Plum Blossom Island was more fun. There were many features that made it an interesting place to visit. From a cultural and historical point of view, Plum Blossom Island had a history of more than 1500 years. After 15 centuries of wind and rain, it was still well-preserved. It carried the essence of Majiabang culture, Songze culture, Liangzhu culture ruins. The eight scenic spots of Plum Blossom Island were the concentrated display of these ancient cultures, allowing tourists to feel the profound historical heritage. In terms of entertainment, there were ancient style national tide themed activities during the National Day period. There were as many as 60 performances of ancient style national tide every day, including the performance of talented scholars and beautiful women, the performance of national style instruments, story performances, etc. There were also performances such as Han costume parade, Han costume dance party, etc., where tourists could interact with NPCs. Usually, there were many checkpoints in the scenic area, such as the lotus pond and the bamboo raft experience in the folk village. In addition, the Hanfu Pavilion in the scenic area provided a selection of Hanfu to meet the needs of tourists. In terms of leisure experience, there was a Jingsi Teahouse for tea and rest, as well as a gourmet area, a rest area, a time memory museum, a photo studio, a grocery store, a self-study room, a game hall, and other places that could evoke the memories of tourists 'childhood. In terms of landscape, Plum Blossom Island got its name because the river divided the terrain into five petals like plum blossoms. There were stone Buddha temples, bell chimes, thousand-year-old gingko trees, fragrant flower bridges, pink walls, beautiful pavilions, ancient streets, small fishing boats and pleasure boats everywhere. The Jiangnan water village was rich in characteristics. Moreover, if the plum blossoms were in full bloom, Plum Blossom Island would be decorated very beautifully, especially at the entrance of the scenic spot, which was very suitable for taking photos and punching cards.
The ancient town of Plum Blossom Island was located in Fengqiao Town, Nanhu District, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province.
There were many interesting places in Changle's Meihua Town. There were unique ancient buildings here, such as the Ancient City Tower, Xishi Lane, Linwei Palace, and the "Ming Army Camp". The ancient alleys were deep, and the ancient houses were close to each other. Wearing Han clothes seemed to be able to travel back to the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. The tourists could also see the Plum Blossom Harbor where Zheng He had docked his boat during his voyage to the West, pay their respects to Mazu in the Empress of Heaven Palace, and explore the ancient beauty of the ancient city. In terms of activities, there were many exciting activities during May Day. For example, the first "Plum Blossom Chapter of Hele Culture and Travel Season" theme activity included large-scale immersive scene performances in ancient costumes, parent-child directional cross-country competition, Changle Xi Niang on-site matchmaking, the selection of the most beautiful Xi Shi, intangible cultural heritage performances, etc. Parent-child directional cross-country competition has blue sky and blue sea, soft beach and six directional card punching points. There is a chance to win cash after completing the challenge; The role-playing of ancient Xishi allows tourists to encounter the elegant charm of the country; The flash performance of "Poetic Plum Garden·Going to Spring Mountain Together" allows tourists to punch cards and collect seals to win exquisite gifts; From May 1 to 3, there will be activities such as camping and horse riding by the sea; On May 2, the "Changle Most Beautiful Xishi Competition" can experience the romance of China style, and there will be a wonderful performance by the provincial performance team; On the afternoon of May 3, there will be a Fujian opera theme show to interact with actors; on May 4, there will be a "Poetic Plum Garden" study experience activity to understand the ancient city culture; on May 4 - 5,"Ink Rhyme Plum Blossom" collection sketching activity to show the ancient city style. Therefore, the ancient town of Meihua in Changle was a place full of fun and culture.
The ticket situation for the ancient town of Plum Blossom Island was more complicated. Previously, it was mentioned that the entrance ticket to the scenic spot was 60 yuan, and the elderly and retired soldiers could enjoy discounts or free tickets; but there was also information that there were no tickets available; there was also a situation where the loudspeaker at the entrance of the scenic spot said that the entrance ticket was 50 yuan and had to be booked in advance. Therefore, the current ticket collection situation was not clear.
The ancient town of Plum Blossom Island might not require a ticket. Some information showed that there were no tickets for the Plum Blossom Island scenic spot, but it was also mentioned that the entrance ticket for the scenic spot was 60 yuan, and the elderly and retired soldiers could enjoy discounts or free tickets. There were also cases where the entrance ticket was 50 yuan.
