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Quanzhou •Transport Guide: You can choose Quanzhou Railway Station as your arrival point. Within the city, there are buses, taxis, and shared bikes for transportation. Staying near West Street makes it more convenient to visit surrounding attractions. •Travel Guide: Must-visit spots include Qingyuan Mountain and Kaiyuan Temple. Don’t miss the Quanzhou West Street 7FUN Puppet Show on the 3rd floor of Building 12, No. 373 West Street. Kaiyuan Temple, West Street, and Nan Shaolin Temple are free to enter, perfect for sightseeing. •Food Recommendations: Local specialties include Sidan Ginger Duck and Jinpo Old Brand Ginger Duck. For snacks, try Hou Apo’s Braised Pork Zongzi and Yuanbao Taiwanese Snacks’ Minced Pork Rice. Chaozhou •Transport Guide: You can fly to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport or take a high-speed train to Chaoshan Station, then transfer to the airport shuttle bus or K2 Ancient City Tourist Line to reach Chaozhou. Within the city, buses and taxis are available. •Travel Guide: Don’t miss Pai Fang Street and Kaiyuan Temple. Chaozhou West Lake offers a serene environment, while Qinglan Guaijiu Valley National Geological Park is great for family trips and summer retreats. •Food Recommendations: Must-try spots include A Bin Beef Hot Pot and Guantang Brothers Beef Hot Pot. For snacks, try Shuang Sheng Rice Noodle Rolls and Chang Yuan Qi Ji’s Guozhi. Jingdezhen •Transport Guide: It’s recommended to take a high-speed train to Jingdezhen North Station. Within the city, ride-hailing apps are convenient. Renting an e-bike is ideal for exploring places like Sanbao Village. For Yaoli Ancient Town, take a long-distance bus or tourist shuttle. •Travel Guide: Must-visit attractions include Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Tourism Area, Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Expo, and China Ceramic Museum. Taoxichuan Creative Art District and Sanbao International Ceramic Art Village are free and full of character. •Food Recommendations: Local flavors include Tu Weimei’s Small Yellow Croaker and Ou Ji Da Pai Dang’s Chicken Feet. For snacks, try Liu Wanyu’s Fuzhou Nongkou Fried Dough Sticks with Glutinous Rice and Tan Po’s Dumplings. Beihai •Transport Guide: You can fly to Beihai Fucheng Airport or take a train to Beihai Station. Within the city, use the "Beihai Travel" app for buses, or opt for taxis, ride-hailing, or e-bike rentals. •Travel Guide: Must-visit spots include Weizhou Island, Beihai Silver Beach, and Beihai Underwater World. Beihai Old Street and Qiaogang Folk Culture Street are free and great for experiencing local culture and food. •Food Recommendations: Local flavors include Yue Xiang Xiao Chu and Sha Yu Gang Seafood. For snacks, try Shi Luo Ji’s Guiliu River Snail Rice Noodles and Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls.
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