Fujian coastal line 12 ~ 15 days 1200 kilometers.
On the coast of Fujian, the most shocking thing is people's devotion to nature and gods. Countless religions and gods coexist harmoniously in this land. The traditional Central Plains culture has found the soil here, and the natural scenery is therefore beautiful and exquisite. If you prefer the "old flavor", you can go to Quanzhou, Zhangzhou to find the authentic Minnan flavor, and Xiamen is the best product of the combination of antiquity and fashion.
If you like the boundless sea, go to Dongshan Island, Liu Ao, Pingtan, Sandu 'ao and Xiapu, which may satisfy all your imagination of the sea. If you are addicted to food, those snacks and seafood along the coast will make you worry about the lack of stomach capacity. Finally, you can go to Meizhou Island, the birthplace of Mazu, and make a sincere wish.
A G 15 Shenhai Expressway runs through almost all coastal cities in Fujian, which seems a bit monotonous. The coastal line south of Fuzhou can take more non-high-speed sections; As Fuzhou moved northward, mountainous areas began to increase, and high-speed became a safe and convenient choice.
Highlights of the route
dongshan island
The 20 14 movie "Left Ear" was shot here, which made Dongshan Island completely popular. Forget it, tianyi middle school and Top Street. Scenes from these movies can be easily found here. The island tour is basically based on Tongling Town in the northeast corner. The protagonist of Dongshan Fengyan Scenic Area is a 200-ton boulder. It is said that the wind can move and human power can shake. However, the previous Japanese ship failed to move the chain, and the 7.5-magnitude earthquake was still safe.
Tongshan ancient city, the northernmost part of the scenic spot, is rarely visited because there is only a section of city wall left. The Guandi Temple in the scenic spot has a history of more than 600 years, which was rebuilt after several expansions of a small temple in the Ming Dynasty. From the ferry pier at Ximen Square in the scenic spot, you can take a boat to Dongmenyu. At the highest point of the island, there is a seven-story stone pagoda, Wenfeng Pagoda, which was built in the Ming Dynasty, overlooking the bay on the other side.
Nanmenwan in Tongling Town is the main shooting place of Zuoer Beach Drama. Star Beach Maluan Bay is close to its south, with many amusement projects and overcrowding in summer, and the price is much more expensive than Tongling. In Jinluan Bay, 7 kilometers away, the passenger flow is relatively scarce and the water quality is clearer. If you want to find a secluded place, take a trip to the fishing village in Wujiaowan, so that you can see the other side of the bay. From north to south, the beach area increases in turn, but the number of tourists decreases one by one.
Liu Ao
Liu Ao is located in the south of Zhangzhou. On this peninsula, which is only 5 kilometers wide and 14 kilometers long, the ancient city, beaches, waves and windmills set each other off. The most famous Liu Ao abstract gallery (east of Liu Ao Town Farm; Free) is located on the beach facing the sea in Xincuo Village, Liu Ao Peninsula. Under the long-term carving of the sea breeze, the sandy rocks show exquisite textures. There is a whole row of tall windmills along the coast.
You don't need a filter, it's a blockbuster, and many newcomers come here to take wedding photos. This is also the best place to watch the sunrise on the Liu Ao Peninsula. Drive south to emerald bay (east of central Liu Ao Peninsula; Free), the huge curved beach has delicate white sand, and the beach is particularly flat and solid, so even if you ride a bike on it, you won't get stuck in the sand.
Zhangzhou
As the source of snacks in Taiwan Province Province, you must spend some time to get to know this "land of fish and rice". Zhangzhou's "ancient morning flavor" is still low-key and stubbornly hidden in the shabby shop in the depths of the alley, adhering to the creed of "eat politely, burn incense and protect shelter" Looking for delicious food in the urban area, the ancient streets of Ming and Qing dynasties are the best choice, and Zhongfa Road can make you eat nonstop. There are also some equally senior "time-honored brands" hidden in hundreds of years old houses in ancient blocks. Zhangzhou Confucian Temple is the oldest building in the ancient street of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Founded in the Song Dynasty, it is also the largest existing ancient architectural complex in the urban area.
When Zhangzhou people talk about the Eight Diagrams Building-Weizhen Pavilion, they are as famous as the Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou. Continue to visit the ancient street, you can find some handicrafts on Hong Kong Road, which used to be the central axis of Zhangzhou city, visit two most representative stone archways in Ming Dynasty, and explore the square in Erfang Phase III and Shangshuhua. On the other hand, it's also worth taking a walk on Madam Road, which is set as the urban scene of Taiwan Province Province in the movie "Ballad of Water Clouds", with time-honored pharmacies and national quintessence museums dotted among them.
