Top 10 must-visit tourist attractions in Fuding Introduction to the top 10 must-visit tourist attractions in Fuding
1. Taimu Mountain: Located on the coast of the East China Sea in Fuding City, about 45 kilometers south of the city, it stands majestically on the coast of the East China Sea and on the bank of Qingchuan Bay, with mountains and seas interdependent, proud and graceful shores, and magnificent momentum. The scenery is unique and it is known as the Fairyland on the Sea. It is divided into five scenic spots: Taimu Mountain, Jiuli Creek Waterfall, Qingchuan Beach, Fuyao Islands, and Mulberry Green Lake. In addition, there are two scenic spots: Lengcheng Castle and Ruiyun Temple. The mountain tourist area is the main body of scenic spots in Taimu Mountain. It includes 7 scenic spots including Guoxing Temple, Hulu Cave, Yiyiwa, Jiuli Chaotian, Xiangshan Temple, Baiyun Temple, and Tianmen Temple.
2. Jiulixi Waterfall (Yangjiaxi): Jiulixi Waterfall Scenic Area, one of the five major scenic spots in Taimu Mountain, is located on the southwest side of Taimu Mountain Scenic Area, also known as Chixi. It originates from three large mountains, Taimu Mountain in Fuding, Muhaijian in Xiapu and Dongshan Ridge in Zhelong. It gathers 13 tributaries with a length of 25.86 kilometers. The downstream extends to Yangjiaxi in Xiapu County and flows into the East China Sea. The stream is winding, with green mountains on both sides, lush green trees, and numerous strange rocks. It is as beautiful as Wuyi Jiuqu.
3. Niulanggang Beach: Niulanggang is located in the southeast of Qinyu Town, Fuding City, 23 kilometers away from Taimu Mountain, a national scenic spot. The resort is surrounded by mountains and sea, separated from Yushan Island. Facing the sea. The climate here is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is known as "the blue sea and golden sand are good for spending summer", which attracts tourists from all over the world. The Niulanggang seaside beach is flat, clear and clean, surrounded by mountains and green trees. The surrounding reefs have different shapes, including Yuanyang Reef, Weaver Girl Cave, a line of sky on the sea and other natural landscapes.
4. Guoxing Temple Tourist Area: When entering the core area of Taimu Mountain Scenic Area, you usually go to Guoxing Temple Tourist Area first. In the square of the scenic spot, you can look up at Taimu Mountain's iconic scenic spot Couple Peak and the wonder of the peak forest, Eighteen Arhat Rocks; take a few steps forward along the walking trail on the right, and you will reach the Langjia Pagoda, the only seven-level octagonal solid stone pagoda in the Tang Dynasty in the country, and the Langjia Pagoda built in the Tang Dynasty The ruins of Guoxing Temple during the Qianfu period; after turning to the temple, you can go to Longtan Lake to look up at the strange peaks of Wulonggang and their reflections in the water, and climb to Wulonggang to become a living god flying in the clouds and riding the mist.
5. Moxiao Peak Tourist Area: Moxiaofeng Tourist Area is the best place to climb Mount Taimu and have a distant view. Moxiao Peak is famous for its Crescent Peak. There are observation towers, TV stations and other facilities on the top of the peak, where you can stay and watch the moon and the sunrise. At the foot of the peak is the Baiyun Temple (Moxiao Temple) built during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, which is the earliest existing temple in China. The Manichaean Palace, a ruins of Manichaeism, also has beautiful women presenting flowers, stone boats and other sights. Around Baiyun Temple, there are cliff carvings such as "The No. 1 Mountain in the World" inscribed by Dongfang Shuo, and landscapes such as Liumi Cave and Golden Toad Money Tree.
