东山岛
All Ages
Admission
No island-wide admission; each scenic area and stop charges or opens independently.
Typical Visit
8-10 hours for the one-day highlights route; two days for a first visit; three days and two nights for a deeper pace.
东山风动石景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 45 adult admission; students and older visitors usually pay half price; children under 1.2 metres enter free. Dongmen Islet boat is CNY 25 round trip or a CNY 55 combined ticket.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for a quick visit; 2-3 hours for a full visit.
南门湾
All Ages
Admission
Open bay with no admission ticket; some viewing platforms charge about CNY 5 as a cleaning fee, and some rooftop cafés require a purchase (commonly about CNY 15 per person).
Typical Visit
About 2 hours for a short walk; about 4 hours for a half-day route.
鱼骨沙洲
Adults Focused
Admission
The sandbar itself is free, but you must take a boat round trip. A shared boat commonly costs about CNY 50-80 per person round trip; a private charter costs more, and the exact price follows the operator's quote on the day.
Typical Visit
About 2 hours for a quick round trip; about 3 hours with more time on the sandbar and in the offshore aquaculture area.
苏峰山
All Ages
Admission
The coastal road is free and needs no reservation; the shuttle costs about CNY 10 per person round trip and requires an on-site ticket.
Typical Visit
About 1.5-2 hours for a quick round trip; 3-4 hours for the highlights riding route; about half a day with the hike and ride.
金銮湾沙滩
All Ages
Admission
Free public beach with no unified gate or ticket; no reservation needed, but changing rooms, foot-washing, and shops are limited.
Typical Visit
About 2 hours for a quick visit; about 3-4 hours if you want more time on the sand or to reach the Chinese casuarina windbreak.
彩蝶湾景区
All Ages
Admission
The gate is free; internal attractions need separate tickets or a package, and a package covers only the attractions it includes, not Jinluan Bay or other beaches.
Typical Visit
About 1.5 hours for a quick look around; about 3 hours if you want to try attractions, let children play on the sand, or wait for the evening show.
火山岛
All Ages
Admission
Base gate ticket CNY 60 (volcanic coast only); Monument Valley and Rainbow Mountain package about CNY 158; shuttle bus CNY 20 per person.
Typical Visit
About 2 hours for a quick visit; about 3-4 hours for volcanic geology, the museum, and the black reef coast.
漳州古城
All Ages
Admission
Old town streets are free and need no reservation; most venues inside are also free, but some venues and special exhibitions may charge separately.
Typical Visit
About 2-3 hours for a quick route; about 6-8 hours if you want to walk the lanes, try street food, and see the night view.
漳州木偶艺术表演馆
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket about CNY 68, double ticket about CNY 120; children under 1 metre enter free without a seat; tickets usually bought on site or via the official troupe channel.
Typical Visit
About 1.5 hours for a show plus the exhibition; one classic show lasts about 50 minutes.
漳州市博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Permanent exhibitions are free but require a reservation or on-site registration; special exhibitions are charged separately, such as the Old Summer Palace bronze animal heads exhibition at about CNY 48.
Typical Visit
About 1.5 hours for a quick route; about 2.5-3 hours for an in-depth visit; about half a day to combine the neighbouring halls.
埭美古村
All Ages
Admission
Entering the village is free and needs no reservation; private viewing platforms charge about CNY 10 per person, and boat and horse rides are charged separately.
Typical Visit
About 1.5-2 hours for a quick visit; about 3 hours if you take a boat, visit the ancestral halls, and photograph slowly.
灵通山
Adults Focused
Admission
Entrance ticket CNY 20 per adult and CNY 10 for students, with exemptions according to the scenic area rules; parking CNY 10 per vehicle; shuttle bus CNY 30 round trip.
Typical Visit
Quick route about 2-3 hours; classic route about 4-5 hours including the main peak; challenge route about 5-6 hours.