first lunch in Xiamen nearby-Fujian Shacha Noodles.

Then we drove to the hotel where we stayed on the first day and chose the Aduo Hotel of Xiamen Xiagu Cruise Center.

After resting for a while, in the evening, we will come to Shapowei Art West District. This is a young cultural and artistic district. I visited the Chinese Children's Art Museum in the art district. Strolling along the river, there are many handmade shops and Internet celebrity spots. I chose a random shop to have a cup of coffee and blow on the air conditioner for a while.

Driving on the road, the streets of Xiamen

Destination: Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, you must have some local seafood at night!

On a summer night when you have enough to eat and drink, come to the coconut wind village to blow the evening breeze, step on the beach, and play with the sea water. It is so beautiful!

Driving along the way, passing Zeng Cuo 'an, I came to Ojia. When I saw the door of Zeng Cuo 'an, I felt a little unfamiliar. It had changed a lot from the one I visited in previous years. The small road inside had also expanded a lot. It was very lively. It was a good place to go while eating.

the next day

After breakfast, I checked out. Prepare to drive to Quanzhou.

Quanzhou is an ancient city that retains its historical charm and the birthplace of southern Fujian culture. After watching Quanzhou's Liyuan Opera in Shanghai, Quanzhou has a unique yearning and favorable impression of Quanzhou. After thinking about it for a long time, I finally made this trip.

Quanzhou West Street

Come to Da Kaiyuan Temple, which was built in the second year of Tianchui Arch in Wuze of the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1300 years. I saw the most famous east and west pagodas in Dayaiyuan Temple, the east is the "Zhenguo Pagoda" and the west is the "Renshou Pagoda".

After coming out of Kaiyuan Temple, take a stroll along the West Street and alleys. The blue sky and white clouds are beautiful, but they are too hot. We found a snack bar on West Street to taste the local specialties.

I originally wanted to visit Zhongshan Street and Tumen Street, but when I encountered a road construction on Zhongshan Street, the shops on both sides couldn't get through. It was noon and the sun was hot, so she gave up decisively. After foraging, go to the hotel.

I chose Hilton Quanzhou Quanshang Hotel in Quanzhou. Although the hotel is not in the city center and is relatively remote, fortunately, it has a car, so it is still a wise choice. Hilton's brand costs more than 400 yuan per night. This value for money is unbelievable!

Looking out, the hotel is still a new area under development.

In the afternoon, I decided to soak in the hotel swimming pool to spend the summer.

In the evening, we set off for the traditional cultural district of Wudian City. Located in Jinjiang City, a traditional cultural district with red rooms and green bricks is very distinctive
, is located among many high-rise buildings, forming a sharp contrast. There are some music bars and open-air cafes in the evening. There are also many ancestral temples and family temples unique to southern Fujian. The lights were shining at night and I felt a little scared, so I didn't take a single photo.

the third day

It is still a sunny day. The Hilton bed is very comfortable, sleep until you wake up naturally, and check out after breakfast. Depart for Chongwu Ancient City.

The ancient city of Chongwu is located on the southeast coast of Hui 'an County, bordering the Taiwan Strait. It was built during the Ming Dynasty to resist Japanese pirates. So far, only a section of ancient city wall remains. There are many unique stone carvings from Hui 'an in the scenic area, carving historical figures and historical allusions. Along the way, you saw many stone carving factories and storefronts.

The stone carving of anti-Japanese hero Qi Jiguang faces the sea and stands here to protect it.

The coast is worth visiting, and there are some food stalls on the beach. Choose a place, sit under a big umbrella, blow the sea breeze, and have lunch here. Our son was playing at the beach until his pants were wet. We washed our pants at the food stall owner's place and spread them directly in the sun for a while. After eating, we dried them all. Imagine the temperature on this day!

Part of the ancient city wall is under construction. We followed the walkable part of the city wall and climbed up and felt it.

Coming out of Chongwu Ancient City, the next stop is Yunshuiyao Ancient Town in Nanjing. Passing through Luoyang Bridge on the way, be sure to get off and have a look.

Luoyang Bridge is one of the four major ancient bridges in China. It is a pity to have only read about it in books. But on a hot day and the dry river surface, I really didn't have the courage to walk through it, so I took photos at the end of the bridge and took a trip here.

Arrived at Yunshuiyao in the afternoon. Yunshuiyao Ancient Town is located in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City. It's a bit far from the driving route, more than 200 kilometers away. But in addition to Quanzhou, Yunshuiyao is also a must-choose check-in point for my trip, and I want to come wherever I go.

This ancient village with a long history is famous for the movie "Yunshui Ballad". I have a little literary style and I must come and take a walk. In the village, the long ancient road, the century-old banyan trees, the magical earth buildings, and the clear water of Lingshan Mountain are all beautiful and peaceful.

Most of the ancient towns are B & Bs, and Lanxi Meisu under the Huazhu brand has been chosen.

After slightly renovating the room, go out and take a stroll in the ancient town.

Take photos and check in points

waterwheel

water Bridge

ancient tree

As night fell, at this "Warm Spring and Blooming Flowers" restaurant for dinner, I ordered the local specialty salt chicken. It was very delicious. I also asked the landlady for advice on how to do it. The landlady is very good at chatting and doing business, and she even bought a local Tieguanyin from the landlady's store.

the fourth day

Waking up to the crowing of the rooster is a unique feeling. I especially want to walk around the ancient town alone. The ancient town in the morning is peaceful and peaceful, which is a different scene.

After returning to the hotel for breakfast, the family began to visit Tulou.

