Zhangzhou Dongmen Island
Fujian · China
Our private guide will call you to make sure the departure time one day before your trip. Then we will pick you up at your hotel and depart to Daimei Ancient Village, which takes 50 minutes to get there. Daimei ancient village is famed not only by having ancient houses with more than five centuries old but this ancient land also has rustic and delicious dishes. It is the largest and the most well-preserved ancient village in Fujian Province. It is surrounded by water and has the reputation of “the top village in Minnan”. There are 276 residential houses, including 49 ancient houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You will have a wonderful time here and a delicious lunch is also served for you. In the end, your private driver will take you back to your hotel.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Zhangzhou Dongmen Island
Welcome to Dongmen Island, a jewel of Zhangzhou's coastline and a place where the history of the Maritime Silk Road meets the raw beauty of the East China Sea. As a scholar of coastal geography, I find this island fascinating for…
Listen in the app2Tongshan Castle — The Pirate-Defense Sentinel
We begin our tour at the historic Tongshan Castle, an essential defensive fortification dating back to the Ming Dynasty. This stone-walled garrison was established specifically to guard against 'Wokou' or Japanese pirates who…
Listen in the app3The Singing Sands of Guanyin Mountain
Continuing south, we arrive at the famous Guanyin Mountain Beach, renowned for its 'singing sands'. This rare geological phenomenon occurs because of the specific size and composition of the quartz sand grains. …
Listen in the app4Nanmen Bay — The Heart of Local Life
As we head toward Nanmen Bay, we transition from the wild beauty of the coast to the 'living atmosphere' of the island. Nanmen Bay is the social and culinary heart of Dongmen. …
Listen in the app5The Sufeng Mountain Ribbon Road
For a more active exploration, we turn to the Sufeng Mountain Circle Road, often described as a 'ribbon' wrapping around the mountain. This scenic coastal highway is one of the most beautiful in China. …
Listen in the app6Maluan Bay Boardwalk — Sunset Reflections
As the day begins to wind down, the Maluan Bay Boardwalk is our destination. This 2.3-kilometer wooden pathway is designed for contemplative walks and enjoying the sea air. …
Listen in the app7The Old Alleys of the Fishing Village
Finally, we must lose ourselves in the narrow alleys of the ancient fisherman village. These streets are the literal foundation of Dongmen Island’s culture. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our exploration of Dongmen Island concludes, we stand at the threshold between the ancient past and a sustainable future. We have journeyed from the granite walls of Tongshan Castle, where soldiers once guarded against…
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What is Zhangzhou Dongmen Island?
Zhangzhou Dongmen Island is a place in Fujian · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fujian · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.7334, 117.5559 |
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