Guanyue Temple

Bai Yansong's quote 'This is a city you should visit at least once in your lifetime' drove me to take a 10-hour drive to Quanzhou~ - Quanzhou, 'once known as the Buddha's land, where the whole city is full of saints.' The overall architecture is very ancient and closely connected to the sea. There's also the popular mascot of 'Ten Dragons and Nine Offspring' for photo opportunities. - Without further ado, let's get straight to the point. Here's my sincere guide to avoid any pitfalls~ - 👉How to play❓ Quanzhou 3️⃣-day 2️⃣-night travel route: - ✅Day1️⃣ Ancient city citywalk Tianhou Palace - Guan Yue Temple - Qingjing Mosque - Confucian Temple - Goldfish Alley - Flower Alley - Catholic Church - Xiangfeng Alley - West Street - Kaiyuan Temple - Quanzhou Bell Tower - ✅Day2️⃣ Jinjiang & Shishi seaside visit Wudian City Traditional Cultural District - Wulin Cultural Village - Anping Bridge - Shishi Gold Coast - Luojiang Temple (Sunset) - ✅Day3️⃣ Huian flower-seeking trip Chushou Beach - Chongwu Ancient City - Fushi Yin Ground (Instagram-style seascape) - Liupu Village - 👉Where to take photos❓ 📷Must-visit photo spots recommended ✅Quanzhou West Street West Street is the most picturesque place in Quanzhou, with the best views being the Quanzhou poster wall and the twin towers of Kaiyuan Temple. You can go to the Berry Super Crazy rooftop for photos. - ✅Quanzhou Bell Tower This is considered Quanzhou's landmark building, and the pure white landmark adds a fairy tale atmosphere to the city. - ✅Wudian City The place in Jinjiang with the strongest New Year atmosphere, where you can see a lot of folk performances. - ✅Wulin Cultural Village The houses here have a long history, and it's great for taking photos with a Republic of China vibe. - ✅Luojiang Temple A temple visited by Li Xian, built on the sea, a sea-heaven Buddhist land, and a great spot for sunset photos. - ✅Anping Bridge A stone bridge built during the Liang Dynasty, also known as the world's first stone bridge. Take a leisurely walk on it with your loved one. - ✅Fushi Yin Ground It's very much like Jeju Island in South Korea, and it's very Instagram-style for taking photos that turn out to be masterpieces. - ✅Liupu Village 'In this life, I wear flowers, in the next life, I'll be beautiful.' I came here because of this saying, so put on ancient costumes and take a set of atmospheric photos. - 👉How to get there❓ Quanzhou has a high-speed train station, you can get to Quanzhou from various places and then rent a car, or you can drive yourself. Public transportation is not very convenient. - 👉Where to stay❓ For the first day, it is recommended to stay near West Street, and for the second and third days, it is recommended to stay in Jinjiang.

One of the most popular attractions in Quanzhou 📍Quanzhou·Guanyue Temple This temple carries the faith and reverence of the people of Quanzhou It is a real spiritual pure land The exquisite carvings of the exterior architecture, various styles of eaves 🐲🐉 Every detail shows the unique style of Minnan The incense is flourishing🔥 Worshippers hold incense and pray sincerely🏮 Pray for peace and good fortune to come🍊 Truly feel the strong atmosphere of Minnan's incense♨️

