Quanzhou West Street No-Backtracking Guide

Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou: Morning: Kaiyuan Temple and West Street Stroll - 8:00 - 9:30: Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, open from 6:30 to 18:00 and free of charge. Admire the Mahavira Hall, Ganlu Altar, East and West Pagodas, and other buildings, and feel the solemnity of Buddhist culture. - 9:30 - 11:30: Stroll along West Street, the section from Kaiyuan Temple to the Bell Tower is the essence. Taste delicious food such as Hou Abo's Zongzi, Yuanji's Mianxianhu, Yaforun's Runbing, and Wu's Handmade Mochi. Admire the Minnan ancient houses, temples, and other buildings along the way, and visit specialty handicraft shops. Noon: Taste Local Delicacies - 11:30 - 13:00: Go to Sidang Ginger Duck near West Street to eat ginger duck, and order a bowl of four-fruit soup. You can also try Quanzhou's specialties such as Quanzhou's Fist Mother, Quangang's Floating Cake, and Fried Vinegar Meat. Afternoon: Multicultural Tour - 13:00 - 14:00: Head to Qingjing Mosque, open from 6:00 to 22:00, with an entrance fee of CNY 3. Admire the Arab-style gatehouse, prayer hall, and other buildings, and learn about Islamic culture. - 14:00 - 15:00: Visit Tonghuai Guanyue Temple, open from 8:00 to 18:00. Admire the wood carvings, stone carvings, and other crafts of Minnan ancient architecture, and feel the strong incense atmosphere. - 15:00 - 17:00: Head to Quanzhou Maritime Museum, open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, with the last admission at 16:30. Learn about the glory of Quanzhou's ancient maritime trade, and visit the exhibition "Quanzhou: China's World Maritime Trade Center in the Song and Yuan Dynasties" and more. Evening: Night View and Leisure Time - 17:00 - 19:00: Head to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, have dinner at a nearby restaurant, taste delicious food such as oyster omelet and meat swallow, and buy special souvenirs. - 19:00 - 20:00: Enjoy the night view of Zhongshan Road, the Nanyang arcade-style buildings are very charming under the light. - 20:00 - 21:00: Come to the Bell Tower, find a suitable place around to enjoy the Bell Tower under the light. You can also go to the Meichaofeng Rooftop or the West Street Visitor Center Rooftop to take photos.