Quanzhou | It’s too easy to take photos while avoiding holidays.

|It’s too easy to take photos while avoiding holidays. The following is a one-day travel guide to Quanzhou: morning: - 8:00 - 9:00: Arrive at Quanzhou West Street. West Street is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it has symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is antique and full of strong cultural atmosphere of southern Fujian. In the early morning, there are not many tourists on the street, so you can slowly appreciate the style of the old street and feel the tranquility and simplicity. Most of the buildings on the street retain the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with red walls, black tiles, carved doors and windows, and every detail reveals the charm of history. - 9:00 - 10:30: Visit Kaiyuan Temple. Kaiyuan Temple is a few minutes' walk from West Street. Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and has extremely profound historical and cultural heritage. The East and West Pagodas in the temple are landmark buildings in Quanzhou. They have survived thousands of years of wind and rain and are still standing. The exquisite reliefs on the towers demonstrate the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. Stroll around the temple, appreciate the solemnity and beauty of the ancient buildings, and feel the breadth and depth of Buddhist culture. - 10:30 - 11:30: Go to Quanzhou Bell Tower. After leaving Kaiyuan Temple, continue walking along West Street and you will soon see the Quanzhou Bell Tower. The Bell Tower is located in the center of Quanzhou City and is one of the landmark buildings in Quanzhou. It combines Western style and Southern Fujian characteristics with a unique shape. You can take photos near the clock tower and appreciate the unique style of this unique building in the sun. If you have enough time, you can also browse the surrounding shops to see what special souvenirs are available. noon: - 11:30 - 13:00: Taste delicious food near West Street. There are many delicacies to choose from in and around West Street, such as noodle paste. The delicate noodles are paired with various delicious ingredients, such as shrimps, pork liver, fried dough sticks, etc., and then topped with rich broth. The taste is very delicious; the meat rice dumplings are also One of Quanzhou’s specialty delicacies, the fragrant glutinous rice is wrapped with fresh pork, salted egg yolk and other fillings, and then topped with sweet chili sauce, peanut butter and other seasonings, giving it a rich texture. The oyster pan-fried dish is also not to be missed, with fresh oysters, eggs, It is fried with a mixture of starch and other ingredients. It has a crispy outer skin and a fresh and tender filling. afternoon: - 13:00 - 14:30: Visit to Qingjing Temple. Take public transport or walk to Kyongjingsa Temple. The Qingjing Temple is the oldest existing Islamic temple site in my country and has a typical ancient Arabic Islamic architectural style. The architecture and decoration in the temple are full of exotic customs, and the exquisite ceramic tiles, wood carvings and other artistic elements are amazing. Here you can learn about the history of the spread and development of Islam in Quanzhou and feel the blend of Quanzhou's diverse cultures. - 14:30 - 16:00: Go to Guanyue Temple. Guanyue Temple is not far from Qingjing Temple and can be reached on foot. The Guanyue Temple in Tonghuai, Quanzhou, commonly known as the Guandi Temple, was built in the Song Dynasty and is dedicated to Guan Yu and Yue Fei. The incense here is strong and it is one of the important places of faith for Quanzhou people. You can buy incense at the door, follow the instructions in the temple to pay homage and ask for fortune-telling, and feel the religious culture of Quanzhou. - 16:00 - 17:00: Head to Quanzhou Tianhou Palace. After coming out of Tianhou Palace, go to Quanzhou Tianhou Palace. Tianhou Temple is a temple dedicated to Mazu. It is also the earliest and largest existing Mazu temple on the southeast coast of my country. Mazu belief has a wide influence in Quanzhou and even the entire southeastern coastal area. The architectural style of Tianhou Palace is magnificent, and many cultural relics and historical relics related to Mazu culture are preserved in the palace. Here you can have an in-depth understanding of the connotation and significance of Mazu culture, and feel the historical heritage of Quanzhou as an important node on the Maritime Silk Road. night: - 17:00 - 18:30: Dinner at a restaurant near Thean Hou Temple. You can try Quanzhou's ginger duck. This dish is made of duck as the main ingredient, and is stewed with ginger, red dates, wolfberry and other Chinese medicinal materials. The duck meat is tender and juicy, and the ginger has a rich flavor, which has certain medicinal properties. effect. Or choose other southern Fujian specialties, such as fried Hutou rice noodles, Anhai native bamboo shoot jelly, etc. - After 18:30: If you still have energy, you can go shopping in Quanzhou Zhongshan Street. Zhongshan Street is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Quanzhou. At night, Zhongshan Street is brightly lit and bustling. You can buy some special products here, or taste various snacks and feel the nightlife atmosphere of Quanzhou. Afterwards, end the day and return to the hotel to rest.