#West Street Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
#4 of Best Things to Do in Quanzhou
Featured Neighborhoods
Address:
Intersection of Chengxi Road and West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hour
Just returned from Quanzhou for three days and two nights, let me share my real feelings
I was so lucky this time to Quanzhou~ The weather was great!
On the first day, I encountered a beautiful sunset. The second day was a day trip to the seaside. Although it was cloudy in the morning, the afternoon was very clear. The third day was also a sunny day. It's really comfortable to come to Quanzhou in winter~ The temperature is just right, not cold or hot.
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✔️Three-day tour itinerary:
Day1: Chengdu✈️Quanzhou: Citywalk near West Street in the afternoon
Day2: Seaside day trip: Luoga Temple—Xiangzhi Wharf—Yushawan Park
Day3: In the morning, flower hairpin in West Street, visit Kaiyuan Temple, go to Wulin traditional village in the afternoon, Quanzhou✈️Chengdu at night
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Hotel🏨
It is recommended to choose near West Street, you can go to many places on foot, there are also many foods, super convenient.
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✔️West Street: Quanzhou's most intact ancient street, compared to other commercial streets, the prices here are really cheap, and the taste is also good~
There are many internet celebrity check-in points on the street, the location of the second floor to take pictures of the twin towers of Kaiyuan Temple, inside Xiangfeng Lane, and the "Quanzhou" big character newspaper and "Quanzhou" calendar wall, all are good for taking pictures!
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✔️Luoga Temple: A very popular sea temple, you can take the same position as Li Xian here, very photogenic.
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✔️Xiangzhi Wharf: When the weather is clear, the sea here is super blue, sitting by the sea is very chill~
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✔️Yushawan Park: It's like "Anaya", very photogenic for taking pictures~
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✔️West Street Hairpin Flower: Now you don't have to go to Xunpu, there are many places in West Street where you can wear flowers. The prices are slightly different, depending on the clothes you choose. But the prices are very transparent, basically you won't step on thunder. It's best to choose a shop with an aunt inside, the braid will look better.
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✔️Kaiyuan Temple: After finishing the hairpin flower, you must come to the red wall of Kaiyuan Temple to take pictures, it's very beautiful!
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✔️Wulin Traditional Village: It's quite far from West Street, about 40 minutes by taxi, closer to the airport. There are many old buildings preserved here, the most photogenic is the Roman-style building just inside.
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🥗Food: Noodle paste, ginger duck, mazhi... all are not bad!
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Overall, Quanzhou is very suitable for playing for two or three days, the consumption is not high, and most of the attractions do not require tickets. This time we came, including round-trip air tickets, the average person spent more than a thousand and had a lot of fun~
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Thank you for reading, see you next time👋🏻
ElizabethHolmes50
Escape the city! Come to Quanzhou to be a flower fairy
Quanzhou, a city praised by Bai Yansong as 'a city to visit at least once in a lifetime', is now becoming popular again because of Zhao Liying's flower hairpin style. What charm does this ancient city with a long history have? Below, I will compile a travel guide for Quanzhou for everyone, to show you the charm of this city.
🚀Travel Guide:
The main airport to reach Quanzhou is Jinjiang International Airport. For high-speed trains, you can choose Quanzhou Station or Quanzhou West Station. The old city is about 30 minutes drive from Jinjiang Airport and Quanzhou Station, and the transportation is very convenient. At Quanzhou Passenger Transport Center Station, you can take buses to various counties. In the city, you can usually scan the code to take the bus for 1-2 yuan, or choose shared electric bicycles or walking.
🌟Travel Route:
Day1: Kaiyuan Temple→West Street→Bell Tower→Xuanmiao Temple→Chengtian Temple→Confucius Temple→Qingjing Temple→Guanyue Temple→Zhongshan Road Goldfish Lane
Day2: Qingyuan Mountain Laojun Rock→Yipu Village Arrowhead Zhenwu Temple→Tianhou Palace→Qinglong Lane Jubao Street
Day3: Overseas Traffic History Museum→Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum→Luoyang Bridge→Chongwu Ancient City→Dazha Village (Windmill Island)
🌟Must-visit attractions:
🌟Qingyuan Mountain: There are thousand-year-old Taoist stone carvings on the mountain, and there are still many villages inside, with beautiful scenery and fresh air.
🌟West Street: As the most well-preserved and earliest developed ancient street in Quanzhou, it is not only full of delicious food, but the red brick ancient houses are also very suitable for taking pictures.
🌟Kaiyuan Temple: A thousand-year-old temple built in the Tang Dynasty, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, with a pair of stone towers in the temple. The temple has limited flow, remember to make an appointment in advance.
🌟Zhongshan Road: A Zhongshan Road, half of Quanzhou's history. The renovated Zhongshan Road shows the characteristics of the arcade buildings to the fullest, and the complex reliefs are well preserved.
🌟Xunpu Village: It is a famous fishing village and historical and cultural ancient city in Quanzhou. Walking on the streets of the village, you can see aunts and grandmas with flowers in their hair everywhere. There are many shops along the street where you can experience Xunpu women's clothing. You can choose a relatively larger store, the costumes and props will be more expensive, basically 40 per person.
Come to Quanzhou and feel the charm of this city!🎉🌟
CHARLEE HOUSTON
Quanzhou 3 days 2 nights super complete travel guide route, food, photo
Quanzhou people stay up late to organize a super complete guide! Sisters who are preparing to come to Quanzhou can directly copy homework! Summarized transportation, accommodation, food, route, check-in attractions!
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【Transportation】
✈️Plane: Direct to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
🚅Motor car/high-speed rail: Quanzhou Station {It is recommended to go directly to Quanzhou Station, which is closest to the city and directly accessible by bus}, Quanzhou West Station, Quanzhou South Station
🚌City travel: The small white car that stops when you wave in the Licheng District, 2r/person to the station, ask the driver before getting on the bus whether he will go to the place you want to go, or you can make an appointment in advance in the 【Xiaobai Rent】 small 🟠 sequence
🚎Bus: 1r or rent a 🛵 small electric car, it is convenient to walk around the old city, and you are not afraid of traffic jams
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🛣️【3 days 2 nights route recommendation】
DAY1: Kaiyuan Temple·East and West Towers→West Street→Bell Tower→Chengtian Temple→Confucius Temple →Qingjing Temple →Guanyue Temple→Zhongshan Road Goldfish Lane
DAY2: Qingyuan Mountain Laojun Rock→Xunpu Village→Zhenwu Temple→Tianhou Palace→Qinglong Lane Jubao Street
DAY3: Overseas Traffic History Museum →Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum →Luoyang Bridge→Chongwu Ancient City→Xiaozai Town (Windmill Island)
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🍤【Food】
📍Water country noodle paste, 📍Aunt Zhuang's taro cake, 📍Aunt's chicken rack, 📍Love ah stone flower paste, 📍Bridge head vinegar meat, 📍Uncle Wu's earth bamboo freeze, 📍Yixin ice products
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📸【Check-in position】
1️⃣Quanzhou Film and Television Theater big word wall, go into the alley on the right of the famous product
2️⃣Berry Super Crazy Rooftop and Carp Coffee Rooftop, you can overlook West Street and East and West Towers, Carp Coffee House Rooftop, 20r/person for a cup of drink, closer distance
3️⃣The West Street Tourist Center is opposite the Kaiyuan Temple, and you can go up and take a photo with the tower without consumption
4️⃣The red wall in Kaiyuan Temple and the cherry blossoms at the end of January
5️⃣Xiangfeng Lane
⭕️【Trip preparation】
🏨Accommodation arrangement: Book suitable accommodation in advance, you can choose homestays near West Street
🗺️Itinerary planning: Understand the attractions, features and activities in advance, you can refer to travel guides, travel notes and guides on the Internet‘’
☀️Weather conditions: Check the weather forecast to arrange clothes and itinerary reasonably.
