[2025 Quanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Quanzhou Maritime Museum (Updated Jan)

Quanzhou One-Day Tour Guide 07:30–08:00 Breakfast Before starting a day of travel, enjoy an authentic Quanzhou breakfast to recharge for the upcoming itinerary. 08:00–10:00 Laojun Rock, Mount Qingyuan Head to Mount Qingyuan to experience the atmosphere of Taoist culture and visit the Laojun Rock statue. Mount Qingyuan is open from 07:00 to 18:00. It is recommended to go early to avoid peak crowds. 10:00–12:00 Kaiyuan Temple Visit Kaiyuan Temple to admire the spectacular East and West Pagodas and experience the Buddhist culture of Quanzhou. The recommended visit time for Kaiyuan Temple is 2 hours. It is open from 08:00 to 17:30. 12:00–13:30 Lunch and Rest Have lunch near West Street and taste the local specialties of Quanzhou while taking a break. 13:30–15:00 Quanzhou Maritime Museum Visit Quanzhou Maritime Museum to learn about China's ancient maritime culture and the history of maritime transportation. 15:00–16:30 Luoyang Bridge Head to Luoyang Bridge to experience the historical charm of this ancient bridge built in 1053. 16:30–18:00 Xunpu Folk Culture Village Experience the folk culture of Quanzhou and visit the architectural and cultural features of Xunpu Village. 18:00–19:30 Dinner Have dinner in Quanzhou and try more local delicacies. 19:30–21:00 Night Tour of West Street and Zhongshan Road A night tour of West Street and Zhongshan Road is recommended to experience the nightlife and cultural atmosphere of Quanzhou. 21:00 Return to Accommodation or End of Tour End the day and return to your accommodation to rest or continue with free activities. Please note that the above schedule is for reference only. The specific itinerary may be adjusted according to personal interests and actual conditions (such as traffic, weather, etc.). We hope you have a pleasant travel experience in Quanzhou!

This museum should be named "Maritime Foreign Exchange History Museum"! Because it not only displays maritime transportation, but also the history of cultural and social exchanges between China and overseas countries, with Quanzhou as the starting point, including the history of religious exchanges. Of course, there is also a historical exhibition of the integration of Quanzhou and Central Plains culture. 📍Detailed address: Quanzhou Maritime Museum

| Couple's Photo Spots for Those Who Aren't Photogenic Morning: • 7:00-8:00: Arrive in Quanzhou and start your day. • 8:00-10:00: Visit Qingyuan Mountain, a 5A scenic spot, including the Laojun Rock Statue and the Jiurishan Fengshui Stone Carvings. Qingyuan Mountain is open from 07:00 to 18:00. We recommend visiting early to avoid the crowds. • 10:00-12:00: Visit the Quanzhou Maritime Museum to learn about Quanzhou's history as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Noon: • 12:00-13:00: Have lunch in the city and try authentic Quanzhou cuisine. Afternoon: • 13:30-15:30: Visit Kaiyuan Temple and admire the East and West Pagodas and the Quanzhou Bay Ancient Ship Exhibition Hall. Kaiyuan Temple is open from 6:30 to 17:15. • 16:00-17:30: Stroll along West Street and Zhongshan Road to experience Quanzhou's historic streets and cultural atmosphere. Evening: • 17:30-18:30: Visit Tianhou Temple to experience Quanzhou's Mazu culture. Night: • 19:00-20:30: Visit West Street, Zhongshan Road, and Yuanhe 1916 Creative Park to enjoy Quanzhou's nightlife. • 20:30-21:30: If you still have energy, visit the Quanzhou Puppet Theater or Quanzhou Grand Theater to watch a traditional puppet show or drama performance. End of the day: • 21:30: Return to the hotel to rest or continue your personal activities. This itinerary covers Quanzhou's main historical sites and cultural experiences. We hope you have a great day in Quanzhou.

