Seek delicacies far and wide, savor intangible-heritage cuisine, and awaken cultural memories. This route invites you to embark on a winter journey of food and culture.

At Jiuxian Mountain in Quanzhou, you can admire breathtaking sceneries of rime and a sea of clouds. At the Dehua Ceramics Museum, you can experience the charm of a thousand years of white-porcelain craftsmanship and enjoy hands-on ceramic making. In Putian, you can climb Jiuhua Mountain to appreciate its landscapes and greenery, then stroll through the Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural District, where every alley tells an ancient story. In Pingtan, the timeless charm of Haitan Ancient City pairs with the mystery of Houyan Island. The sea breeze at Longfengtou Beach brings a touch of coolness. Enjoy a fresh seafood feast where every bite tastes of the ocean, adding the perfect finishing touch to your intangible-heritage journey.

Pingtan Haitan Ancient City

Route Highlights

Day 1: Quanzhou Jiuxian Mountain Scenic Area (rime and sea-of-clouds, Dehua black-chicken feast) → Dehua Ceramics Museum

Day 2: Putian Jiuhua Mountain (Diluyu duck, Xitianwei wontons) → Beida Village → Xinghua Prefecture Historical and Cultural District (Putian lo mein, Xinghua fried rice noodles)

Day 3: Pingtan Haitan Ancient City → Houyan Island → Longfengtou Beach → Hongxing Seafood Restaurant (grouper, eight-treasure stir-fried cakes, oyster fritters, Pingtan fish balls, sweet potato starch knots)

Signature Dishes

Dehua black-chicken feast, sticky vermicelli soup, five-spice rolls, drip-stewed duck, Xitianwei wontons, Putian lo mein, Xinghua fried rice noodles, grouper, eight-treasure stir-fried cakes, oyster fritters, Pingtan fish balls, sweet potato starch knots

Sticky Vermicelli Soup

Putian lo mein

Xinghua fried rice noodles

Eight-treasure stir-fried cakes

Featured Activities

Quanzhou: Dehua white-porcelain craft experience