Putian Meizhou Island

莆田湄洲岛|Mazu CultureIslandCoastHeritage

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable; check ferry, tide, wind, rain and performance conditions before travel
Climate
Humid subtropical coastal climate with strong sun, sea wind, changing tides and weather-sensitive island routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Meizhou Island

湄洲岛

All Ages

Admission

CNY 125 adult island pass; includes return ferry and CNY 65 island-entry ticket; attraction and performance coverage varies.

Typical Visit

6-8 hours for the core; 2 days and 1 night for a first visit with coast and island movement.

02City Guide

Jiuli Lake Scenic Area

九鲤湖风景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult CNY 50; students and ages 60-64 CNY 25; ages 65+ and children under 1.2 m free.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a light visit; 3-4 hours for the main route.

03City Guide

Impression Mazu

印象妈祖

All Ages

Admission

Pool seats about CNY 128; other seat zones and show prices vary.

Typical Visit

About 66 minutes for the show; allow at least 30 minutes before entry and extra evening time.

04City Guide

Mazu Ancestral Temple

湄洲妈祖祖庙

All Ages

Admission

Usually no separate temple admission; Meizhou Island admission and ferry arrangements are separate.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a quick visit; 3-4 hours for a first visit.

05City Guide

Nanri Island

南日岛

All Ages

Admission

Passenger return ferry about CNY 36; vehicle return fare about CNY 260 per car including one driver; confirm the day's system.

Typical Visit

At least 8-10 hours for a quick circuit; 2 days and 1 night is more practical for a first visit.

06City Guide

Putian South Shaolin Temple Site

莆田南少林寺遗址

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; martial-arts programmes may have separate fees.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for a quick visit; 2-3 hours with rear-mountain areas.

07Food District

Xinghua Prefecture Historic and Cultural District

兴化府历史文化街区

All Ages

Admission

Free to walk; shops, venues, workshops and religious spaces set their own conditions.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for a quick walk; 2-3 hours for a fuller visit.

08City Guide

Guanghua Temple

广化寺

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; vegetarian meals and individual services are not guaranteed.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for a quick visit; 2-2.5 hours for a full route.

09City Guide

Jiulong Valley Scenic Area

九龙谷风景区

All Ages

Admission

Main ticket CNY 40 per person; rafting, slides, zip lines, glass facilities and sightseeing bus may be separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for natural paths; 4-5 hours with paid activities.

10City Guide

Ewei Rock Park

鹅尾神石园

Adults Focused

Admission

CNY 20 per person separately; free with the CNY 125 Meizhou Island pass described in the approved copy.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for a full visit; 1.5-2 hours for the main path.

11City Guide

Origin of Meizhou Performance

湄洲岛《缘起湄洲》演出

All Ages

Admission

Regular adult products about CNY 89-128; ticket scope varies by date and product.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for one show; half a day or longer with the film city and activities.

12City Guide

Lianchiao Beach

莲池澳沙滩

All Ages

Admission

No unified beach ticket; nearby services operate independently.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for a beach stop; half a day when combined with other island stops.

13City Guide

Mazu Cultural Park

妈祖文化园

All Ages

Admission

About CNY 50 standalone; island-pass inclusion must be confirmed for the day.

Typical Visit

About 1.5-3 hours.

14City Guide

Meiyu Tide Sound

湄洲潮音

All Ages

Admission

Free access; no unified marine-activity ticket.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the viewpoint route; about 2 hours for a northern route.

15City Guide

Putian Museum

莆田市博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; advance WeChat reservation is recommended and ID is required.

Typical Visit

1.5 hours for a quick visit; 2.5-3 hours for a fuller visit.