A special forces soldier in Quanzhou for a day, I'll come again next time.

Morning: - 7:00 - 8:00: Arrive in Quanzhou. Take a taxi from Quanzhou Station to West Street to start your day. If you want to experience local transportation, you can also take a "Xiaobai" (Quanzhou's electric sightseeing car). - 8:00 - 9:00: Find a breakfast shop on West Street and taste Quanzhou's specialty, Mianxianhu. Mianxianhu can be added with various ingredients according to your taste, such as large intestine, vinegar meat, and shrimp. You can also pair it with a deep-fried dough stick, soak the dough stick in the Mianxianhu, and eat it after it has absorbed the soup. It has a unique flavor. - 9:00 - 10:30: Visit Kaiyuan Temple, located on West Street in Quanzhou, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian. Here you can appreciate the unique charm of ancient buildings such as the East and West Towers, and feel the historical precipitation and solemnity of religious culture. There is also a Master Hongyi exhibition hall in Kaiyuan Temple, which is worth a visit. - 10:30 - 11:30: After leaving Kaiyuan Temple, walk to the nearby Xiaoxicheng. This is a place full of artistic atmosphere, with many specialty shops and creative graffiti, very suitable for taking photos. On the wall of Xiaoxicheng, there is a sentence "Quanzhou, this is a city you must visit at least once in your life", which is a popular photo background. Noon: - 11:30 - 13:00: Choose a restaurant near West Street for lunch. You can taste the local ginger duck, which is fragrant and the duck meat is tender and juicy. The ginger is just right and very appetizing. Alternatively, you can choose meat zongzi. The glutinous rice of Quanzhou meat zongzi is soft and glutinous, and the pork is fat but not greasy. With rich ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, and egg yolks, the taste is rich. Afternoon: - 13:00 - 14:00: Take a vehicle to Qingjing Temple. Qingjing Temple is the oldest Islamic temple site in China, with a typical ancient Arab Islamic architectural style. Its unique appearance forms a sharp contrast with the traditional architecture of Quanzhou. - 14:00 - 15:00: After visiting Qingjing Temple, walk to Guanyue Temple. Guanyue Temple is one of the most popular temples in Quanzhou, built in the Song Dynasty and dedicated to Guan Yu and Yue Fei. You can buy incense at the entrance, enter the temple and follow the steps to draw lots, and experience the religious culture of Minnan. - 15:00 - 16:00: Take a Xiaobai car to Tianhou Palace. Tianhou Palace is the largest and highest-level temple dedicated to Mazu in the world. Mazu culture has a deep historical background in Quanzhou. Here you can learn about the origin and development of Mazu culture and appreciate the architectural art of Tianhou Palace. Evening: - 16:00 - 17:00: After leaving Tianhou Palace, taste the Four Fruits Soup at the nearby Bingzheng Hall. Four Fruits Soup is a traditional dessert in Quanzhou, made with various ingredients such as agar-agar, Xiancao, mung beans, red beans, taro balls, and Adachi. Add honey water or sugar water, the taste is cool and refreshing, it is a good summer drink. - 17:00 - 18:00: Go to Quanzhou Clock Tower. The Clock Tower is located in the center of Quanzhou City and is one of the landmark buildings in Quanzhou. You can take photos near the Clock Tower and appreciate its architectural style. Night: - 18:00 - 19:30: Choose a restaurant on Zhongshan Road or Nanjun Road near the Clock Tower for dinner. You can taste Minnan specialties such as salted rice and beef soup. - 19:30 - 21:00: After dinner, you can take a walk on Zhongshan Road or West Street and experience Quanzhou's nightlife. West Street at night is brightly lit and bustling, with many food stalls and handicraft shops. You can taste snacks and buy souvenirs. - 21:00: End your day's itinerary and return to your hotel or go to Quanzhou Station and take a high-speed train back. Precautions: - Check the opening hours and ticket information of each attraction in advance (some attractions are free), and plan your itinerary reasonably. - Quanzhou's climate is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and sunscreen. - When tasting food, you can try several shops to experience different tastes and characteristics. - Respect local religious beliefs and customs, and keep quiet and clean in places such as temples.