💐There are now hundreds of shops in Xunpu Village, with many options, the price is uniformly 40 each, two sets of clothes, including hair styling without makeup, deposit 200r
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Guide•Quanzhou|Want to see the sea, so I came to this World Heritage small town
✨Because I like this coastal small town in the World Cultural Heritage List too much, I came to Quanzhou again. When I left, I knew clearly that I would definitely come again.
✨Bai Yansong was right: "As long as you love life, you will definitely fall in love with Quanzhou."
Places worth visiting in Quanzhou
1⃣️Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, no tickets or appointments are required. If you want to go, remember to go early, the price is very beautiful.
2⃣️West Street is next to Kaiyuan Temple, the Minnan red brick house is too beautiful, and the integration with Kaiyuan Temple really confirms the phrase "half city fireworks half city fairy".
Photo check-in location: You can go to the rooftop of Meichao Crazy and the rooftop of West Street Tourist Service Center.
Snack recommendation: Wu-style handmade glutinous rice cake, Auntie Chicken Rack, and Hou's Meat Zongzi are all very good.
3⃣️Quanzhou Overseas Traffic History Museum, if you are interested in the history of Quanzhou, you must go, you can also watch the documentary "Return to Cistong City" in advance, which will be very helpful for understanding the history of Quanzhou.
4⃣️Linluan Ferry (Shihu Wharf) is the treasure I found following the history of Quanzhou . Although it is now just a quiet small village—Shihu Village, it hides the prosperity of Quanzhou. You can take a taxi or take the Shishi 7 bus (about one way 1h) from the Shishi city area. Shihu Mazu Palace and Liusheng Tower Park are also nearby. You can visit them together and experience slowly.
5⃣️Hui Women's Style Garden, the ticket is 30/person, if you eat in some restaurants in the scenic area, you can offset the ticket if you spend 80; you must walk up the small hill (not high and easy to climb), the view from the top of the hill is extremely wide, you can overlook the entire Dazhu Village . If you like to see the sea, don't miss it, the photos are also very good! The coastal road from the northeast gate of Chongwu Ancient City to Hui Women's Style Garden is strongly recommended to choose shared electric bikes (small 🍊continues "Travel"), super treasure blowing sea breeze is super comfortable🛵
Itinerary
🛕【Ancient City Route-2 days and 1 night】
Day1: High-speed rail arrives at Quanzhou Station-Check in Quanzhou city hotel-Quanzhou Overseas Traffic History Museum-Zhongshan Street-Clock Tower-West Street
Day2: Kaiyuan Temple-Confucius Temple-Qingjing Ancient Temple-Guanyue Temple-Return (Quanzhou Station)
🌊【Sea Watching Route-3 days and 2 nights】
Day1: High-speed rail arrives at Jinjiang Station-Check in Shishi city hotel-Liusheng Tower Park-Linluan Ferry (passing by Shihu Mazu Palace on the way)
Day2: Luoga Temple-Check in Hui'an County Hotel (near Chongwu Ancient City)-Windmill Island
Day3: Hui Women's Style Garden-Chongwu Ancient City-Return (Hui'an Station)
🎉【In-depth Tour Route-6 days and 5 nights】
Day1: Arrive at Quanzhou High-speed Railway Station/Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport-Check in Quanzhou city hotel-Quanzhou Overseas Traffic History Museum-Clock Tower-West Street-Stay at Quanzhou Hotel
Day2: Kaiyuan Temple-Confucius Temple-Qingjing Ancient Temple-Guanyue Temple-Stay at Quanzhou Hotel
Day3: Xunpu Village-West Lake Park-Stay at Quanzhou Hotel
Day4: Hui Women's Style Garden-Chongwu Ancient City-Stay at Chongwu Ancient City Hotel
Day5: Liusheng Tower Park-Linluan Ferry (passing by Shihu Mazu Palace on the way)-Stay at Shishi city hotel
Day6: Luoga Temple-Return (Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport/Jinjiang High-speed Railway Station)
✨I hope you can also fall in love with Quanzhou, always love life🎈
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Quanzhou is really worth it, this place has been praised by friends circle
Ancient towers of a thousand years, red brick old houses,
Old foreign houses, green brick alleys.
Quanzhou is really a place with a lot of fireworks atmosphere‼️
Half city fireworks half city fairy
Two days are not enough to play
But enough to make you fall in love with this city‼️
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Suggested play time 3 days
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Play route
Day1️⃣
Quanzhou West Street➡️Bell Tower➡️Tourist Center➡️Kaiyuan Temple➡️Tiantai Sunset (Berry Super Crazy/There are Carp/Small Tea House)
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Day2️⃣
Guanyue Temple➡️Xiangli Cuisine➡️Xunpu Village
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Day3️⃣ (if there is time)
Jinjiang Wulin Ancient Village—Luoga Temple (sunset is beautiful)
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❤️Must punch card attractions:
1️⃣Kaiyuan Temple
The largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, founded in the second year of Tang Chuigong (686), has a history of a thousand years
💕You can ask for a blessing bracelet, very delicate!
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2️⃣Bell Tower
One of the landmarks of Quanzhou, just at the intersection of West Street, it is recommended to start from here to Kaiyuan Temple, all kinds of delicious along the way‼️
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3️⃣Quanzhou Poster
In the alley behind the famous and excellent products near the Bell Tower
Behind Quanzhou Film and Theater
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4️⃣Tourist Center
Opposite Kaiyuan Temple, 10:00-22:00
There are various positions for taking tower photos here‼️
The cultural creation on the first floor and the coffee dessert on the second floor are worth a visit👏
5️⃣Double Tower Sunset
4 popular positions can be taken
➡️Berry Super Crazy Rooftop 1 Shop/2 Shop
This is the only free position, you need to queue up, recommend if you have a telephoto!
➡️There are carp rooftops
Closer, suitable for mobile phone photography📷
➡️Orange if. West Street
68 yuan ticket includes a drink, few people can take pictures at will
➡️Xiangli Cuisine
Recommend to go at noon/afternoon, take the church⛪️ and double tower overlap position is excellent‼️
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6️⃣ Xunpu Village
Wear flowers in this life, be beautiful in the next life
40 yuan includes head flower + clothing is very worth it‼️
Local photographers generally range from 99-399
You can take pictures of local characteristic buildings such as oyster shell courtyards, Mazu temples, etc.
7️⃣Quanzhou Panorama (Bairui. Cloud Hotel)
The rooftop of the 8th floor of the hotel. Now it seems to be restricted to guests only🉑️
But the scenery is really amazing👏 The sunset is just right‼️
8️⃣Jinjiang Wulin Ancient Village
A hundred-year-old house with a strong Southeast Asian style
Draw a delicate makeup
Be a "little Nyonya" for a day
9️⃣Luoga Temple
Check in the same style of Li Xian's sea Buddha country
A bit far, it is recommended for sisters who have time
Carpool/self-driving, taxi is a bit expensive🤣
‼️Remember to check the weather, it will close if it is windy
After checking in the sea temple, you can watch a beautiful sea sunset in the coffee shop next to it🌄
ROSIE TREVINO
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Magnificent Kaiyuan Templein in Quanzhou
Kaiyuan Temple 开元寺 is one of the most important temples of the South East of China, located in the lively city of Quanzhou.
