Baogai Mountain Scenic Area

Baogai Mountain Scenic Area

One of Quanzhou’s Top Ten Moon-Viewing Spots for Mid-Autumn Festival.

An ecological and cultural park centered around the important historical site of Gu Sao Tower, as well as scenic spots such as Huxiu Temple and Chaotian Temple. It boasts a strong religious, artistic, and cultural atmosphere along with local charm, making it a great place for sightseeing and leisure.

Here, standing alone for miles around, the peak rises high above the urban bustle, allowing you to embrace the sky and earth. “Bright moon over the hometown of overseas Chinese, reunions beneath Gu Sao Tower.” During the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the moon is full, climb Baogai Mountain, lean against Gu Sao Tower, sip tea, enjoy mooncakes, and admire the full moon in the blue sky — an experience filled with unique sentiment.

Travel Tips: The best time to visit is during the lunar months of July and August. Ascend to the tower summit, gaze into the distance at Quanzhou Bay and the Taiwan Strait, and feel the weight of history.

Address: Baogai Town, Shishi City, Quanzhou

Contact Number: 0595-8870702

Transportation: Take bus 802 or a special line from Quanzhou to Shishi, then transfer to bus 5.

Information Source: Quanzhou Municipal People’s Government Public Information Network

Baogai Town: Baogai Town is one of the key towns in Shishi City, located on the southeast coast of Fujian Province. Facing Taiwan across the sea, it is home to the world-famous Baogai Mountain — Wan Shou Tower (commonly known as Gu Sao Tower), the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. The town covers a land area of 26 square kilometers, with a permanent population of 35,000, over 20,000 compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas, 45,000 migrants, and governs 20 administrative villages (communities).

Since its establishment in 1993, under the leadership of Party committees at all levels and the efforts of the people of Baogai Town, more than 10 years of construction and development have gradually revealed four major advantages... More detailed information about Baogai Town++