Gulangyu/Gulangyu
The status of "International Concession" makes Gulangyu a veritable "International Architecture Museum". Gulangyu Island has long been synonymous with literary freshness because of its early development, large number of cafes and handicraft shops, many performances by wandering artists and leisurely attitude towards life.
At the same time, with the influx of a large number of businesses, tour guides are scrambling to attract customers, and it is difficult to move at the peak. Fortunately, Qindao still has scenic spots and quiet moments that tourists rarely set foot in.
Visitors can purchase coupons for 100 yuan for the core scenic spots of Gulangyu Island, including the commanding heights of Sunlight Rock on the island, the classic sea garden of China garden architecture, the Hao Yue Garden of Zheng Chenggong statue, the organ museum and the international lettering hall in Hongding Bagua Building. Coupons can only be used on the same day. In addition to the scenic spots included in the joint ticket, there is also a sea paradise structure worth seeing. Villa 38, the main building in the middle of the sea paradise structure, has been developed into the "World Architecture Expo Hall", which displays the daily necessities and old photos of Gulangyu Island a hundred years ago.
Xiamen Island
Few cities in China are as exquisite as Xiamen, and the island road fully demonstrates Xiamen's advantages as an island leisure city. Comfortable pedestrian and bicycle paths are built along the natural shape of the coastline, and the green belt covered with tropical flowers is like a huge seaside garden. When driving on the highway around the island, you can stop, walk or ride for a while and feel the unique charm here.
From Baicheng Beach of Xiamen University, experience the beauty of Xiamen coastline along the seaside trail around the island road (free). This coastal trail winds for more than 6 kilometers, passing through Hulishan Fort, which is recorded in Guinness World Records, as well as Calligraphy Square, Zengcuo Bath, Music Square, Baishi Fort Site and Sun Bay Bath. If you leave the trail, you can go to Zengcuo, the "most literary village" in the country on the north side of Huandao Road. There are many restaurants, inns and bars in China, just like Gulangyu Island.
Continue to drive along Huandao Road, located at the southeast corner of Huangcuo (free; It is probably the cleanest beach on the whole road at present. Not far ahead is the placard of "One Country, Two Systems, China Reunification", which echoes the placard of "Three People's Principles, China Reunification" on Xiaojinmen Island across the Taiwan Strait, and is also one of the signs of the highway around the island.
Continue north, pass Qianpu Convention and Exhibition Center to Guanyin Mountain. There is a high-quality beach. In summer, there will be White Dolphin Beach Music Festival and sand sculpture art exhibition, as well as water parks and playgrounds, as well as some restaurants and bars for tourists to play and rest. Furthermore, Wuyuan Bay and Wetland Park, which are adjacent to the northern section of the roundabout road, are marine sports centers, and the sailing and kayaking experience courses provided by outdoor clubs are very suitable for travelers.
Quanzhou
As the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, when Quanzhou became the "largest port in the East", Xiamen next to it was only a small fishing village. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Quanzhou had already had trade with 58 overseas countries, and all kinds of "immortals" came one after another, which made various religions take root in Licheng and then developed. The old city of Quanzhou is not a deliberately built ancient city, but a truly original, old street and old temple.
Understanding Quanzhou can begin with Quanzhou Museum, which has basic exhibitions such as "Quanzhou History and Culture", "Quanzhou Nanyin, Opera Art". The Fujian-Taiwan Border Museum next door is the most worthwhile museum in Quanzhou. This paper introduces Quanzhou from the perspectives of geography, nationality, politics, economy, religion and art, including the historical relationship between the mainland (Fujian) and Taiwan Province Treasure Island. Not far from Qingyuan Mountain, the source of Quanzhou. You can take Quanshan Road from Chaotianmen to Huabo Road, go straight along the tourist road to Nantaiyan, and make a pot of tea at the top of the mountain overlooking the whole state. If you hike up the mountain, you can visit Tiger Milk Spring, Laojunyan, Hony Master Pagoda, tears and ink paintings of past dynasties and cliff stone carvings.