Changle Meihua Town was a town under the jurisdiction of Changle District in Fuzhou City. It was located in the northeast corner of Changle, on the south bank of the Min River Eatery, and on the east side of the Taiwan Strait. Plum Blossom Town had a long history. It was a famous port and military fortress in history. In ancient times, it got its name because of the plum blossoms on the mountain. In the Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasties, it was renamed "Fanggui Township, Xinkai Li", and in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was renamed "24 Capital Plum Blossom City". It was a pure fishing town and one of the top ten fishing towns in Fujian Province. It was rich in high-quality aquatic products such as hairtail, cucumber fish, eel, clam, and sea clam. There were 5738 households and 16763 people in total (the data was from the previous statistics). There were more than 250 fishing boats of various sizes in the town. The natural landscape of Meihua Town was beautiful. There were many migrating birds in the Eel Beach, as well as the Patriotic Monument and the Clean Official Monument from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. In 2001, the General Mountain Park and the Meihu Friendship Building were newly opened. The folk culture here was rich, and there were anti-Japanese folk stories like selling straw sandals in the forest. In addition, there was also the saying that "plum blossoms produce beautiful women". In terms of sports, Meihua Town participated in the 12th National Fitness Games Village Basketball Tournament in Changle District, but was defeated by Eda Town 66:59 in the final. In terms of planning, Meihua Town had a corresponding controlled detailed planning. The planned area extended to Haibin North Road in the north, Haibin Road (west section) in the west, Meihua Middle School in the south, and Meibin Road in the east. The total land area was 52.38 hectares. The goal was to build an ancient town comprehensive service group that integrated eco-tourism, cultural experience, leisure vacation, and ecological livability. As an important port town on the Silk Road on the sea, Meihua City had been guarding the gateway to Fujian Province since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was also known as the "southern throat of the Min River."
Changle Plum Blossom Town had many fun places and activities: - ** History and Culture **: - You can visit the Meihua Zhongliu Cultural Center, which condenses the 500-year historical memory of Meihua Town as an important exchange point between China and Ryukyu during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You can see the composition of the diplomatic mission, the ceremony of the imperial edict, the ceremony of the title, and the "Seven Banquets" of Ryukyu. - Ancient City Tower, Xishi Lane, Linwei Palace,"Ming Military Camp" and other buildings can be visited. Wearing Han clothes to visit is like being in the Yongle period of Ming Dynasty. They could also explore the Plum Blossom Harbor where Zheng He had docked his boat when he went to the West, and pay their respects to Mazu in the Empress of Heaven Palace. - ** Natural Landscape Category **: - Mount Jiangjun was planted with red plum, palace pink plum, white plum, green calyx plum and other precious plum trees. When the plum blossoms bloomed in winter, the plum blossoms on the mountain were as gorgeous as flames and as beautiful as clouds. It was the "holy land of online celebrities" that tourists loved. - Looking out from the General Mountain, one could see more than 3000 acres of eel beach wet land. The grass was lush and birds gathered. This vast beach was rich in a variety of fish, prawns and shellfishes. It was a paradise for migrating birds. - ** Parent-child activities **: - During the May Day period (May 1-May 5), there was a parent-child family's exclusive Sun Beach Orienting Cross-country Race. The blue sky and blue sea, the soft beach, and the six major directional card points. When you sign up, you will receive a beautiful competition bag. If you complete the challenge, you will also have the chance to win 888 yuan, 666 yuan, and 333 yuan in cash. From April 20th, you can search for "Plum Blossom Ancient City" on TikTok for 19.9 yuan. - ** Performance category **: - During May Day (May 1), there was "Poetic Plum Garden, Going to Spring Mountain Together"-the first immersive flash performance of "Mountain and Sea Reality" by plum blossoms. - On May 2nd, the "Changle's Most Beautiful Xishi Competition" was held. During the competition, a provincial performance team brought wonderful performances such as "Three Strokes of Plum Blossom","Grandma's Penghu Bay" and the characteristic martial arts of the ancient city of Plum Blossom. - On the afternoon of May 3, there was a Fujian opera themed show where the audience could interact with the actors. - ** Research Experience Category **: - On May 4th, there was a "Poetic Plum Garden" research and learning experience activity. Students could have a deep understanding of the ancient city of plum blossoms, poetry culture, intangible cultural heritage, etc. through "Plum Pot Conveying Love, Bracelet Meaning","Plum Blossom Interpretation, Calligraphy Fragrance","Green Plum Boiling Wine, Poetic Dance","Fishing Singing Late, Fish Ball Fragrance","Dream Seeking in the Ancient City, Exploring Plum Rhyme","Wintersweet Blossom, Craftsmanship Inheritance" and other interesting research and practice courses with plum characteristics and forms. - ** Art Creation Category **: - From May 4 to May 5, the "Ink Rhyme Plum Blossom" sketching activity will invite the chairman of the county art association to go deep into the ancient city of plum blossoms to carry out sketching creation, displaying the historical style, natural scenery and cultural heritage of the ancient city of plum blossoms. - ** Folk Experience Category **: - During the May Day period (May 1-May 3), every afternoon on the east gate of Meihua Ancient Town, Changle Gold Medal Xi Niang would be matchmaking on the spot. They could experience the popularity of Kaifeng's "Wang Po" matchmaking. - ** Entertainment Category **: - During May Day (May 1-May 3), there were activities such as camping and horseback riding by the sea. Plum Blossom Town was rich in seafood resources. You could taste the local specialty seafood. You could also enjoy the sea view and watch the sunrise and sunset in the surrounding area.
