Fujian coastline
12 ~ 15 days, 1200 km
On the coast of Fujian, the most shocking thing is people's devotion to nature and gods. Countless religions and gods live in harmony in this land. The traditional Central Plains culture has found the soil here, and the natural scenery is beautiful, fresh and refined. If you prefer "old flavor", you can go to Quanzhou and Zhangzhou to find authentic Minnan flavor, and Xiamen is the best product of combining ancient style with fashion.
If you like the boundless sea, going to Dongshan Island, Liu Ao, Pingtan, Sandu 'ao and Xiapu 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, Fujian coastal areas are almost all cities, and some are monotonous. The coastal line south of Fuzhou can take more non-high-speed sections; The farther north Fuzhou is, the more mountainous areas begin to increase, and high-speed becomes a safe and convenient choice.
Highlights of the route
dongshan island
The 20 14 film "Left Ear" was filmed here, which made Dongshan Island completely on fire. Forget it, tianyi middle school and Top Street. You can easily find the scenes of these movies here. The island is basically based in Tongling Town in the northeast corner. The protagonist of Dongshan Fengdong Stone Scenic Area is a 200-ton boulder. It is said that when the wind blows, manpower can shake it. However, the previous Japanese ship could not move after the chain was broken, and the magnitude 7.5 earthquake was still safe and sound.
The ancient city of Tongshan, 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. It is a small temple in Ming dynasty, which has been expanded and rebuilt several times. From the ferry pier at Ximen Square in the scenic spot, you can take a boat to Dongmen Island. At the highest point of the island, there is a seven-story stone tower, which was built in the Ming Dynasty and overlooks the bay on the other side.
Nanmenwan in Tongling Town is the main shooting place of the beach drama Left Ear. Star Beach Maluan Bay is close to its south, and there are many amusement projects. There are many people 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, and you will 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 but only 14 kilometers long, the ancient city, beaches, waves and windmills set each other off. The most famous Liu Ao Abstract Gallery (on the east side of Liu Ao Town Farm; Free) is located on the beach facing the sea in Xincuo Village, Liu Ao Peninsula. Under the long-term sea breeze, the huge sandy rocks show exquisite textures. There is a whole row of tall windmills along the coast.
You don't need a filter, but a snapshot is a blockbuster. Many newcomers come here to take wedding photos. It is also the best place to watch the sunrise on Liu Ao Peninsula. Continue 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. 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 understand this "land of plenty, land of flowers and fruits". The "ancient flavor" of Zhangzhou is still low-key and stubbornly hidden in the dilapidated shops in the depths of the alley, adhering to the creed of "having food, having gas, burning incense and protecting". Looking for delicious food in urban areas, 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. It was built in the Song Dynasty and is also the largest existing ancient building.
Zhangzhou people talk about Weizhen Pavilion and Bagua Pagoda, which are as household names as 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, and visit two most representative stone archways in Ming Dynasty, in the Second Square and Shangshu Flower Square. On the other hand, as a scene of Taiwan Province provincial capital in the movie "Ballad of Water Clouds", Taitai Road is also worth visiting, 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, many cafes, many handicraft shops, many street performers' performances and leisurely attitude towards life.
Hot at the same time, accompanied by the influx of a large number of businesses. Tour guides compete for soliciting customers, and it is difficult to move at the peak. Fortunately, Qindao still has scenic spots and quiet moments that few tourists set foot on.
Visitors can spend 65,438+000 yuan to buy the core attractions of Gulangyu Island, including the commanding heights of the island, Sunshine Rock, the classic ancient villa garden of China garden architecture, Hao Yueyuan of Zheng Chenggong statue, Organ Museum and International Printmaking Museum of Bagua Building in Hongding. Coupons can only be used on the same day. In addition to the scenic spots included in the coupon, there is also a paradise on the sea. The main building in the middle is Villa No.38, which has been developed into the "World Architecture Expo", showing 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 embodies Xiamen's advantages as an island leisure city. Comfortable sidewalks and bicycle lanes are built along the natural shape of the coastline, and the green belt full of tropical flowers is like a huge seaside garden. When driving around the island, you can stop, walk for a while, or ride for a while to feel the unique charm here.
