Floral Hotel·Futong Homestay (West Street Branch of Quanzhou Ancient City)

‼️ This aquarium café B&B in Quanzhou is absolutely amazing! 🐠 🧩 The moment you walk in, you're in the aquarium cafe! It's filled with huge fish tanks, home to all sorts of gorgeous fish 🐠. Sipping coffee while watching the fish is incredibly chill! 🏠 All the room names are after ancient alleys in Quanzhou, like 'Bachiling' and 'Qilian'. Each room connects to a historical story! 🎨 The overall decor blends retro and Wabi-sabi styles! The central courtyard is perfect for taking photos in traditional 'zan hua' headwear. The ground floor is a coffee shop with many fish tanks housing various fish, and every corner is incredibly photogenic! 📍 The location is truly a winner! This B&B is right next to Chengtian Temple! It's just a few minutes' walk to West Street, Guanyue Temple, Qingjing Mosque, and the Bell Tower! There are also tons of snack shops and cafes nearby. You can smell the ginger duck as soon as you step out! 🚀 This place is definitely worth staying at! In the bustling ambiance of this thousand-year-old city, you'll find fish, coffee, and sunshine 🌞. #QuanzhouBnb #QuanzhouTravelGuide #HuazhuBnb #DiscoverHiddenGems #QuanzhouExploration #QuanzhouWestStreet #AquariumCafe #WabiSabiBnb #WeekendGetaway

This guesthouse is pretty good. It's located down an alleyway, quite close to the main street, which makes it convenient for going out and exploring. The only downside is that the washing machine is on the 4th floor, which isn't very convenient, and it doesn't work very well.

Location: Very convenient for getting to West Street and East Street. Balangyu Coffee and Baiguo Dessert are right next door 💯. Service: The hostess was incredibly warm and welcoming. I'd added her on WeChat in advance so she could help me receive a Shunfeng delivery, and she even added a single bed as I requested. All the restaurants she recommended were delicious, except for one we couldn't get a reservation for. She was always quick to respond to my messages on WeChat. Very thoughtful! 👍 Cleanliness: The room was very clean. The bed was soft and comfortable. Environment: 1. The room faced the stairs, so the soundproofing was quite poor. We could hear people talking in the corridor at night. One morning, there was even a boy jumping around in the next room. 2. The guesthouse is very close to a residential building, and we could smell cooking fumes in our room during lunchtime. 3. This was the absolute worst part: the sewer smell, probably from old pipes in the bathroom. 🤮🤮🤢 It was there 24/7, and what made it worse was that the bathroom was right by the head of the bed. Every time I had to take several deep breaths before rushing in to get things done quickly. To air out the smell during the day, I'd open the window, which unfortunately let in two mosquitoes. 🫣 If it weren't for that constant bathroom odor, I would have given a full 5-star rating.

I really love Quanzhou, so on this trip, driving our car 'Wuwan' to Fujian, I made sure to visit Quanzhou again... Quanzhou Old Town, historically known as Wenling, Citong, and Licheng, was built during the prosperous Tang Dynasty and saw significant development during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The old town boasts numerous ancient architectural sites such as the Confucius Temple and Academy, Kaiyuan Temple, Chengtian Temple, Tianhou Palace, and Guan Yu and Yue Fei Temple. It also features historic streets like West Street, Pei Alley, Jinyu Alley, and Hua Alley. Exploring Quanzhou Old Town thoroughly requires at least 2-3 days. 🟢 **Recommended Route:** Day 1: Kaiyuan Temple 👉 West Street 👉 Cinema Theatre 👉 Bell Tower 👉 Quannnan Church (Christian) Day 2: Zhongshan Road 👉 Confucius Temple and Academy 👉 Chengtian Temple 👉 Tianhou Palace 👉 Qingjing Mosque 👉 Guan Yu and Yue Fei Temple 🟢 **Transportation Recommendations:** The 'Little White Car' (electric shuttle) is the most convenient way to get around the old town. It can be hailed anywhere, avoids traffic lights and sidewalks, and only operates within the old town. Each ride costs 2 RMB per person. 🟢 **Food Recommendations:** 1. Majiang Ginger Duck 2. Shuimen Guozai Vermicelli Soup 3. Hou A Po Braised Pork Zongzi 4. Dewen Shrimp Noodles 5. Kunji Taro Cake 6. Kebilong Tong'an Crispy Chicken Leg 7. Meichaofeng (a dessert shop) 8. Snacks like Tushundong (Sandworm Jelly), Quantoumu (meatball), Runbingpi (spring roll wrapper), Fried Oyster Omelet, Oyster Cake, Beef Soup, Beef Offal Soup, Satay Noodles, and more. 🟢 **Accommodation Recommendation:** This time, I stayed at Huazhu Futong Homestay (Quanzhou Old Town West Street Store), located near Chengtian Temple in the old town. The homestay is only a 5-minute walk from Chengtian Temple. We parked our car at the Chengtian Temple parking lot, which costs a maximum of 30 RMB for 24 hours. The ground floor of the homestay has many small decorative items, indicating the owner is someone who loves life. Just outside the reception area is 'Youyu' (Has Fish) Cafe, where Wuwan observed various fish in several tanks and really enjoyed them. There are also many local eateries near the homestay, all serving authentic Southern Fujian traditional flavors. We stayed in the 'Liujingkong · Serene Family Room' on the second floor. The room has a sofa bed and a king-size bed, equipped with a bathtub and a projector. In the evening, after bathing Wuwan, she lay on the bed and watched cartoons using the projector. The alley is genuinely quiet at night, making it very peaceful for sleeping with a child.

Extremely comfortable with a great environment. The owner saw we had a child and kindly upgraded our room for free. There's also a coffee shop right at the entrance, and guests get a discount on their stay. It's very close to West Street and the main road, and the parking lot is also nearby. Hygiene: Clean and tidy.

For my trip to Quanzhou, I booked this guesthouse. It's very close to West Street, making it super convenient for getting around. The owner was incredibly thoughtful and even prepared a hand-drawn map. The room was clean and tidy, and the housekeeper's service was attentive and thorough. It was a very pleasant stay, and I'll definitely choose this guesthouse again next time I'm in Quanzhou! 👍👍

The location is super convenient, right in the old city, close to all the nearby attractions, and it's easy to find places to eat and shop. Facilities: The hotel facilities are very new, and the decor is quite stylish. Hygiene: The hotel is very clean and tidy. Environment: The hotel isn't on the main road, so it's very quiet and comfortable. Service: The owner's service is excellent; they proactively reached out and provided a travel guide.

The room was clean and tidy, and I especially want to praise the two-meter large bed; the mattress was incredibly comfortable. The location is also excellent, a quiet oasis amidst the bustling city. It's super convenient for visiting the Bell Tower and West Street. Definitely worth recommending!

Great location, a beautiful cafe on the ground floor, and a very comfortable room! Everything was excellent! Plus, they gave me two packs of tea and unlimited bottled water, which was fantastic! Enjoying tea and a cigarette on the balcony was absolutely perfect!