2025 Anxi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

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Fresh green leaves, the road is not complete Anxi tea soul; mirror water around the bamboo, complaining of the world's Zen. In Anxi, the air seems to be filled with the musk of Tieguanyin. Looking for the fragrance of this silk soul, Salsa in this green mountain and green water, between the white walls and black tiles of Minnan, smashed the Zenquan, which is the soul of the soul tea. Reading, copying, tea, hot springs, the quality of SLH is as pleasant as ever. Slow down the hurry and find yourself who are usually ignored.

Anxi's city business card can be more than Tieguanyin. Here, there is also a thousand-year-old ancient temple, Qingshuiyan, which is on the Penglai Mountain. At first I saw Qingshuiyan, and I always thought of the Muir Temple in Qinghai. These two great temples are built on top of the cliff. Qingshuiyan is not as tall as the Muir Temple, and it is built only at 500 meters. However, it is backed by lion-shaped dragon veins, surrounded by three peaks and arched, facing deep, and the distant place is the Penglai basin, and the excellent environment has created the holy dust of this temple. Qingshuiyan is the Qingshui ancestor's dojo, the Qingshui ancestor who created the temple, is a famous name of the Northern Song Dynasty, and only for the benefit of the people in his life. Because of his selfless dedication, he has been enshrined in the Song Dynasty four times, and he has given the emblem of "Zhao Ying Guang Hui Tzu Chi Shan Li Master", which is famous for its eight-character sound. The entire temple is a pavilion style and is divided into three floors. The first floor is the Tiankou, the second floor is the Zu Shi Hall, and the third floor is the Shijia Building. There are wing clocks and drum towers on the left and right sides; Tan Yue Hall, Guanyin Hall and Fang Ming Hall are separated on both sides. From a distance, the buildings that are layered back and protected form an "Emperor" character, magnificent and magnificent.

#激流 Anxi is a famous tourist resort city in Quanzhou, Fujian, China. Every day, thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation. This time, I will introduce a guide to the Anxi Zhimin Longmen Rafting Tour. Rapids, 5-kilometer Canyon Rafting The 5-kilometer-long rafting river, with a vertical drop of more than 100 meters, S-bends, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and rapids are all high-energy! Sitting in a canoe and speeding down, splashing water, screaming and laughing, adrenaline is soaring! Along the way, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the primeval forests on both sides, and feel the cool summer limited happiness~ Warm tips: If you want a more exciting experience, you must go down in advance, and line up in front as soon as the gate is opened. The water flow is larger when you go down early, and the less water is at the back, the smoother it will be. In addition, during the staged rafting, your butt will be hit by stones. Hold on to both sides and you won’t get hit. Traffic Guide 📍Address: Zhimin Tourist Area, Longmen Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City Self-driving: 1.5 hours direct from Xiamen/Quanzhou, navigate to "Zhimin Longmen Rafting" Bus: Take the shuttle bus from Anxi Station to Longmen Town, and then take a taxi for about 10 minutes

Gaocang Temple is located in Miaohou Corner, Xinlin Village, Penglai Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. Here's some information about it: - Historical Background: Originally built during the Qing Dynasty, the original structure no longer exists. It was reconstructed in 1988 with financial support from overseas Chinese donors. - Architectural Features: The rebuilt Gaocang Temple maintains its original stone-and-wood structure, featuring a two-section layout with upper and lower halls, distinctive upturned roof ridges, and a golden pavilion in front. The surrounding courtyard is spacious.

📍Location: Anxi County, Quanzhou, Fujian. Navigate to "Dahua Lake Eco-Tourism Zone" by car or private hire. Discover a fairyland where alpine lakes intertwine with tea mountains—perfect for hiking beginners with breathtaking scenery! 🚶Recommended Routes: ✔️Beginner-Friendly Lakeside Loop (~5km/3h): Start at Dahua Lake Visitor Center → Follow wooden boardwalk around the lake → Tea Plantation Viewing Platform → Ancient Tree Grove → Return to start. Gentle terrain with panoramic views—ideal for families and photo ops! ✔️Advanced Challenge (8km/5h): Lakeside Loop + Summit Eagle Beak Rock for a bird’s-eye view of endless tea fields and emerald lakes. Stunning during cloud sea season (hiking poles recommended). 📸Top Photo Spots: 1️⃣ **Dahua Lakeshore**: Capture misty mornings with mirror-like reflections of tea mountains—wear light-colored dresses for dreamy shots. 2️⃣ **Cloud-View Tea Plantation**: Tiered tea terraces transform into a "green maze" from aerial views. 3️⃣ **Ancient Vine Sanctuary**: Century-old vines entwined around trees in the trail’s second half—pure forest magic! 💡Tips: ✅Wear grippy shoes! Some rocky paths get slippery after rain; hiking poles help. ✅Travel light: 1 water bottle + snacks suffice—no restocks en route. ✅Must-pack: Mosquito repellent, sun hat. Start before 8am in summer to beat the heat. ✅Drone-friendly! Aerial shots reveal the lake’s "emerald heart" panorama. 🌿Hidden Gem: If time allows, visit nearby **Lantian Ancient Village** for freshly brewed Anxi Tieguanyin tea—just ¥10/pot at local teahouses! ⏰Best Seasons: Apr-May (azalea blooms) & Sep-Nov (autumn tea harvest + frequent cloud seas). Rainy days add charm too~ ✨"Escape the crowds, listen to the wind, and tread the greenery—this is Fujian’s best-kept hiking secret!" Save this guide and go explore! 🌿👣

