[2025 Quanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinyu Alley (Updated Apr)

Hey friends! Who can relate? 😭 Visiting popular attractions during holidays can be overwhelming... But guess what? Quanzhou has numerous hidden treasures waiting to be explored! No queues, no crowds - just pack the city's authentic charm and poetic beauty into your travel bag. Let's unlock these less-crowded yet stunning spots in Quanzhou 👇 🌅 [Sunrise Special: Secret Coastal Hideaways] While tourists flock to Xunpu Village for flower-wearing, we'll have Qingshan Bay's morning all to ourselves! 🌊 The coastline here is three times longer than the city center's, with only occasional local morning walkers on the beach. • Beach treasure hunting: Bring a small bucket to collect seashells 🐚, crabs 🦀, and even hidden clams during low tide! • Romantic cycling: Rent a tandem bike 🚲, feel the sea breeze along the coastline - passing fishing boats create perfect cinematic shots. • Breakfast surprise: Try peanut soup with youtiao 🥖 at a seaside shop while watching the sunrise over the horizon - better than any trending restaurant! 🚲 [Old Town Wandering: Step into Time's Folds] West Street Clock Tower too crowded? No worries! Duck into nearby Jinyu Lane and Jiadi Lane for an instant journey back to a slower-paced era. 🌟 Quiet scenic routes: • Tongzheng Lane: Bougainvillea blooming against red walls 🌸, perfect for photos without tourist photobombs! • Dingxin Pagoda: A mini ancient pagoda hidden in a residential area, surrounded by old buildings with hanging laundry - authentic local life! 📸 • Lin's Zhengquanmao Mung Bean Cake: A time-honored local favorite! Crispy freshly-baked mung bean cakes without queues! 🥧 When tired, rest on stone benches under the old banyan tree near Meichaofeng, enjoying ice cream 🍦 while watching elderly locals cycling past on vintage bikes, catching whiffs of home-cooking - this is what travel should feel like! 🍽️ [Food Adventures: Local Hidden Gems] Skip the two-hour queues at trending spots! Follow local grannies with shopping baskets to discover authentic culinary treasures in the alleys. • Shuimen Guozai Noodle Soup (Non-main branch): Avoid Tumen Street's long queues at the Shuimen Street branch! Open until 3 AM, featuring melt-in-your-mouth vinegared meat! 🍲 • Hou's Rice Dumplings (Yanzhi Lane branch): Half the crowd of West Street shop! Soul-satisfying peanut sauce + sweet chili sauce, salted egg yolk bursting with flavor! 💥 • Shidan Ginger Duck (alley next to Tumen Street): A humble shop in residential buildings filling the street with ginger fragrance! Perfectly seasoned duck with winter melon pork soup! 🍗 🌌 [Night Special: Peaceful Evening Moments] When West Street gets packed, escape to Tianhou Road for evening breeze! 🌙 Nanyin music from teahouses under banyan trees 🎵, street vendors selling jasmine flower bracelets for just 10 yuan. • Qinglong Lane night tour: The ancient alley transforms into an ink painting at night, oyster-shell houses shimmer under streetlights - perfect for soft-lit photos! 📸 • Donghu Park night view: Watch lights reflect on the lake while kids chase fireflies - pure summer romance! 💡 [Reverse Travel Tips] • Time magic: Visit popular spots before 7 AM or after 8 PM to avoid peak hours ⏰ • Transportation hack: Rent an electric scooter 🛵 to explore alleys - faster than taxis for discovering surprises! • Accommodation tip: Stay near Xinmen Street - close to attractions yet quiet, with 30% lower prices than West Street 🏨 Quanzhou's beauty isn't found in "must-visit" lists, but in chance encounters with old teahouses, late-night noodle shops, and untouched seashell collections on the beach. While others rush through crowds, we discover authentic local life in the city's hidden corners.

