Ningde central city.

Photo by Wang Zhiling

Ningde,

Awarded by "China National Geographic"

One of "the most beautiful places in China",

Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one side,

The majesty of the mountains, the richness of the sea,

Here it shines,

Mountains, seas, rivers, islands, lakes, forests and caves are all in one,

unique scenery,

It is a leisure vacation on the southeast coast of China

and eco-tourism destinations.

Xiapu Shajiang Village.

Photo by Chen Zhengchuan

Lingshan Xiushui,

She nationality culture, folk belief culture,

Marine culture, tea culture, red culture, etc.

The local characteristic culture shines brightly,

Like shining pearls,

Witness the continuous inheritance of the splendid culture of eastern Fujian.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Huotong Line Lion.

Photo courtesy of Ningde Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Huotong Line Lion.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng District Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism

The 14th Straits Forum·Chen Jinggu Cultural Festival was held in Gutian County, Ningde City.

Photo by Lu Ronghua

Made by Fuding White Tea.

Photo by Zhu Gangqun

Fuding white tea production techniques.

Photo by Wu Weiquan

Go to Ningde for a mountain tour

"Sea Fairy Capital" Taimu Mountain, Fuding City,

Here, meet the beauty of the four seasons.

Fuding Taimu Mountain.

Photo by Xie Shuqiu

spring blue and green,

the dark green of summer,

autumn red and yellow,

winter silver,

Colors intertwine and linger here.

Clouds dance among the mountains,

The mountains and the sea are connected,

The smoke is thick,

It's like entering a fairyland.

Fuding Taimu Mountain.

Photo courtesy of Fuding Financial Media Center

Fuding Taimu Mountain.

Photo courtesy of Fuding Financial Media Center

Taimu Mountain,

It should be rainy and sunny, with light makeup and heavy application, each has its own merits.

"Climbing to the top, overlooking the city, Chuanhai, as if under the sky"

Fuding Taimu Mountain.

Photo by Zhang Jin

Fuding Taimu Mountain.

Photo by Zhang Jin

Baiyun Mountain in Fuan City with its mountains and valleys

The four seasons are shrouded in clouds and mist, and the sky looks like the sea, so it gets its name.

It is known as "the first mountain in eastern Fujian" in history.

Morning Baiyun Mountain,

in the sea of ​​clouds,

Appreciate the colorful Buddha light.

Sunrise and sea of ​​clouds in Baiyun Mountain, Fu'an.

Photo courtesy of Fujian Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area

At noon the water lilies bloom,

White double stamens, golden flower core,

There is a burst of fragrance even in the hot afternoon.

Fuan Baiyun Mountain Feitianjing.

Photo courtesy of Ningde Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

Jiulong Cave in Baiyun Mountain, Fu'an.

Photo courtesy of Fujian Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area

twilight four together,

Have a cup of "Tanyang Gongfu",

Enjoy the starry sky with your friends.

Baiyun Mountain,

Every movement and stillness attract people to stop.

The primary production process of Tanyang Gongfu tea - rolling.

Photo by Chen Yang

Tanyang Gongfu tea.

Photo courtesy of Ningde Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

Go to Ningde to see the sea

"Donghai Fudi Fairy Harbor",

Sanduao, a remote Jiaocheng city, is a magical harbor.

Known as the "Pearl of the Sea",

Contains countless treasures.

Berth at Sanduao.

Photo by You Shanglu

Sea Tianhu Sanduao.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng Financial Media Center

"Dumu Holy Land Island Rock Wonders"

Sandu Aodumu Scenic Area is located on Doumao Island.

It gathers the beautiful scenery of Sandu and Macao.

Sandu Aodumu Scenic Area.

Photo by Lin Wenqiang

"Fantasy Sightseeing in the Fishing City on the Sea"

Sanduao artificial breeding area is a city floating on the sea.

Fishermen are connected, stretching for tens of kilometers,

Known as the "Venice of the East",

Once named by the National Tourism Administration

"National Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Site".

Sanduao fishing rafts.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng District Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism

A new type of environmentally friendly fishing raft in Sandu Ao, Jiaocheng District, "the hometown of large yellow croakers in China".

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng Financial Media Center

Xiapu County, known as "the most beautiful tidal flat in China",

It is the largest sea area and the longest coastline in Fujian Province.

The coastal county with the most islands and reefs and the most extensive shallow beach,

It integrates "mountains, seas, rivers, islands and forests" into one,

"2022 Beautiful China's Preferred Tourist Destination"

"2021 China's Most Valuable County for Cultural Tourism Investment"

All its titles of honor.

Xiapu tidal flat.

Photo by Chen Wei

Long coastline, shallow sea and sandy beach,

It provides a rare and unique scenery for photography,

Known as "Photographer's Paradise".

Xiapu Xiaohao Beach.

Photo courtesy of Xiapu County Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Xiahui East Wall Tourist Scenic Spot in Xiapu County.

Photo by Wang Qingsheng

The beautiful scenery of Xiapu attracts photography enthusiasts.

