Quanzhou Day Tour | Old Town Citywalk Route with Route Map

| Old Town Citywalk Route with Route Map. ## Quanzhou Day Tour Guide (January 28, 2025, Year of the Snake) **Theme:** Experience Maritime Silk Road culture and Minnan style **Morning:** * **8:00-9:00 Breakfast** Try Quanzhou's special breakfast: noodles in thick soup, pig blood soup, meat zongzi, etc. Recommended shops: Shuimen Guozai Noodles in Thick Soup, Dongjie Bell Tower Meat Zongzi. * **9:00-11:30 Kaiyuan Temple & West Street** * **Kaiyuan Temple:** A landmark of Quanzhou, feel the solemnity and tranquility of the thousand-year-old temple, and admire the exquisite stone carvings of the East and West Pagodas. * **West Street:** The best-preserved ancient street in Quanzhou, stroll through it, feel the Minnan arcade architectural style, and taste special snacks. **Noon:** * **11:30-13:00 Lunch** Try Minnan specialties: ginger duck, oyster omelet, fried vinegar meat, etc. Recommended shops: Sidang Ginger Duck, Haochengcai Steakhouse. **Afternoon:** * **13:00-15:00 Quanzhou Maritime Museum** Learn about the important position of ancient Quanzhou as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and admire the rich maritime cultural relics. * **15:00-17:00 Qingyuan Mountain** * **Laojun Rock:** Visit the largest Taoist stone sculpture in China and experience Taoist culture. * **Nantai Rock:** Overlook the panoramic view of Quanzhou and enjoy the city scenery. **Evening:** * **17:00-18:00 Tianhou Temple** Experience Mazu culture and admire the traditional Minnan architectural style. * **18:00-19:30 Dinner** Try Quanzhou's special snacks: earth bamboo jelly, four-fruit soup, yuanxiao balls, etc. Recommended shops: Wushugong Earth Bamboo Jelly, Bingzhengtang Stone Flower Jelly. **Night:** * **19:30-21:00 Quanzhou Puppet Theater** Enjoy the national intangible cultural heritage - Quanzhou string puppet show, and feel the charm of traditional art. **Transportation:** Quanzhou's attractions are relatively concentrated, it is recommended to walk or ride a bike, or take a bus or taxi. **Accommodation:** It is recommended to stay near West Street or Zhongshan Road for convenient travel and food tasting. **Tips:** * The weather in Quanzhou is cooler at the end of January, it is recommended to bring a coat. * Some attractions require tickets, it is recommended to check in advance. * Take care of your personal belongings to prevent loss. **Optional adjustments:** * If you are interested in religious culture, you can add attractions such as Chengtian Temple and Qingjing Mosque. * If you are interested in history and culture, you can add attractions such as Quanzhou Confucian Temple and Li Zhi's Former Residence. * If you have enough time, you can arrange a two-day itinerary to experience Quanzhou culture more deeply. **Wish you a pleasant day in Quanzhou!**