This Seaside Mountain Retreat in Fujian Offers the Slow Holiday Life You've Been Dreaming Of
In Fujian, there is such a seaside mountain retreat: a celestial isle atop the sea, brimming with fresh oxygen; a vast heavenly lake with misty waves and rippling reflections; a neighborhood of culinary delights, making every moment of the holiday an absolute pleasure...
This place is—Fuding!
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Celestial Isle on the Sea, Paradise on Earth—Taimu Mountain
Taimu Mountain is a national key scenic area and a national geopark. It stands majestically on the coast of the East China Sea, where mountains and sea embrace, proud and graceful, renowned as the "Celestial Isle on the Sea."
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Upon arriving at Taimu Mountain, you can't help but marvel at the wonders of nature, as if stepping into a "museum of strange rocks."
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Taimu has no ordinary rocks; each one seems divinely crafted. The Eighteen Arhats Rock, the Immortal Sawing Timber, the Couple Peak, the Golden Cat Pouncing on a Mouse, the Jade Monkey Looking at the Mirror, the Nine Carp Leaping Skyward, the Two Buddhas Discussing the Sutras... Every step reveals a different view, and every rock is incredibly lifelike.
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Taimu Mountain also lets you experience the joy of exploring caves. It is dotted with over a hundred caves—caves linking caves, caves within caves, mysterious and unpredictable. Some caves offer views of the sea and sunrise, some have unique rock formations, and others hide underground springs and waterfalls...
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After exiting the cave, walk to a single tile roof and take a look at the ancient Green Snow Sprout tea tree in front of Hongxue Cave, which has weathered thousands of years of wind and frost. Brew a pot of tea and slowly listen to the legend of the Taimu Goddess, then burn incense at the Suspended Copper Temple to pray for peace.
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Yushan Island, once called Fuyao Islands in ancient times, is the largest island in eastern Fujian. The scenery begins the moment you set foot on the island. Endless meadows stretch along the mountains toward the horizon, and at the edge of the grassland lies the boundless sea.
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Under the warm sunlight, immerse yourself in the ocean of grass—the fragrance of early summer grass is exceptionally sweet. Take a deep breath, run freely amidst the rolling grass waves, and feel as joyful as a child.
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The Heavenly Lake lying in the valley is like a piece of jade inlaid on the island. Light and shadows float on the grass, sunlight falls into the lake, gentle ripples stir the water, and the meadow quietly undulates—all making this place breathtakingly beautiful.
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Follow the island's ring road to Moon Bay, where it faces the sea with gentle rocky beaches. You can stroll along the shore, feel the free wind, listen to the sound of waves, let the sea heal your soul, and shake off stress and constraints.
"Tourism" is the key to Chixi Village's development, and over the years, they have tapped into special leisure projects such as the Jiuli Creek waterscape, Down Mountain Creek Gorge, Dujiabao Ancient Residential Complex, and idyllic natural scenery.
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Chixi Village is as pure as a paradise, with the soothing sounds of valley springs and cheerful birdsong drifting in the air. The beautiful Jiuli Creek flows beside the village and rice fields, adding a touch of vitality to Chixi Village, embraced by mountains.
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On a bamboo raft along Jiuli Creek, waves keep splashing at your feet, bobbing and drifting—exciting yet safe. It evokes the poetic line, "Monkeys cry endlessly on both banks; the light boat has passed thousands of mountains."
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Standing here, you feel as if "regardless of wind and waves, it's better than strolling in a leisurely courtyard." The surrounding reefs, shaped by millennia of sea erosion, take various forms, such as Tide Sound Cave, Mandarin Duck Reef, Weaver Girl Cave, and Sea-to-Sky Gap.
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If you want to experience the thrill of surpassing yourself, challenge the Chixi Cloud Top Glass Walkway. Beyond the glass guardrails, there is a half-meter-wide glass path without railings—transparent glass underfoot, blue sky and green mountains beyond your arms, letting you enjoy the joy of walking in the air.
Qingchuan Seaside, Blue Sea and Golden Sand—Niulanggang
Ample sunlight, fresh sea breeze, long sandy beaches, comfortable lounge chairs—roll up your pants, step on the waves, search for beautiful shells, or charge into the sea to play with the surf. These scenes are like the perfect holiday in your heart!
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Niulanggang is famous for its "blue sea and golden sand." The beach area has gentle waves, clean sand, green trees along the surrounding hills, and crystal-clear seawater—making it an ideal leisure and holiday destination.
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Standing here, you feel as if "regardless of wind and waves, it's better than strolling in a leisurely courtyard." The surrounding reefs, shaped by millennia of sea erosion, take various forms, such as Tide Sound Cave, Mandarin Duck Reef, Weaver Girl Cave, and Sea-to-Sky Gap.
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Standing at the Chaoyin Pavilion on the island summit, small and delicate, it stands proudly, offering a panoramic view of the gentle sea and surging waves. The breeze blows, stirring endless thoughts.
When night falls, set up a tent by the sea, light a bonfire, grill seafood, sing karaoke, dance, chat under the starry sky, and fall asleep to the sound of waves, until awakened by the first rays of sunlight on the horizon...
Eat a bowl of sliced meat, sip a cup of white tea, savor a table of seafood... For visitors to Fuding, sampling the various Fuding delicacies has become one of the greatest joys beyond sightseeing.
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Strolling through the streets and alleys of Fuding, the ubiquitous snacks will make you reluctant to move on. Fuding sliced meat, beef balls, honeyed chicken wings, pan-fried buns—all are beloved treats that whet your appetite.
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Fuding sliced meat is arguably the most famous of Fuding snacks. Made from lean meat, starch, and other ingredients, it has a chewy and smooth texture, with a spicy and sour broth that is truly addictive.
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The Seafood Street along Longshan Creek is a gathering place for Fuding cuisine and can be considered a banner of Fuding's catering industry. The alley is packed with seafood stalls, where restaurants display all kinds of seafood along the road—a spectacular sight.
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Its popularity rivals that of any high-end hotel in Fuding. The food stalls focus on seafood, available all year round. Here, you can eat and drink heartily, without any restraint.
