I visited Fuzhou 8 times and summarized the following travel guide:

🌈 Fuzhou in January is mild, with an average temperature of 8–18°C. The city is a mix of modern prosperity and rich history. Strolling through the city, you can feel the weight of history and enjoy a leisurely time. 📆 Itinerary: • Day 1: Sanfang Qixiang → Lin Zexu Memorial Hall → Xichan Temple → Fudao • Day 2: West Lake Park → Fujian Museum → Shangxiahang → Yantai Mountain • Day 3: Gushan → Guling → Minjiang River Night Cruise • Day 4: Pingtan Island Day Tour, check in at 68 Nautical Miles Monkey Research Island → Haitan Ancient City → Longwangtou Beach 🏞️ Must-see attractions: • Sanfang Qixiang: A historical and cultural landmark of Fuzhou, with crisscrossing lanes and alleys, known as the "Museum of Ming and Qing Architecture". The ancient buildings with white walls and gray tiles are scattered in an orderly manner. You can also check in at the Love Tree and Jay Chou Sculpture. • Gushan: A famous scenic spot in Fuzhou, you can choose to climb the mountain or take a cable car. On the mountain, there is the thousand-year-old Yongquan Temple and many cliff inscriptions from the Song to Qing dynasties. • Pingtan Island: The largest island in Fujian Province, with a unique blue tears landscape, winding coastline, distinctive stone village, and Haitan Ancient City showcasing rich history and culture. • Fuzhou West Lake Park: A long-established free park in Fuzhou with a long history. Xin Qiji once left a poem here. The scenery in the park is pleasant, like a Jiangnan ink painting. • Shangxiahang: Known as the "Fuzhou Traditional Commercial Museum", it preserves a large number of ancient buildings and commercial culture from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, such as Gutian Guild Hall and Yongde Guild Hall. The night view is brilliant. • Yantai Mountain: A mountain in the city by the Minjiang River, it was once a gathering place for foreign consulates, with a group of international buildings and a strong artistic atmosphere, with a view at every step. • Fudao: The longest urban leisure and fitness corridor in China, connecting multiple parks and mountains, with scenic spots such as Azalea Valley. The sunset view is stunning. • Fujian Museum: Located in West Lake Park, it consists of the main building, comprehensive building, and other buildings, with multiple exhibition halls such as "The Light of Ancient Fujian Civilization", where you can learn about the history and culture of Fujian. • Zhenhai Tower: Built on a mountain, you can overlook the panoramic view of Fuzhou from the top. The building is magnificent and has profound historical and cultural connotations. 🍜 Local delicacies: • Rouyan: The skin is tender and elastic, the filling is delicious, and the soup is fresh and tasty. • Fish balls: Q-bouncy and smooth, with rich soup. • Buddha Jumps Over the Wall: Rich ingredients, rich and mellow soup, delicious taste. • Litchi meat: Shaped like a litchi, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour. • Oyster cake: Fragrant and crispy, with fresh oysters inside, rich in taste. 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: • Luxury: InterContinental Fuzhou, next to Sanfang Qixiang; Hilton Fuzhou, with a high-altitude view of the Minjiang River. • Family-friendly: Pingtan Island YOOOO Seaview Resort Hotel, clean and beautiful homestay; Fuzhou Haiyingwan Baixiang Resort Hotel, with a view of the seaside scenery. • Budget-friendly: Fuzhou Shell Island Meisu Hotel, located next to Sanfang Qixiang, warm and comfortable. ⚠️ Notes: • Most scenic spots are free, but exhibition halls are generally closed on Mondays. Check the opening hours in advance. • If you choose to climb Gushan, it is recommended to arrive before 4 pm. • Pingtan Island is windy, so bring a scarf, hat, and sunglasses. • Compare prices when buying local specialties around scenic spots.