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Quanzhou Travel Guide | 18 pictures to take you to check in at the West Street shooting location!

This is a long-awaited trip to Quanzhou.... The trip to Quanzhou must start from West Street A romantic citywalk full of life Let me understand the city's 'half city of life, half city of fairy' Organize a relaxed tour and photo check-in route 18 pictures to take you to check in at the super shooting location on West Street! Get ready for the little friends who are coming to West Street in Quanzhou to collect it! . 🚶🏻‍♂️Route recommendation South Christ Church—Bell Tower—West Street—Kaiyuan Temple—Xiangfeng Lane . 📷Photo location 1⃣️There is a carp terrace coffee (p1) I didn't expect the evening scenery to be beautiful, the shops on both sides of the street are warm, full of life 2⃣️Quanzhou poster wall (p2) Enter the main road of West Street on the right hand side there is an 85 degree C, turn into the alley to find! 3⃣️Quanzhou calendar wall (p4) Navigate to West Street Orange if, you can see it at the door! 4⃣️Bell Tower (p5) You can see it when you enter the main road of West Street 5⃣️Berry Super Crazy (p6-7) The rooftop can take two towers, the rooftop connected between the first and second stores can take the word 'Quanzhou' with red tiles as the background 6⃣️Xiangfeng Lane (p8, p15) A short alley, you can take a tower here! Mustard bookstore is also worth a visit! 7⃣️Kaiyuan Temple (p9-10) You can turn around first, and when you leave, you can really get a picture of the red wall at the exit! 8⃣️West Street Tourist Center Rooftop (p11) Here you can take a close-up photo of the person and the Buddha Tower 9⃣️Xiaoxi Cheng (p12, p14, p16, p17) A small alley next to the main road of West Street, you can take 'Quanzhou, this is a city you should go to at least once in your life - Bai Yansong' 1⃣️0⃣️South Christian Church (p13) On Zhongshan Street, you can take a photo with 'Love' at the church door. . If you are tired, you can also eat local snacks: sesame glutinous rice, noodle paste, scallop roast pork dumplings, taro cake.... If you have time, you can also wear flowers, come to Quanzhou to travel, one day on West Street is enough!

Quanzhou 3 days 2 nights super complete travel guide route, food, photo

Quanzhou people stay up late to organize a super complete guide! Sisters who are preparing to come to Quanzhou can directly copy homework! Summarized transportation, accommodation, food, route, check-in attractions! · 【Transportation】 ✈️Plane: Direct to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport 🚅Motor car/high-speed rail: Quanzhou Station {It is recommended to go directly to Quanzhou Station, which is closest to the city and directly accessible by bus}, Quanzhou West Station, Quanzhou South Station 🚌City travel: The small white car that stops when you wave in the Licheng District, 2r/person to the station, ask the driver before getting on the bus whether he will go to the place you want to go, or you can make an appointment in advance in the 【Xiaobai Rent】 small 🟠 sequence 🚎Bus: 1r or rent a 🛵 small electric car, it is convenient to walk around the old city, and you are not afraid of traffic jams · 🛣️【3 days 2 nights route recommendation】 DAY1: Kaiyuan Temple·East and West Towers→West Street→Bell Tower→Chengtian Temple→Confucius Temple →Qingjing Temple →Guanyue Temple→Zhongshan Road Goldfish Lane DAY2: Qingyuan Mountain Laojun Rock→Xunpu Village→Zhenwu Temple→Tianhou Palace→Qinglong Lane Jubao Street DAY3: Overseas Traffic History Museum →Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum →Luoyang Bridge→Chongwu Ancient City→Xiaozai Town (Windmill Island) · 🍤【Food】 📍Water country noodle paste, 📍Aunt Zhuang's taro cake, 📍Aunt's chicken rack, 📍Love ah stone flower paste, 📍Bridge head vinegar meat, 📍Uncle Wu's earth bamboo freeze, 📍Yixin ice products · 📸【Check-in position】 1️⃣Quanzhou Film and Television Theater big word wall, go into the alley on the right of the famous product 2️⃣Berry Super Crazy Rooftop and Carp Coffee Rooftop, you can overlook West Street and East and West Towers, Carp Coffee House Rooftop, 20r/person for a cup of drink, closer distance 3️⃣The West Street Tourist Center is opposite the Kaiyuan Temple, and you can go up and take a photo with the tower without consumption 4️⃣The red wall in Kaiyuan Temple and the cherry blossoms at the end of January 5️⃣Xiangfeng Lane ⭕️【Trip preparation】 🏨Accommodation arrangement: Book suitable accommodation in advance, you can choose homestays near West Street 🗺️Itinerary planning: Understand the attractions, features and activities in advance, you can refer to travel guides, travel notes and guides on the Internet‘’ ☀️Weather conditions: Check the weather forecast to arrange clothes and itinerary reasonably. 💐There are now hundreds of shops in Xunpu Village, with many options, the price is uniformly 40 each, two sets of clothes, including hair styling without makeup, deposit 200r