From Baicheng Beach of Xiamen University, you can fully feel the beauty of Xiamen coastline along the waterfront trail around the island road (free of charge). This coastal trail winds for more than 6 kilometers, passing through Hu Lishan Fort, which has been recorded in Guinness World Records, as well as Calligraphy Square, Zeng Cuo An Village Village Bath, Music Square, Baishibao Site, Sun Bay Bath and so on. After leaving the trail, you can go to Zengcuo Village, the most literary village on the north side of Huandao Road. There are many restaurants, inns and bars in the city, just like Gulangyu Island.
Continue along Huandao Road, located in the southeast corner of Huangcuo (free; It is probably the cleanest beach on the whole road at present. Not far ahead, you will find the placard of "One Country, Two Systems, Unifying China" echoing the placard of "Three People's Principles, Unifying China" on Xiaojinmen Island across the Taiwan Province Strait, which is also one of the landmarks around the island.
Continue north, pass Qianpu Convention and Exhibition Center to Guanyin Mountain, where there are high-quality beaches. 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 travelers to play and rest. Furthermore, Wuyuan Bay and Wetland Park near 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 trade contacts with 58 overseas countries, and immortals from all walks of life came in droves, which made various religions take root and sprout in Licheng, and then developed and expanded. The old city of Quanzhou is not a deliberately built ancient city, but a real and primitive city with ancient streets and temples.
We can learn about Quanzhou from Quanzhou Museum, which has basic exhibitions such as "Quanzhou History and Culture", "Quanzhou Nanyin" and "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 the treasure island of Taiwan Province Province. Not far from Qingyuan Mountain, the source of Quanzhou. You can eat Quans.
Then walk along Shaolin Road to Quanzhou Shaolin Temple. Now it is Shaolin 10 am in Quanzhou, Wukui. It's time for monks to practice martial arts. You can come to the martial arts performance hall to watch the live martial arts performance. Go south along Tong Tong North Road and you will arrive at the Overseas Traffic History Museum. It is not as boring as the name sounds, but more like an encyclopedia about Quanzhou anecdotes. Then all the way east, came to the seaside fishing village (Donghai community; Free), watch Pu Liang, one of the three major fishermen in Fujian. The headdress of "wearing a wreath with ivory chopsticks" is the focus of many long shots.
Meizhou Island
Meizhou Island is famous for Mazu's hometown. Every year, countless believers come from all over the world to this legendary Oriental Mecca. After disembarking, follow the crowd's route and board Mazu Tempel. There are precious historical sites and cultural relics in the temple, such as Mazu Sleeping Hall, Holy Father Temple, Mazu Ascension to Heaven, and Mazu Golden Body in Song Dynasty. The smell 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 Mazu Tempel buildings imitating the Song Dynasty.
Passing through the ancestral temple group is the Mazu forest of steles, from which you can go down to the cocoon Yin Chao. Not far south along Meizhou Avenue, you will reach the Hometown Heritage Park (Lincun on Meizhou Island). Shanglin Village, where the park is located, is the birthplace of Mazu Lin Moniang. At present, there are still monuments related to Mazu, such as the hometown monument of Tian Fei in the Ming Dynasty.
Pingtan
Traveling along the coast of Fujian, I have seen all kinds of islands and beaches. When you arrive in Pingtan, you will still be moved by the vastness of the sea. The winding coastline of Haitan Island has more than 100 kilometers of white sand beaches, and around more than 100 large and small islands, there are various peculiar marine erosion landforms.
It is recommended that Longfengtou Beach and Tannan Bay Beach on the island are close to the county seat, with clear water quality, abundant food stalls and abundant water activities. Someone once photographed the beautiful "blue tears" on the beach in Tannan Bay, which was the dreamy blue light emitted by the deep-sea intermediary. Travelers can try their luck.
