China

Fuzhou

Fuzhou, where ancient lanes meet river mist and tea houses.

Local time: UTC+8
Population: 8.3M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Affordable

Food$$$$$About $16 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $50 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $1.2 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇨🇳 CNY =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

FOCFuzhou Changle International AirportMain airport, about 38 km southeast in Changle District.

How	Cost	Time
Airport busApollo Hotel, city centre	¥20	about 1 hour
Cheapest public option; buses also leave from the airport.
Metro Binhai Express LineFuzhou Railway Station	check locally	44 min
Fast and reliable; connects to the city metro network.
Official airport expressVarious city stops	¥50	about 1 hour
Book online or on WeChat; departures 05:30-21:30.
TaxiCity centre	¥120-250	about 1 hour
Private taxi from at least ¥120; shared taxis around ¥25 per person.
DidiCity centre	up to ¥250	about 1 hour
Didi Express excludes highway tolls; consider Didi Luxe.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Fuzhou

Getting around

Metro for main trips; taxis are cheap for short hops.

Metro ★Lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and the Binhai Express Line serve the city. Buy single tickets from machines (¥1 coins, ¥5/10/20 notes).
BusBuses run often for ¥1, most air conditioned, but service stops around 22:00.
Taxi / ride apps ★Taxis are cheap: ¥10 flagfall, about ¥1.4/km, under ¥30 for most trips in town. Didi works; foreigners can sign up with a Chinese phone number and a foreign credit card.
Rental carDriving is not advised for visitors; traffic jams are common due to metro construction.
WalkingWalking is good in the old lanes and riverside areas; bikes and shared bikes suit short hops.

Recommended stay★ 1 night (2 days)

One night suits you: Sanfang Qixiang, a major temple and the old city fill a day, and a second night is only needed for hot springs or hiking.

Best for

CultureOld lanes, temples and jasmine-tea teahouses.
FoodFish balls, lychee pork and street snacks.

Weather by month

16°8°Jan🌧 7d

16°8°Feb🌧 10d

20°11°Mar🌧 13d

24°16°Apr🌧 14d

27°20°May🌧 16d

30°24°Jun🌧 20d

34°26°Jul🌧 15d

32°26°Aug🌧 20d

30°24°Sep🌧 15d

26°19°Oct🌧 10d

22°15°Nov🌧 10d

17°10°Dec🌧 7d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Subtropical and humid: mild winters, hot sticky summers, and rain in most months.

Best time: October to DecemberMild highs of 17–26°C and fewer rain days. Good for walking the old lanes.
Rain is commonExpect 7–20 rain days a month. June and August are the wettest. Carry a small umbrella.
Hot, humid summerJuly peaks near 34°C with lows around 26°C. Plan indoor sights at midday.
Mild but cool wintersJanuary and February highs around 16°C, lows near 8°C. A jacket is enough.
Humidity all yearSticky from May to September. Light, breathable clothes work best.
What to packLight layers, a rain jacket or umbrella, and comfortable shoes for wet lanes and hills.

Landmarks 4

Must-see · 4

1
Sanfang Qixiang
This well-preserved quarter of old lanes and Ming- and Qing-era houses is the city's most famous sight and the reason most visitors come to Fuzhou. Come early in the morning to walk the lanes before the crowds build, and allow a couple of hours to wander the side alleys.
2
West Lake Park
A classic city lake with pavilions, walkways and gardens, good for a relaxed stroll or a boat ride. Late afternoon is the pleasantest time, and entry to the park itself is generally free.
3
Fuzhou National Forest Park
A large green escape from the city with forest trails and picnic spots, worth a half day if you want nature. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and bring water, as the grounds are extensive.
4
Lin Zexu Memorial Hall
A museum dedicated to the Qing official Lin Zexu, a key figure in the city's history, and a good stop for context on the region. Check opening hours before you go, as many local museums close one day a week.