🚄Depart from Shenzhen North Station to Quanzhou Station, more than three hours, rush to the homestay after getting off the high-speed rail, the homestay chosen this time is near West Street, the homestay I live in is really surprising, the indoor hygiene is very clean, the quilt can smell the sun, personally think that the facilities are more attentive than some star hotels, the room is equipped with a Leifan hair dryer, umbrella, projection, bathtub, disposable bath towel, etc., except for some noise at night, the location is not easy to find, there is really nothing to pick, although the shop also prepares earplugs, but those with poor sleep quality should consider it~ (It's not an advertisement, it's all recommended from the heart) 🦆After arriving at the homestay and putting down the things, go straight to the Jiangmu Duck head office, 120 per serving, small portion, just enough for two girls, the taste is good, I personally don't like to eat ginger, this can be completely accepted, the duck and ginger slices are stewed very flavorful, you can try it~ ☕️After eating, go straight to stay salty salt (Fushi Hidden Ground Store), a seaside coffee shop that looks like Jeju Island, the location is a bit off, it is recommended to drive by yourself, it is easy to not get a car if it is late, the light is probably better from 3-6 pm, you can see the sunset, the photos are very out of the picture, if you have enough time, you can take photos on the beach, it is a bit cold after six o'clock, it is best to bring a jacket 🍙After taking the photos, we were all super tired, we went back to the homestay to rest for a while and then set off to West Street for food, we checked in the very popular Hou Aunt's Zongzi, the taste is average, it is a very ordinary seafood zongzi with peanut sauce, it may also be that I am not used to the taste here, the subsequent meals are all stepping on thunder, so I won't make recommendations 💐Walk to the homestay and wash and rest, set off for Xunpu Village early the next morning to experience the same hairpin flower as Zhao Liying~ Position to: Mapu Ship Management Station (Xunpu Village entrance) There are many hairpin flower shops, you can find your favorite color and clothes to consult in advance Recommend a few internet celebrity hairpin flower shops: 1、Sunny Sister (Zhao Liying's same hairpin flower, need to queue) 2、Goddess Blessing (Macaron hairpin flower) 3、Huayue Yashu, personally highly recommended, the clothes are all genuine, very clean, and new, the style is novel and beautiful, the price ranges from 40-120, you can choose two sets of clothes➕hairpin flowers, we went with makeup on, changing clothes➕hairpin flowers took less than half an hour, there are many photographers at the entrance of the village and the entrance of the Mazu Temple, the price ranges from 99-299, all the negatives are given, you can communicate with the photographer for a trial shoot first, choose if it meets your aesthetic style, the photographer will bring small props, take you to the photo spot to take pictures, teach you to pose, the picture is very fast Special attention⚠️: Be sure to travel off-peak, the experience will be much better, the alleys in the village are very narrow, and it is difficult to walk when there are too many people on holidays 🌄Finally go to West Street to stroll and eat, then go to the rooftop coffee to take pictures of the sunset and the Zhen Guo Tower, the coffee is not very good, but it is very out of the picture, if you have enough time, you can go to Kaiyuan Temple (17:40 closed temple, pay attention to the time), Guan Yue Temple (locals say it is the most popular temple)

✈ Quanzhou, this beautiful city that is half fireworks and half fairyland, was praised by Marco Polo as the 'City of Light' and was once the most prosperous port in the Orient during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The city is filled with blooming Cercis chinensis flowers, as if it's an office of the fairy world, with two ancient pagodas and a historic street forming the skeleton of the city. 🏮Suggested itinerary: 📍Day 1: Start from West Street, visit the Bell Tower, Kaiyuan Temple, Chengtian Temple, Confucian Temple, Qingjing Mosque, Guanyue Temple, Tianhou Palace to the museum, and watch a puppet show. 📍Day 2: Explore the charm of Xunpu Village, visit Luoyang Temple, and the beautiful scenery on the Golden Beach. 👣 The first day's itinerary is well-organized, with food and attractions distributed along a line. You can choose the attractions to visit based on your physical strength, with special recommendations for Tianhou Palace and Kaiyuan Temple. Remember to book your visit to the Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in advance! 🎭 Puppet shows require at least a three-day advance booking, and after the performance, you can take a close photo with the puppets. 🌄 On the second day, you can wear traditional clothing in Xunpu Village, experience makeup and photography for only 40 yuan. The seaside sunset is enchanting, and Luoyang Temple is an excellent spot for photography. 🍜【Food Recommendations】 🍗 Tong'an Fragrant Chicken Leg: Rich in flavor, worthy of a four-star recommendation. 🫓 Aunt Qin's Taro Cake: Five-star delicious, melts in your mouth, an uplifting choice for the taste buds. 🎍 Anhai Uncle Wu's Tusan Freeze: Three-star rating, sea worm cuisine, a challenge for taste and courage. 🧋 Mei Chao Feng: Three stars, average taste, but the experience is different when you go up to the rooftop to overlook the East and West Towers. 🚌【Transportation】 Quanzhou is equipped with an airport and high-speed train station, convenient and fast. The city's attractions are concentrated, recommended to walk, rent an electric bike, or take a small white car. 🏡【Accommodation Experience】 During the May Day period, I chose a homestay near West Street. Walking into a small alley, I found a red-brick courtyard, a typical Minnan architectural style. The courtyard has a tea room where you can enjoy a leisurely tea break, barbecue in the yard, and watch the sunset on the rooftop, quiet and comfortable. 📸 Finally, I have to share the 7 best photo spots around West Street: 1. Koi Coffee 2. Berry Crazy 3. Overlord Tea Ji 4. Quanzhou Cinema 5. West Street Tourist Service Center 6. Bell Tower 7. Christian Church 🌟 PS: If you have extra time, it is recommended to go to Wudian City in Jinjiang, where there are many well-preserved Minnan ancient buildings, worth exploring.