A guide to the culturally rich ancient city of Quanzhou, where historic sites and attractions are concentrated

The ancient city of Quanzhou is not large, and it is home to historic sites such as Kaiyuan Temple, Confucius Temple, Guanyue Temple, and Qingjing Mosque. It is recommended to go to Guanyue Temple first, walk northwest along Tumen Street, and you can visit Qingjing Mosque and Confucius Temple not far away. Pass through the Confucius Temple, walk north along Zhongshan Road, to the crossroad of West Street, walk west from the intersection, and you can reach Kaiyuan Temple not far away. Qingyuan Mountain is also worth climbing, but it's a bit far, you can take a taxi to Laojun Rock. The above-mentioned ancient sites in the ancient city can be finished in half a day; Qingyuan Mountain is very large, with a full-length hiking trail, clear signs on the mountain, you can arrange it yourself according to time and physical strength. Impression: More than 700 years ago, Quanzhou was a world trade center, concentrating various major religious cultures at that time. 1. Guanyue Temple is very popular; 2. Qingjing Mosque is a very old mosque; 3. Some Nestorian sites can be seen, Nestorianism is a branch of Christianity; 4. Zhongshan Road is a commercial street, not wide, with arcades on both sides, convenient for pedestrians; 5. The stone carvings of the Heavenly Kings on the tower of Kaiyuan Temple are very exquisite; 6. The huge statue of Laozi at the entrance of Qingyuan Mountain, carved from natural stone mountain, the deep eyes see through time and space; 7. The view from the top of Qingyuan Mountain is good, there are many cliff carvings, and there is a pagoda of the high monk Hongyi on the mountain.

Fujian's largest Buddhist temple, home to China's tallest twin stone towers, is located in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, at Kaiyuan Temple

