Morning:
- Kaiyuan Temple: This is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The East and West Pagodas in the temple are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese stone pagoda architecture. You can appreciate the ancient architecture and Buddhist culture here.
- West Street: From Kaiyuan Temple, you can come to West Street. This is one of the oldest and most characteristic districts in Quanzhou, preserving a large number of traditional buildings and historical and cultural heritage. You can stroll through the shops here, taste the local cuisine, and experience the unique life atmosphere of Quanzhou.
- Lunch: Taste Quanzhou cuisine near West Street, such as ginger duck, meat dumplings, and noodles with rice flour.
- Afternoon:
- Quanzhou Clock Tower: Located in the center of Quanzhou City, it is one of the landmark buildings of Quanzhou. You can take photos here and appreciate the architectural style of the clock tower.
- Chengtian Zen Temple: This temple has a long history, and the buildings and gardens inside are very exquisite. You can experience the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture here.
- Fuwen Temple: This is the largest Confucian Temple in Southeast China, and also an important cultural heritage of Quanzhou. You can learn about the history and development of Confucian culture here.
- Evening:
- Tianhou Temple: This is one of the earliest and largest Mazu temples in China, and also an important cultural attraction in Quanzhou. You can appreciate the exquisite architecture and carving art here, and experience the faith and enthusiasm of the people of Quanzhou.
- Quanzhou Zhongshan Street: You can stroll here at night and experience the nightlife of Quanzhou. There are many shops and restaurants here, where you can buy souvenirs or taste the local cuisine.
Transportation Guide:
- Airplane: Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, about 15 kilometers from the city center.
- Train: Quanzhou Station, Quanzhou East Station.
- City Transportation: Quanzhou City has convenient transportation. You can choose to travel by bus, taxi, shared bicycle, etc.
Food Recommendations:
- Ginger Duck: This is a traditional Minnan dish, made with old ginger and duck as the main ingredients, stewed together. Ginger duck has a delicious taste and is rich in nutrients. It is one of the characteristic delicacies of Quanzhou.
- Meat Dumplings: Quanzhou meat dumplings are made with glutinous rice, pork, mushrooms, shrimp, etc. They are finely made, with a soft and glutinous texture and a sweet taste.
- Noodles with Rice Flour: This is a traditional Quanzhou breakfast, made with rice flour, pig's blood, tofu, shrimp, etc., boiled into a paste. Noodles with rice flour have a delicious taste and are rich in nutrients. It is one of the favorite foods of Quanzhou people.
- Four Fruits Soup: This is a traditional Quanzhou dessert, made with mung beans, red beans, barley, lotus seeds, etc., and added with sugar water and ice cubes. Four fruits soup has a refreshing taste and a sweet taste. It is a good choice for Quanzhou people to relieve the summer heat.
- Stone Flower Jelly: This is a traditional Quanzhou dessert, made with stone flower as the main ingredient, boiled together. Stone flower jelly has a smooth texture and a sweet taste. It is one of the favorite foods of Quanzhou people.
Travel Tips:
- Pay attention to the weather conditions and arrange your itinerary reasonably.
- Respect local religious and cultural customs.
- Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid eating unclean food.
- Keep your personal belongings safe and pay attention to safety.
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