Cultural

Park 1

Museum 1

Traditional Village 1

Natural

Lake 1

Plans

Fuzhou rewards visitors with historic alleys, riverside parks and a lively food scene. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

One full day of old lanes, museums and jasmine tea, all on foot in the old city.

Stay: Sanfang Qixiang. Stay inside the old lanes. Walk to teahouses and historic houses; quieter at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 110
Taxis: ≈ CNY 68

Day 1

Old lanes in the morning, museums and tea in the afternoon

Tickets ≈ CNY 110 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 68

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 599 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

08:30–10:30 · Free to walk · some halls charge CNY 20–60

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Go early before tour groups. Lanes are free to walk.

Open Lanes open all day · small museums roughly 08:30–17:00
Taxi · 929 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

10:45–11:45 · Free with ID · check on the day

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall

Small hall in the lanes. Closed Monday, so check the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
3

12:00–12:30 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Quick lunch nearby. Fish balls are the local classic.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 1334 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
4

13:30–15:30 · Free with ID · check on the day

Fujian Museum

Indoor and cool at midday. Closed Monday. Short taxi or bus ride.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ CNY 12
5

16:00–17:00 · ≈ CNY 40–100 per pot

Jasmine tea tasting

Back in the lanes for jasmine tea tasting. Tea houses stay open late.

Open Tea houses roughly 10:00–23:00
Taxi · 243 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
6

18:00–19:00 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Nanhou Street food stalls

Evening snacks on Nanhou Street. Busiest after dark.

Open Roughly 09:00–21:00 · busiest evenings
Taxi back to your hotel · 821 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

Day trip · Food

A eat-your-way-through day: breakfast stall, fish balls, tea and evening snacks.

Stay: Sanfang Qixiang. Stay inside the old lanes. Walk to teahouses and historic houses; quieter at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 245
Taxis: ≈ CNY 78

Day 1

Breakfast to night market, all in the old city

Tickets ≈ CNY 245 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 78

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 428 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

07:30–08:00 · ≈ CNY 8–20

Local breakfast stall

Go early, many stalls close by 10:00.

Open Roughly 06:00–10:00
Taxi · 1005 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

08:30–09:30 · Free

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Walk off breakfast in the old Gulou streets.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 1355 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
3

11:30–12:00 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Early lunch before the queues. Roughly 08:00–21:00.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 444 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
4

13:30–14:30 · ≈ CNY 40–100 per pot

Jasmine tea tasting

Jasmine tea tasting. A calm break between meals.

Open Tea houses roughly 10:00–23:00
Taxi · 270 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
5

15:00–16:30 · ≈ CNY 80–200 · check on the day

Lacquerware craft workshop

Optional craft stop in the lanes. Roughly 10:00–18:00.

Open Roughly 10:00–18:00
Taxi · 777 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
6

18:00–19:00 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Evening snack street

Evening snack street near Dongjiekou. Roughly 17:00–23:00.

Open Roughly 17:00–23:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 1274 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12

Day trip · Nature

Green hills in the morning, riverside at sunset. Good for warm, clear days.

Stay: Taijiang. Riverside district with cheaper rooms and good local food streets.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 25
Taxis: ≈ CNY 92

Day 1

Hill, river and park

Tickets ≈ CNY 25 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 92

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ CNY 14
1

08:00–09:30 · Free · small fee for some pavilions

Yushan (Jade Hill) viewpoint

Climb early before the heat. Roughly 06:00–18:00.

Open Roughly 06:00–18:00
Taxi · 677 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

10:30–11:15 · Free · donations welcome

Local Buddhist temple visit

Quiet temple stop in Taijiang. Dress modestly.

Open Roughly 06:00–17:00
Taxi · 918 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
3

12:00–12:30 · ≈ CNY 20–40 per meal

Wallace (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Fast lunch nearby. Check hours on the day.

Open Usually 09:00–22:00 · check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ CNY 15
4

14:30–16:00 · Free

West Lake Park (Xihu) Landmark quest

Shady paths around the lake. Open all day.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 7 km · ≈ 25 min · ≈ CNY 19
5

17:30–18:30 · Free

Minjiang riverside walk

Riverside walk at sunset. Open all day.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 663 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
6

19:00–19:45 · Free

Riverside park evening stroll

Evening stroll, then dinner nearby.