It is considered as the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian province, as well as one of the few surviving Hindu temples in Mainland China... a testimony if the importance of the city of Quanzhou during the medieval global maritime trade.
Because of its historical relevance, in 2021, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other sites near Quanzhou.
📍Kaiyuan Temple is located in the West Street of the city of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China.
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I always remember the words that my mother always said: "How do you like a gift, pick it up?" The so-called Jiali is also a puppet. In the current repertoire of Quanzhou, there are still many contents of weddings, funerals and folk beliefs and customs in Quanzhou.
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The most famous West Street in Quanzhou on the Zhongshan Road is like the Luogu Lane in Beijing, the Yangshuo in Guilin, the Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu, and the Beibuwan Old Street in the North Sea. It is an old street carrying the millennium Minnan culture.
Going out from Xiaoxitun, you can see the Quanzhou landmark, the clock tower located at the intersection of West Street and Zhongshan Road, full of rich Nanyang style, which is particularly conspicuous at the end of the antique West Street. It is a unique scenery of the ancient city with the East and West Towers, and the Diaolou. It attracts tourists from home and abroad. This is also the standard clock tower built when the East-West Cross Road was built in 1934. The clock tower is 13.8 meters high and is designed by the British designer. European style.
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Quanzhou | Two days and two nights
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Day1: Morning flight, arrive at noon, first go to the homestay next to West Street to drop off luggage. West Street (Zeng's Old Remembered Noodle Paste, lunch) - Kaiyuan Temple - Bell Tower - Chengtian Temple - Guanyue Temple - Qingjing Temple - rest with fruit tea - Wen Temple - Zhongshan Road Cultural Street - Huaxiang Catholic Church - A Shan Ginger Duck (dinner) - Puppet Theater (18:00 show) - West Street (late-night snack)
Day2: Tianhou Palace - Fumei Xiao Wangye's Palace - Wulin Ancient Village - Green Island Seafood Restaurant (lunch) - Luojia Temple - Xunpu Village - West Street
Day3: Return flight
Noodle paste, ginger duck, four-fruit soup, vinegar meat, clam pancake, beef offal soup, beef soup, dry mixed noodles, matsutake buns (Green Island), pot sighting, steak, taro crispy duck, Auntie's chicken rack, mochi, braised noodles were all tasted. Highly recommend the noodle paste, clam pancake, Green Island, taro crispy duck; Auntie's chicken rack is very ordinary, although you can order with a QR code and get online reminders for meal pickup, it's not worth queuing for.
Day1 except for the taxi from the airport to West Street and back and forth to the Puppet Theater, the rest was on foot; Day2 was all by taxi.
Huaxiang Catholic Church, Xunpu Village (if not wearing flowers) can be skipped, they are very average, and so is the Bell Tower. West Street has Li Coffee Shop rooftop check-in (requires in-store consumption, the main entrance is in a small alley), Guanyue Temple, Luojia Temple are very beautiful.
Puppet Theater requires advance ticket grabbing on the official WeChat account, a show is 60min, and it's really worth watching.
It's not possible to hail a taxi near Tianhou Palace, so walked to the side of Fumei Xiao Wangye's Palace to take a taxi, no need to go there specially.
The city's kapok and bougainvillea are blooming, bustling with flowers, and everywhere there are Southern Fujian temples, old districts, Western romantic, Southeast Asian style, and Southern Fujian tradition, Quanzhou is really special, indeed half the city is mundane and half is celestial.
Walking in the alleys, the wind blowing in the face is cool and refreshing, mixed with some floral fragrance. The houses on the street, the small parks, the streets themselves are very much like our childhood homes, more like our childhood hometown than our current hometown. I had this feeling before in Nanping, Fujian seems to have pressed the pause button on time.
15Walker_~Emily
Quanzhou Ancient City Travel Guide | Adorn yourself with flowers in this life, be beautiful in the next
Quanzhou's popularity and foot traffic really rival that of first-tier cities
You can easily spend a good 2-3 days in the ancient city, with shopping, fun, and great food
There's always something new to discover every day
Girls who come to Quanzhou will not miss the chance to wear flowers🌸
Adorn yourself with flowers in this life, be beautiful in the next, everyone's wish
Every girl wearing flowers on the street is a beautiful sight passing by
A beautiful scene in Quanzhou's ancient city
‼️If it's your first time wearing flowers in Quanzhou, make sure to read this👇🏻
1⃣️The flower headdresses are really heavy; it's quite impressive to wear them for 2-3 hours, don't plan on wearing them all day, only a very few people can.
2⃣️First choose your outfit and makeup, and then match with the flower headdress, you can either just wear the flowers or get everything done at the shop.
3⃣️Of course, the point of wearing flowers is to take beautiful photos📸, I've attached the best spots in Quanzhou's ancient city
‼️Best spots for wearing flowers in Quanzhou's ancient city📸
1⃣️Berry Super Crazy Rooftop:
📌Location: Top floor of Berry Super Crazy (West Street Red Brick Rooftop Store)
💌Feature: Overlooking West Street and the East and West Towers, you can also see the characters for 'Quanzhou', and the window frame is very beautiful.
👉🏻Recommendation: Choose clear weather and avoid peak crowd times.
2⃣️West Street Tourist Service Center:
📌Location: 3rd floor rooftop of West Street Tourist Service Center
💌Feature: You can capture the colorful buildings and the East and West Towers of Kaiyuan Temple in a 'half city of fireworks, half city of immortals' style.
👉🏻Recommendation: Go during sunset in the evening, when there are fewer people and the atmosphere is good.
3⃣️Kaiyuan Temple and its surroundings:
📌Location: Inside Kaiyuan Temple and its surrounding areas like Xiangfeng Alley, the intersection of Xinhua North Road and Xiangfeng Alley, etc.
💌Feature: The East and West Towers of Kaiyuan Temple are the focus of photography, and you can find unique angles in the surrounding streets and alleys.
👉🏻Recommendation: Try multiple spots, such as standing at the entrance of Eaves Coffee or at the intersection of Xinhua North Road and Xiangfeng Alley.
4⃣️Bell Tower
📌Location: The Bell Tower is located at the intersection of West Street and Zhongshan Road
💌Feature: Built in 1934, it's a blend of Western and Southern Fujian styles, a white European-style building. The Bell Tower is not only a traffic landmark but also a symbol of Quanzhou's history and culture.
👉🏻Recommendation: Near the entrance of West Street: Here you can capture the Bell Tower with the flow of cars and people, creating the feeling of a busy city.
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Even on non-holidays, Quanzhou's ancient city is very crowded, but taking the little white car tour is really convenient and doesn't tire your feet. Quanzhou's cuisine and snacks are also not to be missed.
🍛Quanzhou cuisine and snacks: Mianxianhu👍🏻, Fried Chicken Racks👍🏻, Oyster Omelette👍🏻, Taro Dessert👍🏻, Ginger Duck, Rice Dumplings, Fish Balls, and more
🗿Quanzhou's cultural and creative products are also very well done, worth buying a few to give away
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Self-driving tour: I would be sad if anyone missed the treasure 'Min C'
🌱 A Shui and Yang Zi's self-driving tour has now arrived at the historic and cultural city—Quanzhou
☘️ Quanzhou has a long history, existing since the Three Kingdoms period, and during the Song and Yuan dynasties, Quanzhou even became the world's largest port for a time. In 2021, it was directly designated as a 'World Cultural Heritage' site. Quanzhou is also the starting point of the 'Maritime Silk Road' recognized by the United Nations.
