[2025 Fuzhou Hotels] Travel Guide for Yiho Hotel (Fuzhou South Railway Station) (Updated Jul)

| China Shipbuilding Culture Museum. Fuzhou has more to offer than just the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys and the Love Tree—it's also home to a China Shipbuilding Culture City. "The history of shipbuilding is half the history of modern China." The crushing defeats of the two Opium Wars made the enlightened minds of the Qing court realize the importance of coastal defense. In 1866, the Shipbuilding Academy was established, nurturing talents in naval construction and personnel, embodying China's century-old dream of becoming a maritime power! Where to stay when exploring China's shipbuilding culture in Fuzhou? Mawei Yihao Hotel is an excellent choice! Just a 10-minute taxi ride from Fuzhou South Station, and a 6-minute ride from the hotel to the cultural city—perfect for waking up and diving straight into exploration! ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays, last entry at 4:30 PM—don’t miss out!) 🎫 Admission: Free! (For more experiences: "Shipbuilding Government Office" at ¥30/ticket, "Memories of Shipbuilding" immersive theater at ¥258/ticket) ✨ Immersive One-Day Itinerary! 1️⃣ **China Shipbuilding Culture Museum**: A must-visit first stop! Free entry with facial recognition, showcasing a wealth of historical artifacts. The second-floor model recreates the production scenes of the 13 shipbuilding factories, with over a dozen ship models narrating a century of history. The third floor displays the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures through overseas poetry and oil paintings. 2️⃣ **Iron Frame Factory**: Rusty equipment bears witness to the technological leap from wooden ships to ironclads. 3️⃣ **Shipbuilding Bookstore**: An industrial-chic treasure trove, where you can browse creative books and hunt for exclusive merchandise. 4️⃣ **Engine Workshop & Design Institute**: Adjacent yet distinct, these are prime photo spots. Step into the Engine Workshop—century-old machinery and white beams create a cinematic filter for your photos! The Design Institute, a French-style red-brick building, was once the shipbuilding design department, with awe-inspiring blueprints covering its walls. Outside, the mirror-like water reflects red bricks and green trees, making every shot magazine-worthy. 5️⃣ **Shipbuilding Time Tunnel**: A corridor of light and shadow connecting past and present, walking through it lets you experience a century of shipbuilding culture. 6️⃣ **Luoxing Pagoda**: The "hidden gem" of the cultural city—best visited at dusk, where the century-old pagoda frames the river sunset, perfect for ending your cultural journey. 🏨 **The Joy of Staying at Mawei Yihao Hotel** After a day of exploration, return to the comfort of your hotel to unwind and recharge, ready to discover more of Mawei’s wonders the next day!

Recently, due to work reasons, I chose to stay at Yihao Hotel (Fuzhou South Railway Station Branch), and the experience turned out to be quite a pleasant surprise. Let me share the details with you. 🚗 Transportation Convenience The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Fuzhou South Railway Station, making it very convenient for travelers catching trains. Taxis are readily available after getting off the high-speed rail, and the fare is affordable. There are also plenty of bus routes nearby, so getting to downtown attractions is hassle-free. 🏨 Lobby and Front Desk Service Walking into the lobby, the simple yet elegant decor immediately catches the eye. The front desk staff are warm and attentive, with quick check-in procedures. They also thoughtfully introduce the hotel's various services, making the whole process smooth and leaving a great impression! 🛏️ Room Experience The rooms are tastefully decorated, simple yet cozy. The layout is practical, with ample natural light, and the bedding is soft and comfortable—I had a great night's sleep. The room was clean and tidy, with no odors in the bathroom. The disposable toiletries were of good quality, and attention to detail was evident. Guests also enjoy complimentary minibar drinks—a nice little surprise! 🍽️ Dining Experience Breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant, offering both Chinese and Western options. There’s a variety of hot dishes, cold dishes, bread, fruits, and porridge, all tasty and catering to different preferences. In the evening, there’s even a complimentary self-service late-night snack—simple congee and side dishes, but perfect for warming up after a long day. 🛋️ Facilities and Other Services The hotel boasts a range of facilities: a well-equipped gym for daily workouts, a self-service laundry room with washers and dryers—no worries about laundry while traveling. The lobby lounge offers self-service fruits, tea, and coffee, making it a relaxing spot to unwind. Service-wise, robots are available for deliveries, and there’s even a turn-down service—thoughtful touches all around.