When the Dragon Boat Festival meets Children's Day Anxi Xihe Mountain centers on intangible cultural heritage Combining traditional customs with cultural scenery Specially planned "Wonderful Dragon Boat Festival Tour" Let visitors spend a Dragon Boat Festival full of elegance and lively atmosphere at Xihe Mountain! Rooftop concerts, Xihe magic screens, Ultraman train conductor Dragon Boat Festival elegant gatherings, clown bubble shows, joyful childhood fun, bonfire parties ... Please keep this super comprehensive travel guide~ - 🐉 In the Name of Mugwort · Fun at Your Fingertips This Summer ⏰ Event Time: May 31 - June 1 ⭐ Event Content: Mulan bath, zongzi leaf blessings, applying realgar This midsummer, we raise the poetry of life in the name of mugwort, connecting past and present with the warmth of handmade crafts. Surrounded by the fragrance of mugwort, we make sincere wishes with zongzi leaves. - 🐉 Wonderful Dragon Boat Festival Tour · Folk Elegance ⏰ Event Time: May 31 - June 1 ⭐ Event Content: Shooting the five poisons, pitching pots, lucky bag tossing, colorful strings, bamboo weaving mugwort experience, intangible cultural heritage sachets 👉 Activities like shooting the five poisons, pitching pots, lucky bag tossing, bamboo weaving mugwort, and intangible cultural heritage sachets are accompanied by the fresh scent of plants and nature, reflecting the ancient elegant way to spend summer and the Chinese spirit of living seriously in the present. 👉 Wearing sachets and tying colorful strings symbolize prayers for blessings and good fortune, essential Dragon Boat Festival activities. Visitors can participate and receive sachets and strings on-site to start a wonderful midsummer with health and joy. - 🐉 Locust Tree Appointment · Joy in "Zongzi" ⏰ Event Time: May 31 - June 1 ⭐ Event Content: Dragon Boat Festival elegant gatherings, ancient charm cultural handmade tea snacks, rooftop concerts, Xihe Mountain magic screens (Nanyin/dance) 👉 During the holiday, Xihe Mountain is full of markets. Whether trendy or traditional, the vibrant and diverse scenes always bring surprises. Strolling through the market feels like being in a summer dream. Various interesting stalls gather, from flavorful zongzi, ancient charm items, traditional handmade crafts to tea snacks, like a dopamine-overloaded party scene. 👉 When night falls and the town lights up with neon, you can enjoy a unique Minnan-style ancient house rooftop concert at Iron Rhythm Square, truly delightful. - 🐉 Fun at Dragon Boat Festival · Spread Joy ⏰ Event Time: May 31 - June 1 ⭐ Event Content: Fun fish scooping, water gun battles, clown bubble shows, dry land dragon boat, popular oil drum cars, Ultraman train conductor, bonfire party, fireworks show 👉 Here, you can forget daily fatigue and worries, fully release your nature, and play with children in the water world. Before the battle starts, parents can discuss tactics and plans with their kids to prepare for the upcoming water gun challenge. 👉 Dash through the fun fish scooping to test your quick eyes and hands. The final winner can take home the catch—see who is today’s "fishing expert"! 👉 Ride the Ultraman train conductor’s train, travel through Minnan ancient houses, feel the changing light and shadows illuminating the joyful faces of children~ Riding the little train, childhood should be carefree like this. 👉 When the bonfire crackles, let’s dance around the lively flames, releasing passion with music and laughter, and have a blast with a group of fun people, making the May night sparkle with sparks! - 🐉 Wonderful Dragon Boat Festival Tour · Stay at Tea Fields 👉 During the Dragon Boat Festival stay, the hotel offers limited experience activities: DIY mugwort hammer, DIY mugwort sachets, to inherit the Dragon Boat Festival spirit together.

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🚗 With a thousand-year history as a tea-producing county, Anxi's Yimping Mountain is the birthplace of Meizhan tea, one of its six renowned teas, boasting nearly 3,000 peaks over 1,000 meters high. At the award ceremony of the second Anxi Tea Masters Competition, after months of meticulous evaluation, the first batch of Famous Tea Mountains was officially announced. In November 2018, Yimping Mountain was designated as one of the inaugural Famous Tea Mountains. 🚗 Located in Sanyang Village, Lutian Town, and southwest of Wutu in Lantian Township, Anxi County, the mountain features graceful ridges and rounded peaks resembling a silver vase—hence its name. Along with Taihua Peak and Fo'er Mountain, it forms the "Roof of Anxi," standing at 1,411.4 meters. It emerges abruptly from the Fo'er Mountain range and drops steeply at Wutu Ridge. In November 2018, Yimping Mountain was honored as one of the first Famous Tea Mountains.

First experience of Hilton Garden Inn, a treasure hotel hidden in Anxi🏨 😍As soon as I walked in, I was struck by the beautiful atmosphere of this hotel~ The lobby is full of design and it’s great for taking photos! 📷 🛏The room is spacious and comfortable, the bedding is of great quality, and I had a good night's sleep😴 Not only are there free trials of Apple computers in the lobby, there is also a printer next to it, and even ice cream and drinks at the bar for self-service. It is so convenient to travel. There are microwave ovens and refrigerators in the room. The laundry room not only has a washing machine, but also a dryer. Most importantly, there is a sofa where you can sit and watch TV for a while, which is also very nice. Time flies so fast. 🍽The breakfast is rich in variety and tastes great. It is very satisfying😋 The gym is well-equipped and it is very convenient to exercise. I feel relaxed both physically and mentally. Overall, the experience of staying at Hilton Garden Inn is really good! Recommended to everyone! Sisters, do you have any treasure hotel recommendations? Tell me in the comments!