🍀 This time, due to the rush, we only stayed for 2 days and 1 night, which is completely insufficient to fully appreciate the beauty and mystery of Quanzhou, but this tip of the iceberg still makes me yearn for more.
1⃣️day: Since we arrived in the afternoon, we went straight to West Street after meeting up with friends. As a microcosm of the ancient city of Quanzhou for a thousand years, West Street is one of the must-visit and must-eat treasure spots. (Parking here is not very convenient, so be sure to navigate directly to the surrounding parking lots)
📍Route: Kaiyuan Temple - West Street - Xiaoxi Cheng - Bell Tower
🍛Cuisine: Four Fruit Soup - Meat Zongzi - Mianxian Hu - Handmade Mochi
🌟Highlights: In the evening, find a coffee shop, and on the rooftop terrace, enjoy the sunset with a few good friends while taking beautiful photos. The relaxation and comfort are truly heartwarming.
1⃣️day night: What I really liked and was even captivated by for a quarter of an hour was the night's itinerary—viewing the night scene of Qingyuan Mountain🌃. The initial shock after walking up the stairs is something I can never forget. The brilliantly lit night view is like a dazzling scroll, and the colorful neon lights add endless charm to this city.
Nighttime, from high buildings, the city small, with silver lights like flowing fireflies.
The bright lights resemble the moon in the sky, the colors like shining stars.
— Excerpt from 'Night Colors of a Small Town'
2⃣️day: Because I had to return to Fuzhou, I reached Hui'an County in the direction of Fuzhou. Originally, I came to visit the Chongwu Ancient City, but I fell in love with the sea here.
📍Route: Chongwu Ancient City - Hui Women Style Park - Xiaoyi Art Museum - Hui'an Windmill Island
🌟Highlights: The city tells of a rich culture, the sea plays the summer romance, the island watches over the vast blue sky, wishing time would slow down. The charm here is hard to capture with a camera, it's more about what enters the heart—
❤️ Having fun is important when you're out and about! Getting good photos is super important! I am Yang Zi, the one who takes you on cloud travels and provides you with travel tips. Life is a long journey, and we are on the road! The journey is long—anyone with additional suggestions or who wants to know about good scenic spots is welcome to leave a message for me!
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Listen to some advice for sisters coming to Quanzhou!
At first, a friend made a strategy
So the special forces soldier maxed out every day, checking in at each spot
It's really tiring! And there's a long queue
The results are also quite average
But after making the rounds, I realized
There are Quanzhou calendars and big-character posters everywhere
There's really no need to run to a specific place to queue and check in
Quanzhou is a small city after all
Just wandering around, you can find lots of surprises
Random shots are also very pretty
There's really no need to waste time running here and there
Enjoy the journey properly
PS: The only thing to rush for is the sunset between the twin towers
At sunset, you must find a rooftop
The higher and more open, the better!
BAILEY MCKINNEY
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At Quanzhou! Staying at a fairy-like homestay
Quanzhou's Shangqing Building was the biggest surprise of this trip.
After being soaked by the rain in Quanzhou, the century-old mansion exudes a special charm. I hope you can encounter a light rain in this quaint courtyard, which will be the most authentic Quanzhou experience!
Location: Right on West Street, close to Kaiyuan Temple, it's convenient to visit various attractions. You can walk to Huaxiang, Chengtian Alley, and Goldfish Alley. Especially in the Licheng District, where it's inconvenient to take taxis and there's congestion everywhere, staying here really saves a lot of trouble
Accommodation environment: Originally booked a room close to the street, but the owner, worried about the noise, insisted on upgrading our room. Since it was off-peak travel after the May Day holiday and there were not many guests in the store, we got upgraded to a courtyard king bed room, which is absolutely beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! There's a tatami in the room for tea drinking, and seats in the courtyard for sunbathing, and it's very quiet, highly recommended
Service: Amazing!!! From the moment we got off at the bell tower, they contacted me to ask if I needed help with luggage. A super cute kid led the way haha, not only did we get a room upgrade, but they also gave us a tea gift when leaving. Next door, there's a tea room owned by the boss, where you can go and drink tea for free and chat with the owner
Breakfast: Delicious!!! The breakfast made by the auntie is so tasty, with several stir-fried dishes, steamed grains, porridge, full-fried cakes, youtiao, and steamed buns, and you can also drink freshly ground coffee. Eating in the courtyard is especially light and appetizing, and it completely relaxes you
WanderingSymphony
Just got back from Quanzhou, here's my travel guide share
I returned from Quanzhou in May, and I'm sharing my travel tips with you, 'A city half filled with the bustle of life and half with the serenity of the divine.' It's full of the charm of everyday life when you visit here.
✅Travel Tips
South Christian Church - Bell Tower - West Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Xiangfeng Alley
🏠For accommodation, you can choose to stay near West Street, which is convenient for sightseeing
👉West Street is one of the must-visit spots in Quanzhou, where attractions are relatively concentrated and can be visited together. Here, churches and temples coexist, which is quite unique. First, take a look at the South Christian Church, then at the crossroads is the Bell Tower, which is also the entrance to West Street.
West Street is a long street, and as you go further in, both sides are lined with delicious snacks. Kaiyuan Temple is inside, free to visit, you can go there first to check in, and feel the East and West Towers up close. Then, find a rooftop café in West Street for an afternoon tea, relax and enjoy the view. In Xiangfeng Alley, you can take a photo just like the celebrity Li Xian.
⭐️Attraction Recommendations
Li Tian Terrace Café
The evening view is very nice, with desserts and afternoon tea available, just order casually and you can relax on top, with various setups that are great for taking photos.
West Street Tourist Center Rooftop
There is a tourist center on West Street, with a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs. Upstairs there is a terrace where you can take photos of the Buddhist pagoda, it's free, don't miss it.
Berry Super Crazy
The rooftop here allows you to capture the Twin Towers, and the place connecting the two shops allows you to capture the word 'Quanzhou'.
Quanzhou Poster Wall
A scenic spot for checking in. Enter from the main road of West Street, you will see 85°C on your right hand, then turn into the alley to find it.
Kaiyuan Temple
Kaiyuan Temple is quite large, you can tag along with a tour guide to listen to cultural explanations, and the red wall when you come out is a great background for photos.
HarmoniousHavens
I thought Xiamen was already beautiful, until I went to Quanzhou
Bai Yansong's quote 'This is a city you should visit at least once in your lifetime' drove me to take a 10-hour drive to Quanzhou~
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Quanzhou, 'once known as the Buddha's land, where the whole city is full of saints.'
The overall architecture is very ancient and closely connected to the sea.
There's also the popular mascot of 'Ten Dragons and Nine Offspring' for photo opportunities.