Open Open all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 590 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

1 night · Culture ★ Recommended length

First-timers who want the old lanes, a temple and jasmine tea in one relaxed day.

Stay: Sanfang Qixiang. Stay inside the old lanes. Walk to teahouses and historic houses; quieter at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 125
Taxis: ≈ CNY 123
Hotel: CNY 300–750

Day 1

Old lanes and tea

Tickets ≈ CNY 110 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 54

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 599 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

09:00–11:00 · Free to walk · some halls charge CNY 20–60

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Start early before the crowds. Small museums open around 08:30.

Open Lanes open all day · small museums roughly 08:30–17:00
Taxi · 929 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

11:15–12:15 · Free with ID · check on the day

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall

A few minutes on foot. Closed Monday.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
3

12:30–13:00 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Lunch: Fuzhou fish balls are the local classic.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 444 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
4

14:00–15:00 · ≈ CNY 40–100 per pot

Jasmine tea tasting

Jasmine tea tasting. Fuzhou is famous for it.

Open Tea houses roughly 10:00–23:00
Taxi · 167 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
5

15:30–16:15 · ≈ CNY 20–50 for tea

Old street bookshop and teahouse

Browse, then rest with a drink.

Open Roughly 10:00–21:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 825 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

Day 2

Temple morning, then riverside

Tickets ≈ CNY 15 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 68

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1220 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
1

08:00–08:45 · Free · donations welcome

Local Buddhist temple visit

Quiet early. Dress modestly.

Open Roughly 06:00–17:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ CNY 12
2

09:15–10:15 · Free

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Short taxi or bus from Taijiang. Old neighbourhood streets.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 1005 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
3

10:30–11:00 · ≈ CNY 8–20

Local breakfast stall

Late breakfast or snack. Stalls wind down around 10:00, so check on the day.

Open Roughly 06:00–10:00
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ CNY 16
4

17:00–18:00 · Free

Minjiang riverside walk

Sunset by the river before you leave.

Open Open all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ CNY 17

1 night · Food ★ Recommended length

Visitors who plan the day around snacks, markets and tea.

Stay: Sanfang Qixiang. Stay inside the old lanes. Walk to teahouses and historic houses; quieter at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 180
Taxis: ≈ CNY 111
Hotel: CNY 300–750

Day 1

Lanes, snacks and tea

Tickets ≈ CNY 125 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 65

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 428 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

07:30–08:00 · ≈ CNY 8–20

Local breakfast stall

Go early; stalls close around 10:00.

Open Roughly 06:00–10:00
Taxi · 644 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

09:00–11:00 · Free to walk · some halls charge CNY 20–60

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Walk the lanes between snacks.

Open Lanes open all day · small museums roughly 08:30–17:00
Taxi · 984 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
3

11:30–12:00 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Early lunch to beat the queue.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 444 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
4

14:00–15:00 · ≈ CNY 40–100 per pot

Jasmine tea tasting

Jasmine tea break in the afternoon.

Open Tea houses roughly 10:00–23:00
Taxi · 243 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
5

18:00–19:00 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Nanhou Street food stalls

Street food. Busiest in the evening.

Open Roughly 09:00–21:00 · busiest evenings
Taxi back to your hotel · 821 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

Day 2

Shopping street and night snacks

Tickets ≈ CNY 55 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 46

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ CNY 12
1

11:00–11:30 · ≈ CNY 20–40 per meal

Wallace (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Quick cheap lunch in Dongjiekou.

Open Usually 09:00–22:00 · check on the day
Taxi · 1484 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
2

12:00–13:00 · Free to walk

Dongjiekou shopping street walk

Shops open around 10:00.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–22:00
Taxi · 243 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
3

18:30–19:30 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Evening snack street

Evening snack street. Bring small cash.