A hundred hotel descriptions aren't as good as your personal stay!! At the Star International Hotel, encounter a dreamy urban stay. My friends, I recently discovered an amazing new hotel that I can't wait to share with you. Are you ready to start a dreamy journey in the clouds with me?✨ 🌈Rooms I was struck by the bright colors as soon as I entered the room! The graffiti murals on the walls are colorful and make you feel good. The wooden floors, soft lighting, and comfortable beds are simply a treat! 🌟Breakfast Breakfast is also a highlight! The colorful plating looks very appetizing! Fresh fruit, rich coffee, and a variety of exquisite pastries will fill you with energy all day long! 🌿Environment The hotel environment is breathtaking! Shady trees, birds, and flowers make you feel like you are in the embrace of nature. There is also a special outdoor garden where you can have a cup of coffee, bask in the sun, and enjoy a leisurely time. 🌈Service The service is also top-notch! The staff is warm and thoughtful and will do their best to meet any needs you may have. Check-in and check-out are very convenient and quick, making you feel very comfortable.

🌿 When the spring breeze of the 25th parallel north sweeps across the tea mountains, I found myself in Anxi, surrounded by the aroma of tea, embarking on a self-driving adventure about spring. Following the wheels rolling over the patterns of bluestone slabs, from the aged fragrance of the old tea factory to the warmth of countryside banquets, and then to the poetic dwelling where hot springs and art intertwine—this journey of "Tea Fragrance Homes, Garden Rendezvous" fills every breath with the sweet freshness of Tieguanyin tea. I recommend you come here for the May Day holiday! 🚗【First Self-driving Stop: Time Cellar in the Old Tea Factory】 📍 Anxi Tieguanyin Group Old Tea Factory The moment you push open the iron gate, tea fragrance washes over your clothes like a tide. Within the annual rings of century-old tea trees lies the secret code of Anxi tea-making: withering, shaking, fixation, rolling... The master's fingertips dance, kneading sunshine and mist into the tea leaves. In the temperature and humidity-controlled tea warehouse, aged tea tells stories of time with woody notes. I suggest taking some "Old Iron" (aged Tieguanyin) home to let your taste buds remember Anxi's spring. 🍲【Huqiu Town on the Tip of Your Tongue: Where Mountains Meet the Sea】 📍 Huqiu Town Country Feast As the midday smoke rises, the country feast in Huqiu Town begins on time. The eight-immortal table is set with authentic "tea cuisine aesthetics": twelve fresh dishes, each plate capturing the essence of spring! The most amazing dish is the bean signature noodle soup, completely different from Xiamen's version, every bite is praiseworthy! Anxi's fried spoon dish includes lean meat, combining the freshness of oysters, the stickiness of sweet potato starch, and the aroma of lean meat—crispy and indescribably delicious! The nourishing light fish stewed with ginseng slices and old goose soup leave a sweet aftertaste! ♨️【Evening Hot Springs: Healing Philosophy Among Mountains and Waters】 📍 Qingshuiyan Hot Spring Resort When the sunset turns the tea mountains honey-colored, drive to the hot spring resort at the foot of Qingshuiyan. Forty outdoor pools are hidden among bamboo groves, with spring water drawn from 1,500 meters underground. Scatter rose petals in the misty hot water while watching the starry sky above the tea fields. I recommend staying overnight in a tea garden villa—opening the window to bird songs in the morning, with misty mountains in the distance and dewy tea branches, as if you've wandered into "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting. 🎨【Artistic Awakening by the Stream: Cross-boundary Dialogue Between Intangible Heritage and Art】 📍 Jingu Riverside Art Park Jingu Riverside was born along a clear, winding stream, where the sound of flowing water intertwines with the light and shadows of stacked stones, outlining a naturally poetic space. On the giant rocks scattered in the middle of the stream, you might be lucky enough to encounter "Weekend Theater Encounters" intangible heritage performances—sipping tea while enjoying the scenery, becoming one with nature, creating a beautiful "person wandering in a painting" scene for your camera. Along both sides of the stream, the "Little Red Man" series created by international sculpture master Chen Wenling are scattered—some gazing at the stars, others carrying plum blossoms forward, interpreting the romance and tenacity of life with strong visual language. 🏡【Cultural Roots Journey: Time Travel Through a Cup of Tea】 📍 Xihe Mountain Tieguanyin Cultural Park The final stop of the journey is reserved for Xihe Mountain's "Tea World Grand View Garden." The Anxi Tieguanyin tea cultural system explains why Anxi Tieguanyin could become a "double world heritage" and how it continues to shine on the world stage with persistence and pioneering steps! If you have time, you can also enjoy tea in a traditional Minnan house and take a stroll in the tea garden—both are excellent experiences! 🍵【Anxi-style Romance Guide】 ✅ Stay: Recommend Qingshuiyan Hot Spring Resort, sleep surrounded by tea, soak in traditional hot springs ✅ Eat: Must try tea oil noodles, salted bamboo shoot rice, Tieguanyin tea snacks; country feasts require advance reservation ✅ Shop: Aged tea available at the old tea factory, cultural park offers creative tea gift sets This spring, steep your days in Anxi's tea—watch tea fields roll like green waves, listen to tea songs penetrate bamboo forests, let tea fragrance seep through your fingers into the folds of life. If you also want to escape the concrete jungle of the city, why not accept this "tea fragrance invitation" and find your own "tea-flavored life" among the mountains and waters of Anxi.