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Without further ado, let's get straight to the point. Here's my sincere guide to avoid any pitfalls~
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👉How to play❓
Quanzhou 3️⃣-day 2️⃣-night travel route:
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✅Day1️⃣ Ancient city citywalk
Tianhou Palace - Guan Yue Temple - Qingjing Mosque - Confucian Temple - Goldfish Alley - Flower Alley - Catholic Church - Xiangfeng Alley - West Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Quanzhou Bell Tower
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✅Day2️⃣ Jinjiang & Shishi seaside visit
Wudian City Traditional Cultural District - Wulin Cultural Village - Anping Bridge - Shishi Gold Coast - Luojiang Temple (Sunset)
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✅Day3️⃣ Huian flower-seeking trip
Chushou Beach - Chongwu Ancient City - Fushi Yin Ground (Instagram-style seascape) - Liupu Village
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👉Where to take photos❓
📷Must-visit photo spots recommended
✅Quanzhou West Street
West Street is the most picturesque place in Quanzhou, with the best views being the Quanzhou poster wall and the twin towers of Kaiyuan Temple. You can go to the Berry Super Crazy rooftop for photos.
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✅Quanzhou Bell Tower
This is considered Quanzhou's landmark building, and the pure white landmark adds a fairy tale atmosphere to the city.
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✅Wudian City
The place in Jinjiang with the strongest New Year atmosphere, where you can see a lot of folk performances.
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✅Wulin Cultural Village
The houses here have a long history, and it's great for taking photos with a Republic of China vibe.
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✅Luojiang Temple
A temple visited by Li Xian, built on the sea, a sea-heaven Buddhist land, and a great spot for sunset photos.
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✅Anping Bridge
A stone bridge built during the Liang Dynasty, also known as the world's first stone bridge. Take a leisurely walk on it with your loved one.
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✅Fushi Yin Ground
It's very much like Jeju Island in South Korea, and it's very Instagram-style for taking photos that turn out to be masterpieces.
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✅Liupu Village
'In this life, I wear flowers, in the next life, I'll be beautiful.' I came here because of this saying, so put on ancient costumes and take a set of atmospheric photos.
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👉How to get there❓
Quanzhou has a high-speed train station, you can get to Quanzhou from various places and then rent a car, or you can drive yourself. Public transportation is not very convenient.
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👉Where to stay❓
For the first day, it is recommended to stay near West Street, and for the second and third days, it is recommended to stay in Jinjiang.
MACI ROBBINS
I have finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door—Xiaoxi Street in Huzhou
During the May Day holiday, I really didn't want to travel far and join the crowds, so when I went to the city center to see the dentist, I accidentally discovered the old street of Huzhou—Xiaoxi Street.
Xiaoxi Street has a history of over 1600 years, and despite the vicissitudes of time, the well-preserved Xiaoxi Street allows us to see buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The ancient street, with a total area of over 30,000 square meters, is now lined with various shops, where history and modernity are integrated, creating a full atmosphere. Although it has become somewhat commercialized, the focus is on historical buildings, which have been renovated within the original structures, adding a new charm.
Many alleys are particularly narrow, and shuttling through them is like passing through the gates of history, walking in a hutong from the Qing Dynasty...
ElijahMacKay73
Quanzhou West Street Homestay
Quanzhou West Street nearby homestay
Homestay name: Yisahomestay
📙Average cost per person: 150-200
📍Location: 5 minutes walk from West Street snack street
Both large bed rooms and twin rooms are available
Suitable for friends, couples, and family trips
Rooms also come with a bathtub and projector
Bathroom is equipped with dry and wet separation, the newly opened homestay is clean and tidy
The courtyard on the first floor🏡 has roses and various plants, as well as a fish tank
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💎Food Recommendations
Zhongji Salt Roasted Duck, Zhanglin Ahsan Ginger Duck, Dongxing Beef Shop, Tingting Noodle Paste, Zhangji Grilled Fish, Tianluo King, Internet-famous Beef Noodles, Dewen Shrimp Noodle, Jianlaifa
💎Attraction Recommendations
Guanyue Temple
Xunpu Village
West Street
Mosque🕌️
CHRISTOPHER BARRETT
Quanzhou | Kowloon Dragon Quest Tour
Finally saw the dragon🐉! Family members~ Recently, Kowloon has been all over the social media, and today I finally saw it. Now I am sharing my feelings of the day with everyone. First of all, the coiled Azure Dragon🐉, called Pulao, is located next to the clock tower on West Street in Quanzhou, known as 'Dragon Crowd Seeking Big Money'. This spot tends to be more crowded, and the dragon here doesn't look very good in photos at night without the lights on, so I recommend taking photos during the day, it's so beautiful.
Next is Bixi, the cute and dazed 'little dragon turtle' haha, it's really adorable, I like it so much. It's located at Wei Yuan Tower, which is right next to the road of the Second Hospital of Medical University, Licheng District. It's only a little over two hundred meters from the clock tower, so you can choose your route according to your own situation. There are fewer people around Wei Yuan Tower during the weekdays, and today there was almost no one. I heard that the other dragons will appear in the next few days, and I am so looking forward to it, the dragon quest route has officially started!
At Wei Yuan Tower, there are two ancient trees. When I went back at night, I found that the trees were hung with lanterns and small lights, which looked super beautiful. The most important thing is that the middle tree🌲 had a dragon head🐲 hung on it, which was really cool and I liked it so much. There were also goldfish lanterns around the base of the tree. I recommend everyone to go see the dragons and then check out the trees at night, it's really nice and has a strong New Year atmosphere. Forgive me for not being able to capture the effect with my phone, but what I saw with my eyes was really beautiful. Quanzhou really has a full sense of ceremony, and lanterns🏮 are hung on various roads, so you can see them everywhere when you go out.
vance_6273
Quanzhou Travel Guide | City of the Gods 3-Day 2-Night Free Itinerary
Still not sure where to go for the May Day holiday❓ Why not come to Quanzhou!
Walk on the bustling West Street📜, see the prosperity of the marketplace!
Experience Minnan culture in the ancient-style architecture🏯!
Stroll around Kaiyuan Temple⛩ and feel the accumulation of history!
🗺【Travel Itinerary】
Day1: Arrive in Quanzhou - Prefectural Confucian Temple - Bell Tower - West Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Guanyue Temple
Day2: Qingyuan Mountain - Cizao Village
Day3: Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village - Shishi Ten-Mile Golden Coast - Luojiang Temple - Return trip
⛩About the attractions:
🎐Prefectural Confucian Temple: Quanzhou Prefectural Confucian Temple, one of the 22 World Heritage sites, is an elegant place not to be missed by history enthusiasts or cultural explorers.
🎐West Street: The photo check-in spots are basically around here, a commercial pedestrian street
🎐Bell Tower: Located at the crossroads of West Street, the white building is very conspicuous
🎐Kaiyuan Temple: Visit the ancient temple of a thousand years, admire the majestic East and West Pagodas, and appreciate the profound cultural heritage of Buddhism.
🎐Guanyue Temple: As the most popular temple in Quanzhou with a grand scale, it is especially lively during the New Year period
🎐Wulin Traditional Village: There are 58 traditional southern official-style mansions, 10 century-old foreign-style buildings, and 11 Western-style buildings, where you can experience dressing up as 'Little Nyonya' for a photo shoot.