Huaiyuan Building, a beautifully crafted and well-protected double-ring earth building

The "No. 1 Strange" Hegui Building

There are still some local elderly people living in the tulou. Visitors are generally not allowed to go up above the second floor, but they can go upstairs for a tip of 10 yuan per person by giving local residents.

After seeing Huaiyuan Tower and Guili Tower, I originally planned to visit the Tulou Complex in Tianluo Village, but I still gave up this attraction because it was too hot and tired, thinking that the Tulou would be similar.

After leaving the Yunshuiyao Scenic Area, the next destination is Dongshan Island, which is about 175 kilometers away.

Dongshan Island is in the south of Zhangzhou, Fujian, where the movie "Left Ear" was set. I have watched the drama "Gu Wenchang" and visited Gu Wenchang's former residence in Lin County, Henan (Gu Wenchang's hometown). The "Gu Gong" that generations of people in Dongshan have been obsessed with, once took root in Dongshan Island and planted forests and controlled sandstorms, which led to the development of Dongshan Island today!

Most B & Bs are on Dongshan Island. I chose the Gu Maoning Seaview Holiday Apartment on the edge of Yulong Bay and you can walk to the beach.

The view out of the room.

Change into the necessary beach clothes and shoes and set off for the beach!

The sea level under the sunset is so beautiful!

At night, there are fireworks, performances, and night stalls on the beach, which is very lively. The night stalls at the seaside were a bit expensive, so we ate at random to soothe our hunger.

Dongshan Island is rich in aquatic products, so you have to eat seafood when you come here. After playing from the beach, I drove to find a seafood restaurant to enjoy a late night snack.

the fifth day

Check-out, the destination for the day-Dongshan Island Windstorm.

Dongshan Wind Rock is located on the seaside cliff at the east gate of Dongshan Ancient City. It has always been a natural wonder that the people on the island are most proud of and regarded as a treasure. It is one of the most popular scenery for tourists.

Take photos and check in points

I still want to say that the past few days I have been away, it is really hot, it is really too hot. Originally, I wanted to take a boat to Dongmen Island, but the sun was shining high and the sweat was rolling, but I gave up.

We had lunch outside the scenic area and drove around the island casually.

The next stop is Zhangpu, Zhangzhou.

I chose Zhangpu simply because I would pass by here on my way back to Xiamen by car, so I chose to stay here for one night without having to drive long distances. But this trip still yielded something.

Zhangpu is not prosperous and lively, and there are not many hotels to choose from. We stayed at Ramada Encore Zhangpu Lianchuang. A Chinese-style hotel, Ramada Group, should be okay by local standards and cannot be too demanding.

My son who likes history and I are willing to visit places with historical heritage.

So after arriving at Zhangpu, we first arrived at Zhaojiapu.

This group of buildings was built in the Song Dynasty. It is said that the reason why it was named Zhao was because it belonged to Hou Yi of the Zhao and Song royal family when they fled south.

Inside and outside the castle. A three-story, four-in-one "Wanbi Tower" was built in the city, meaning "returning to Zhao in a complete condition". Portraits of 18 emperors of the Song Dynasty are hung in the building, which can be regarded as a tutorial on Song history.

I paid for a local tour guide to take us on a private tour. This tour guide girl was married from Zhaojiapu. He told us many stories about Zhaojiapu, which I couldn't understand after a quick glance.

It was dinner time after shopping around. This was the fruit tree planted by the tour guide's family. We stayed at her house to eat a farmhouse and drank her own chicken soup. It was very delicious and felt the simplicity of the folk customs here.

the sixth day

Check-out, destination-Volcano Island Tourism and Leisure Resort

Located in Zhangpu County. It is famous for its unique volcanic landform, with unique coastal scenery, rare volcanic relics in the world, and original ecological garden landscapes. The entire volcanic island is like a natural volcanic geology museum, with scenic spots such as Xiangshan, Linjinyu, and Nanding Island. Many places in the scenic area are still under development. It was too hot, so we took a plank road along the coastline, and we basically relied on sightseeing buses for the rest.

When I came out of the volcanic island, I found a nearby Internet celebrity shop not far away-Nancuo. I came here to renew my life (coffee, cold drinks, air conditioning, lunch). This is also a B & B.

After renewing your life, continue on the road. Destination-back to Xiamen, about 75 kilometers away.

After returning to Xiamen, I temporarily changed the itinerary for the last day. I originally thought of going directly to Gulangyu after returning to Xiamen. But after this week's journey, I was really too hot and tired. I thought I would relax on the last day. I had been to Gulangyu a few years ago, so I stopped going.

Finally, I chose a resort hotel-the executive sea view theme room of Xiamen Baixiang Wutong Hotel located on Huandao East Road

In the afternoon, eat and drink at the executive lounge level and swim in the hotel pool!

In the evening, I came to Zengcuo 'an again and bought some specialties from several online celebrity shops (Zhang Sanfeng milk tea, Miss Zhao's black tea, etc.), packed them and took them home.

the seventh day

In the morning, I came to Xiamen University (you must make an appointment on the Xiamen University public account in advance) and checked in.

In the afternoon, check out, return the car, and return to Shanghai for China Eastern Airlines 'evening flight.

summary

During this trip, I took into account self-driving, so I changed hotels every day, and my luggage could be thrown directly into the trunk, allowing me to experience more of the feelings of different places.

The weather throughout the journey is very good and too hot. You need to do a good job in protecting yourself from sun and cooling at any time, which will affect your mood during the journey.

Quanzhou and Yunshuiyao were the first places I wanted to visit on this trip, but there were no direct flights to these two places, so I chose Xiamen as the middle point and designed this route using a self-driving tandem for reference by like-minded travelers.