Things to do in Hui'an

The online hype is overwhelming. The park isn't very big, and the shows are good, but the walks to the shows are too far. We arrived in the morning, and the shows were all in the afternoon, so we didn't have enough time to enjoy them. I don't think it's worth the special trip; it wasn't as good as I expected.

Great place to visit, fun for kids and kids at heart, performance and interactions with staff makes it even better, most rides only require 105cm, not too exiting but enough to be enjoyed. We went there on a weekday so literally ride all you can without having to line up for any ride🤣

Many friends ask what there is to see in Quanzhou, and why there are so many people. Actually, there are many things to see in Quanzhou, but the most important thing is the culture. I saw this culture in just one house next to Luoyang Bridge. The brick carving is really well done and has a southern feel to it.

This less-visited attraction was surprisingly quiet, with fewer tourists than expected. It is the most complete existing T-shaped stone-built ancient city in China. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it was a strategic location for coastal defense during the Ming Dynasty. - Construction began in the 20th year of the Hongwu reign (1387): commissioned by Zhou Dexing, Marquis of Jiangxia, to defend against Japanese pirates. - Military defense system: The ancient city has a trapezoidal plan, with a perimeter of approximately 2467 meters. The city walls are 7 meters high and 5 meters thick, with four gates (east, south, west, and north). Three sides are fortified with barbicans, and it is equipped with beacon towers, horse tracks, and arrow slits. - Multiple renovations: It underwent renovations during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty and the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty.

The ancient town is very unique. During the day, you can take the kids to go beachcombing and have a great time. In the evening, we watched several wonderful performances, especially the grand finale, "Hai Bo Ping," which was ingenious, captivating, and left a deep impression on the children with the story of General Qi's heroic resistance against the Japanese pirates.

It's a bit too expensive, but the scenery is pretty good.

This place truly feels like a fairytale. The European-style dream castle and magical fairytale corridor within the park are perfect for taking photos, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The indoor areas are dimly lit but cool, with plenty of seating, making them ideal for families with children looking to escape the heat. Children taller than 1.05 meters have the best experience and can enjoy almost all the rides. If you visit during off-peak hours, you can ride most of the attractions more than twice without having to wait in line!

Definitely worth a visit! The air is fresh, and there are many sights to see. Unfortunately, my schedule was limited that day, so I only took the bus to the mountaintop and visited part of the core scenic area. I didn't get to see the Hongyi Master Relic Pagoda, as half a day wasn't enough. I also missed the recommended evening dinner and panoramic view from Qingyuan Mountain. We'll see what happens next. There are walking trails and scheduled buses within the scenic area; you can choose your route based on your physical condition and schedule. During the National Day holiday, round-trip tickets for the buses are not available; a one-way ticket costs 15 yuan, and buses depart approximately every 20 minutes. Apparently, there's a bus back to the city from the visitor center at the foot of the mountain for only 1 yuan. The staff and holiday volunteers within the scenic area were very helpful, patiently providing guidance and answering questions.

The performance, priced at around seventy yuan, was well worth it. The Shaolin monks all gave their all, and the applause was constant throughout the performance. This was not only an affirmation of their performance but also a praise and expression of confidence in the spirit of traditional Chinese martial arts. There was especially a cute little monk, about four or five years old, who could even make a hand gesture, eliciting constant laughter.

The scenic spot is not big, and there are not many people during the Chinese New Year. It's nice for children to play in the sand, take pictures, and you can sit down and eat at the scenic spot. Because of the tight time, there is no time to eat, but the old man wants to eat a bowl of noodles. I met a young man who was very enthusiastic to help and talk to the boss lady, and arranged a bowl of noodles for him. It's really a huge bowl, and two people can't finish it. Thank you very much for making noodles for us when you are so busy. I said to buy two bowls, and the boss lady said, no, it will definitely be enough! ! Sure enough! ! !