Quanzhou | Unmissable Photo Spots!

Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou: Morning: Kaiyuan Temple and West Street - 8:00 - 9:30: Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. It is open from 6:30 to 18:00 and free of charge. You can admire the Mahavira Hall, Ganlu Altar, East and West Pagodas, and the thousand-year-old mulberry tree in the courtyard. - 9:30 - 11:30: Stroll along West Street, the section from Kaiyuan Temple to the Bell Tower is the highlight. Try Hou Abo's rice dumplings with peanut soup. Then go to Yuanji for noodle paste, which can be served with vinegar meat and other ingredients. You can also buy Yafor spring rolls and Wu's handmade mochi. Meanwhile, admire the Minnan-style ancient houses and temples along the way, and visit the handicraft shops. Noon: Taste Local Delicacies - 11:30 - 13:30: Go to Sidang Ginger Duck near West Street for ginger duck, and order a bowl of four-fruit soup. You can also try quantaomu, Quangang floating cake, and fried vinegar meat. Afternoon: Multicultural Tour - 13:30 - 15:00: Head to Qingjing Mosque, open from 6:00 to 22:00, with an entrance fee of CNY 3. Admire the Arab-style gatehouse and prayer hall, and learn about Islamic culture. - 15:00 - 16:00: Visit Tonghuai Guanyue Temple, open from 8:00 to 18:00. Admire the wood and stone carvings of Minnan-style ancient buildings, and feel the strong religious atmosphere. - 16:00 - 17:30: Head to Quanzhou Maritime Museum, open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, with the last admission at 16:30. Visit the exhibition "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" and learn about the glory of Quanzhou's ancient maritime trade. Evening: Night View and Leisure Time - 17:30 - 19:30: Head to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, have dinner at a nearby restaurant, try oyster omelet and rouyan, and buy souvenirs. - 19:30 - 20:30: Enjoy the night view of Zhongshan Road, the Nanyang arcade-style buildings are charming under the lights. You can stroll under the arcades and look at the old shop signs along the street. - 20:30 - 22:00: Go to the Bell Tower, find a suitable place to enjoy the Bell Tower under the lights. You can also go to the rooftop of Meichaofeng or the West Street Tourist Center for photos.