From spring tea gatherings on thousand-year-old tea mountains To poetic encounters with riverside arts From tongue-tingling celebrations of intangible heritage feasts To the vibrant energy of village fun runs A cultural tourism extravaganza combining tea culture, artistic experiences, and rural charm Is about to unfold in Anxi Using tea as a medium and scenery to make friends Anxi invites you to discover Multiple poetic ways to enjoy your Labor Day holiday among mountains, waters, and tea gardens! 🍃"Tea Fragrant Homes · Garden Rendezvous" 2025 Anxi Tea Culture Tourism Season Time: April 26-27 Location: Anxi Tieguanyin Group Featuring 5 major themes: "Tea Appointment · Seeking the Way," "Scenery Appointment · Finding Serenity," "Drama Appointment · Entering Dreams," "Feast Appointment · Tasting Rhythm," and "Meeting Appointment · Gathering Together." The event includes special tea ceremonies, tea history studies, hundreds of business association representatives visiting Anxi, paddy field rural feasts & tea banquet tastings, and face-to-face government-enterprise tea talks, comprehensively showcasing the ecological beauty, artistic charm, and cultural soul of Anxi Tieguanyin. 🍃Xiheshan Garden Adventure Time: May 1-5 Location: Anxi Xiheshan Tieguanyin Cultural Park Special Labor Day farming activities including garden farming fun, fish catching in muddy water, garden mini train rides, communal pot meals, garden markets, bonfire parties, garden concerts, and a special wellness gathering for the crispy youth! 🍃Defeng Tea Estate Labor Day Tea Culture Art Study Tour Time: May 1-5 Location: Defeng Tea Estate Pick tea, make tea, taste tea, create tea culture journals, participate in spring tea mountain hiking, poetic tea mountain oil painting, and Hanfu tea parties. 🍃Spring Tea Season, New Sprouts from Old Soil Time: May 1-3 Location: Baduwei, Xianghua Township Taste Southern Fujian kung fu tea, view kung fu tea utensil exhibitions, experience kung fu tea brewing methods, and feel the unique charm of Southern Fujian tea culture. Experience new creations from old techniques, including rubbing art experiences, tea hanging displays made from rubbings, and cyanotype film experiences to feel unique artistic creation. Encounter "what emerges in spring" with Yi Si spring tea selection, taste the freshness of new tea; "One Season, One Mountain Product" promotion showcases Xianghua's unique local specialties. 🍃Oolong Tea Traditional Production Skills Training Activities Time: During Labor Day holiday Location: Changqing Town Tieguanyin traditional skills training activities featuring Anxi Tieguanyin master craftsmen giving live demonstrations to help you learn tea-making skills, from sun-drying, shaking to kill-green, wrapping, kneading, and drying - both theory and practice, super hardcore! You can also make tea with your own hands and experience the charm of craftsmanship! 🍃"Spring Comes to Ancient City · Tea Fragrance in Gande" 2025 Anxi Gande Spring Tea Quanzhou Ancient City Cultural Experience Season Time: May 1 Location: Anxi Pavilion in Quanzhou Ancient City Discover new ways to enjoy tea at Anxi Pavilion! Traditional spring tea tasting upgraded with immersive cultural experiences. Taste spring tea in the city while the tea fragrance drifts to the mountains, creating an interesting tea tourism loop! 🍃"Riverside Art Gathering" Tieguanyin Themed Concert Time: May 1 Location: Jingu Riverside Art Village When tea fragrance meets music, a unique artistic feast is about to begin! The "Riverside Art Gathering" presents a Tieguanyin-themed concert, interpreting thousand-year tea charm through Tieguanyin theme songs, allowing you to experience the profound flavor of Tieguanyin and the moving sentiment of music. 🍃"Riverside Art Gathering" Children's Cultural Performance Time: May 2, 4 Location: Jingu Riverside Art Village Showcasing the artistic talents of Anxi's children and cultivating new local cultural forces through songs, dances, instrumental performances and other rich forms, presenting an artistic feast full of innocence and creativity. 🍃Skillful Craftsmanship, Grain Expressions — Grain Collage Making Activity Time: May 1 Location: Anxi Confucian Temple Using natural grains such as red beans, mung beans, millet, and corn as "paint," create Labor Day themed handicrafts with distinct rural style through assembly and pasting techniques. 🍃Riverside Flavors · Exploring Huqiu — In-depth Tour with Intangible Heritage Rural Feast Theme Time: Tentatively scheduled for May 10 Location: Huanong Ecological Farm in Huqiu Town and surrounding scenic areas "Let's eat together!" Using Huqiu rural feast as a medium, this event integrates tea culture, folk festivals, dialect songs and other elements, responding to intangible heritage protection themes and aligning with rural revitalization and cultural tourism integration needs. Food plus companionship, waiting for you to attend this unique cultural feast!

Hotel: Anxi Yuequan Resort Address: Yuequan Resort, Guanqiao Town, Anxi Located in the core production area of Anxi Tieguanyin tea in Fujian, the resort is surrounded by thousands of acres of tea plantations in a 360° panorama. Open your window to see layers of lush greenery, with the air filled with crisp tea fragrance! 17 independent villas are designed around themes of "music, chess, books, painting, poetry, and tea." White walls and dark tiles complement natural wood tones, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a Song Dynasty ink painting. All villa rooms feature outdoor hot spring pools! Enjoy the starry sky while soaking in Anxi Tieguanyin hot springs. Location: The hotel is situated in Anxi, the hometown of Chinese Tieguanyin tea, a zen tea culture hot spring resort hidden among mountains and waters. Far from the hustle and bustle, it offers a pure land of tranquility. Design Style: Minnan elements are ingeniously incorporated into the Jiangnan scenic features and traditional Minnan architectural layout with "swallow-tail ridge" design, enhanced with Hui-style black tile and white wall transformations. The design integrates natural simplicity and zen elements, perfectly combining natural landscape with cultural heritage. Staying here, you can slowly appreciate the mountain breeze and pine waves, listen to faint Buddhist chants, enjoy gourmet food and attentive yet privacy-respecting butler service. The hotel is dedicated to interpreting "quiet elegance and expensive taste!" 17 villas are scattered among tea mountains, starting from 300 square meters, each with its own courtyard and private outdoor hot spring pool. Open the door to enjoy 100% privacy! From Tieguanyin aromatherapy to tea stem-filled pillows, even the bath salts are tea extracts. The hot springs include Pu'er tea spring, Tieguanyin tea spring, Oolong spring, black tea spring, green tea spring, etc., each with unique benefits. As a core Tieguanyin production area, you can immerse yourself in the tea lifestyle here. Facilities: The Yunling tea field swimming pool is surrounded by tea mountains, making you feel like you're swimming in a sea of tea, with a natural ethereal filter for photos. Tea and Zen meditation space: Experience the intangible cultural heritage of Tieguanyin tea making, morning tea field yoga, and evening sutra copying, enjoying moments of tranquility. The resort restaurant adheres to the principle of using local ingredients, preparing authentic Fujian and Cantonese cuisines. The hotel provides free mountain bikes. After rejuvenating, hop on a bicycle and ride through Anxi's verdant mountains. Embark on a tea-tasting journey, savoring the famous Tieguanyin and Oolong teas. Or travel a bit further to visit Qingshuiyan, exploring the thousand-year-old temple hidden in the mountains.