Jiangjun Mountain, located in the southeast corner of the island, is the southernmost sea erosion landform of the whole island. It's exciting to be on a cliff between rocks. Located in the northeast corner of the fairyland in the East China Sea, it is a rare tidal scenic spot. The natural sea caves inside sound like Hong Zhong at high tide. Finally, I came to Shipaiyang, in the northwest corner. There are two huge pillars of sea erosion, which stand on the sea like sails and are recognized as the symbol of Pingtan Island.
Stone houses scattered in the bay and half of Shan Ye are another major 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 rich 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, while the alleys hidden in the depths on both sides are more winding and secluded. What really hides the soul of old Fuzhou is the alley pattern, Ming and Qing architecture and the former residences of countless modern celebrities. 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. Forget their religious meanings and come here for leisure. Xichan Temple, known as "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, but a precious Tang-style wooden hall in the Song Dynasty, which is definitely worth visiting.
If you want to know more about Fujian and Fuzhou, you should go to Fujian Museum and Fuzhou Museum.
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 the cliffs facing the sea can all be photographed by photographers.
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 at Qianping in the scenic spot, you can find a good photography angle by walking on the newly-built mountain road. Under the cliff are beaches and seaweed stalls. From a distance, the shuttle is intertwined with the light and shadow of this scene.
Beiqi is suitable for shooting sunrise. If you want to shoot the sunset, you should go to Gulingxia Village and Houqi Village on the other side. Yushan Island, the destination of self-driving east route, is listed as "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 mountains and seas. Most people who go to the island will choose to camp in the tent area near Tianhu (the top of the tourist center) and watch the sunrise and sunset.
Practical information
When to go: May -65438+ 10, warmth is the premise of having fun in coastal cities.
The best shooting location: laver fields on Xiapu Beach, floating boats and distant sea and sky make up a beautiful blockbuster.
Best Island: Dongshan Island, the main location of the film "Left Ear", is full of literary atmosphere.
Chuanxi 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. This is just an unexpected surprise to show off on the road. Danzang Village, Muya Grassland and Gongga Snow Mountain have concentrated the essence of Sichuan and Tibet, which makes people at all levels in road trip enjoy it.
To say that western Sichuan is only a supplement to the Sichuan-Tibet line is really underestimating this self-driving loop with the mountain king Gongga, Siguniang Mountain behind Shushan, countless Haizi, Tibetan villages and temples. From snow-capped mountains and glaciers to canyon meadows, almost all Tibetan areas are covered, and ethnic villages dotted with them are even more attractive. The newly upgraded 350 national highway and the newly laid 2 12 provincial highway make the journey more pleasant. You can still find the last cross-country fun in the rural areas where the "village to village" project has not been completed.
Highlights of the route
Mount Siguniang
Although Siguniang Mountain, which is called "after Shu Mountain", is becoming more and more exquisite, the steep elevation from Chengdu Plain at an altitude of 600 meters to Xuefeng Mountain at an altitude of 6000 meters brings the feeling of Tibetan area: it is only 200 kilometers away from Chengdu, which makes many go on road trip people even turn against each other.
Siguniang Mountain National Geopark contains "three ditches and one mountain" from west to east. The veritable Haizigou hides clear Haizi. After entering the ditch, you walk along the ridge and look up at the face of the "girl".
The mature Changpinggu is a common choice. After entering the ditch, take sightseeing bus to the Lama Temple, then walk along the plank road, cross the dead tree beach and reach the end of the plank road. After that, you can change horses and continue the red stone beach and wooden mule (3800 meters). Shuangqiaogou is 7 kilometers away from the town, so it is easier to get there. The sightseeing bus runs from beginning to end. Although Siguniang Mountain can't be seen, all kinds of grotesque snow-capped mountains around it are quite interesting.