After going down the mountain, go to Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou along Shaolin Road. In the morning 10:00, it's time for monks to practice martial arts. You can come to the martial arts school to watch the live martial arts performance. Go south along Tong Tong North Road to the Overseas Traffic History Museum. It is not as boring as the name sounds, but more like an encyclopedia of Quanzhou anecdotes. Then all the way to the east, came to the seaside _ Pu fishing village (Donghai community; Free), see _ Pu, one of the three major fishermen in Fujian. The headdress of "wearing a hairpin wreath with ivory chopsticks" is the focus of many long shots.
Meizhou Island
Meizhou Island is famous for its hometown of Mazu, and countless believers come to this legendary "Oriental Mecca" from all over the world every year. After disembarking, along the route of the crowd, we boarded Mazu Tempel, where there are precious historical sites and cultural relics such as Mazu Sleeping Hall, Holy Father Temple, Mazu Ascension to Heaven, and Mazu Golden Body in Song Dynasty, and the incense is very strong. The Mazu Cultural Park next to it is extra. It takes the Mazu stone statue at the top of the mountain as the starting point of the central axis, and builds a group of buildings imitating Mazu Tempel in the Song Dynasty.
Passing through the ancestral temple group is Mazu forest of steles, from which you can walk all the way to Meiyu Yin Chao. Not far south along Meizhou Avenue, you will come to Tian Fei Hometown Heritage Park (Shanglin Village on Meizhou Island). Shanglin Village, where the park is located, is the birthplace of Mazu Lin Moniang. At present, there are still relics related to Mazu, such as the stone tablet of Tian Fei's hometown in Ming Dynasty.
Pingtan
Traveling along Fujian coastline, I have seen all kinds of islands and beaches, and when I arrive in Pingtan, I will still be moved by the vastness of the sea. The winding coastline of Haitan Island has more than 100 kilometers of white sand beach, and there are more than 100 large and small islands around it, covering all kinds of strange marine erosion landforms.
Longfengtou Beach and Tannan Bay Beach on the island are recommended, which are close to the county seat, with clear water, rich food stalls and water activities. Someone once photographed the beautiful "blue tears" on the beach in Tannan Bay, which are the dreamy blue light emitted by the deep-sea ostracods gathered here. Travelers can take their chances.
Jiangjun Mountain, located in the southeast corner of the island, is the southernmost sea erosion landform of the island, with a thrilling feeling of crossing rocks and being on a cliff. East China Sea fairyland, located in the northeast corner, is a rare place to watch the tide. The natural sea caves inside sound like Hong Zhong at high tide. Finally, we came to Shipaiyang in the northwest corner, where there are two huge stone pillars that stand like sails and are recognized as the symbol of Pingtan Island.
Those stone buildings scattered in the bay and semi-Shan Ye are another feature of Pingtan Island. These stone houses made of volcanic rocks and granite have become the target pursued by photographers. We recommend Dongmei Village in Liu Shui Town, Dongbei Village in Beicuo Town, Yangmeikeng Valley Valley Village in Zhonglou Town and Bai Sheng Village in Bai Qing Township. The roads on the island lead to various scenic spots, with good road conditions and clear signs.
Fuzhou
Fuzhou, also known as Rongcheng, has a strong atmosphere of life. The exploration of Fuzhou can start from three lanes and seven lanes. A Nanhou Street can satisfy most travelers' one-stop shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment, while the alleys hidden in the depths on both sides are more winding and secluded. The inner lane pattern, Ming and Qing architecture and numerous former residences of modern celebrities here really hide the soul of old Fuzhou. For example, the former residence of Lin Zexu, the second son of Fuzhou native Lin Zexu, was turned into Fuzhou Lacquerware Museum, where you can enjoy the bodiless lacquerware and lacquer paintings, one of the "Three Treasures of Fuzhou". Not far from the south side of Nanhou Street is the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall with the architectural style of classical garden ancestral temple.
There are many temples in Fuzhou, so we might as well forget their religious meanings and just relax. Xichan Temple, with the title of "one of the five Buddhist forests in Fuzhou", is luxurious and atmospheric. Kaiyuan Temple, hidden in downtown area, is the oldest existing temple in Fuzhou, and also the place where Japanese and Indian monks studied in Tang Dynasty. Strictly speaking, Hualin Temple is no longer a temple. Only a precious Tang-style wooden hall in the Song Dynasty is definitely worth your visit.
If you want to know more about Fujian and Fuzhou, you should go to Fujian Museum and Fuzhou Museum. They will tell you how Yantai Mountain in Cangshan District became the "World Architecture Museum" and the glory and pain of the city.
