Quanzhou | Good photos, good food, and I'll be back again.

- Morning: - Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple: Enter from the west gate and admire the sculptures and murals in the Hall of Heavenly Kings. - Visit the Mahavira Hall: This is the main building of Kaiyuan Temple, where the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is enshrined. Experience the solemnity and sacredness of Buddhist culture. - Visit the Ganlu Precept Platform: One of the three existing precept platforms in China. There are 24 wooden flying apsaras between the pillars and the beams. It is a valuable resource for studying the Minnan ancient music Nanyin. - Lunch: Enjoy Quanzhou's signature dishes at a restaurant near Kaiyuan Temple, such as ginger duck, noodles, and earthworm jelly. - Afternoon: - Visit the Scripture Pavilion: It houses a rich collection of Buddhist scriptures and cultural relics. - Visit the East and West Towers: The landmark buildings of Quanzhou, and also outstanding examples of ancient Chinese stone towers. Admire the reliefs and stone carvings on the towers. - Stroll through the courtyard: Experience the tranquility and peace of the temple. - Evening: Enjoy various snacks and specialty goods on West Street and experience Quanzhou's nightlife. Attraction features: - Historical and cultural: Important historical and cultural relics on the southeast coast of China, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The temple's buildings and cultural relics have high historical and cultural value. - Architectural style: A blend of architectural styles from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Mahavira Hall is particularly unique and is known as the "Hall of a Hundred Pillars". - Buddhist culture: A famous Buddhist temple, where many Buddha statues and Buddhist cultural relics are enshrined. Visitors can learn about the essence and spirit of Buddhist culture here. - Natural scenery: The temple has many ancient trees and flowers, such as the thousand-year-old mulberry tree and cherry blossoms. These natural landscapes complement the ancient buildings. Precautions: - Respect Buddhist culture and religious customs. Do not make loud noises in the temple or touch Buddha statues and cultural relics. - Kaiyuan Temple is a popular tourist attraction and can get crowded. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance and avoid peak tourist seasons. - The temple's buildings and cultural relics are ancient, so please protect them. Do not write or draw on them. - Quanzhou has a hot climate, so please take sun and heat protection measures. Transportation guide: - Bus: Take bus No. 6/26/33/41/601/k602/Ancient City Tourist Line No. 2 to Kaiyuan Temple West Gate Bus Stop and walk about 150 meters to reach the temple. - Self-driving: You can rent a car in the city or drive your own car. Please follow local traffic rules and signs.