6. Statue of the Taimu Empress: The statue of the Taimu Empress in the Yuhu Nunnery tourist area was created by Professor Sun Cilin of Xiamen University in 1998. It was designed in September of that year. It took two years and three revisions of the draft. Finally completed. The location selection of the statue went through many inspections and demonstrations. On the left side of the current site is Wulong Gang, and on the right is Hutou Gang. It overlooks Yushan Island in the front and relies on Moxiao Peak in the back. It coincides with the Kanyu philosophy of Zuo Qinglong, Right Baihu, Qian Zhuque, and Hou Xuanwu. It can be said to be a rare geomantic treasure. On October 3, 2001, when the foundation stone of the statue was laid, a brilliant rainbow suddenly hung in the sky, repeating five times. Everyone present was surprised and amazed. It was suspected that the Queen Mother was returning on a nine-color dragon horse.
7. Yiyiwa Tourist Area: Yiyiwa Tourist Area is located in the southwest of Taimu Mountain. It is the place where Taimu Empress attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven. It is a beautiful place that is famous for its tranquility. After squeezing through the Xianxian Cave, which can only accommodate one person sideways, and passing through the White Horse Cave, you will reach a piece of tiles. Here, you can listen to the story of Taimu's ascension to heaven while admiring sights such as the golden tortoise climbing the wall and the golden rooster crowing. You can go to Yaofeng Taimu's Relic Pagoda and the Taimu Temple to pay homage to the first goddess of Fujian and Yue. You can rest at the temple where Taimu empress practiced Taoism. Hongxuedong used Danjing water to brew a pot of green snow bud tea passed down by Taimu. Then, you can go up through the Tongtian Cave with dangerous rocks to reach Nantianmen, or go down through the white marble Five Hundred Arhat Hall to Xiangshan Temple.
8. Tianmenling Tourist Area: "The clouds cross the wall and the thousand-layer danger" is a true portrayal of Taimu Peak. Taimu has forty-five peaks including Fuding Peak, Crescent Peak, Bijia Peak, Immortal Medicine Peak, and Lotus Peak. These peaks are all between 500 meters and 900 meters. In particular, going up to Tianmen Ridge to cross the Niubei Stone and going up to Tuojiuling to cross the overpass are extremely dangerous. Some people have to crawl to cross, while others insist on exploring these dangerous places. After passing the dangerous peak, you can see thousands of miles and thousands of scenes, and you really have a sense of infinite scenery. Tianmen North Ridge starts from Guoxing Temple and winds along Qilingang to Tianmen Temple. It is 2.3 kilometers long and was developed and built in 2000.
9. Fuding Xiangshan Temple Tourist Area: The Xiangshan Temple Tourist Area is in the valley under Jiuli Peak. You can go there by passing through a tile, or you can go directly to the Xiangshan Temple Highway after entering the mountain gate. Xiangshan Temple was built in the Ming Dynasty and was originally called "Miaoxiang Temple". There is a huge stone in front of the main hall called "Rhinoceros Watching the Moon", and there is a natural cave in the neck of the cow called "Rhinoceros Cave". There is a couplet on the cave wall: "The country is full of beautiful poems, and the sound of fragrance is soaring to the corner of the sea." It was the Minister of Household Affairs in the Qing Dynasty, Tongzhi and Guangxu The emperor's teacher Weng Tonghe mentioned that the old Buddhist temple was built in Rhinoceros Cave. The valley around Xiangshan Temple is rich in orchids. When the flowers bloom, they are fragrant, so the temple is named "Xiangshan Temple".
10. Pingxing Temple: Pingxing Temple is located at the foothills of Pinggang Mountain, 500 meters southeast of Taimu Mountain in Fuding City, Fujian Province. It was founded by more than ten monks during the Cultural Revolution. In the distance are rugged rocks and surrounded by mountains; in the vicinity there are luxuriant pines and bamboos, and lots of greenery; and the winding paths lead to secluded places. Pingxing Temple, under the leadership of Master Jiexuan, carries forward the fine traditions of Buddhism. With the fundamental purpose of saving all sentient beings, we also contribute to charity. In 1966, at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution, the Fuding County Department organized monks from all over the county to establish a Buddhist teahouse led by Master Qingzang. More than ten monks live here under thatched grass, reclaiming wasteland and planting crops, and they recite morning and evening lessons without interruption.