Sun Zhongshe

The tide rises and falls, the seasons change, the sun rises and the moon sets,

Golden sandy beach and blue sea and blue sky

Constitute a beautiful landscape painting,

The scenery is different every day,

Interlaced light and shadow, everything in the world,

The Xiapu tidal flat is a creative base with ever-changing changes.

Xiapu Beiqi.

Photo by Lin Wenjian

Xiapu Xiawei Island.

Photo by Chen Wei

Go to Ningde to taste the "National Fish Feast"

"Guanjingyang, half a year's grain, cucumber calls, fishermen laugh",

Ningde is the "capital of large yellow croaker in China",

For every 10 large yellow croakers on the table of diners across the country,

There are 8 from Ningde.

Ningde large yellow croaker.

Photo by Wu Yunjie

Large yellow croaker is the "national fish" of our country.

The meat is tender and delicious, high in protein and low in cholesterol,

It is a traditional nourishing seafood along the coast of my country.

Golden body color, orange lips,

Fishermen regard it as a mascot and praise it as "Miss Yellow Fish".

Fishermen catch large yellow croakers.

Photo by Wu Yunjie

steamed large yellow croaker,

The flesh is pure white, as fine as fine porcelain,

The original umami taste of large yellow croaker is preserved to the greatest extent;

braised large yellow croaker,

Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, the soup is thick,

Juicy and full of fragrance;

Yellow croaker jelly, yellow croaker soup, yellow croaker noodles,

Braised yellow croaker with sea emperor, baked yellow croaker with lemon

...

From the harbor to the kitchen,

The journey of large yellow croaker to Ningde is not monotonous.

Matsutake yellow croaker lion head.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng Cuisine Association

Chop pepper large yellow croaker.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng Cuisine Association

Emerald Hibiscus Vance Tofu Large Yellow Croaker.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng Cuisine Association

In Ningde,

There is something for every gourmet

A "favorite fish" of his own.

Go to Ningde for snacks

Ningde, where mountains and seas blend together,

In addition to the beautiful scenery,

Special snacks are even more memorable.

Fuding meat slices are firm and firm,

Served with rice vinegar and chilli,

It looks light, but it is hot and sour and appetizing.

Just like the hospitality under the simple quality of Ningde people.

Fuding pork slices.

Photo courtesy of Fuding Financial Media Center

Fuding pork slices.

Photo by Zhang Jin

Ningde meatballs are crystal clear,

The taste is tough and soft,

The meaty fragrance is overflowing and the aftertaste is endless.

meatball.

Photo courtesy of Jiaocheng Cultural Center

The light cake looks plump and plump,

The bottom is hard and brittle,

The cake core is as soft as cotton, and it can be both salty and sweet.

Long aftertaste.

light cake.

Picture source Pocket Fu'an

light cake.

Photo by Zhong Linfu

Go to Ningde to feel the taste of the New Year

The taste of Ningde is inseparable from folk activities.

folklore activities

Experience the strong taste of the New Year

Hope for a better future.

the second day of the first lunar month,

"Mazu's First Palace" Songshan Tianhou Palace in Xiapu County

Join hands with the "cloud" of Taiwan's palaces and temples to pray for the new year,

Greeting the gods, offering incense, kneeling three times and prostrating nine times...

Believers on both sides of the strait pray together,

Enhance exchanges and celebrate the New Year together.

In Zhujiang Village, Shajiang Town, Xiapu County, "Mazu walks in the water" to pray for a good harvest.

Photo courtesy of Xiapu County Financial Media Center

The interior view of Tianhou Palace in Xiapu Songshan.

Photo courtesy of Chen Jie

During the first month,

Ningde Town God's Temple "Rice Turtle Praying for Blessings" to celebrate the New Year

The incense burns continuously, touching the turtle to pray for blessings.

Rice symbolizes food,

It also signifies abundance.

Candlelight accompanied by curling smoke,

Ignite the people's good wishes for the New Year.

Chinese New Year traditional folk blessing temple fair.

Photo by Chu Ziqiang

From the fifth day of the first month to the fifteenth day of the first month,

The annual invitation to Lin Gong

Lead believers from all directions to Shanyang Village, Zhouning County.

"Pray for Lin Gong", distribute incense, and hold a "Peace and Blessing" ceremony,

Pray for the protection of Mr. Lin, and entrust your wishes for the New Year.

Believers also organize drum bands and dragon dance teams to perform skills along the street.

Folklore activities are a feast for the eyes,

The strong flavor of the New Year is also lingering in the sound of gongs and drums.

Dragon dance ceremony.

Photo by Zhong Chenzhuo

Lingong Palace Cultural Festival in Shanyang Village, Zhouning County.

Photo courtesy of Zhouning County Photographers Association

Symphony of mountains and seas

In this city surrounded by mountains and seas

Feel the fireworks

Experience folk culture

  Author: Wu Yunjie

  (WeChat public account of China News Service)