Zengcuo'an
Zengcuo'an is the most beautiful fishing village in Xiamen. It embraces four faiths, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, and it also has the distinctly Xiamen folk worship of the Holy Mother,…
Zengcuo'an, Xiamen
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Zengcuo'an bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1555. Open in Google Maps
About Zengcuo'an
Zengcuo'an is the most beautiful fishing village in Xiamen. It embraces four faiths, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, and it also has the distinctly Xiamen folk worship of the Holy Mother, with incense burning vigorously. It is a highly representative, natural Minnan village. The beach is clean, the sunsets are lovely, and visiting here offers a romantic village atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Zengcuo'an?
Near Zengcuo'an bus stop
How long should I spend at Zengcuo'an?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Zengcuo'an.
Where is Zengcuo'an?
Zengcuo'an is in Xiamen, Fujian Province, in the East China of China. Huandao South Road, Siming District
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