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【Accommodation Recommendations】 Quanzhou Hotel (Address: No. 218 Nanjun North Road, Licheng District) A well-established five-star hotel with an excellent location, within walking distance to Kaiyuan Temple and West Street~ Homestay recommendation "Wu Wen Dong Xi," with a super popular sky mirror on the top floor, perfect for photos! 📸 🍜【Must-Try Foods】 1️⃣ Hou A Po Meat Rice Dumplings (East Street Main Store) A long-standing local brand that Quanzhou people have enjoyed since childhood, abalone meat rice dumplings are legendary! 2️⃣ Si Dan Ginger Duck (Tumen Street Store) Duck meat is tender and flavorful, so delicious it makes you drool 🤤 3️⃣ Shuimen Guozi Mianxian Hu A breakfast staple! Remember to add vinegar pork and large intestines! 📸【Photo Spots】 1️⃣ Kaiyuan Temple Twin Pagodas Recommended to go early for photos—fewer people, great lighting, and the red walls really complement your skin tone! 2️⃣ Xunpu Village Zanhuawei Experience Xunpu women's culture, get the same look as Zhao Liying✓ 3️⃣ West Street Rooftop Café Overlook the entire old town of Quanzhou from the prime spot 🛤️【Hidden Gems with Few Crowds】 1️⃣ Luoyang Bridge A Song Dynasty ancient bridge, super romantic at sunset~ 2️⃣ Qingyuan Mountain Healing greenery, don’t miss the Laojun Rock at the summit 3️⃣ Confucian Temple Square Peaceful amidst the hustle, every shot of the ancient architecture is a masterpiece 📆【Best Season to Visit】 October to December is the most comfortable! Crisp autumn air, not too hot or sunny April to June is also good in spring and Xiamen, but remember to bring an umbrella for the rainy season 👗【Outfit Suggestions】 Minnan red walls paired with a white dress are perfect! For Zanhuawei, light-colored qipao or hanfu is recommended Remember to bring a sun-protective jacket and comfortable flat shoes 🚌【Transportation Tips】 City attractions are accessible by bus and shared bikes Taxi is recommended for Qingyuan Mountain Old town traffic restrictions apply on weekends
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