Xiapu
Photography is perhaps the most important theme in Xiapu. Fishermen cultivate the ocean as a field on the coastline of more than 400 kilometers. The kelp and laver fields in the beach, pieces of bamboo poles and fishing nets, dotted islands and fishing boats, and small villages standing on cliffs facing the sea can all be the targets of photographers' lenses.
Beiqi Beach (Xiapu Beiqi Village) not far from the urban area; Free) may be the best choice for travelers who are in a hurry. From the east side of Xiapu out of the city, along Funing Avenue to Beiqi Village, about 5 kilometers. After stopping in front of the scenic spot, you can find a good photography angle by walking up the newly-built mountain road. Under the cliff are beaches and laver racks. From a distance, the shuttle ships are intertwined with this scene.
Beiqi is suitable for shooting sunrise. If you shoot the sunset, you should go to Gulingxia Village and Houqi Village on the other side. Yushan Island, the destination of the self-driving eastern route, ranks among the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands in China". The grass half a meter high on the island is a rare natural wonder. Coupled with the confusion of "the island is in the sea and the lake is in the island", countless backpackers come from the mountains and the sea. Most people who go to the island will choose to camp in the tent area near Tianhu Lake (the top of the mountain near the tourist center) and watch the sunrise and sunset.
Practical information
When to go: May ~ 10, warmth is the premise of having fun in coastal cities.
Best place to photograph: The seaweed field on Xiapu Beach, the floating boats, and the distant ocean and sky form a beautiful piece.
Best Island: Dongshan Island, the main shooting location of the film "Left Ear", is full of literary atmosphere.
West Sichuan Small Ring Road 10 12 days, 1 152 kilometers.
Only 200 kilometers away from Chengdu, altitude sickness began. Before I entered Tibet, I felt the Tibetan customs coming to my face, which was just an unexpected surprise on the way. Danba Tibetan Village, Muya Grassland and Gongga Snow Mountain condense the essence of Sichuan and Tibet, which will make go on road trip people at all levels enjoy themselves.
If western Sichuan is only a supplement to the Sichuan-Tibet line, it really underestimates this self-driving ring road with Gongga, Siguniang Mountain, countless Haizi, Tibetan villages and temples, which is the "king of Shu". From the snow-capped mountains and glaciers to the canyon meadows, almost all the Tibetan scenery is covered, and the ethnic villages dotted in it are even more charming. The newly upgraded National Highway 350 and the new provincial highway 2 12 make the journey more pleasant. Moreover, in the rural areas where the "village-to-village" project has not been completed, you can still find the last off-road fun.
Highlights of the route
Mount Siguniang
Although Siguniang Mountain, which is called "after Shushan", is more exquisite than one, the intense elevation from Chengdu Plain at an altitude of 600 meters to Xuefeng Mountain at an altitude of 6,000 meters still makes the feeling of Tibetan areas come to the fore: it is only 200 kilometers away from Chengdu, and many self-drivers are even higher than people and cars.
Siguniang Mountain National Geopark contains "three ditches and one mountain" from west to east. The veritable Haizigou hides clear Haizi. After entering the ditch, walk along the ridge and look up as "girl"
It is a common choice to develop mature Changpinggu. After entering the ditch, take sightseeing bus to the Lama Temple, then walk along the plank road, pass through the dead tree beach and reach the end of the plank road. After that, you can change horses and continue to go to Hongshitan and Mule (3,800 meters). It's easy to go to Shuangqiaogou, which is 7 kilometers away from the town, and sightseeing bus runs through it. Although Siguniang Mountain can't be seen, all kinds of grotesque snow-capped mountains around it are also quite interesting.
Danba
Danba, a city of thousands of pagodas centered on Mount Modo, is a gathering place for Jiarong Tibetans. The unique Tibetan folk customs and the towers and Tibetan villages all over them are the primary purpose of travelers to travel here.
Not far from the town center, you can see the gate of Jiaju Tibetan Village (ticket 50 yuan) on the left, which was rated as the first of the "six most beautiful rural ancient towns in China" by chinese national geography. There are three observation platforms along the village from low to high, all of which can overlook the whole village from the side. The best shooting location is on the hillside behind observation deck 3. In the early morning, the Tibetan village shrouded in hazy fog is quite mysterious.
Eight sister
Kangba Town, located on the north-south main road of Sichuan and Tibet, is well-deserved: all the scenic types along the Sichuan-Tibet line are gathered here. The Tagong grassland in the south, the Yak Valley in the east, the Longdeng grassland in the north and Daofu dwellings are really beautiful.
