Zhaojiabao in Zhangpu, Zhangzhou, the Last Dream of the Song Dynasty

The Last Secret of the Southern Song Royal Family, A Time Travel Guide to Zhaojiabao in Zhangpu 🏯 🏰 Zhaojiabao: The Millennium Ancient Castle Dream of the Southern Song Descendants A royal secret hidden deep in the mountains of Zhangpu! This castle, built to imitate Bianjing, tells the story of the royal descendants' escape in every brick and tile. Walking on the stone paths, you can almost hear the whispers of the Zhao family descendants~ 📍 Address: At the foot of Shuogao Mountain, Huxi Township, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City 🚗 Transportation Tips: Recommended to drive or charter a car, about 1 hour from Zhangzhou city center 🔍 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Wanbi Tower: A three-story square earth building, the last refuge of the Zhao clan, with a top floor overlooking the entire castle 2️⃣ Bian-style Bridge: Modeled after the Rainbow Bridge of Northern Song Bianjing, the weathered carvings on the stone arch bridge are marks of time 📸 Hidden Photo Spots: • The arched window on the third floor of Wanbi Tower framing the distant green mountains • The flowing water reflections under Bian-style Bridge, especially beautiful on rainy days 🏮 Zhangzhou Ancient City: A Living Fossil of Minnan Culture Red brick ancient houses and arcade buildings complement each other! Every brick here tells a story of the Maritime Silk Road~ 📍 Address: About 200 meters south of the intersection of Beijing Road and Xinhua West Road, Xiangcheng District, Zhangzhou City 🚶 Walking Route: Hong Kong Road → Taiwan Road → Zhongshan Park → Confucius Temple 🍜 Food Highlights: • Confucius Temple Juice: A must-try Pianzaihuang herbal fruit juice in the ancient city • Jianguo Oyster Omelette: A 70-year-old shop, crispy outside and tender inside, a Zhangzhou specialty • Afang Braised Noodles: Rich broth with freely added toppings 💡 Travel Tips: • Best photo conditions at Zhaojiabao are on sunny days, recommended to visit in the morning or evening • The ancient city is more charming at night when lanterns are lit, and many snack shops open only in the evening