Quanzhou Two-Day Tour Guide, Copy the Route Directly, City walker Strikes Again

🌇 【Concise Version】Quanzhou Two-Day In-Depth Citywalk Guide Theme: Red Brick Ancient Houses × Maritime Silk Road Heritage × Floral Hairpin Photos | Efficient Photo Route 🌟 Song and Yuan Dynasties Maritime Silk Road Dream, Half City of Fireworks and Half City of Immortals "This place was anciently called the Buddhist Kingdom, with saints all over the streets" — Zhu Xi. Quanzhou, formerly known as Citong, was the largest eastern port during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Two days of strolling, crossing through the morning bells and evening drums of Kaiyuan Temple, the floral hairpin shadows in Xunpu Fishing Village, freezing time between red brick ancient houses and oyster shell walls. 📅 【DAY 1】Ancient City Highlights: Tang and Song Buddhist Kingdom and Urban Life 🚶 Route: West Street (Breakfast) → Kaiyuan Temple → Zhongshan Road Arcade → Fuwen Temple → Tumen Street (Guanyue Temple + Qingjing Mosque) → Tianhou Palace ⏰ Morning (8:30-12:30) 1. 📍 West Street & Bell Tower (Free) - Address: West Street, Licheng District (from Bell Tower to Kaiyuan Temple) - Transport: Bus to "Bell Tower Station" - Photo spots: - 📸 Overhead shot of the crossroad at Bell Tower showing East and West Streets - 📸 Mei Chao Feng Rooftop Store 1 (No. 41 West Street, purchase required to enter) for panoramic twin towers - TIPS: Arrive early to avoid crowds! Try Hou A Po’s Meat Rice Dumplings and Wu’s Mochi 2. 📍 Kaiyuan Temple (Free | 1.5 hours) - Address: No. 176 West Street - Key photo spots: - Song Dynasty East and West Pagodas: wide-angle composition in front of the Mahavira Hall with red wall background - Yuan Dynasty lion-headed human face relief: base of the Mahavira Hall platform ⏰ Afternoon (13:30-18:00) 1. 📍 Zhongshan Road Arcade (Free) - Photo spot: upward shot of carved floral patterns, street depth perspective 2. 📍 Tumen Street Faith Circle (Free) - Guanyue Temple: colorful porcelain carved gate tower + swirling incense (No. 186 Tumen Street, Licheng District) - Qingjing Mosque (💰3 RMB | Dress code applies): - Arabic stone archway + mottled light and shadow (next to Guanyue Temple) 3. 📍 Tianhou Palace + Deji Gate Ruins (Free) - Address: No. 1 Tianhou Road - Photo spots: highest standard Mazu Hall in Southern Fujian + Song and Yuan city gate ruins 🌃 Overnight in West Street - Dinner: Si Dan Ginger Duck (Tumen Street) or Bingzhengtang Stone Flower Jelly (near Tianhou Palace) - Night shots: lit arcades, slow time in ancient house teahouses 📅 【DAY 2】Mountain and Sea Adventure: Lao Jun’s Inquiry and Xunpu Floral Hairpin 🚶 Route A (Recommended): Qingyuan Mountain → Xunpu Village ⏰ Morning (8:00-12:00) 1. 📍 Qingyuan Mountain (💰70 RMB | 3 hours) - Address: Qingyuan Mountain, Fengze District - Transport: Bus 15/30 to the scenic area - Key photo spots: - Song Dynasty Lao Jun Rock: wide-angle full view, side angle showing kindness - Master Hong Yi’s Relic Pagoda: deep bamboo forest background - TIPS: Take the scenic shuttle bus (10 RMB one way) to Lao Jun Rock to save energy ⏰ Afternoon (13:30-17:30) 1. 📍 Xunpu Folk Village (Free | Donghai Street, Fengze District) - Transport: Take K301 bus from downtown to "Xunpu Market Station" - Must experience: - 💐 Floral Hairpin Set (💰40 RMB): hair styling and costume rental at the shop beside Mazu Temple - Photo scenes: - In front of oyster shell wall houses (well preserved deep in the village) - Shunji Palace red brick courtyard - Jinjiang Wharf sunset fishing boats - TIPS: Arrive before 15:00 to avoid peak, choose bright-colored costumes for better photos 🧭 Citywalker Essential TIPS 1. 🚌 Efficient Transport - Within ancient city: walking + small white electric carts (💰2 RMB per ride, hail to stop) - Cross-district: bus QR code payment (search "Quanzhou Transport Code"), taxi starting fare 10 RMB 2. 📸 Photo Gear - Wide-angle lens for buildings/streets, medium focal length for portraits - For floral hairpin with oyster shell walls, wear horse-face skirt or qipao 3. ⚠️ Important Notes - Qingjing Mosque forbids short skirts/sleeveless clothing! - Wear non-slip shoes and bring mosquito repellent for Qingyuan Mountain 4. 🍜 Quick Food Reference Table Type Recommended Shops Location Rice Noodle Paste Shuimen Guozi / Houcheng Licheng District Ginger Duck Si Dan Tumen Street Southern Fujian Snacks West Street (Runbing / Tusu Dong) West Street Sweet Soup Bingzhengtang (Main Store) Near Tianhou Palace 5. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations - West Street Area: Wu Wen Dong Xi (rooftop tower shots), Wu Ji Homestay (ancient house renovation) 🏮 Farewell Citong Two days of wandering, stepping up the stairs under the stone pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple, smiling with floral hairpins in Xunpu Fishing Village, Quanzhou writes an unfinished travel poem with the fireworks of red brick ancient houses and the profound heritage of the Maritime Silk Road. The mountains and seas here await forever, hoping for your return.