[2025 Fuzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Furong Garden (Updated Jul)

Strolling through Zhuzifang｜The mark of time in Fuzhou's thousand-year-old alleys 【A Glimpse of the Ancient Alley】 Zhuzifang, which began in the late Tang Dynasty, was named after the many wealthy and powerful people in the Song Dynasty. The architectural complex of Ming and Qing dynasties is well preserved. The three courtyards of Furong Garden can be regarded as a model of ancient architecture in Fuzhou, and every brick and tile tells of the wisdom of the craftsmen. 【Humanities Tour】 Historical celebrities such as Ye Xianggao, the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty, and Sa Zhenbing, a famous naval general, came from here. On the mottled stone road, the sound of their footsteps that changed the times seems to still echo. 【Symphony of Ancient and Modern Times】 Today, the alley houses traditional restaurants with the aroma of fish balls as well as literary shops with the smell of coffee. During the Lantern Festival, the sound of Fujian Opera perfectly blends the old and new times. 🏨Stay at Zhuzi Xiangfu Hotel (former site of Ye Xianggao's residence), experience modern elegance within the Ming Dynasty brick walls, and let history become a pillow story.

Zhuzifang Furong Garden in Fuzhou, as one of the four major gardens, is not only a perfect blend of nature and architectural art, but also a vivid carrier of the history and culture of Fuzhou and even the Chinese nation. This garden, which was built in the Song Dynasty, has gone through thousands of years of vicissitudes, and still attracts the attention of the world with its unique charm. Furong Garden covers a large area and has a unique architectural style, full of the charm of Fuzhou's residential buildings. The garden is full of rockeries, fish ponds, flower pavilions, snow caves, pavilions, and waterside pavilions, with winding bridges and corridors running through them, forming a series of exquisite pictures. Especially the rockery arrangement behind the West Flower Hall is a masterpiece of ingenuity, with stone carvings and strange rocks, which is breathtaking. The ancient lychee tree in the garden, which is said to have been planted by Ye Xianggao, has survived more than 300 years of wind and rain, and is still flourishing, witnessing the glorious history of Furong Garden. The small pavilion next to the rockery, with its ancient charm, makes people feel as if they have traveled through time and space, back to that era full of poetry and painting. Furong Garden is not only famous for its exquisite structure and beautiful scenery, but also for its profound historical and cultural heritage. Chen Wei of the Southern Song Dynasty and Ye Xianggao of the Ming Dynasty, two historical celebrities, once lived here, and their character and achievements gave Furong Garden the national temperament of "loyalty, courage, and brightness". Today, the entry of Shen Shaoan Lacquer Art Museum has injected new vitality into Furong Garden. Lacquer artists use their exquisite skills to combine Chinese lacquer art with the history and culture of Furong Garden, interpreting the rebirth of the ancient house. This fusion not only showcases the exquisite skills of Fuzhou lacquer art, but also brings new brilliance to Furong Garden. Fuzhou Zhuzifang Furong Garden is not only a beautiful garden, but also a treasure house with profound historical and cultural heritage. It witnesses the historical changes of Fuzhou and even the Chinese nation, carries the dreams and pursuits of countless literati and scholars, and attracts more people to explore and savor it with its unique charm.

Furong Garden is the largest and most well-preserved classical garden in Fuzhou. It has maintained its original layout since the Song dynasty, and is exquisitely beautiful. Don't be fooled by the small entrance, as there is a whole world to explore inside. The winding ancient banyan trees, century-old lychee trees, rockery fish ponds, flower pavilions, snow caves, pavilions, waterside pavilions, and winding corridors have all stood the test of time, witnessing the comings and goings of people. 📍Address: Antai River, Dongjie Street, Gulou District 🚇Subway: Line 1 or 2 to Nanmendou Station 🚌Bus: 8, 66, 101 to Daoshanlukou Station 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Furong Garden 🅿️Parking: Free 🎫Tickets: Free 🕰️Opening hours: 08:30–17:00 🌈Features 1️⃣Furong Garden was originally built in the Song dynasty as a private residence for Chen Wei, a high-ranking official. In the Ming dynasty, it became the private residence of Prime Minister Ye Xianggao, and later changed hands several times. In the late Qing dynasty, the famous book collector Gong Yitu made Furong Garden a famous garden in Fuzhou. 2️⃣Furong Garden covers an area of over 2,000 square meters, facing south. It connects Zhuzi Lane and Huayuan Lane through its north and south gates, and is a typical example of Fuzhou residential architecture. 3️⃣In the garden, there is a pavilion called "Moon Palace" in front of the "Furong Island" landscape garden. Through the moon-shaped window in front of the "Moon Palace," you can see the breeze blowing and the greenery swaying, creating a sense of tranquility and timelessness. 4️⃣In the 1980s and 1990s, Furong Garden was severely damaged, with many residents illegally occupying space and building unauthorized structures. The garden gradually fell into disrepair, but with the development and management of Zhuzi Lane, Furong Garden has been restored to its former glory. 5️⃣Today, there are many stone carvings and strange stones in Fuzhou West Lake, many of which were transported from Furong Garden, such as the rockery stone in front of the West Lake Wanzai Hall and many stone carvings in the Dameng Mountain Scenic Area. ⚠️Tips 1. Furong Garden is perfect for taking photos with a tranquil garden and deep courtyard feel. 2. You can wear Hanfu, cheongsam, or new Chinese-style clothing. 3. It's also nice to simply stroll around the garden and admire the lacquer art works by famous artists.

Compared to the bustling Sanfang Qixiang, Zhu Zi Fang is much more serene and peaceful. Zhu Zi Fang alley houses one of the four major gardens of Fuzhou known as Furong Garden. Originally the private residence of Chen Wei, a Song dynasty official, it is said to have been named for the full garden of hibiscus he planted there. In the past, this place was a frequent gathering spot for literati and scholars, and now it serves as the Shen Shao'an Lacquer Art Museum, displaying many exquisite lacquer art pieces to the public. Passing through the lacquer art museum in the front hall, you can enter the delicate garden world of Furong Garden. · 📍Location: No. 19, Huayuan Alley, Antai Sub-district, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China 🚇Transportation Tips: Walk 420 meters from the S1 exit of Nanmendou Subway Station 📱Ticket Price: Free, no reservation required 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00