🎐Luojiang Temple: The Buddhist kingdom on the sea, built on an island, surrounded by the sea on three sides. The actor Li Xian made this sea temple famous, take photos at the same spot~
🎐Golden Coast: Walking west from Luojiang Temple is the Golden Coast, where you can see the sea, play in the sand, and catch sea treasures
🚗About transportation:
It is recommended to take the 'Little White Car' in the ancient city area of Quanzhou, 2💰 per ride
Modes of transportation:
1. You can hail the car directly, and it will take you to your destination. Payment method: Click 'Travel' at the top of the Alipay homepage, select Quanzhou, and you can use the 'Quanchengtong Electronic Bus Card' by scanning the code
2. Use the WeChat mini-program 'Little White Rental', enter the starting point and destination, pay💰 and wait for the Little White Car to come
🏠About accommodation:
Stay for a few days at the Minnan-style B&B 'Quanzhou Carp Lodge (Zhongshan Middle Road Store)'
1⃣The B&B retains the original architectural features of the ancient house~
2⃣The wooden style🪵 decoration matches with wooden furniture🛋, which is very textured. The bathroom is clean and tidy, without any odor! The toiletries are very complete🧴!
3⃣The housekeeper service is superb! They prepare welcome fruits and tea☕, plan travel routes📝, and can promptly solve any feedback issues, very attentive!
4⃣The B&B is surrounded by a strong local atmosphere 🈶 snack shops, gourmet shops, convenience stores, etc.! Very convenient!
5⃣The Prefectural Confucian Temple is less than a hundred meters away from the B&B, a 2-minute walk away
6️⃣Kaiyuan Temple, Guanyue Temple, Qingjing Temple🏯 and other attractions are also nearby, and you can take the Little White Car🚐 right outside the door, making it convenient to go anywhere!
@c1d_R@v3r
Half of the city is filled with fireworks, and the other half is like a fairyland - West Street
Someone said: West Street is a piece of history that one can live in. As a millennium-old street; with its ancient alleys full of charm, rich cultural heritage, historical sites, and documented in ancient books, it is also the proudest place in the famous city of Quanzhou.
✔️ West Street, the earliest pedestrian street in Quanzhou. In West Street, all legends, all relics, are vividly alive.
✔️ For over a thousand years, this ancient street has been like a dazzling string of pearls, threading together numerous splendid cultural relics and historical sites from the Tang and Song dynasties, as well as ancient streets and houses, along with the notable anecdotes and folk tales associated with them.
✔️ Today's West Street, with the thousand-year-old Kaiyuan Temple at the westernmost end and the Bell Tower at the easternmost, is filled with a strong sense of life throughout. The alleys extending on both sides form the full texture of the old city, with streets within alleys and alleys within alleys.
✔️ Walking to the eastern end of West Street, you will see the Bell Tower, a building that has witnessed nearly a hundred years of Quanzhou's history.
✔️ You must go up to the rooftop of West Street, where the West Street Tourist Service Center offers a free rooftop with an excellent view, while other popular rooftops require consumption.
✔️ In Quanzhou, West Street is not only the most intact ancient street area in the city center but also a symbol of the city's prosperity for nearly a thousand years. And on West Street, you can find the rich cultural atmosphere of Quanzhou city.
SeekingNewHorizons
If this is your first time visiting Quanzhou, please copy this 3-day, 2-night travel itinerary directly
Quanzhou is a city that you must visit at least once in your life🏙️❗❗
Half of the city is bustling with life, while the other half is like a fairy tale – this place has a strong sense of livelihood❗❗
This is a seaside World Heritage ancient city that I've been longing to visit, and I really love the feeling here❤️
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🚗【3-Day 2-Night Itinerary】
Day1: Tianhou Palace - Guan Yue Temple - Overseas Chinese Commodity Street - Quanzhou Poster Wall - Bell Tower - Zhongshan Road Cultural Street - Quannan Church - Ju Ruo Integrated Service Center - Mei Chao Feng Rooftop - Kaiyuan Temple - Xiangfeng Alley - West Street Tourist Service Center - Youli Rooftop
Day2: Xunpu Village Hairpin Flower Photography - Wulin Ancient Village - Luojiang Temple - Golden Coast - Xiangzhi Wharf - Shishi Liusheng Pagoda Park
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👭【Must-Visit Places for Photos, Strolls, and Food】
1️⃣ Tianhou Palace: A thousand-year-old Mazu temple with beautiful porcelain carvings on the roof
2️⃣ Guan Yue Temple: The most popular temple in Quanzhou with a sense of history and livelihood
3️⃣ Overseas Chinese Commodity Street: Retro 1980s architecture with a full-on retro vibe from the spiral staircase
4️⃣ Quanzhou Poster: On the rooftop of the Rui Bai Yun Hotel, take the elevator to the 8th floor, give the lady five yuan, and you can take a photo with the Kaiyuan Temple Quanzhou poster in the same frame
5️⃣ Kaiyuan Temple: A temple worth visiting with distinctive architecture
6️⃣ Xiangfeng Alley: The best spot to photograph Kaiyuan Temple, right across from the temple's main gate
7️⃣ West Street Tourist Service Center: The rooftop for photos of 'Half the city is bustling, half is like a fairy tale,' with beautifully scattered colorful buildings
8️⃣ Youli Rooftop Cafe: Best to go at sunset when it's not crowded, great atmosphere and photo opportunities
9️⃣ Mei Chao Feng Top Floor: Overlooking West Street and the East and West Towers, the characters for Quanzhou are also here, and the window frames are beautiful but crowded
🔟 Ju Ruo•West Street Comprehensive Creative Space: Enter to see the Quanzhou calendar wall
1️⃣1️⃣ Bell Tower: At the intersection of Zhongshan North Road and West Street, with many angles to choose from
1️⃣2️⃣ Xunpu Village: The Xunpu women wearing hairpin flowers are a beautiful sight, and it's very photogenic to wear one yourself
1️⃣3️⃣ Wulin Ancient Houses: A traditional village with Southeast Asian architectural style, worth visiting
1️⃣4️⃣ Luojiang Temple: The seaside temple is stunning on a sunny day, a must-visit for fans of Li Xian
1️⃣5️⃣ Golden Coast: View the sea and Luojiang Temple, with the rocks, beach, and temple creating a stunning photo
1️⃣6️⃣ Xiangzhi Wharf: Xiaowei Sea Road, with colorful houses and the sea just 500 meters away, highly recommended
1️⃣7️⃣ Zhongshan Road Cultural Street: Quannan Church, sit by the street and take a photo with the giant 'love' character
1️⃣8️⃣ Shishi Liusheng Pagoda: Beautiful for photos by the sea, worth a visit if you have time
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There's so much to see and photograph in Quanzhou – let's have a date with Quanzhou this spring❗❗
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ByteWarden
Free Reward || Quanzhou's Must-Visit Millennium Ancient Temple: Kaiyuan Temple
|| Quanzhou's Must-Visit Millennium Ancient Temple: Kaiyuan Temple. Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Quanzhou, established in the year 686 AD, and has a history of over a thousand years. The entire Kaiyuan Temple covers an area of 78,000 square meters, making it the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province and a key national cultural relic protection unit.
The garden layout of Kaiyuan Temple faces south from the north and is symmetrical from east to west. Inside the temple, banyan trees reach up to the sky🌳🌴, and the breeze is refreshing. Many girls visiting West Street wear flower hairpins to take photos inside, adding a touch of spirituality to Kaiyuan Temple.
Many ancient buildings in Kaiyuan Temple are carved with sculptures, each set of sculptures tells a different story, and you can enjoy them slowly for half a day.
【Scripture Pavilion】It was rebuilt into a concrete imitation wood structure during the Republic of China period. The craftsmanship is so realistic that it can be mistaken for the real thing, yet it is the most minimalist-style building in Kaiyuan Temple.
