Quanzhou Trip Moments | Encounter the romance and retro of the ancient city.

| Encounter the romance and retro of the ancient city. Here is a one-day travel guide to Quanzhou: Morning: - 8:00–9:00: Arrive at Quanzhou West Street and enjoy a special breakfast. West Street is one of the most historic ancient streets in Quanzhou. There are many breakfast shops here, and you can try a bowl of authentic noodles. The noodles are delicate and smooth, with various marinated flavors, seafood, and other ingredients. The taste is delicious. Pair it with a fried dough stick, and it's perfect. Or you can try a meat dumpling. The glutinous rice is fragrant and soft, and the filling is rich, with pork belly, mushrooms, egg yolk, and more. Drizzle with sweet and spicy sauce and peanut sauce for a unique flavor. - 9:00–11:00: Visit Kaiyuan Temple. It is only a few minutes' walk from West Street to Kaiyuan Temple. Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian, with a long history and magnificent architecture. Admire the grandeur of the East and West Twin Towers. The reliefs on the towers are exquisite, showcasing the superb architectural skills and carving art of ancient times. There are also the Mahavira Hall, Ganlu Altar, Sutra Pavilion, and other buildings in the temple, full of a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. - 11:00–12:00: Check out the area around West Street. After visiting Kaiyuan Temple, continue to stroll around West Street. You can go to "Quanzhou Xiaoxicheng," where there is a popular wall with the words "Quanzhou, a city you must visit at least once in your life." It's a great place to take photos. You can also visit the characteristic shops on the street and experience the traditional culture and local life of Quanzhou. Noon: - 12:00–13:30: Have lunch at a restaurant near West Street. There are many delicacies here. In addition to the noodles and meat dumplings you had for breakfast, you can also try ginger duck. The duck meat is tender and juicy, and the ginger flavor is strong and fragrant. Or try a serving of Chongwu fish rolls, which are delicious and elastic. Afternoon: - 13:30–15:00: Go to Chengtian Temple. Chengtian Temple is not far from West Street. You can walk or take transportation to get there. Chengtian Temple has a quiet environment and a unique architectural style, known as the "No. 1 Temple in Southern Fujian." The seven pagodas in the temple are scattered and have a different style from Kaiyuan Temple. You can slowly visit the temple, admire the architecture and garden landscape, and feel the peaceful atmosphere. - 15:00–16:00: Visit Quanzhou Confucian Temple. After leaving the Confucian Temple, go to Quanzhou Confucian Temple. The Confucian Temple is an important symbol of Confucian culture, with a grand scale and exquisite architecture. Dacheng Hall is the main building of the Confucian Temple, where statues of Confucius and other Confucian sages are enshrined. You can visit ancient buildings, admire cultural relics, and learn about the inheritance and development of Confucian culture in Quanzhou. - 16:00–17:00: Visit Qingjing Mosque. Qingjing Mosque is the oldest existing Islamic mosque site in China, with typical ancient Arab Islamic architectural style. The architecture and decoration in the mosque are full of exotic charm, forming a sharp contrast with other temples in Quanzhou. Here, you can feel the exchange and integration of different cultures. Evening: - 17:00–18:30: Have dinner near Qingjing Mosque or go to other places. You can choose some local specialty snack shops and try oyster omelets, earthworm jelly, and other delicacies. The oyster omelet is crispy and delicious, and the earthworm jelly is chewy. Paired with special sauces, the taste is unique. - 18:30–20:00: Go to Quanzhou Zhongshan Street. Zhongshan Street is brightly lit at night and full of Southeast Asian style. There are various shops and restaurants on both sides of the street. You can go shopping here and experience the nightlife of Quanzhou. Or find a cafe or teahouse to sit down, take a break, and reminisce about the day's journey.