Open Roughly 17:00–23:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 1274 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12

1 night · Nature ★ Recommended length

A short trip built around hills, parks and the river at sunset.

Stay: Taijiang. Riverside district with cheaper rooms and good local food streets.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 25
Taxis: ≈ CNY 91
Hotel: CNY 200–500

Day 1

Hill morning, lake afternoon

Tickets ≈ CNY 25 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 58

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ CNY 14
1

08:00–09:30 · Free · small fee for some pavilions

Yushan (Jade Hill) viewpoint

Go early for cooler air and views. Roughly 06:00–18:00.

Open Roughly 06:00–18:00
Taxi · 950 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

10:30–11:00 · ≈ CNY 20–40 per meal

Tastien (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Quick lunch nearby. Check hours on the day.

Open Usually 07:00–22:00 · check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ CNY 15
3

16:00–17:30 · Free

West Lake Park (Xihu) Landmark quest

Late afternoon to sunset is best.

Open Open all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ CNY 18

Day 2

Riverside and park

Tickets ≈ CNY 0 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 33

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 957 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

09:00–10:00 · Free

Minjiang riverside walk

Morning is quieter than sunset.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 663 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

17:30–18:15 · Free

Riverside park evening stroll

Easy evening stroll before you leave.

Open Open all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 590 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

2 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the old lanes, a temple and jasmine tea at an easy pace.

Stay: Sanfang Qixiang. Stay inside the old lanes. Walk to teahouses and historic houses; quieter at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 140
Taxis: ≈ CNY 122
Hotel: CNY 600–1,500

Day 1

Old lanes and jasmine tea

Tickets ≈ CNY 110 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 54

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 599 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

09:00–11:00 · Free to walk · some halls charge CNY 20–60

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Start early before tour groups. Small museums open around 08:30.

Open Lanes open all day · small museums roughly 08:30–17:00
Taxi · 929 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

11:15–12:15 · Free with ID · check on the day

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall

Closed Monday. Check the day before.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
3

12:30–13:00 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Lunch nearby in the lanes.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 444 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
4

14:00–15:00 · ≈ CNY 40–100 per pot

Jasmine tea tasting

Jasmine tea is Fuzhou's specialty. Ask for a tasting set.

Open Tea houses roughly 10:00–23:00
Taxi · 167 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
5

15:15–16:00 · ≈ CNY 20–50 for tea

Old street bookshop and teahouse

Rest your feet in the old street bookshop and teahouse.

Open Roughly 10:00–21:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 825 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

Day 2

Museum, temple and riverside

Tickets ≈ CNY 30 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 68

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ CNY 12
1

09:30–11:30 · Free with ID · check on the day

Fujian Museum

Closed Monday. Good for hot or rainy hours.

Open Roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ CNY 12
2

12:30–13:15 · Free · donations welcome

Local Buddhist temple visit

Quiet midday visit. Dress modestly.

Open Roughly 06:00–17:00
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ CNY 15
3

17:00–18:00 · Free

Minjiang riverside walk

Sunset over the river. Bring water.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ CNY 16
4

19:00–20:00 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Evening snack street

Evening snacks in Dongjiekou.

Open Roughly 17:00–23:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 1274 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12

2 nights · Food

Eaters who want fish balls, street snacks and a proper tea stop between meals.

Stay: Dongjiekou. City centre. Metro interchange, big malls and easy taxis to most sights.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 205
Taxis: ≈ CNY 127
Hotel: CNY 500–1,200

Day 1

Lanes, snacks and tea

Tickets ≈ CNY 125 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 54

Taxi from your hotel · 373 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

07:30–08:00 · ≈ CNY 8–20

Local breakfast stall

Go early, stalls wind down by 10:00.

Open Roughly 06:00–10:00
Taxi · 644 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

09:00–11:00 · Free to walk · some halls charge CNY 20–60

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Walk off breakfast in the lanes.