Huiyuan Gongba in Xiede Township is called the "Lotus Holy Land", which was built by the Qing court for the Seventh Dalai Lama to escape the rebellion in Geer, while the 11th Dalai Lama was born in Xiede, so Huiyuan Gongba is particularly distinguished in Tibetan areas, and every time the Fa Conference is very lively.
2 15 provincial highway to the left of Tagong, you can see the millstone stone forest stretching for thousands of miles, and a brand-new millstone park has been built in the most beautiful section (ticket 60 yuan). You can drive into the entrance of Shilin Valley, and then walk along the wooden plank road, and you can see the "Mylonite Stone Forest". This is a unique stone forest, which is formed by the ancient submarine water rock rising with the crustal movement, squeezed by strong in-situ stress and finally eroded by thousands of years of wind and rain. Light as green, dark as ink. If you encounter rainy and foggy seasons, you can also see the gradual effect of the ink immersion layer, which is quite spectacular.
Tagong
Located at an altitude of 3,700 meters, this small grassland town is surrounded by eight sacred mountains, including Yala Mountain, Xia Dong Castle Peak and Manjusri Mountain. On the vast grassland, the dazzling Muyajinta nearby echoes the Yala Snow Mountain in the distance. This stupa was built to commemorate the 10th Panchen Lama's acceptance and giving here. It is said that it took more than 65,438+000 Jin of gold to put it on it.
If you want to shoot at the golden sunshine dome of Yala Snow Mountain, you must arrive before 4 pm, otherwise the sunshine will be blocked by the snow mountain behind you.
The best shooting spot is located in the nearby Tagong Grassland, 10 yuan/person. If you want to explore the grassland further, you can rent a horse in front of the Golden Pagoda (100 yuan/time).
Xinduqiao
Probably the passing cars have raised too much dust, and this traffic town looks a little dusty. It is more of a transit point in and out of Tibetan areas. The restaurants and inns in the center of the town don't have many features, and the facilities are generally old.
In contrast, the scenery in Waze Township (Yingguan Tibetan Village), 2 kilometers to the east, is much better. Hotels are relatively new, and most of them have restaurants, which can solve three meals. There is a Gongga Snow Mountain Observation Platform (ticket 10 yuan) on the hill on the north side of the town, overlooking the snow mountain. However, there are many places to see Gongga, so you don't have to stick to it.
Gongga
As the "King of Shu", Gongga Mountain at an altitude of 7556 meters is the best choice for pilgrimage to the snow-capped mountains in the southern line of Sichuan and Tibet. In addition to the main peak, many 6,000-meter-level snow-capped mountains, such as Xiaogongga, Jiazi and Riwuqi, are dotted with stars and have unique charm. The best places to see the peaks and get there by bus are Yaha and Zimei.
In addition, the whole flower bed (ticket to 25 yuan), Gongga Temple (ticket to 20 yuan), Bawanghai and Lianhua Lake all have charming scenery along the way. If you need to stay overnight, there are some homestays in Gongga Mountain, Shangmuju and Zimei Village. Only xinduqiao and Shade have gas stations around the mountains, so be sure to fill them up before entering the mountains.
Kowloon
The prosperity of Kowloon will definitely make you sigh, as if you are no longer in Tibetan areas. The small county is clean and tidy, and the Tibetan-Yi-Han sculpture in the central square shows that this is the "Tibetan-Yi Corridor". Wuxuhai (60 yuan in peak season and 40 yuan in low season), which is 24 kilometers away from Kowloon, is the first in Ganzi Prefecture with beautiful lakes and mountains. Whether you are climbing high and overlooking Haizi, or enjoying waterfalls and wild hot springs at the foot of snow-capped mountains, you will not be disappointed.
On the fourth day of the sixth lunar month, the local people "play with the dam" is very lively. On the other hand, it is said that Lieta Lake (tickets for 50 yuan, 35 yuan and sightseeing bus) with "water monsters" in the northeast is slightly cold, and the mountain scenery with a height of 4,390 meters is completely different from Wu Xuhai in Xiaojiabiyu.
Practical information
When to go: from July to 10.
The best shooting location: Zimeiyakou. At sunset, I drove to Zimeiyakou, and the snowy Gongga main peak was dyed red by golden sunshine, which was unforgettable.
Best climbing point: Siguniang Mountain. The difficulty of climbing from Dafeng to Mofeng is different, which can meet the climbing wishes of various travelers.