A Super Comprehensive Travel Guide to Longyan—Read This and Get Ready to Go!
by OwenFletcher
Mar 13, 2025
The dusk gradually dyes the ancient city of Changting golden, lights come on one after another, like a handful of stars scattered among the people✨
Board a small boat and drift slowly along the Ting River, the evening breeze carrying the coolness of the river water, blowing away the daytime heat.
🌙 Highlights of the Night Tour of Tingzhou Prefecture
- Ancient City Nightscape: City towers, ancient bridges, and stilted buildings glow warmly under the lights, as if traveling back to ancient times
- River Scenery: Reflections sway, oars gently stir, the sound of water mingles with distant folk songs
- Pleasant Evening Breeze: A gentle breeze brushes your face, hair lightly fluttering, this moment belongs only to you and the night
🚤 Boat Ride Guide (Super Practical)
1. Ticket Purchase Location: Ting River Cruise Pier (direct navigation, tickets available on site)
2. Best Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (just after dusk, the lights are most beautiful)
3. Boat Type Options:
- Ancient Style Painted Boat: Great for photos, full of atmosphere
- Light and Quick Small Boat: Ideal for couples, more private and romantic
4. Photo Tips:
- The bow is the perfect spot for capturing panoramic views of the ancient city
- Use night mode; combined with distant lights, the photos will be more dreamy
5. Outfit Suggestions: Light colors or ancient-style clothing, flowing with the breeze for better shots
6. Small Reminder: Bring a light jacket, it’s cool on the river; remember to bring a power bank for your phone
💡 Experience
"This is a romance that needs no filter. The river is calm, the lights are warm, the breeze is gentle, everything is just right."
🏮 Recommended Night Tour Route
Ancient City Wall → Sanyuan Pavilion → Ting River Ancient Bridge → Riverside Ancient Street, about 40 minutes for a full circle, but you’ll gain a wealth of ancient city memories.
Want to join me in feeling the romance of this thousand-year-old ancient city between dusk and lights? Next night tour, I’ll be waiting for you at Ting River!
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