🍜 Must-eat snacks: Market fireworks, one bite into the soul 1️⃣ Noodle Soup Recommended shop: Zeng's Laoji Noodle Soup (end of West Street, near the bell tower) Features: Freshly cooked thick soup base, you can add fried dough sticks, vinegar meat, large intestine, sprinkle with pepper powder to enhance the flavor, a standard breakfast for Quanzhou people! Address: End of West Street, near the Bell Tower 2️⃣ Earth Bamboo Jelly Recommended shop: Anhai Tushun Jelly (No. 203-1 West Street) Features: Made from sandworms, it has a smooth taste and is paired with garlic chili sauce, which is sour and spicy and appetizing! Address: No. 203-1 West Street 3️⃣ Meat dumplings Recommended shop: Grandma Hou’s Meat Dumpling (No. 59, East Street) Features: Soft and sticky glutinous rice, rich fillings (mushrooms, scallops, shrimps), even better with sweet and spicy sauce! Address: No. 59 East Street 4️⃣ Fried Vinegar Pork Recommended shop: Qiaozitou Vinegar Pork (No. 309, Wenling South Road) Features: Pork front leg meat coated with sweet potato flour and fried, sweet and sour and crispy, super satisfying when paired with fried sweet potato! Address: No. 309, Wenling South Road 5️⃣ Turnip Sour Recommended shop: Donglai Caitousuan (No. 3, Jinyu Lane) Features: Radish with salty and sweet peanuts, drizzled with Thai sweet sauce, sour and refreshing! Address: No. 3 Goldfish Lane 🦆 Special Minnan cuisine: a collision of tradition and innovation 1️⃣ Ginger Duck Recommended shop: Stan Ginger Duck (No. 100 Tumen Street) Features: The duck meat is tender and crispy, with a strong ginger aroma, and the soup is perfect with rice! Address: No. 100 Tumen Street 2️⃣ Chongwu Fish Roll Recommended shop: Qiaojia 1960 Nanyang Cuisine (No. 497 Xinmen Street) Features: Made from mackerel, with a chewy texture, it goes best with curry shrimp or satay skewers! Address: No. 497 Xinmen Street 3️⃣ Aqiu Steak Recommended shop: Aqiu Steak (No. 500, Huxin Street) Features: Chinese-style stewed beef ribs, soft and tasty, with a unique curry aroma! Address: No. 500, Huxin Street 🍦 Desserts and drinks: a must-have to cool down and satisfy your cravings 1️⃣ Stone flower paste Recommended shop: Aiya Shihuagao (50 meters south of the People's Government in Zhuangfu Lane) Features: Made from sea anise, chewy and refreshing, great with four-fruit soup or taro balls to relieve the heat! Address: 50 meters south of the People's Government, Zhuangfu Lane 2️⃣ Cheese milk ice Recommended shop: Misi Xiaozhuangzhuang (No. 28, Nanjun North Road) Features: The taro balls are chewy, have a rich milky flavor, and have adjustable sweetness. A must-try in summer! Address: No. 28, Nanjun North Road 3️⃣ Peanut Soup Recommended shop: Traditional Peanut Soup (No. 3 Huaxiang) Features: sweet and thick, smoother with egg drops, full of peanut aroma! Address: No. 3 Huaxiang 🍜 Food Street: Eat all the food in Quanzhou on one street 1️⃣ West Street Features: A gathering place for traditional snacks, recommended dishes include rice noodle soup, fried vinegar pork, and vegetable cake Address: Bell Tower to East Street 2️⃣ Wudian City Features: Minnan ancient house style, you can try large intestine, pig blood, fist mother, fried dates Address: Traditional Street District, Wudian City, Jinjiang 3️⃣ Liuguan Road Features: Locals' private food street, recommended dishes include duck head, Quji duck neck, and Zhaoji rice noodle soup Address: Yingjin Street