Open Lanes open all day · small museums roughly 08:30–17:00
Taxi · 984 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
3

12:00–12:30 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Fuzhou fish balls are the classic lunch.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 444 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 11
4

14:00–15:00 · ≈ CNY 40–100 per pot

Jasmine tea tasting

Afternoon jasmine tea tasting.

Open Tea houses roughly 10:00–23:00
Taxi · 243 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ CNY 10
5

18:00–19:00 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Nanhou Street food stalls

Busiest in the evening. Bring small cash.

Open Roughly 09:00–21:00 · busiest evenings

Day 2

Market streets and evening snacks

Tickets ≈ CNY 80 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 73

Taxi from your hotel · 1368 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
1

09:00–10:00 · Free

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Morning neighbourhood walk, good for photos.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ CNY 13
2

12:00–12:30 · ≈ CNY 20–40 per meal

Tastien (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Quick cheap lunch. Hours vary, check on the day.

Open Usually 07:00–22:00 · check on the day
Taxi · 1484 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
3

15:00–16:00 · Free to walk

Dongjiekou shopping street walk

Shops open around 10:00. Good for a wander.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–22:00
Taxi · 1484 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
4

17:30–18:00 · ≈ CNY 20–40 per meal

Wallace (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Fast dinner before the stalls get busy.

Open Usually 09:00–22:00 · check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ CNY 12
5

19:00–20:00 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Evening snack street

Roughly 17:00–23:00. Cash is handy.

Open Roughly 17:00–23:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 915 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11

2 nights · Nature

Walkers who want green hills, river sunsets and parks instead of museums.

Stay: Taijiang. Riverside district with cheaper rooms and good local food streets.

Tickets & tours: ≈ CNY 75
Taxis: ≈ CNY 159
Hotel: CNY 400–1,000

Day 1

Hill views and river sunset

Tickets ≈ CNY 20 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 78

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ CNY 14
1

08:00–09:30 · Free · small fee for some pavilions

Yushan (Jade Hill) viewpoint

Go early for cooler air. Roughly 06:00–18:00.

Open Roughly 06:00–18:00
Taxi · 677 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
2

10:30–11:15 · Free · donations welcome

Local Buddhist temple visit

Short stop on the way down.

Open Roughly 06:00–17:00
Taxi · 580 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11
3

12:30–13:00 · ≈ CNY 15–30 per bowl

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Lunch stop.

Open Roughly 08:00–21:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ CNY 13
4

16:30–18:00 · Free

West Lake Park (Xihu) Landmark quest

Late afternoon to sunset is best. Open all day.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 6 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ CNY 18
5

19:00–19:45 · Free

Riverside park evening stroll

Easy evening stroll by the river.

Open Open all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 590 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ CNY 11

Day 2

Riverside and old lanes

Tickets ≈ CNY 55 pp · taxis ≈ CNY 81

Taxi from your hotel · 957 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ CNY 11
1

09:00–10:00 · Free

Minjiang riverside walk

Morning is quieter than sunset.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 20 min · ≈ CNY 17
2

11:00–13:00 · Free to walk · some halls charge CNY 20–60

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Lanes open all day. Shade is limited at midday.

Open Lanes open all day · small museums roughly 08:30–17:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ CNY 13
3

13:30–14:00 · ≈ CNY 20–40 per meal

Tastien (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Quick lunch. Check hours on the day.

Open Usually 07:00–22:00 · check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ CNY 13
4

15:00–16:00 · Free

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Shaded old streets in Gulou.

Open Open all day
Taxi · 1381 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ CNY 12
5

18:30–19:30 · ≈ CNY 10–50 per snack

Evening snack street

Evening snacks to finish.

Open Roughly 17:00–23:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ CNY 15

Swap in instead

Add a half-day for hot springs: Fuzhou is known for them. Ask your hotel for a nearby option and check prices on the day.
Swap one city day for the hills and tea country outside town. Arrange a car or join a day tour.
History fans can add a temple or old-house visit in the morning and keep the afternoon free for the riverside.