I thought it was a boring city But I met beautiful dreams and many beautiful things About Fuzhou Yantai Mountain She is the fireworks of the market Also elegant and quiet 🏔The Cangshan District where Yantai Mountain is located is an island named "Nantai Island", surrounded by the South Port and North Port of Minjiang River. ⛰A total of 17 countries, including Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Russia, Japan, and the Netherlands, have established consulates (or agencies) in Fuzhou in Yantai Mountain; Western Christian churches and Catholic churches have also sent missionaries to Yantai Mountain to build churches, run schools, and open hospitals. 🗻 "Yantai Mountain still preserves many foreign consulates and churches. There are many Western buildings such as halls and foreign companies, as well as dozens of ancient garden houses that combine Chinese and Western styles. Therefore, it is called the "International Architecture Museum". 🎫Free tickets A garden, a path, a bunch of flowers, a house. 🏘 📍Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel No. 162-1, Jiangbin East Avenue, Mawei District, Fujian Province

There is an old ferry in Mawei, Fuzhou In the 1980s and 1990s It's very prosperous here The buildings and the pier are very retro Full of humanistic atmosphere 🚢The ferry is from Mawei to Changle (Mawei ~ Changle Yingqian ticket price is 5 yuan, the journey takes about 20 minutes) At around 5 o'clock at the pier, the sunlight is particularly gentle. Walking slowly in the sunset, you will never understand the comfort... Mawei Old Town Ferry Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel 🚗About 2 km / about 7 minutes by car 🚌By bus, take bus No. 37 or M3 from the Development Zone Management Committee Station in front of the hotel (travel time: 10 minutes). It takes about 400 meters to walk to the Mawei Shipyard bus stop. 📍Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel No. 162-1, Jiangbin East Avenue, Mawei District, Fujian Province

Mawei Ship Administration Gezhi Garden The park includes the Ship Administration Prime Minister's Office, the former school, the Ship Administration Tunnel, and other attractions... The former school will realistically reproduce the grandeur of the Ship Administration School, reviving the glory of the ship administration of the past. Ticket: Some attractions require a fee Mawei Ship Administration Gezhi Garden Distance from Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel About 2 kilometers / approximately 7 minutes by car Take bus No. 37, M3, M1 from the bus stop at the hotel entrance to the Development Zone Management Committee Station (about 10 minutes by bus) and walk about 800 meters from the Mawei Shipyard bus stop. 📍Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel No. 162-1, Jiangbin East Avenue, Mawei District, Fujian Province

Just a bridge away from the Mawei Yihao Hotel is the Strait Culture and Art Center, a photography holy land. With the backdrop of simple and stylish architecture, under the blue sky and white clouds, the stairs and the viewing platform are great spots for taking pictures. Not only does it have an opera house and a drama theater, but there's also a cinema on the second floor. Next to it is a trail park, which attracts many citizens and friends to come for leisurely walks. @Ctrip Community Creation Center @Community Welfare Jun

The Most Comforting to the Common Heart. Time seems to have forgotten this place, but compared to the bustling streets, I prefer the local ambiance and the stories in the alleys. I want to share with you the unique memories of the Mawei Old Town area🎞 Some people sing and drink in the smoky atmosphere of the night market or snack stalls; others have sparkling eyes, bumping into the summer evening breeze🌬 📍Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel No. 162-1, Jiangbin East Avenue, Mawei District, Fujian Province

Fuzhou Retro Culture Square‼️ All memories of old Fuzhou 📷 M17 Cultural Square is so full of the era! It's a warm 'Memory Museum' that has restored many classic scenes from the 80s and 90s of old Fuzhou, recreating the cultural atmosphere of the time, including Dongjie Mouth Overpass, Antai Center, Old Tea House Street, Chenpoutou Student Street, and the nostalgic Route 20 bus 🚌. Today's share: A bit of Hong Kong style 🎞 📍Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel No. 162-1, Jiangbin East Avenue, Mawei District, Fujian Province

Ship Administration Ancient Street. There is an ancient street in Banyan City, built along the mountain and designed according to the scenery, which combines the mountain and river views - Mawei Ship Administration Cultural Ancient Street Ship Administration Ancient Street About 3 kilometers away from Fuzhou Mawei Yihao Hotel About 8 minutes by car Take bus 37, 140, M1, M3 from the bus stop in front of the hotel to the Development Zone Management Committee Station (7 minutes by bus), and you need to walk about 700 meters from Mawei Pedestrian Street bus stop. The Ship Administration Ancient Street is located on Zhaozhong Road in Mawei District, at the southeastern foothills of Maxian Mountain. It is Fuzhou's first mountainous ancient street that integrates mountain and river scenery, Chinese and Western architectural styles, and ship administration culture. Right next to it is the Ship Administration Museum, which was unfortunately not open when I visited. However, the scenery of the ancient street is also very good, with architectural styles belonging to the residential style of the Fuzhou area during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China period. It has a lot of character Every brick and tile, each step, can be captured as a stunning landscape It is also a great place for a leisurely walk