Quanzhou Ancient City Cultural and Ecological Tourism Resort is located in Licheng District, with the 6.41 square kilometers of the ancient city as its core. There are 173 streets and alleys in the ancient city of Quanzhou, including 36 first-class historical streets and alleys such as West Street, Pei Alley, and Goldfish Alley, 104 second-class historical streets and alleys such as Taikui Alley, Tongzheng Alley, and Micang Alley, and 33 streets and alleys with similar historical patterns such as East Street, Tumen Street, and Jiangwu Alley. The ancient city of Quanzhou is still very interesting and can be visited for two to three days. The attractions in the ancient city are generally concentrated and the traffic is busy, so it is recommended to walk or ride a bicycle. [Cute] Recommended city walk routes in Quanzhou Ancient City: 1. Bell Tower - West Street - Pei Lane - Taikui Lane - Xiangfeng Lane - Sanchao Lane - Gurong Lane - Jiuguanyi - Shilangdi - Jingting Lane - Hua Lane - Haogoukeng - Jinyu Lane - Fuwenmiao 2. Yafu Runbing Dishes - Taste of Childhood - Kangzhuangman Pancake - Haisi Jinfeng Yuanxiao Yuan - Donglai Caitou Sour - Stan Ginger Duck - Haochengcai Steak - Shuimen Guozai Noodle Soup - Traditional Taste Water Chestnut Pastry - Qunzhong Beef Shop - Yuanfang Xiaolongbao This is a food route where you can eat while walking and taste the local specialties. 3. Song's Residence - Xu Bangguang's Former Residence - Nanwai Zongzhengsi Site - Li Wu's Former Residence - Dongyang Grand Ancestral Hall - Yixiangyin Pavilion - Yang Binhai's Jinshi Residence - Wang's Ancestral Hall - Zhuang Guozhen's Former Residence - Wang Haiwen's Former Residence - Gong's Residence - Fu Xiangruo's Former Residence - Su Tingyu's Former Residence - Chen Guangchun's Former Residence - Huang Fengxiang's Shangshu Mansion This is mainly a visit to the former residences of celebrities, suitable for friends who are interested in history and culture. [TeaDrinker]

🌊【Tested by walking 20,000 steps! Quanzhou 24-hour Special Forces Guide] The best routes that locals say are amazing✨ 8:00 AM 📍 Kaiyuan Temple Drink a bowl of hot noodle soup under the red walls and eaves! Look for "Zeng's Lao Ji" on West Street for the deluxe version with vinegar pork and large intestine, paired with crispy fried dough sticks, it's absolutely delicious! After eating, we went straight to the thousand-year-old temple. The snow in the corridor during the cherry blossom season was super nice to take pictures📸 (don’t take pictures in the temple) 9:30📍West Street Rampage Mode ✔️ Take photos of the twin towers on the Meichaochuang rooftop (you can go there without spending any money!) ✔️ Buy the freshly rolled shredded radish flavor of Yafu Runbing Skin ✔️Drink a cup of agar-agar milk tea at Goldfish Lane (remember to add crispy popsicles) When I walked to the clock tower, I was suddenly amazed by the girls with flowers in their hair all over the street! It turns out that they are all in line... 12:00📍Zhanhuawei, Xiapu Village The joy of getting clothes and hairpins for 40 yuan is a must-have! Follow the same route as Zhao Liying: ➀ Burning incense in front of Shunji Temple ➁ A group of fishermen filmed at the foot of the oyster shell house ➂ Waiting for the fishing boats to return to the port at sunset (great atmosphere!) 15:00 📍Guanyue Temple for fortune-telling The most popular temple of the God of Wealth! A local grandma taught me the correct posture: ① Worship Tiangong first and then Guandi ② When shaking the lottery, you should silently recite your name + address + birthday ③ A good fortune is when the Holy Grail has one positive and one negative (2 yuan for interpretation is very reasonable) 16:30📍Qingjing Mosque Crossing Arabia Who understands the image of the young man in white robe chanting under the pomegranate tree? Islamic arches + Persian inscriptions make you feel like you are in the Middle East. Please remember to wear a long skirt to enter. 19:00 📍Zhongshan Road Street Sweeping ♨ ️Stan Ginger Duck (I can eat three bowls of rice with the charred duck skin dipped in the soup!) ♨ ️Auntie Zhuang’s taro pancake (with salted egg yolk filling, it comes out of the pan at 4pm) ♨ ️Bingzhengtang Four Fruit Soup (add taro paste + adazi to make it more flavorful) 💡Locals’ private tips: 🚌Take a 2 yuan "little white car" in the old city and it will stop when you wave 📿Don't accept incense from strangers at the entrance of Guanyue Temple 🌇The Luojia Temple Sea Buddha Kingdom is a 40-minute drive from the city, so you can enjoy it in plenty of time. Eat all the treasures of this small town from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties in one day, and you’ll find surprises at every corner! The next article will update the complete list of photo taking locations for hairpin flowers in Xiapu Village. Sisters squatting, please raise your hands 🙋♀ ️