Morning: • 7:30 Start your Quanzhou trip, first go to Quanzhou East and West Street, and feel the local ancient flavor and market life. Morning: • 8:00-10:00 Visit Kaiyuan Temple, feel the ancient Buddhist culture, and enjoy the exquisite buildings and courtyards. • 10:00-11:00 Stroll along West Street, visit the ancient streets, and taste local snacks and special delicacies. Noon: • 11:30-12:30 Have lunch near West Street and experience Quanzhou's local cuisine. Afternoon: • 13:00-15:00 Go to Qingyuan Mountain, enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, and visit the Taoist holy land, including the statue of Lao Junyan. • 15:30-16:30 Visit Quanzhou Maritime Museum to learn about China's ancient marine culture and maritime transportation history. Evening: • 17:00-18:00 Stroll along Zhongshan Middle Road and experience Quanzhou's historical and cultural district. Night: • 18:30-19:30 Dinner time, you can choose to taste Quanzhou cuisine near Zhongshan Road. • 20:00-21:30 Night tour of West Street, Zhongshan Road, and Yuanhe 1916 Cultural and Creative Park to experience Quanzhou's nightlife. Notes: • Learn about the opening hours and ticket prices of the attractions in advance to arrange your itinerary reasonably. • Try to choose local specialty restaurants to taste delicious food and enjoy the local food culture. • When visiting attractions, pay attention to safety and environmental protection, and abide by local regulations and customs. • Pay attention to arranging time reasonably during the trip, avoid excessive fatigue, and maintain a good mood and physical strength. I hope this guide can help you have a pleasant day in Quanzhou.

Quanzhou Four Days and Three Nights Trip, strolling through the streets. Avoiding the peak times made the experience so much better. We arrived on the first night of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday and officially started on the second day. . Day 1: Wulin Ancient Village - Quanzhou Maritime Museum - Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum It is highly recommended to follow a guide in the Maritime Museum and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. The guide will provide a comprehensive introduction, allowing you to fully understand Quanzhou's history, intangible cultural heritage, religion, and other cultures before deeply exploring the city. The guide at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum spoke for 2 hours and did an excellent job! . Day 2: Experience Quanzhou's Soro Lotus - citywalk - watch puppet show We happened to see the Soro Lotus Dragon Boat Festival parade, a traditional cultural performance at Tianhou Temple. As a northerner, it was my first time experiencing such a rich traditional culture during the Dragon Boat Festival, which was very novel. After that, we visited Tianhou Temple, Qingjing Mosque, Confucian Temple, Guan Yue Temple, and Chengtian Temple. Among them, I liked Chengtian Temple the most, with its gentle breeze, tranquil temple, and surrounding Zen sounds, just like the temples I imagined. We booked tickets for the puppet show a week in advance for Thursday night, getting seats in the fourth row center. It was worth it to see the vivid and lifelike movements and performances of the puppets. Day 3: Kaiyuan Temple - West Street - Clock Tower The first day after the Dragon Boat Festival, we avoided the crowds and visited the popular Kaiyuan Temple and West Street. Without the bustling crowds, the experience was fantastic. We did some homework in advance to understand Kaiyuan Temple and also visited West Street to take photos at the Koi Terrace with the Twin Towers. After this trip, I realized that the most charming aspect of Quanzhou is its various streets and alleys. We passed by Quanzhou's morning market, casually bought some breakfast to eat while walking, and found temples every few steps. We saw the notices posted at the entrance of Sanyi Temple. There were no flower hairpins or little Nyonya, and there was no need to go to internet-famous restaurants (we ate at Linjia Minnan Cuisine and Abo Beef Restaurant near where we stayed, which were very delicious and surprising). Just wandering around, you can feel the city's tradition and vitality. I highly recommend slightly avoiding peak times and popular spots to experience this city. I love Quanzhou so much and will definitely come back next time.

Quanzhou is a suitable place for a person to wander around when bored (5/100)|||📍Quanzhou Maritime Museum 🎫Ticket: Free 🕒Time: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00~17:00, entry stops at 16:30 🏛️If you ask, what is the best name card of this land under our feet, it must be the museums here~ ✍️As a millennium ancient city, Quanzhou has a profound historical and cultural heritage, and the museum is one of the quickest entrances to understand Quanzhou. The Quanzhou Maritime Museum is a national first-class museum, mainly with two exhibition halls: 1️⃣ The World Maritime Trade Center of China during the Song and Yuan Dynasties and the Religious Stone Inscription Gallery 2️⃣ Special Exhibition on the History of Chinese Ships. 3️⃣ Next to it is a separate Islamic culture pavilion, with symmetrical architectural aesthetics that are very photogenic. 🪨 The various stone carvings, exquisite ceramic products, and the shipbuilding that embodies the wisdom of the ancients are breathtaking. 🚢 Seeing the Jianzhen Eastward Boat and the Xu Fu Tower Boat in search of the elixir of life, the feeling of history and imagination coming together is quite wonderful.