Zhangzhou Bay Scenic Area

Zhangzhou Bay Scenic Area

Zhangzhou Bay Scenic Area

The Zhangzhou Bay Scenic Area consists of attractions such as Wushi Pond, Zhangzhou Harbor, Reef Corridor, Turtle Cave Heaven, Fishing Village Charm, Zhangzhou Bay Beach, and Misty Tea Garden.

On the western and southern shores of Zhangzhou Bay, east of Dadong’ao in Zhujiajian, lie two “black dragons”—the world-renowned “Wushi Gravel Pond.” The northern one is over 500 meters long, nearly 100 meters wide, and about 5 meters high, commonly known as the “Large Wushi Pond.” The southern one is located at the southern foot of Zhujiajian’s Dashan Mountain, stretching 350 meters in length, 100 meters in width, and about 3 meters in height, referred to as the “Small Wushi Pond.” Both of these seaside stone ponds are entirely formed by dark, shiny pebbles.

Naturally stacked along the slope, they present a grand and spectacular sight. The pebbles feature colorful patterns and are smooth and lovely, small as beads and large as goose eggs, comparable to Nanjing’s Yuhua Stones and the colorful stones of the Three Gorges.

The Large Wushi Pond is situated on the western shore of Zhangzhou Bay, between Shuita Rock at the southern foot of Dapinggang and the small reef head at Miaogen Tou. The small hill outside Xiaojiao Zuotou resembles a dragon head facing the sea, and along the shore of this small hill, uniquely shaped reefs stand upright, resembling dragon eyes and a dragon mouth. Beside the dragon mouth, there is a crevice in the rock, which local fishermen call the Dragon Cave. Whenever a typhoon is approaching, this cave emits a tremendous booming sound that can be heard up to ten li away. At such times, the black stones in the Wushi Pond, which are obliquely piled along the water, also behave unusually, forming vertical grooves.

On moonlit nights, the clear waters of Zhangzhou Harbor shimmer with sparkling waves, like countless blue sprites leaping on the sea. Under the moonlight, the tides, clad in silver armor, crash onto the beach one after another, producing a sound like “sha... la la... sha sha... la la,” reminiscent of heavenly Buddhist chants. At such moments, if visitors lie on the cool, smooth pebbles, gazing at the moon and listening to the tide, their thoughts drift effortlessly, as if entering a dreamlike realm. This scene is known as the “Wutang Tidal Sound.”

On moonlit nights, the clear waters of Zhangzhou Port shimmer with sparkling waves, as if countless blue sprites are dancing on the sea. Under the moonlight, the tides, clad in silver armor, crash onto the shore "one after another," creating a rhythmic sound like "sha... la la... sha sha... la la," reminiscent of heavenly celestial music. At such times, if visitors lie on the cool, smooth gravel, gazing at the bright moon and listening to the tide’s song, their thoughts drift freely, and they may feel as though they’ve entered a dreamlike realm. This scene is known as the "Wutang Tidal Sound."