Yesterday at 2:35, I finally boarded the high-speed train to Quanzhou. The sea was muddy and the mountains were undulating. The mountains and the sea were surrounded by small houses with yellow walls, white walls, and red tiles. Living here is like facing the sea. I wonder if it is spring and the flowers are blooming? Through the tunnel, my ears were blocked. The mountains in the north are always towering, but here they are always shrouded in water vapor, with a lot of tenderness, and there is no shortage of water. Sitting by the window, I watched the Harmony train shuttle, and the mountain house stood silently in the water vapor. Suddenly, I felt like a traveler. I stayed at Li Gong Cang Homestay in Jinyu Lane that night. The government of Licheng District is located to the northwest of the entrance of Jinyu Lane. It's just across the road. To the east of the entrance of Jinyu Lane is the Wenmiao (Confucius Temple). In the evening, people dance in the Wenmiao Square. Nearby are Zhongshan Road, Xijie, Daxi Street, Zhuangfu Lane, and Hao Ditch. From Zhongshan Road to Kaiyuan Temple, opposite Kaiyuan Temple is Xijie. Xijie is crowded with people, and the red flowers and green trees are open all night. Through Gu Long Lane and Hua Lane, enter Chengtian Lane, to Chengtian Temple. Many women with flowers in their hair take photos in Gu Long Lane. There are many electric vehicles here, which are driven very fast and very proudly. The corners of the houses and the branches of the big trees on the roadside are lush and grow as they please.

A newly opened cute piggy 🐽 afternoon tea shop at the entrance of Jinyu Lane The menu is hand-drawn and very cute. As soon as you enter the door, you are greeted by many piggy dolls, and there is a goldfish tank next to it, which is also great for taking photos! I ordered the pistachio Vienna, which has a beautiful layered look. The pistachio milk cap is very fragrant, and the taste is rich when you take a big sip. The matcha ice cream is a cute little monster 👾 The cake is lemon-flavored and very refreshing. There is also a swing on the second floor, which is also great for taking photos!

📍Location: Goldfish Lane, Licheng District, Quanzhou 🕰History: Song Dynasty to present 🏠Features: Perfect fusion of historical culture and modern life (the whole lane is themed with goldfish) 🌟Quanzhou, this ancient city always brings us surprises. Today we walked into a street full of stories - Goldfish Lane. This place is not only a witness to history, but also a microcosm of modern life. 🏛️Historical evolution: The name of Goldfish Lane originated in the Song Dynasty and was named after Xie Zhonggui, the Fujian Transport Envoy. This was once the residence of a third-rank official. Today, the old Guangming Cinema (now Quanzhou People’s Cinema) at the entrance of the alley bears witness to its prosperity during the Republic of China period. 🎨Cultural heritage: Walking along Goldfish Alley, you feel like traveling back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Ding Wei's former residence, Fu Weizao's residence, Li Gongzang's former residence... every brick and tile tells the story of Quanzhou. The Huang Clan Ancestral Hall attracts countless Huang clan descendants to return home to pay homage to their ancestors every year. 🍜Food culture: The taste of Quanzhou can be found in Goldfish Lane. Earthworm jelly, pickled radish, rice dumplings... every snack has a taste that is fresh in the memory of Quanzhou people. As night falls, diners continue to come in an endless stream. 🌆Modern look: The slight renovation of Goldfish Lane has given it a new lease of life. The combination of traditional architecture and modern elements makes this place a model for the protection of Quanzhou ancient city. Here, you can enjoy a cup of hand-brewed coffee in the coffee shop, or appreciate works inspired by ancient city elements in the cultural and creative space. 📸Photograph and check-in: Whether it is the quaint red brick houses or the modern coffee shops, Goldfish Alley is a great place to take photos and check-in. Every place is a scenery, every step is a story. 🌈Goldfish Lane, a street worth savoring. Here, you can feel the perfect fusion of the profound heritage of the ancient city of Quanzhou and its modern atmosphere. Come to Quanzhou, come to Goldfish Lane, and experience a different trip.

