Quzhou, a hidden gem for off-the-beaten-path tourism, exploring the hometown of Southern Confucius~

📍Quzhou, known as the "intersection of four provinces and the head of five roads", is the westernmost city in Zhejiang, located at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi and Anhui provinces, and is also the "sacred place of Southern Confucius" About high-speed rail🚝 It is recommended to take the high-speed rail to Quzhou station, and choose bus or taxi according to your needs after arrival. You can rent a car (note: Quzhou does not have a subway) but there are shared bicycles and electric bikes About accommodation🏠 1️⃣When touring Quzhou city, it is recommended to stay near Shuitingmen, which is very convenient for transportation 2️⃣For surrounding attractions, you can book accommodation according to your needs About attractions🌴 ✅Kecheng District 1️⃣Confucius' Southern Family Temple One of the only three Confucius family temples in China, known as the "Southern School". It was built by the 48th generation descendants of Confucius during the Southern Song Dynasty, who migrated from Qufu, Shandong to Quzhou, and is referred to by the Confucius family as the "second sacred place" Ticket: 10 2️⃣Quzhou Museum To understand a city, you must visit its museum. The museum displays the 6000-year development history of Quzhou as a historical and cultural city and the sacred place of Southern Confucius. Ticket: Free 3️⃣Songyuan Vegetable Market It's not actually a tourist spot, but a very local vegetable market in Quzhou. Because there are many snacks and delicacies here, it has become a popular check-in spot. Ticket: Free 4️⃣Shuitingmen "If you don't know Shuitingmen, you come to Quzhou in vain", is a historical and cultural commercial block that Quzhou is striving to build. There are not only various historical and cultural attractions in the scenic area, but also many snacks and delicacies. Ticket: Free ✅Jiangshan City 5️⃣Jianglang Mountain The three unique landscapes "Three Slabs of Stone", "One Line Sky", and "Great Man Peak", you can see the strangely shaped peaks from a distance! The mountain climbing road is long, you can take a scenic bus up the mountain after entering the scenic area! 6️⃣Twenty-eight Ancient Town A very flavorful ancient town, full of fairy and knight aura! Nearly a thousand years of historical precipitation, let people vaguely see the once bustling trade of Xianxia Ancient Road! Wenchang Palace, Guandi Temple, Dai Li's former residence and the museum are all worth a visit 7️⃣Qingyang Village An ancient village from the Ming and Qing Dynasties with yellow walls and black tiles, with a long history, suitable for leisurely strolling and taking pictures📷 8️⃣Xianxia Pass An ancient pass, always a must-contest place for the military. Located on top of Xianxia Ridge, at the junction of three provinces, it has the reputation of "the key to Zhejiang and the throat to Fujian". ❗There are 4 passes in total 9️⃣Fugai Mountain The boundary mountain of Zhejiang and Fujian, there are many strange peaks and rocks, the magic of nature is manifested here ❗❗About tickets Five major scenic spots Jianglang Mountain, Twenty-eight, Qingyang Mountain, Fugai Mountain, Xianxia Pass, if you choose 3 out of 5, it's 99r, all 129r (during the Spring Festival) ✅Kaihua County 🔟Root Palace Buddha Country 5A level scenic spot, a cultural tourism destination featuring stunning root carving art, known as "the world's first wonder" Ticket: 120 ✅Longyou County 1️⃣1️⃣Longyou Grottoes Also known as Xiaonanhai Stone Chamber, it is actually a group of underground stone chambers. The total number of stone chambers is about 60, and currently only 1-5 stone chambers are open. Because the cause and use of the stone chamber are still a mystery, it is also called by the locals as the "ninth wonder of the world" Ticket: 50 1️⃣2️⃣Longyou Residential Garden Also known as Chicken Crow Mountain Residential Garden, 4A level scenic spot. There are various types of Ming and Qing ancient buildings such as screen walls, ancestral halls, academies, residences, shops, and overpass buildings in the scenic area. Especially the residential brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings are the most characteristic Ticket: 45 Quzhou cuisine🍲 When you come to Quzhou, how can you not taste the famous three heads and one palm of Quzhou, duck head, rabbit head, fish head and duck palm, every one is delicious, the spicier the better, the favorite of Quzhou people. A duck head can make a foreigner who can eat spicy food, a nose and a tear, really delicious😋