Chongwu Ancient Town

崇武古城

A Ming dynasty stone walled town at the tip of the Hui'an Peninsula, with well-preserved granite city walls and stone houses. Highlights include Hui'an women's traditional dress, Hui'an stone carving and the rocky shoreline.

Chongwu Ancient Town sits at the southernmost tip of the Chongwu Peninsula in Hui'an County. It was built in 1387 (the 20th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming dynasty) to defend against Japanese pirates. It is China's most complete surviving T-shaped stone-built ancient town. The city walls measure 2,455 meters around and are built entirely of granite blocks. All four city gates are intact. Residents still live inside, and the stone-paved lanes, stone houses, Guandi Temple and City God Temple preserve the look of a fishing village. Visitors can climb the walls to look out to sea. Outside the town, the Chongwu Seaside scenic area has rocky shores and beaches, the Stone Carving Garden (hundreds of large stone sculptures) famous for Hui'an stone carving, and the Liberation Army Martyrs' Temple. This is also home to the Hui'an women, who still appear at markets and by the sea in yellow bamboo hats, flowered headscarves, short jackets and wide trousers. Nearby Daqi Village is a Hui'an women folk village. The scenic area ticket costs about 45 yuan (including the Stone Carving Garden and city walls). Streets inside the old town are free. Getting there: About 1 hour by car or chartered vehicle from downtown Quanzhou. Buses from Quanzhou Bus Station take about 1.5 hours. You can link it with the Stone Carving City in Hui'an and Xiao'ao Windmill Island (coastal windmills and rocks) for a one-day route. Tips: The sea wind is strong and the sun is intense. The old town is a residential area, so please respect residents' daily lives. For seafood at street stalls, check the market price before ordering.

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