Quanzhou Travel｜There is a mysterious ancient temple like a treasure hidden near West Street.

Just like every amazing scene in the fantasy world of Black Myth Wukong In the real world, there are many such exquisite and shocking ancient buildings. ㅤ When you come to Quanzhou, you must not miss the mysterious ancient temple near West Street🏯 The name of Xuanmiao Temple is taken from the Tao Te Ching, "Mysterious and mysterious, the door to all wonders"📖 The buildings here are more majestic, magnificent and full of fairy spirit than Kaiyuan Temple✨ ㅤ Xuanmiao Ancient Temple has a history of more than 1,700 years and is known as the "No. 1 Taoist Temple in Fujian" It enshrines what Quanzhou people call "God of Heaven" (Jade Emperor) Every year, all the major temples would hold the ceremony of promotion and receiving imperial edicts at Xuanmiao Temple, which shows its status in the Taoist temples of Quanzhou. ㅤ After many repairs and expansions over the dynasties, it has formed a complex with Sanqing Hall 🏛, Yuhuang Hall 🕍 and Daode Hall 🏛 as the main body. The carvings inside and outside the hall are meticulous, with lacquer gold, porcelain carving, wood carving and stone carving cleverly integrated, shining with golden light✨ ㅤ Since the original ancient building was destroyed, it is now restored, but it is still worth seeing: 1⃣Lingxiao Palace🏯 The roof is filled with fairy spirit, and the Eight Immortals and the Three Stars of Fortune, Longevity and Happiness are painted on the front and back of the roof. 2⃣Bluestone dragon steps relief🐉 The relief dragon and golden beads in front of the Lingxiao Hall are lifelike🎨 3⃣Panlong Stone Pillar🌵 The carving is so detailed that the dragon looks like it is flying in the clouds. 4⃣Each hall🏛All kinds of lacquer, gold, porcelain, wood and stone carvings, combined together, look magnificent💪 ㅤ 💡 Tips 1⃣Address: No. 56, Xinfukou, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Xuanmiao Ancient Temple (also known as Yuanmiao Temple) 2⃣Tickets🎟: Completely free, no reservation required, easy to visit 3⃣Opening hours⏰: 6am to 5pm, closed at night🌙 4⃣This is a secret place away from the hustle and bustle of West Street. There are few tourists and most of them are locals "worshiping" 🙏 5⃣ It is suitable to take photos outside the temple📸, but please respect the faith⛪ and try to avoid taking photos inside the temple ㅤ Friends who travel to Quanzhou~ Go check in this treasure place📍