Walking 20,000 steps A detailed guide to eating and drinking in Xunlong Quick code live 🫣 📍Quanzhou Dragon Hunting Route Check-in Order ❶Liyuan Classical Theater-Qiuniu "Long Zhong Shui Qiang Qiang" means "everyone is beautiful." ❷ Sanchao Lane-Bi'an "Longzhong Lantern Festival" is homophonic to "grand debut" It symbolizes that light will drive away darkness and illuminate the world. ❸Weiyuan Tower-Bixi "Long Zhong Yong" means "everyone is strong." I wish everyone good health and all the best! ❹Quanzhou Bell Tower-Pulao "The dragons built a big house" In Minnan dialect, it means "everyone can build a building." ❺Confucian Temple Square-Fuxi "Long Zhong Ao Du Ce" means "everyone can read", It implies prosperity, success in the imperial examination, and being the top scorer in high school. ❻ Guanyue Temple-Suanni "Longzhongchendaqian" means "everyone can make a fortune" ❼Tianhou Temple-Chaofeng It symbolizes "the dragons are safe and sound without any ambitions". In Minnan dialect, it means "everyone is safe and sound" ❽Yuan Miao Guan-Ya Zi This illustrates a saying in southern Fujian: All dragons are brothers. ❾Goldfish Lane-Chiwen "Longzhonggaosheng" means I wish everyone a smooth and successful career. 🥰 Check in at the surrounding attractions while looking for dragons ✔️Sanchao Lane-Bi'an, check in at Xiangfeng Tower at the same time, the fireworks under the East and West Towers ✔️Kaiyuan Temple on West Street, with Li Tiantai taking photos of the East and West Towers, Xiaoxicheng ✔️West Street ✔️After taking pictures of the bell tower, go to Quanzhou Theater. You can take pictures of Quanzhou posters in the alley you enter ✔️Photographing couplets with rare characters at Goldfish Lane 🫢Quanzhou locals recommend special snacks collection: ❶Taro cake: Go to Auntie Zhuang’s taro cake in Nanjun Lane. Auntie Zeng’s fried skewers next to it are also delicious, authentic Quanzhou barbecue! ❷Stan Ginger Duck, go to the one next to Guanyue Temple ❸Bad Auntie Chicken Rack, next to Yanggongdun Xinyu Kindergarten opposite Zhongmin Parkview on Baiyuan Road ❹ For handmade mochi, go to Huang’s Handmade Mochi at No. 119 West Street ❺Golden Beef Patties, go to the one near the bell tower on West Street ❻ For the Four Fruit Soup, go to the Tianhou Temple, which is next to Chaofeng, Bingzheng Hall

Quanzhou's temples, shrines, and Taoist places within the city are a testament to Minnan culture, with a blend of various cultural elements in the architecture. In the brackets, roof ridges, stone carvings, and flying eaves, Minnan craftsmen fully demonstrate Quanzhou's inclusiveness, openness, and aesthetic inspiration. - P1: Double dragon decoration on the ridge of Minnan and Chaoshan region P3: Jialan, a Buddhist term, refers to the garden where monks live P4, P13: Character inlay porcelain P5/6: Nanyin Feitian P 7: Other places use small beasts on the roof ridge, Quanzhou uses human figures. P 9: Eight Immortals P10: Zhongshan Middle Road shops (modern) P11: Westernized angel boy P12: Chinese-style flying eaves, Western-style cross, modern airplane (a small point above the cross) P14: Dripping water beast P15: Even the manhole cover (modern) is designed, located at: Goldfish Alley entrance 👉🏻TIPS: 1. Most of the photos are taken with a telephoto lens, it is highly recommended to bring your telephoto lens/telephoto phone when traveling to Quanzhou. 2. The shooting locations are all in Quanzhou Ancient City, and the temples and Taoist temples in the ancient city are basically free, no need to make an appointment.