Danba
Danba is a city of thousands of blockhouses centered on Mount Muldo, which is only 1780 meters above sea level, and is a gathering place for Tibetans in Jiarong. The unique Tibetan folk customs and the bunkers and stockades all over them are the primary purpose for tourists to come here.
Starting from the town center, you can see the gate of Jiaju Tibetan Village on the left (ticket 50 yuan). It was rated as the first of the "six most beautiful rural ancient towns in China" by chinese national geography. There are three observation platforms from low to high along the village, overlooking the whole village from the side. The best shooting position is on the hillside behind observation deck 3. In the early morning, Tibetan villages were shrouded in a hazy mist.
Yuangong Dam in Xiede Township, known as the "Lotus Holy Land", was built by the Qing court to avoid the rebellion of the Seventh Dalai Lama, who was born in Xiede. Therefore, Hui Yuan Gomba is particularly distinguished in Tibetan areas, and every time the Dharma will be very lively.
On the left side of provincial highway 2 15 in the direction of Tagong, you can see the inky stone forest stretching for thousands of miles. In the most beautiful section, a brand-new Millstone Park (ticket 60 yuan) has been built. 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 ground stress and finally eroded by thousands of years of wind and rain. Bright as green, dark as ink. In the rainy and foggy season, you can also see the gradual effect of water flooding like ink, which is quite spectacular.
Tagong
Located in a small grassland town at an altitude of 3,700 meters, it is surrounded by eight sacred mountains, including Yala Mountain, Guxia Mountain, Donglu Mountain and Manjusri Mountain. On the vast grassland, the dazzling Muyajin Pagoda nearby echoes the Yala Snow Mountain in the distance. This golden pagoda was built to commemorate the 10th Panchen Lama's ordained here and to distribute dharma. According to legend, there is 100 kg of gold on the top.
If you want to shoot the golden dome of Yala Snow Mountain facing the sun, you must arrive before 4 pm, otherwise the sun will be blocked by the snow mountain behind you.
The best shooting location is located in the nearby Tagong grassland. 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 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 (Guan Ying Tibetan Village), 2 kilometers to the east, is much better. Hotels are relatively new, and most of them have restaurants that can accommodate three meals. There is Gongga Snow Mountain Observation Deck (ticket 10 yuan) on the mountain on the north side of the town, overlooking the Snow Mountain. But there are many places to see Gongga, so you don't have to stick to it.
Gongga
As the "king of the hill of Shu", Gongga Mountain is 7556 meters above sea level, which 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, there are many 6,000-meter snow-capped mountains, such as Xiaogongga, Jiazifeng and Riwuqi Peak, which are scattered and unique. The best places to see the peaks are Yaha and Zimei Pass, which can be reached by car.
In addition, the flower beds (tickets for 25 yuan), Gongga Temple (tickets for 20 yuan), Bawanghai and Lianhua Lake along the way all have charming scenery. If you need to spend the night, there are some homestays in Gongga Mountain, Shangmuju and Zimei Village. Only the gas station in xinduqiao and the shade on the surrounding hills. You must fill them up before entering the mountain.
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), 24 kilometers away from Kowloon, boasts endless lakes and mountains, ranking first in Ganzi Prefecture. Whether climbing a mountain overlooking Haizi or enjoying waterfalls and hot springs at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, you will not be disappointed.
On the fourth day of the sixth lunar month, the local people's "Bashang" is very lively. On the other hand, there is a legend of "water monster" in the northeast (tickets for 50 yuan, 35 yuan and sightseeing bus), which is slightly cold, and the mountain view of 4,390 meters is quite different from that of Xiaojiabiyu Wu Xuhai.
Practical information
When to go: from July to 10.
Best shooting location: Zimeiyakou. At sunset, I drove to Zimeiyakou, and the snow-capped Gongga main peak was stained with golden sunshine, which was unforgettable.
Best climbing point: Siguniang Mountain. The difficulty of climbing from Dafeng to Yao Feng is different, which can satisfy all kinds of travelers' climbing wishes.