#discoverchina #villagewalk #quanzhou #greenary It wasn’t the grand scale that caught my breath—it was the energy, fierce yet comforting, like stepping into the arms of unseen protectors. Hidden near the quiet curves of Xixi River in Anxi, Qiguan Mengling Temple stands like a bold outpost between the spiritual and natural worlds. Located at No. 23 Daqiaotou, the temple pulses with presence. Devoted to local guardian deities known for their power and swiftness, the space radiates a unique blend of reverence and rawness. From the moment I entered, my eyes were drawn to vivid wall murals and intricate carvings—fierce faces, protective gestures, offerings that whispered of deeply rooted folk belief. The incense rose quickly, like a signal, not a ritual. Even the air felt different here—charged. Just beyond, the river flowed silently past, watching like it always has. Maybe the temple’s strength comes from that balance: bold guardians at the gate, calm waters nearby.

#discoverchina #quanzhou #ancienttemple #china The true wonder of Qingshuiyan Temple and its monastic complex Haihui Yuan lies in what survives—and what was never built. This Song Dynasty masterpiece defies earthquakes using "bamboo joint" stonework, its interlocking blocks flexing like living tissue during tremors. I traced my fingers along walls where masons left secret messages in the masonry—a lotus here marking Haihui Yuan's meditation courtyard, a sutra fragment there near the moon gate—while our guide demonstrated how the "Flying Eaves" create harmonic winds that naturally cool both temple halls and monastic quarters. The absent elements astonish most: no nails in the entire structure (including Haihui Yuan's elegant stone dormitories), no paint masking the original granite's wisdom lines, and curiously, no main gate—just an open threshold inviting the mountain itself inside. At sunset, when golden light slices through the "Heart Sutra Window" to illuminate Qingshuiyan's main altar and simultaneously casts geometric shadows across Haihui Yuan's stone scriptures, you'll swear the very stones are chanting.

#discoverchina #quanzhou #historical #temple Qingshuiyan isn’t merely a temple—it’s a thriving ecosystem where faith and nature intertwine. My hike through its protected forests revealed whispering bamboo groves sheltering 800-year-old inscriptions, and hidden clearings where monks still cultivate medicinal herbs using Tang Dynasty manuals. The temple’s ingenious water system—a network of stone channels and hollowed logs—still functions perfectly, carrying sacred springs past moss-covered Buddha carvings to a celestial-view teahouse. Scientists recently discovered three rare orchid species thriving in the temple’s microclimate, their roots tangled with relics in the archaeological layer. As I sipped tea brewed from mountain herbs, watching fog curl around the "Echoing Blessings Bell" (cast in 1123 AD), I understood why emperors and biologists alike make pilgrimages here.

#discoverchina #quanzhou #naturewalks #myitinerary There’s a place in Quanzhou where the clouds kneel at the feet of the gods—Qingshuiyan Temple, perched like an ancient sage atop verdant cliffs. As I climbed the stone steps worn smooth by centuries of pilgrims, the air grew thick with the scent of incense and damp earth. This 900-year-old sanctuary, dedicated to the legendary monk Qingshui Zushi, seems to emerge from the mountain itself, its tiered roofs curling skyward like smoke from eternal prayers. The real magic happens at dawn when the temple becomes a floating palace above a sea of mist, its reflection shimmering in the sacred "Dripping Water Cave" where holy water has trickled uninterrupted for generations. Local devotees still perform intricate tea ceremonies here, their practiced movements unchanged since the Song Dynasty. Qingshuiyan doesn’t just house spirituality—it breathes it.

