Fujian has lots of interesting famous attractions includes Gulangyu Island, Mount Wuyi, Tulou Building, Three Lanes and Seven Alleys etc. All of them has offers its historical and cultural heritage of China as well as beauty for its nature landscapes. Besides all of those attractions, there is another impressive destination called Xiapu Mudflat.

Short Introduction about Xiapu Mudflat
With Famous Mudflat Aquaculture and Beautiful Views

Xiapu County lies in east Fujian's Ningde City, located at the northeast part of Fujian Province. It has the longest coast line in Fujian. Covers in total area of 40 square kilometers and more than 400 kilometers of coastline, it has also known as the largest mudflat in the country.
Known for its mudflat aquaculture and beautiful views, it attracts many tourists and photographers from home and abroad for its unique coastal scenery. Not only offers beautiful views, Xiapu Mudflat also has become the biggest main income for almost all the local people who live around. Fishermen from local village in Xiapu County go to the beach to collect marine products every day.

Xiapu as a Fishing Village
Most Charming Fishing Village in China

Known as the most charming fishing village in China, Xiapu Mudflat offers authentic scenery combined with the local people tradition and culture that you could see while visiting the area, Locals living along the beach are mainly engaged in marine culture. The bamboo poles, fish nets and stone columns that are inserted in the mudflats all you can see in Xiapu Mudflat. Those are used to dry kelp, laver, oyster and other marine products. The peak season for kelp harvest begins in May every year.

Due to the pleasant seawater temperature and plenty of sunshine, the Xiapu mudflats are rich in kelp, laver, oyster and yellow croakers. As the sun rises and sets, the tide rises and falls, the bamboo poles, fishing boats and fish nets form various spectacular sceneries. Xiapu Mudflats always create amazing scenery together with its scenery, colorful low lying sand, history, culture, fisher farms and fishermen working scene. It cannot be doubted, Xiapu mudflat attracts so many photographers to travel here in order to capture countless amazing sights.

Famous for sunrise and sunset view, Xiapu Mudflats is also the best place for you who seeking that panorama. Typical mudflats in Xiapu County include Beiqi, Dongbi, Shatangli, Weijiang, Xiaohao and Dong'an. In Beiqi you can see the big crowd of fishermen working. On the other hand, in Haishang Yu Cun (fishing village on the sea), you could directly see hundreds of floating wooden houses and numerous fish farms. This beautiful village is located on the Dong'an Island and known as the "Venice on the sea" with its traditional housing design and layout. Lots of fascinating views can be found in Xiapu Mudflats.

Get better understandings about traditional tradition of local fisherman as well as enjoy its charming scenery will create the perfect holiday experience for any traveler.