Life advice: You must visit Quanzhou

Ladies! Just got back from Quanzhou and couldn’t wait to put together this guide. This city, praised by "Chinese National Geography" as a "living Song and Yuan dynasty museum," is truly a must-visit on your life list! 🌊✨ 🌟 Top 5 Must-Visit Spots 1. Xunpu Village Experience the same flower hairpin style as Zhao Liying! For just 30 yuan, you can get the Fisher Girl look and wander through the oyster shell houses alleys, where every snap looks like an Instagram masterpiece. Important ⚠️: Don’t go to the popular shop at the village entrance; find the grandma who wears real flowers—her hair bun skills are amazing! 🌺 2. Kaiyuan Temple Rush there at 8 AM! The ancient red-walled temple with twin towers east and west is so quiet you can have the whole scene to yourself. The flying celestial musicians stone carvings and the ancient mulberry tree inside are full of stories. After touring, head straight to the Meichaofeng rooftop for a panoramic view of the twin towers 📸. 3. Luoyang Bridge The oldest existing stone sea-crossing bridge in China! Recommended to visit at sunset when the light on the bridge is stunning! Nearby is the "Oyster Wall," a testament to ancient wisdom 🌅. 4. Qingyuan Mountain Don’t miss the giant Laozi rock statue! It’s best to start hiking for free from Qiyun Road after 5 PM. Sit at Nantai Leisure Villa, sip tea, and watch the sunset while overlooking the city lights—super healing 🌄. 5. West Street A thousand-year-old street full of local life! Be sure to visit the Bell Tower and Xiaoxicheng Cultural and Creative Park, but don’t buy snacks on the main street. Hidden in Xiangfeng Alley and Goldfish Alley are locals’ secret taro cakes and noodle soup 🍜. 🚗 Travel Tips • Transport: In the old town, look for the blue and white shared electric scooters (2 yuan per half hour) or the "Little White Bikes" that stop when you wave (2 yuan per person). Definitely avoid driving yourself! • Accommodation: Recommended to stay near West Street, such as "Youli Rooftop Homestay" with twin tower night views. For better value, choose around West Lake—close to West Street and quiet. • Season: Best to visit from June to October to avoid the rainy season. The weather is clear and perfect for photos! Remember to bring sunscreen hats, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent. 🍜 Must-Try Foods • Mianxian Hu (Noodle Soup): Shuimen Guozai with vinegar pork and large intestines—so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows raise! • Ginger Duck: Kangwei’s ginger duck is tender and flavorful, perfect with rice. • Four Fruit Soup: Bingzhengtang’s stone flower jelly with taro ice—a summer lifesaver! • Tusu Dong (Sandworm Jelly): Wushugong’s sandworm jelly is chewy and not fishy, especially delicious dipped in garlic sauce! • Meat Zongzi (Rice Dumpling): Hou A Po’s meat zongzi is packed with filling, perfect with peanut sauce! 💡 Local Insider Tips • Puppet Show: Every Thursday at Quanzhou Marionette Puppet Inheritance and Protection Center, don’t miss "The Orphan of Zhao"! • Avoid Pitfalls: Don’t buy souvenirs on West Street; go to "Tan Da Qian Specialty Center"—free shipping over 100 yuan and guaranteed authentic. • Nearby Trips: Wulin Ancient Village’s red brick houses are perfect for photos; Shishi’s Luojia Temple and the floating sea city look like a fairyland! Quanzhou is truly a city you won’t want to leave once you arrive. From ancient bridges to lively alleys, from delicious food to intangible cultural heritage, every corner is full of surprises. Save this guide and set off with your besties! 👯♀️✨