|Come to Anxi to embark on an immersive cultural exploration journey. Anxi, a thousand-year-old ancient county With the cultural name card of "Three Irons and Three World Heritages"—— Tieguanyin tea culture system, Tieguanyin production techniques, Qingyang Xiacaopu Iron Smelting Site And the dazzling light of the "World Rattan and Iron Craft Capital" On the occasion of the 2025 Fujian Cultural Tourism Economic Development Conference Anxi sincerely invites you to embark on a cultural exploration journey of "Three Irons and Three World Heritage Sites" Feel the fusion of millennium culture and contemporary vitality! 🍵Intangible cultural heritage tea fragrance・Maritime Silk Road tea source 🫱Check in at the Gold Medal Tea Manor: Visit 10 gold medal tea manors including Huaxiangyuan, Gaojianfa, and Guoxin Green Valley, experience tea picking, tea making, and tea art research, taste tea and watch the mountains in the open-air teahouse, and feel the poetic life of "the fragrance of tea and the misty mountain scenery". 🫱"Iron Goddess of Mercy" sitcom: "Iron Goddess of Mercy" is the first large-scale themed sitcom named after a tea tree variety and brand. It integrates Anxi Gaojia Opera, Tieguanyin tea art, native tea songs, Nanyin and other Anxi intangible cultural heritages. It uses traditional and modern artistic expressions to tell the past and present of Anxi Tieguanyin, and interprets the exquisite production skills of Anxi Tieguanyin and the customs of Anxi tea town. 🫱Anxi cuisine: Taste the Anxi Xiangfu family banquet and experience the multiple charms of Anxi culture with your taste buds. "Xiangfu Family Banquet" is based on "Hutou snacks", integrating Anxi County's "One Leaf, Five Golds and Five Silvers" and other famous specialties, and cleverly applies Li Guangdi's cultural elements to the names of dishes, creating cultural dishes such as "Anzhiruosu Zhenwei (Stir-fried Hutou Rice Noodles)" and "Guangyao Longlin Wandianjin (Steamed Huqiu Guangyu)". Each dish carries the historical story of Anxi. 🍵Rattan and iron craftsmanship and craftsmanship inheritance 🫱Jufeng Home Furnishing Culture and Art Museum: The exhibition hall vividly shows that the rattan and iron crafts have gone through an innovative transformation of "bamboo weaving - rattan weaving - rattan and iron crafts - home furnishing crafts" since the reform and opening up. Visit the rattan and iron handicraft production base, witness the miracle of bamboo, rattan and steel being transformed into works of art in the hands of craftsmen, and take away a unique souvenir. 🍵Iron smelting site and tracing the Maritime Silk Road 🫱Qingyang Xia Caopu Iron Smelting Site: Explore the iron smelting furnaces, mines and living relics from the Song and Yuan dynasties, and decode the industrial code of the "World Ocean Trade Center". The site contains many related facilities, copper coins, porcelain bowls and other cultural relics, which bear witness to the glorious history of iron products being exported to many countries and regions through Quanzhou Port. 🍵Intangible Cultural Heritage Gallery・Dialogue between the Past and the Present 🫱Walk along the 165-meter-long intangible cultural heritage corridor of Anxi County Cultural Center, passing through the four exhibition areas of "Traditional Medicine", "Traditional Art", "Traditional Skills" and "Folk Beliefs and Customs". From southern Fujian health-preserving medicinal food, Anxi Nanyin opera, to bamboo weaving lacquerware and Qingshui Zushi beliefs and customs, you can appreciate the thousand-year accumulation of Anxi intangible cultural heritage in one stop. 🫱Meet the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage on site! You can watch the Tieguanyin tea-making demonstration and rattan and iron weaving handicrafts, and participate in interactive experiences to feel the unique charm of intangible cultural heritage.

Escape to the mountains for a weekend getaway 🧘🏻 📍Qingshuiyan Hot Spring Resort, Anxi, Quanzhou The fresh air and tranquil environment are very relaxing. There are few restaurants and no food delivery to the mountain 🥪. It is recommended to bring your own snacks and instant noodles. The rooms are all detached villas with private hot springs ♨️ and good privacy. The hot spring area is free for guests 🆓. You can also buy hot spring tickets directly without staying overnight. (Hotel service is excellent 💯: We arrived at the hotel in the middle of the night. The next day, we wanted to go to the public hot spring after check-out. The hotel staff applied for a late check-out for us and allowed us to enter the hot spring area after check-out 🌟) 🕒 Public hot spring area opening hours 13:00-22:00 🅿️ Free parking lot for check-in 🛻 There is a shuttle bus in the resort.

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city Dive into the quiet town In recent years The aroma of coffee is gradually permeating the tea town of Anxi Let us explore together today Unique coffee shops in Anxi Take advantage of the holiday to taste the beauty of coffee and life~ ☕G1 coffee 🕙Opening hours: 13:30 - 24:00 Address: 218-2 Macau Street, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province G1 coffee is located in the bustling Baolong Macau Street, but it manages to stay out of the hustle and bustle and create a quiet coffee world for its customers. The decoration style of the store is Japanese-style with logs, and the spacious and bright space makes people feel happy. The coffee here is rich and varied, and the creative special coffee satisfies both your vision and taste buds. Sitting by the window, looking at the bustling scene outside and enjoying the coffee in my hand, it seems as if time has slowed down. ☕Mr. Pea Cafe 🕙Business hours: 9:30 - 23:30 Address: 50 meters to the left of the entrance to RT-Mart at Baolong Plaza, Chengxiang Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province The first impression that Mr. Pea Coffee gives people is warmth. From the sign at the door to the decoration inside the store, it exudes home-like warmth. The environment inside the store is comfortable and pleasant, with soft lighting illuminating the neatly arranged tables and chairs. The quality of the coffee is impeccable, and paired with the store's homemade desserts, a sip of coffee and a bite of dessert will allow the sweetness and aroma to intertwine in your mouth, bringing you a full sense of happiness. ☕An K Highway Live Camp 🕙Business hours: 14:00 - 24:00 Address: No. 116, Qinghua Street, Xianyuan Village, Chengxiang Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province AnK Highway Live Campsite perfectly combines camping and coffee, providing a new way of leisure for Anxi people. The layout of the camp is full of wildness, with tents, movies and green plants matching each other to create a romantic and cozy atmosphere. It is so relaxing to order a cup of coffee, sit on an outdoor chair, and watch a movie shown in the camp with good friends. The store also has the recently popular "Anxi" coffee and "Nezha" check-in wall, so go check in with your friends! ☕YuliYUNI 🕙Business hours: 12:00 - 24:00 Address: Building 7, Unit 2, Building 7, Dongsheng Garden, Dongsheng Road, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province Yuli Coffee stands out with its beautiful environment, and is simply a paradise tailor-made for photography enthusiasts. From the warm lighting arrangement to the exquisite soft furnishings, it exudes a unique charm. Raise your camera and capture this beautiful moment. Every photo can go viral on your social media. Let you enjoy coffee while taking lots of beautiful photos. ☕ Chuan Ye Coffee 🕙Business hours: 14:00 - 24:00 Address: No. 840, Xiangyun Road, Fengcheng Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province Chuanye Coffee is hidden in the alleys of Anxi. When you walk into this store, you can feel a peaceful and leisurely atmosphere. The decoration inside the store is simple yet stylish, with wooden elements and green plants complementing each other, creating a natural and comfortable space. The barista makes each cup of coffee with great concentration, and the aroma of coffee permeates the air. Here, you can immerse yourself in the world of coffee, savor the delicacy and mellowness of a cup of hand-brewed coffee, and feel the slow flow of time. ☕Bulu Coffee 🕙Opening hours: 13:30 - 22:00 Address: 1st Floor, No. 34-5, Fengyang Road, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province When talking about Anxi coffee, we have to mention Bulu Coffee. Bulu Coffee provides high-quality coffee beans to many coffee shops in Anxi. When you walk into Bulu Coffee, the rich coffee aroma hits you. You can taste various flavors of coffee here, or you can buy coffee beans and brew them yourself at home to experience the purest aroma of coffee.