Guan Yue Temple, also known as Guan Di Temple, is dedicated to Guan Yu, with Yue Wang as a secondary deity, and is a Taoist temple. The Quanzhou Tonghuai Guan Di Temple is a famous ancient site for worshipping the martial saint Guan Yu and is the largest existing martial temple in Fujian Province. The Guan Di Temple, with its magnificent architectural complex and well-preserved ancient relics and artifacts, has become a historical treasure. Guan Di Temple is a place where the local people of Southern Fujian worship Lord Guan. People usually come here with their inner faith, so every day there is a continuous stream of devotees seeking success in their careers, academic achievements, or answers to their prayers! Many pilgrims also come here for its reputation, making it a cultural tourism hotspot. The intricate and vibrant dragon elements on the temple's roof ridge perfectly match the Year of the Dragon, and the peak of incense offerings pushes the festive atmosphere to the extreme. Standing at the entrance and inhaling a bit of the celestial mist is also very satisfying. If you're just looking to appreciate the view, it's recommended to come at night when there are fewer people. Landscape lights are turned on in the evening (lights out at 22:00), allowing visitors to admire the porcelain dragon carvings on the eaves, which are resplendent in gold and jade. Accompanied by flower-patterned animals, the scene is overflowing with color and beauty, showcasing the exquisite architecture of Southern Fujian and the extremely luxurious decorations. The various sculptures are vivid and lifelike, adding much more charm than during the daytime and making it hard not to marvel at the ancient craftsmen's superb skills.

The Tonghuai Guan Yue Temple is located in Tumen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, commonly known as Tumen Guandi Temple, mainly worshipping Guan Yu. In the third year of the Republic of China (1914), Yue Fei was also enshrined, hence the current name. It is the largest existing martial temple in Fujian Province. 🌟 Highlights: ——The Guan Yue Temple consists of three parallel temples: Wucheng Hall, Chongxian Hall, and Sanyi Temple, each with three sections. The building area is over 1300 square meters. The temple decorations include exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and clay sculptures, with dragon carvings on the roof ridges, each with a unique shape, accompanied by flowers, birds, and animals, reflecting the artistic style of ancient Minnan architecture. ——The Guan Yue Temple has significant influence in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and it has a large following among the people. The temple is always bustling with worshippers, and according to the locals in Quanzhou, the Guan Yue Temple is very efficacious, especially for those seeking wealth.

🔥 Continuing right from the Qingjing Mosque, it's not long before you reach the next stop, where the bustling crowd and lively atmosphere at the Xingwang Temple are truly shocking. This legendary Guanyue Temple, though small, is packed with worshippers. Step inside for a closer look and feel the extraordinary vibe. ————————— Name: Tonghuai Guanyue Temple Address: No. 186-196, Tumen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province Opening hours: 08:00-17:30, no entry after 17:30 Ticket: Free ————————— 🔥 Guanyue Temple is not large, but it's filled with many worshippers and tourists. There's a large square in front of the temple, bustling and constantly busy. This place is known as the most incense-filled area in Quanzhou, and you won't understand the reason until you are there yourself. 🌟 Majestic and Stunning Architecture The aesthetics and thoughts of ancient craftsmen are reflected here, with the exquisite Minnan-style architecture and extremely ornate decorations shining under the blue sky and white clouds. The roof ridge is adorned with colorful and varied porcelain dragon sculptures, and the flora and fauna seem to come to life. As night falls and the lights come on, the level of amazement here goes up a notch. 🌟 Endless Stream of Worshippers It is said that hundreds of thousands of people come to offer incense every year. The culture of Guandi in Quanzhou, as an important part of Minnan culture, has played a significant role in promoting civil exchanges across the Taiwan Strait. It brings good fortune, fulfills wishes, and protects families, offering people beautiful blessings and hopes. 🌟 Exceptional Fortune-Telling Following the traditional process of seeking answers through fortune-telling sticks, one can experience a unique sense of traditional culture. The process of casting and interpreting the sticks is auspicious and has its own special charm. Both local worshippers and visitors from afar speak highly of this place. 🔥 As the finale of this city walk in downtown Quanzhou, this place truly amazed me. It's not just the exquisite and grand architecture, nor just the surging crowds, but the continuation of this unique traditional culture that one experiences while being here.