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Lihao, Quanzhou | Half City of Fireworks, Half City of Immortals

| Half City of Fireworks, Half City of Immortals. Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou: Morning - 8:00 - 9:30: After arriving in Quanzhou, head to the Tonghuai Guanyue Temple. It is one of the largest and most popular temples in Fujian Province, built in the Song Dynasty, with magnificent architecture. You can buy incense at the entrance, enter the temple to pray for blessings, and feel the strong religious and cultural atmosphere. - 9:30 - 11:00: From Guanyue Temple, walk about 200 meters to Qingjing Mosque. It is the oldest existing Islamic temple site in China, with typical ancient Arab Islamic architectural style, and the granite and gray-green rock buildings in the temple are unique and worth admiring. - 11:00 - 12:30: Then come to Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple, which was built in the Tang Dynasty and is one of the Buddhist holy places in southern China. The temple is magnificent, and the Zhen Guo Pagoda and Ren Shou Pagoda on the east and west sides are the largest pair of stone pagodas in China. You can also admire the exquisite Buddha statues and ancient architectural details, and feel the tranquility and peace of the thousand-year-old temple. Noon - 12:30 - 14:00: When you come out of Kaiyuan Temple, you will find Quanzhou West Street, which is full of delicious food. You can taste meat dumplings, which are made with exquisite ingredients and a variety of ingredients, glutinous but not rotten; noodle paste, with a delicious soup base, can be paired with vinegar meat, shrimp and other side dishes; and ginger duck, earth bamboo jelly and other specialties, to satisfy your taste buds. Afternoon - 14:00 - 15:30: Go to the Quanzhou Maritime Museum to learn more about Quanzhou's glorious history as an important starting point city of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, and feel its important position in ancient maritime trade and its contribution to world cultural exchange through rich cultural relics and exhibitions. - 15:30 - 17:00: Come to Quanzhou Bell Tower, which is one of the landmark buildings in Quanzhou. You can take photos here, enjoy the surrounding street view, and feel the urban style of Quanzhou. Evening - 17:00 - 19:00: Have dinner at a nearby restaurant and continue to taste Quanzhou's specialties, such as seafood hot pot, and experience the hospitality of Quanzhou people. - 19:00 - 21:00: West Street has a different charm after nightfall. You can stroll along West Street, enjoy the night view, visit specialty shops, and feel the nightlife atmosphere of Quanzhou. Notes - Learn about the opening hours of each attraction in advance, plan your itinerary reasonably, and avoid wasting time. - The climate in Quanzhou is changeable, so it is recommended to carry rain gear and sunscreen. - When visiting temples and other places, follow the relevant regulations and visit in a civilized manner. - When tasting food, you can consult local people more and choose authentic shops to taste authentic flavors.
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Posted: Dec 26, 2024
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