【Mahavira Hall】The architectural carvings are exquisitely beautiful, with more than a dozen pairs of flying apsaras on the ceiling beams, and dozens of Buddha statues inside are intricately crafted. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited inside the hall, so it's best to respect the rules. The immortals and mythical animals on the roof turn into dragons and cranes, presenting auspiciousness in vibrant colors.
【East and West Pagodas】The frame structure repaired over seven hundred years ago, five-story stone pagodas, with dougong beams and mortise and tenon joints all made of granite, and the pagoda walls are carved with Buddhist stories.
📍Specific location: No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province
🚒Transportation strategy: Located on the pedestrian street, you need to get to West Street first and then walk in
💰Ticket information: Free
⏱Opening hours: Open daily from 6 am to 11 am, and from 3 pm to 6 pm, with no regular closing arrangements.
KORI ERICKSON
Quanzhou will punish everyone who doesn't make a travel plan!!
Quanzhou, where the gods are neighbors
Half the city is fireworks, half the city is celestial
It fully satisfies my longing for a coastal city
"Quanzhou is a city you must visit at least once in your lifetime"
So I came here
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🌟Travel Tips
📍Navigation: Quanzhou West Street
✈️Airplane: Jinjiang International Airport
🚄High-speed Rail: Quanzhou Station
🏠Accommodation: Nearby West Street is fine
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1⃣Kaiyuan Temple
The landmark of West Street, "One Kaiyuan Temple, half of Quanzhou's history", Kaiyuan Temple has witnessed the development of Quanzhou, and you must visit it once when you come to Quanzhou
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2⃣West Street
You must visit West Street when you come to Quanzhou, which is full of the atmosphere of daily life, and all the local snacks of Quanzhou are here, don't miss it
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3⃣Xiangfeng Alley
An old street full of the atmosphere of daily life, where you can see the East and West Towers inside the alley
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4⃣Xiaoxi Cheng
Here is the red wall with Bai Yansong's quote "Quanzhou, a city you must visit at least once in your lifetime"
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5⃣Bell Tower
The landmark building of Quanzhou, connected with East and West Streets, is very photogenic (Tourist Center, Berry Super Crazy Building rooftop, Carp Building rooftop)
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6⃣Yusha Bay
Known as Quanzhou's "Aranya", it is also a seaside beach close to Quanzhou city area
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7⃣Luojia Temple
"Temple on the sea, watching the sea from the temple", Luojia Temple looks like it's on the sea from a distance, surrounded by the sea on all sides, very shocking
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8⃣Windmill Island
Few people and beautiful scenery, here you can see windmills up close, and you can take a beautiful photo of your own on the coast
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9⃣Hongta Bay
Quanzhou's coastline is really desirable, here I saw the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky merging into one
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🔟Chongwu Ancient City
It is a distance from Quanzhou city area, but the coastline is very beautiful, Hui'an Women's Style Park is also nearby, you can see the sunset, it's simply too healing
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🗺Travel Route
Day1: Kaiyuan Temple→West Street→Bell Tower→Xiaoxi Cheng→Xiangfeng Alley
Day2: Yusha Bay→Chongwu Ancient City→Hui'an Women's Style Park→Windmill Island
Day3: Hongta Bay→Luojia Temple
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👉Tips
❶There are many photo spots on West Street, and it's also crowded, you can go early
❷The coastline here is beautiful, you can spend a day to see it
❸Quanzhou has a lot of delicious food (Four Fruit Soup, Mianxian Hu, Ginger Duck, Mochi, Roast Pork Rice Dumplings, Taro Cake)
TravelWithAva
Millennium West Street still remains the old street for dining, leisure, and shopping
Quanzhou West Street was established during the Song Dynasty and has experienced a thousand years. The street's appearance is still well preserved, with dozens of relics and groups of antique wooden buildings. However, compared to the current commercial street model, visitors seem to be more curious about the delicacies of West Street than the ancient buildings.
【Street Scene】Most of the shops are snack stores, with the majority offering Minnan snacks, including ginger duck, oyster omelette, and 'big intestine wrapping small intestine'... But there are also snacks from all over the country, including Peking duck, Changsha stinky tofu..., and various types of trendy teas and fresh juices are even more popular. It was after ordering juice at a place called 'Fresh See' (West Street branch) that we began to study our 'food strategy'.
There are also souvenir shops on the street where you can buy various packaged snacks including Fujian's unique 'Pian Zai Huang' and various intangible cultural heritage crafts. I bought a Quanzhou-style ceramic tile coaster, so exquisite.
【Buildings】Many of the old buildings on the street have opened their second floors as restaurants or bars, also providing a high vantage point for people to enjoy the view of West Street. We went up to the rooftop of the West Street Tourist Center to take photos, and incidentally admired the cultural and creative cakes from the second floor's Shi Yu. Gazing at the Kaiyuan Temple closing as the sun sets.
📍Specific location: Licheng District, Quanzhou City, accessible by the white electric screen car to the street entrance, just raise your hand and pay 2 yuan per person.
💰Ticket information: Free to stroll around
⏱Opening hours: All day
KORI ERICKSON
World Heritage Town·Quanzhou Easy Two-Day Tour with Guide
Do not go during the peak season! Restaurants and temples are crowded, which diminishes the experience. Try to take a day or two off, like I did with a weekend + Monday; two to three days is enough.
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🏠Accommodation: Most online recommendations suggest staying away from the attractions, but I prefer the opposite. Staying in the old town is so convenient! I stayed at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and West Street, where several temples and popular snack shops are within walking distance. It only takes a few minutes by 'little white car', freeing up more time for my overnight trip. The only downside to this hotel is the price; otherwise, the experience is very good. You can also look for homestays with better environments.
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🚗Transportation: Walk or take the 'little white car' in the old town. These cars are readily available throughout the old town, with a wait of just a minute or two, or even less. Just wave your hand, tell the driver where you want to go, and if it's reachable within the old town, they'll invite you aboard. It costs 2 yuan per person, and you can pay with Quanzhou's Alipay transportation card when getting off, which is super convenient. For longer distances, take a taxi.
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🚶Strolling the Streets and Alleys: Staying near the bell tower, start from there and embark on this citywalk along West Street and Zhongshan Road. Wander into any lively alleys you see, like Goldfish Alley, Flower Alley, Chengtian Alley, etc. There's no need to follow various routes found online; this area is actually quite small. As you shuttle between temples and attractions, you'll inadvertently explore these places, so just go with the flow.
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🪷Temples: I visited three temples in the old town, all close to each other, which can be toured in a morning or an afternoon. They are Kaiyuan Temple, Guanyue Temple, and Chengtian Temple. They are quite different from many temples I've visited in Hangzhou, and seeing them in person is quite impressive.
P45 is Kaiyuan Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, so it's super crowded! Going early in the morning can help avoid the crowds for a more comfortable visit. I went on a rainy Monday, arriving at 8 am, so there weren't many people. You can scan the QR codes at various points for explanations, which is really interesting! You can allocate about 1.5-2h for it.
P3 is a photo taken through the incense burner at Chengtian Temple, which is second only to Kaiyuan Temple in size. It felt similar, and I left after half an hour. If you're short on time, you might choose one of the two!
P10 is Guanyue Temple, where the incense is really strong. Even the rain can't stop everyone's sincere devotion. It's said that the fortune-telling is very accurate, and during off-peak seasons, praying and fortune-telling take about half an hour. Make sure to research the fortune-telling process in advance! If you get the steps wrong, it might not be accurate.
