Putian City

The birthplace of Mazu culture, with pilgrimages to the ancestral temple on Meizhou Island and island scenery as the main draws.

Putian City lies on the central Fujian coast between Fuzhou and Quanzhou. Anciently called Xinghua, it is known for the Mazu faith and Putian–Xianyou culture. The Meizhou Mazu Ancestral Temple on Meizhou Island is a pilgrimage site for Mazu devotees at home and abroad, and the island also has a golden-sand beach and sea-eroded scenery. Elsewhere in the city are the Southern Shaolin Temple ruins and Jiuli Lake, and local snacks such as Xinghua rice noodles and Putian braised noodles are distinctive. Spring and autumn are best, with major events around Mazu's birthday (the third lunar month). After arriving by high-speed train at Putian Station, you can take a boat to Meizhou Island from Wenjia Pier.

Destinations

• Putian

Itineraries

• Quanzhou, Meizhou, Pingtan & Fuzhou Coastal Tour – Travel north along the central Fujian coast, connecting the ancient Maritime Silk Road city, Mazu Ancestral Temple, sto…
• Fujian Mountains & Sea Grand Loop Road Trip – A comprehensive grand loop starting from Wuyishan, heading east to the coast, and driving south to Xiamen, Dongshan Isl…