We visited Anxi County, a place known for its beautiful tea plantations, stunning mountains, and tranquil atmosphere. If you’re planning a trip, here are three must-visit spots where we captured some of our favorite photos! Tea Plantations of Anxi 🍃 We explored the famous Anxi tea plantations, where lush green fields stretch out across the hillsides. The scent of fresh tea leaves in the air and the peaceful surroundings made it a perfect spot to unwind and capture some beautiful photos. I would recommend visiting early in the morning when the tea fields are bathed in soft sunlight, offering the perfect lighting for photography! 📍 Address: Anxi County, Quanzhou, Fujian, China Xihu Park 🌸 We wandered through Xihu Park, a tranquil spot surrounded by lush greenery, traditional pavilions, and a serene lake. The park’s peaceful atmosphere and picturesque scenery made it a great place to relax and snap photos. I would recommend visiting in the late afternoon when the park is bathed in golden light, making the entire landscape glow! 📍 Address: Xihu Park, Anxi County, Quanzhou, Fujian, China Guanyin Mountain 🏞️ One of the most stunning places we visited was Guanyin Mountain, known for its magnificent views and the towering Guanyin statue that overlooks the county. The mountain offers a peaceful escape with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it an ideal spot for photos. I would recommend visiting in the morning when the mist adds a mystical quality to the views. 📍 Address: Guanyin Mountain Scenic Area, Anxi County, Quanzhou, Fujian, China Anxi County is a beautiful blend of nature, culture, and tranquility. If you’re a fan of scenic landscapes and tea culture, this place is definitely worth a visit! 📸✨ #discoverchina #travel #Vacation

Anxi Alsophila Valley Scenic Area Alsophila Valley's unique geographical location and ecological environment make it a natural summer retreat for tourists. The valley is full of lush vegetation and shady trees, which block the scorching sun, making the temperature in the valley relatively low, cool, and pleasant. Especially in summer, Alsophila Valley is a rare summer resort. A large number of Alsophila trees grow in the valley. These ancient ferns, known as "plant pandas," add a bright color to the valley with their unique shapes and verdant leaves. In addition, there are various flowers and plants in the valley, making the entire valley colorful and beautiful. Alsophila Valley is not only a beautiful natural landscape but also an excellent place to popularize plants. A large number of Alsophila trees grow in the valley, and these precious plants provide tourists with an opportunity to understand and learn about plant knowledge. Here, tourists can learn about the growth habits, historical background, and important position of Alsophila trees in the ecosystem. Alsophila Valley is located in Leshan. To be honest, it is very beautiful, but the key is that it is very special because it is famous for Alsophila, a plant from the dinosaur era. It is really worth going to, it feels very magical. However, if you accidentally encounter rain, it is really a bit miserable. There will be some dirt roads in the scenic area, which are not easy to walk and are slippery. But if you have a pair of non-slip hiking shoes and don't care about the weather, then you must come and experience it! The scenery is very good! So outstanding! Good environment!

