Minhou Shangjie University Town · Qishan Hill
Qishan Forest Park and Wanfo Temple
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Qishan Forest Park and Wanfo Temple. Several universities cluster in the Shangjie area of Minhou, giving the university town a youthful vibe; behind it, Qishan Forest Park ranks with Gushan (Drum Mountain) as one of the "two wonders of Fujian — Flag on the left, Drum on the right", and its stone pines, seas of clouds and stream-valley boardwalks suit a half-day hike. At the foot of the hill, Wanfo Temple is said to be among the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia: the Mahavira Hall rises against the slope and ten thousand Buddha statues line the halls — grand in scale and free to enter. The university libraries and creative-cultural streets are worth a side visit; Qishan plus Wanfo Temple makes a light "mountain forest + Zen" outing in Fuzhou's western suburbs, ideal for a half day.
Getting there: Bus / self-drive
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