Plum Blossom Town was located in Dao City. The town was located in a small limestone basin, surrounded by limestone hills that looked like plum blossoms, hence the name. In terms of industry, Plum Blossom Town had a lot of development achievements. In agriculture, in 2024, the town's 16,900 mu of navel oranges welcomed a bumper harvest. The navel oranges were rich in various nutrients and had health effects. The farmers operated in good faith. In early winter, merchants came to sign the purchase contract. The vegetable planting was developing well. For example, the lotus cabbage and other vegetables in the vegetable planting base of Guitou Village were growing well, thanks to the local favorable conditions such as good water and soil fertility, long sunshine hours, etc. Through the connection mode of "Party branch + cooperative + base + farmers", the industrial development was promoted, the planting skills of the masses were improved, and the income of the villagers and the collective economy of the village were strengthened. The production of flue-cured tobacco in 2025 was also actively promoted. 76 large flue-cured tobacco plantation households had been mobilized to implement the planting area of 6500 mu in 2025. As of November 19,2024, more than 4100 mu of flue-cured tobacco fields had been plowed and more than 3700 mu of ridges had been formed. In terms of cultural activities, the Spring Festival Gala in 2024 was held in Guitou Village. The villagers participated enthusiastically and the programs were colorful. In addition, the local residents mainly spoke the Hakka dialect. Usually, there seemed to be few people on the streets, but the main streets of the town were very lively on the Gregorian calendar. There was also a saying that beautiful women were born from plum blossoms.
Meihua Town was located in Dao City, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province. Plum Blossom Naozi was built in the 28th year of Guangxu. When it broke ground, it dug out stones that looked like plum blossoms, so it got its name. The town was located in a small limestone basin, surrounded by limestone hills that looked like plum blossoms. This was also one of the reasons why it got its name. The local residents mainly speak the Hakka dialect. Some developments could reflect part of history. For example, in agriculture, Meihua Town attached great importance to the development of characteristic industries, such as navel orange planting. In 2024, the town's 16,900 mu of navel oranges welcomed a bumper harvest. In recent years, various forms of idle barren mountains and wasteland resources were used to develop fruit tree planting and build a modern agricultural industrial system. In terms of vegetable planting, the vegetable planting base in Guitou Village promoted industrial development through various modes, improved the planting skills of the masses, guided the villagers to change the traditional planting mode, and planted a variety of vegetables to increase income. In terms of cultural activities, the 2024 Spring Festival Gala was held in Guitou Village, and the villagers participated enthusiastically. These events and developments were also the historical reflection of Plum Blossom Town in the modern development process.
Xingtai Meihua Town was a place with rich content. It was the national heritage base of the Intangible Plum Blossom Fist and was known as the Intangible Plum Blossom Fist Inheritance Association. There were the Five Heroes of Xing Prefecture here, and it was a good place to take photos everywhere. Plum Blossom Town launched a special event during the National Day period (October 1-October 7). After reposting it on WeChat, you could receive an exquisite gift at the ticket counter of the scenic spot within three days. With the ticket, you could get a free bag of fish food. You could also take the free through train and have the opportunity to wear Han clothes to visit the park. In addition, this was also the filming base for the TV series "The City Above Immortals, Immortal Dome". The old town of Xingxiang was now renamed Plum Blossom Town. Many foreigners learned Plum Blossom Fist here, and it was also related to Zhao Sanduo, Jing Tingbin, and other people who practiced Plum Blossom Fist.