With gentle breezes and warm sunshine, spring is the perfect time to escape to the mountains and embrace the tranquility of nature. Find peace under the open sky, sleep soundly with the mountain breeze, and let the stars be your guide. Your dream getaway is closer than you think. Let's awaken our senses with a spring outing! 🏕 AnK Highway Live Campsite Address: No. 116 Qinghua Street, Xianyuan Village, Chengxiang Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province 🌈 Featured experiences: Special tea meals, coffee, movies, stargazing AnK Highway Live Campsite perfectly blends camping and coffee, offering a new way to relax in Anxi. The campsite is decorated with tents, movies, and greenery, creating a romantic and comfortable atmosphere. Order a cup of coffee, sit outside with friends, and enjoy a movie. The campsite also offers a "Good Luck" afternoon tea set for two, including honey lemon tea, jasmine lemon tea, Basque burnt cheesecake, and durian mille-crêpe cake. Don't miss the trendy "Anxi" coffee and the "Nezha" photo wall! ⭐ Aromatic coffee awakens your taste buds with the first taste of spring. Exquisite desserts will sweeten your mood and satisfy your sweet tooth! Embrace the natural beauty of the outdoors with sunshine, grass, and gentle breezes. 🏕 Guoxin Green Valley Crescent Bay Campsite Address: Huangling Village, Shangqing Township, Anxi County 🌈 Featured experiences: Bonfires, tea culture study tours, cloud slides Guoxin Green Valley Crescent Bay Campsite is located next to Hailer Lake in Guoxin Green Valley, surrounded by forests and tea gardens. The beautiful environment and fresh air offer a peaceful escape. At night, the sound of pine trees and the aroma of tea create a romantic and tranquil atmosphere. ⭐ At Guoxin Green Valley, you can admire the scenery, relax in your tent, gaze at the stars, enjoy the evening breeze, and feel close to the moon and stars. You can also enjoy tea and conversation, experience the unique aroma and charm of tea, light a bonfire, set up a barbecue, open a beer, sing a song, and enjoy a drink. ⭐ In addition to bonfires, Guoxin Green Valley also offers a variety of study tour experiences for students, combining elements of farming, nature, and tea culture. ⭐ Besides camping, you can also visit the Guoxin Green Valley Scenic Area, including the Guoxin Hall Tea Culture Experience Hall, the tea garden granite slide, Guanyin Square, the expansion training base, the internet-famous bridge, and the hiking trails. 🏕 Zhimin Forest Campsite Address: Xiyao Village, Longmen Town, Anxi County 🌈 Featured experiences: Rafting, rock climbing, canyon crossing, wilderness survival, expansion training Zhimin Forest Campsite is located in the Zhimin Eco-Tourism Area in Longmen Town, Anxi County. The scenic area integrates dining, accommodation, business meetings, leisure, entertainment, and tourism. It offers a variety of facilities and entertainment options, with unique architectural styles that blend seamlessly with the picturesque surroundings. Watch the clouds roll by and the mist gather and disperse in the mountains, and appreciate the beauty of nature. ⭐ Here, you can enjoy outdoor fun with your loved one and create romantic memories. You can take beautiful picnic photos with your friends, enjoy drinks and conversation, and escape the hustle and bustle of city life. You can also have quality time with your children, playing games, making crafts, playing musical instruments, and watching fish in the sunny forest. ⭐ In the evening, enjoy a barbecue, with the aroma and sizzling sounds of food tantalizing your senses. As night falls, light a bonfire and enjoy a relaxing and healing experience.

As a frequent business traveler, I've discovered another gem of a hotel during my business trip to Anxi! Anxi Space International Hotel is located in the bustling downtown area, a 5-minute walk from Baolong Plaza, surrounded by restaurants and supermarkets. After work, I can stroll around, eat, and de-stress. It's perfect for someone like me who values both efficiency and a good life. 🏨Check-in experience: ✅The huge floor-to-ceiling windows in the room offer amazing views! The morning sunlight streams in, and I can start my day full of energy with a cup of complimentary Tieguanyin tea. There are tons of power outlets in the work area, and the Wi-Fi is super fast, making video conferencing a breeze. ✅The service is impeccable! The receptionist checked me in quickly and gave me some great recommendations for local restaurants. I was very impressed! ✅The facilities are top-notch! The gym on the 16th floor has brand-new equipment that makes me want to work out, and the free laundry room is perfect for long-term stays. I especially want to praise the soundproofing! I couldn't hear any traffic noise at all, which greatly improved my sleep quality. 🍳Breakfast feast: Both Chinese and Western food stalls are available! The freshly cooked misua paste and satay noodles were incredibly delicious. There was even freshly ground coffee and delicate pastries, meeting five-star standards. When the restaurant staff saw that I was in a hurry, they offered to pack me some hot soy milk. I was so touched!😭 🚗Car-friendly: The underground parking lot has spacious parking spaces, and you can leave directly by scanning the code for free. I was happy to see charging stations and quickly plugged in my electric car. I felt very reassured to have a full charge for my return trip. 💡Tips: For business dinners, I recommend Yuewei Xuan on the fourth floor. Their signature tea-flavored shrimp and Anxi Hutou rice noodles are amazing! After dinner, you can have tea and chat with clients in the tea bar on the first floor, creating a perfect atmosphere. Anxi Space International Hotel offers excellent value for money and is definitely my new go-to place in Anxi! I recommend it to all business travelers. Once you've stayed here, you'll know what it means to have both efficiency and comfort.💼✨

This time I brought my kids to Anxi to experience the tea culture, and unexpectedly discovered this treasure hotel which is super suitable for family travel - Anxi Space International Hotel! From check-in to check-out, there were constant surprises throughout the whole process. I must recommend it to all mothers~ 🏨Parent-child friendliness: ✅Full of childlike details! Children's slippers, cartoon towels, free fruit platters, and even toothbrushes are in the shape of little dinosaurs🦖. The kids won't let go after getting them. ✅The family room is super spacious! There is a double bed + sofa bed combination, and a separate small desk, so children can do their homework and adults can work without interfering with each other. The floor-to-ceiling windows have a wide view and the night view is breathtaking 🌃 ✅The service is so heartwarming! The front desk took the initiative to help upgrade the high-rise quiet room. When I checked out, I was given a handmade tea bag as a gift for my baby. 🍳Breakfast ceiling: The freshly cooked beef soup and dumpling soup are so delicious! The baby drank two bowls of porridge in one go. There were cute cartoon buns in the Chinese and Western pastry area. I took photos and posted them on Moments and was asked a lot of questions🔗 🎈Guidelines for walking your kids around: A 10-minute walk to Powerlong Plaza, where you can find an indoor playground and a family restaurant all in one place! In the evening, go to the riverside trail to ride shared bicycles, and watch the sunset in the evening breeze. It's super healing~ The Japanese coffee and night wine bar downstairs of the hotel, take the baby to drink coffee during the day, and relax with a little tipsy at night. It's really a life-saving artifact for mothers☕️🍸 💡Hidden benefits: The Chinese restaurant on the fourth floor actually has children's set meals! The baby's favorite honey barbecued pork rice with cartoon steamed egg, the old mother can finally enjoy Anxi food with peace of mind~ This Anxi Space International Hotel has taken parent-child details to the extreme! From the facilities to the service, you can feel the attentiveness. I have stayed in so many hotels with my kids, and this one is definitely in the top three! I have recommended it to all my girlfriends, and I will come to the next family gathering~👪✨