Ningde
Ningde is a prefecture level city situated in the northeastern of Fujian Province. This coastal city has border Zhejiang Province in the north, Nanping City in the west and Fuzhou in the south. Most area of Ningde are mountainous and coastal region, with coastline of 878 kilometers about one third of Fujian total coastline. Special geological structures, bizarre natural mountains and wonderful rivers makes Ningde as unique tourist destination.
Ningde also called as Mindong which mean East Fujian, and most of the population speak Mindong. Ningde can easily accessed both via land or air. The Shenhai Highway runs through the city, shortening the drive time from Ningde to Fuzhou and Wenzhou (the nearest city in Zhejiang province) to about 1 hour. The Fuwen Railway connecting Fuzhou in Fujian Province and Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province, expected will cut the travel time to Shanghai from 6 hours to 4 hours. Ningde is also easily accessible by air, just 1.5 hours drive from Fuzhou Changle International Airport or Wenzhou Airport.
Ningde Tourist Destination
Mandarin Ducks Stream is situated in northeastern part of Pingnan County, is a nature reserve for mandarin ducks and homeland of rhesus monkey. The river flows 18 kilometers long, which is surrounding by deep forest, peculiar stones, and clear water. Mandarin Duck River resort area has shape like a crescent moon, also known as "Holyland of the Lovers".
Designated as a provincial scenic area, Jiulongji Waterfalls is located in the southeast of Zhouning County. The waterfalls flows downhill in 300 meters course that form a spectacular nine stages, each of them have their own characteristic.
Taimu Mountain is situated in the border between Fuding City and Zhejiang Province, 45 kilometers from downtown. Taimu Mountain is a wonderful resort with exotic panorama, from the sea extends to the foot of the mountain. This mountain also called "Fairyland on the Sea", features granite peaks, caves, misty fogs, and ancient temples.
Zhiti Mountain is a provincial-level scenic area, which is located 40 kilometers northwest of Ningde City. Zhiti mountain has fascinating peaks in different shapes and multitudes of temples and caves. Zhiti Mountain is popular with the reputation "the First Mountain of East Fujian" and "home of Buddha".