Central Jiangxi Self-Drive: Luling & Linchuan Ancient Villages
Follow the official ancient village route from Ji'an to Fuzhou, exploring Luling heritage, the Dong clan settlement of Liukeng, and Jinxi's Zhuqiao Village.
An off-the-beaten-path route focusing on ancient villages and traditional academies, running along the Fuzhou-Ji'an Expressway. See Bailuzhou Academy and Meibei in Ji'an, stay overnight in Liukeng to experience the village at dawn, wander the historic Wenchangli street in Fuzhou, and end at Zhuqiao. Accommodations in the villages are basic and public transport is limited, making a self-drive essential. Perfect for returning travelers who appreciate historic architecture and a slower pace.
Day by day
Day 1 · Ji'an: Academies & City Center
Ji'an Luling Villages（Bailuzhou Academy、Luling Culture Eco-Park）
Stay in the city center upon arrival in Ji'an. Bailuzhou Academy is within walking distance, and the Luling Cultural Park is a 10-minute taxi ride away.
Stay: People's Square, Jizhou District
Day 2 · Diaoyuan, Yanfang & Mount Qingyuanshan
Ji'an Luling Villages（Diaoyuan Ancient Village、Yanfang Ancient Village、Qingyuan Mountain & Jingju Temple）
Using Ji'an as your base, head west to Diaoyuan, north to Yanfang, and return via Mount Qingyuanshan, totaling about 2 hours of driving for the day.
Stay: Qingyuan District Railway Station
Day 3 · Meibei to Liukeng Ancient Village
Ji'an Luling Villages（Meipi Ancient Village） → Le'an（Liukeng Ancient Village、Liukeng Zhuangyuan Tower）
Drive about 30 minutes to Meibei in the morning, then continue to Liukeng in the afternoon (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on navigation).
Guesthouses in Liukeng Village are very basic; call ahead to confirm your booking.
Stay: Liukeng Ancient Village
Day 4 · Niutian Ancient Camphor Forest to Fuzhou Old Street
Le'an（Dong Clan Ancestral Hall Site、Niutian Ancient Camphor Forest） → Fuzhou City Area (Jiangxi)（Wenchangli Historic District）
Spend the morning in Liukeng and Niutian, then take the Fuzhou-Ji'an Expressway to Fuzhou in the afternoon (approx. 1 hour 24 minutes).
Stay: Wenchangli
Day 5 · Tang Xianzu Memorial & Jinxi Zhuqiao Village
Fuzhou City Area (Jiangxi)（Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall、Huwan Bookshop Street, Jinxi、Zhuqiao Ancient Village, Jinxi）
Visit the memorial museum in the morning. Drive about 1 hour from Fuzhou to Zhuqiao. After the visit, drive 50 minutes to Fuzhou East Railway Station.
Zhuqiao is open from approximately 08:00 to 17:30, with slightly extended hours on holidays.