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🍜Food: I tried Zhang Lin A Shan Ginger Duck, Shuimen Guozi Mianxianhu, and Dongxing Beef Shop, and both my friend and I agreed they were delicious!
Matthew Carmichael
Strolling through Quanzhou, one can gaze at the East and West Pagodas and walk along a vibrant and fragrant avenue of everyday life
🚶Stepping out of Kaiyuan Temple, you immediately return to the bustling human world. The lively West Street is located here, marking the start of a leisurely journey of exploration and gastronomy. As the sun sets, the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful, with architecture and food that embody the spirit of life.
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Name: West Street
Address: Intersection of Chengxi Road and West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province
Open: All day
Admission: Free
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🚶Entering West Street, one first experiences the prosperity of Quanzhou that has been passed down since the Song Dynasty. The well-preserved ancient street district, more than 20 protected sites, and dazzling array of gourmet shops, along with various photogenic spots along the way, create the unique, enthusiastic atmosphere of West Street.
🌟Bustling with activity, a sea of people
Walking on West Street, the crowd is dense and never-ending. The popularity here is truly unmatched, with people's enthusiastic smiles, the satisfaction of holding street snacks, and the casual poses with cameras all contributing to the unique scenery. Tourists come from afar, and locals also regard it as a great place for leisurely strolls, creating a lively atmosphere with their overwhelming presence.
🌟A city half filled with life, Quanzhou cuisine
Every few meters, one is greeted with an array of food stalls and trendy shops that are too many to take in at once. Local time-honored specialty foods, delicately decorated trendy snacks, and second-floor viewing terrace shops with an excellent view of West Street all emit different fragrances. Remember to come with an empty stomach, because you'll really need to lean on the wall to walk out after indulging in the feast of flavors that half the city has to offer.
🌟A must-visit destination, landmarks abound
Before going, be sure to do some research on the best photo spots. Don't miss out on the great photo opportunities, such as the giant 'Quanzhou' sign, the big 'Love' on the wall, Bai Yansong's famous quotes at Xiaoxi Cheng, the panoramic view of West Street from the second-floor viewing terrace of the shops, the bell tower at the end of the road, and many more landmarks waiting for you to explore and create precious memories. Remember to bring your camera and capture it all along the way.
🚶Although there are many must-visit spots in Quanzhou, with numerous ancient temples and houses, if you haven't been to West Street, it feels as if you haven't really been to Quanzhou. So, don't miss out and go experience it for yourself.
Sophia Harrington
Welcome to the Office of the Gods in Quanzhou
Bring your family to Quanzhou for the New Year, and here's a guide for first-timers on where to eat, play, and take photos.
🏨 Accommodation: Stayed in Sanchao Alley near West Street, a 10-minute walk to West Street
🌸 Xuangpu Village Hairpin Flowers: Hairpin flowers cost 40+ for a set of clothes, with a 200 deposit. Sisters who can do their own makeup and don't chase after internet-famous looks can do it themselves; it's fine to take your own photos when traveling with girlfriends. You can also hire a photographer; they know the spots that make for good photos. If it's not the peak season, you can book a photographer with a portfolio in advance. If you can edit photos, you don't need to ask for retouching (because you'll have to wait, just use Meitu Xiu Xiu to edit yourself)
🤡 Puppet Show: A cultural heritage worth experiencing with children. Couldn't get tickets for the New Year, bought overpriced tickets for the 5th row at the seafood market, recommend buying within the first 8 rows for a clear view. The performance was amazing, it changed my perception of puppet shows, and you can take photos with the puppets at the end.
📷 Popular photo spots on West Street: 1️⃣ Carp Sky Terrace Café (consumption required, 20 per person for rooftop photos without consumption, one adult drink can bring one child), go early for photos without queuing, this place has the best view of the Kaiyuan Temple Twin Towers. 2️⃣ Berry Super Crazy Advantages: This rooftop is free, and the drinks are delicious. Disadvantages: Really crowded, first time seeing a rooftop photo spot that requires queuing. 3️⃣ Quanzhou Characters: Navigate to the 85°C West Street store, don't walk past it, just turn left to see the two characters for Quanzhou. The bell tower is just ahead.
🍽️ Food: 1️⃣ Berry Super Crazy: Trustworthy drinks (Oriental Gardenia White is delicious) 2️⃣ Kun Ji Taro Cake·Stone Flower Cake: My goodness, never thought taro cake could be so delicious, crispy on the outside and silky inside. (Order takeout) 3️⃣ Spring Brother Teppanyaki: Heard I must try the ginkgo nuts!!! Crispy, fragrant, chewy, sweet and salty, ah! The barbecue is also delicious! 4️⃣ Xie Ji Four Fruit Ice: The four-fruit soup is delicious no matter which store, but the key is that their fried chicken legs and chicken racks are even tastier than those at barbecue shops. 5️⃣ Dongxing Beef: The food is delicious, but the attitude is very bad. Go for it if you don't mind. 6️⃣ Zhang Lin A Shan Ginger Duck, the perfect combination of ginger flavor and duck, the duck meat is very tender, and the oyster omelette is delicious
The above is a brief record of my time in Quanzhou, a city with a profound cultural heritage. I'm ready to listen to a podcast about Quanzhou and visit it again, next time to seriously explore Kaiyuan Temple. See you next time, Quanzhou
acrid.brianna
Witness the miniature of Quanzhou's history on Zhongshan Road, where 'fireworks coexist with poetry'
'Bai Nian Zhongshan Road, Qian Nian Cìtóng City', being close to Zhongshan Road is the happiest thing in Quanzhou~
Zhongshan Road Historical and Cultural District is really a fun place no matter the time of day or night~
There are many Minnan-style buildings here, reflecting the characteristic cultural fusion of Quanzhou, some are simple and majestic, some are exquisitely gorgeous, and some have become 'internet-famous walls' (like the 'Love' wall of the Christian church, which was originally the site of Shi Lang's backyard garden). Among them, the most distinctive is the only one in our country, the most completely preserved arcade building commercial street.
Quanzhou is rainy, and when we were there, we often encountered light rain. At that time, the advantage of 'In the rainy south, arcades protect from the wind' really comes into play, and it truly doesn't hinder shopping, haha.
SAMANTHA MEDINA
Attend a concert and experience the fireworks atmosphere in Quanzhou
Date: 2024.01.20 Saturday 19:30
Venue: Quanzhou Strait Sports Center Stadium
On January 20th, G.E.M. 'I AM GLORIA' Quanzhou show is coming. Quanzhou is a city with a long history and culture, full of Minnan charm. It would be a pity not to walk down West Street for some delicious food and then visit a temple while you're here!
1. Qingyuan Mountain
Qingyuan Mountain is located in the northern suburbs of Quanzhou and is the first 5A-level scenic spot in Quanzhou. It can be considered a landmark of Quanzhou, where you can relax and exercise.
2. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple
The grand Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Licheng District of Quanzhou, built during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty, and has a history of over 1,300 years. It is an important cultural relic along China's southeast coast and also one of the largest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province.
3. West Street
West Street is one of the earlier developed streets and areas in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also a well-preserved ancient street area in the city, retaining a large number of buildings with historical original appearance.
Is January 20th your first concert of the new year? Come to Quanzhou and listen to G.E.M.'s live performance, and experience the fireworks atmosphere of Quanzhou~