Quanzhou Photography | "Red Walls and Ancient Temples, Half a City of Fireworks."

Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou: Morning: - 8:00 - 9:00: Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple - Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian, with a long history. Here you can admire the grandeur of the East and West Twin Pagodas, the solemnity of the Mahavira Hall, and more. The East and West Pagodas are iconic buildings in Quanzhou, and the exquisite reliefs on the pagodas are worth a closer look. Stroll through the temple's courtyards and feel the tranquil atmosphere and rich religious culture. - 9:00 - 10:30: Visit West Street - From Kaiyuan Temple, you will reach West Street. This is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou, which was already prosperous in the Song Dynasty. The street is lined with ancient Minnan-style buildings, such as arcades and red brick houses. There are various specialty snack shops and handicraft shops where you can taste Quanzhou delicacies such as noodle paste, meat dumplings, and runbing, or buy some special souvenirs. Noon: - 10:30 - 12:00: Have lunch near West Street - There are many lunch options. In addition to the snacks you tried in the morning, you can also try ginger duck, with tender duck meat and a strong ginger flavor; or try Chongwu fish rolls, with a chewy texture and delicious taste. Afternoon: - 12:00 - 13:00: Go to Qingjing Mosque - Qingjing Mosque is the oldest existing Islamic mosque site in China, with typical ancient Arab Islamic architectural style. The building has a unique appearance, and the decorations and architectural structure inside the mosque are full of exotic charm, allowing people to feel the multicultural integration of Quanzhou as the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. - 13:00 - 14:00: Visit Guanyue Temple - Guanyue Temple is near Qingjing Mosque and is commonly known as Guandi Temple, built in the Song Dynasty. It is a popular temple with Minnan-style architecture. You can buy incense at the entrance and experience Quanzhou's religious culture and customs by following the temple's divination steps. - 14:00 - 15:00: Visit Quanzhou Confucian Temple - Quanzhou Confucian Temple is large in scale and beautifully built. Dacheng Hall is its main building, where statues of Confucius and other Confucian sages are enshrined. Here you can learn about the inheritance and development of Confucian culture in Quanzhou and appreciate the artistic beauty of ancient architecture. Evening: - 15:00 - 16:00: Go to Zhongshan Street - Zhongshan Street is brightly lit at night, full of Nanyang style. The street is lined with shops where you can buy some specialty goods or taste local specialty desserts, such as stone flower jelly and four-fruit soup, to end the day on a sweet note.