Getting around

Metro lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and the Binhai Express Line serve the city; buy single tickets from machines (¥1 coins, ¥5/10/20 notes).
Buses run often for ¥1, most air conditioned, but service stops around 22:00.
Taxis are cheap: ¥10 flagfall, about ¥1.4/km, under ¥30 for most trips in town.
Didi Dache works in Fuzhou; foreigners can sign up with a Chinese phone number and a foreign credit card.
Driving is not advised for visitors; traffic jams are common due to metro construction.
Walking is good in the old lanes and riverside areas; bikes and shared bikes suit short hops.

Where to stay

Dongjiekou · ≈ CNY 250–600 a night
City centre. Metro interchange, big malls and easy taxis to most sights.
Sanfang Qixiang · ≈ CNY 300–750 a night
Stay inside the old lanes. Walk to teahouses and historic houses; quieter at night.
Taijiang · ≈ CNY 200–500 a night
Riverside district with cheaper rooms and good local food streets.
Gulou · ≈ CNY 220–550 a night
Central and green, near parks and universities. Good value with metro access.

Food & drink

Try Fuzhou fish balls (yu wan): springy balls with pork filling, in a light soup. Cheap and everywhere.
Look for lychee pork (lizhi rou) and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup in sit-down restaurants.
Street snacks: guo bian hu rice rolls, oyster omelette and peanut soup. Expect ¥5–20 per item.
Teahouse stop in Sanfang Qixiang: jasmine tea is the local specialty. Prices vary; check the menu first.
Night food streets near Taijiang and student areas are busy and cheap. Most stalls close before midnight.

Tips

Visit the historic Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (Sanfang Qixiang) to see beautifully preserved Ming and Qing architecture
The city is known as the 'City of Banyans' due to the massive, ancient banyan trees lining the streets
WeChat Pay and Alipay are absolutely essential for daily transactions
Try Fuzhou fish balls and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, famous dishes of Min cuisine
Take advantage of the numerous natural hot springs located within and around the city

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Souvenirs

Jasmine tea

CNY 50–180100g · estimate

Fuzhou is famous for jasmine tea, a green tea scented with fresh jasmine flowers. It is a local specialty tied to the city's tea trade.

Where: Chunlun Tea flagship store or Wuyi Road tea shops

Check the grade of the tea leaves before you buy.

Dry lacquer small bowl

CNY 150–5001 piece · estimate

Dry lacquer is a light lacquerware craft that Fuzhou is known for. Artisans build the shape layer by layer, so the bowl stays light but sturdy.

Where: Qijiang Shijia showroom, Gangzhou Road 56-58

Ask whether the bowl is suitable for food use before you buy it.

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Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Fujian Museum

Jasmine tea tasting

Nanhou Street food stalls

Local breakfast stall

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Jasmine tea tasting

Lacquerware craft workshop

Evening snack street

Yushan (Jade Hill) viewpoint

Local Buddhist temple visit

Wallace (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

West Lake Park (Xihu) Landmark quest

Minjiang riverside walk

Riverside park evening stroll

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Jasmine tea tasting

Old street bookshop and teahouse

Local Buddhist temple visit

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Local breakfast stall

Minjiang riverside walk

Local breakfast stall

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Jasmine tea tasting

Nanhou Street food stalls

Wallace (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Dongjiekou shopping street walk

Evening snack street

Yushan (Jade Hill) viewpoint

Tastien (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

West Lake Park (Xihu) Landmark quest

Minjiang riverside walk

Riverside park evening stroll

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Lin Zexu Memorial Hall

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Jasmine tea tasting

Old street bookshop and teahouse

Fujian Museum

Local Buddhist temple visit

Minjiang riverside walk

Evening snack street

Local breakfast stall

Sanfang Qixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) Landmark quest

Fuzhou fish ball shop

Jasmine tea tasting

Nanhou Street food stalls

Gulou old neighbourhood walk

Tastien (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Dongjiekou shopping street walk

Wallace (fast-food chain) Landmark quest

Evening snack street

Yushan (Jade Hill) viewpoint

Local Buddhist temple visit