✅【Life】 "In this small town where I live, everyone firmly believes that there are gods three feet above their heads, and they also believe in spirits. People live closely with ghosts and gods..." This is how writer Cai Chongda describes the attitude of Quanzhou people towards gods in his book 'Skin'. 🚩【Folklore】 In the daily life of Quanzhou people, the folklore of "respecting heaven and earth and fearing ghosts and gods" is vividly preserved. Here, there is a temple every five steps and a temple every ten steps. It is a "city of all gods" that integrates various beliefs such as Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Manichaeism, and Hinduism. 📍【Check-in】 Kaiyuan Temple, located on West Street in Licheng District, Quanzhou, can be said to be one of the most representative places of Quanzhou's earthly and immortal atmosphere. Many people even list visiting Kaiyuan Temple as a must-do when traveling to Quanzhou. 📖【History】 It was first built in the second year of the Tang Dynasty, and has a history of more than 1300 years. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian and a national key cultural relics protection unit. As a major part of "Quanzhou: The World Maritime Trade Center of Song and Yuan China", it has been included in the "World Cultural Heritage List". ➡️【What you see】 The Kaiyuan Temple we see now, its main temples were mostly built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was originally called "Lotus Temple" because of the allusion of "Mulberry Opening White Lotus". Later, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty ordered the construction of temples throughout the country to show the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, and they were all named after the year, hence the name "Kaiyuan Temple". 📍【Scale】 The temple covers nearly 120 acres and consists of a series of buildings such as the main building group in the middle road and the east and west stone towers. Not only is it high in regulation, majestic, and cleverly constructed, but it is also more splendid and brightly lit when you look closely. Especially the Zhenguo Tower and Renshou Tower, which are arranged in a "品" shape with the Daxiong Hall, not only stand tall for thousands of years, but are also the highest pair of stone towers in our country. Their meticulous and precise stacking methods and the exquisite relief carvings on the tower body are all shocking and are undoubtedly national treasures. 🚩【Achievements】 In addition, there are wooden couplets personally written by Zhu Xi, the Ganlu Jietan, which is known as one of the three major Jietan in China along with Beijing Jietai Temple and Hangzhou Zhaoqing Temple, and the Sutra Pavilion with a rich collection of historical materials, etc., are all must-see check-in points at Kaiyuan Temple. Of course, in addition to the magnificent and exquisite architecture and the long and diverse culture of Kaiyuan Temple, its classical, elegant, quiet and deep environmental atmosphere is also a reason why many people prefer it. ✅Check-in tips ➡️Quanzhou· Kaiyuan Temple 📍No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City 🎫Free open to the public ⏰Opening hours 06:00-11:00; 15:00-18:00 🚩Check-in points: East and West Towers—Daxiong Hall—Ganlu Jietan 🚌601, 014, 006, 002, get off at Kaiyuan Temple Station

A day trip in Quanzhuo, Fujian Province (China)

The Fujianese city of Quanzhou is perfect for a day trip! 🌞🚆🙋 Here are its highlights, which are quite close to each others at walking distance: - Dakaiyuan Temple - West Street - Zhongshan Street - Quanzhou Confucian Temple - Qingjing Mosque - Guanyue Temple - Tianhou Temple - Quanzhou Maritime Museum Have fun in Quanzhuo and enjoy it's rich history and cultural heritage! #fujian #quanzhou #urbanexplorer #culturalheritage

Quanzhou for architecture & culture lovers !

Vibrant city to enjoy for at least 2 days for culture, architecture and food. Few worth it half-day trips around doable by didi. Active by day and night ! Visit the temple of the Queen of heaven in the morning then hang out around and through its southern streets during market time. Go back after sunset for a busy and messy atmosphere. Go to Kaiyuan temple in the afternoon and hang out on Xi jie, have tea and watch the sunset from one of the rooftop. Favorite one Baishui Haoxi, a nice-edgy renovated Republic of China building (around 1930). Get lost in the small streets and you will see small family temples built at every other corner. Other great temples, Confucian temple, Chengtian temple, Tonghuai temple, to see both by day and pass by by night. Stay at the Dongmian inn nearby the Chengtian temple, great host and ideal location. A half-day trip to Xunpucun is easy by didi, this village has old houses with walls built out of oysters shell, unique. Good destination for seafood and fish. A must try is also the ginger duck, a stewed duck long-cooked in iron pot with tones of ginger. #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #foodie #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #china #fujian #quanzhou

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple a must-see temple in Quanzhou Quanzhou Religious Holy Land, with numerous temple churches, large and small. The Dakaiyuan Temple, located at the starting point of West Street, is a must-see for Quanzhou. The East Tower and the West Tower, which are the symbols of Quanzhou Old Street, are the town tower and Renshou Tower in the temple. I especially liked his door, and I took a photo of no one for half an hour at the door. Address: No.176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City Tickets: Free Opening hours: 8

There are almost no tickets for the attractions in the old city of Quanzhou, except for the Qingjing Temple, which is only 3 yuan. Qingjing Temple, formerly known as Shengyou Temple, also known as Ayubha Grand Mosque, is located in Tumen Street, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is the oldest existing Islamic temple built by Arab Muslims in China. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Dazhong Xiangfu two years (AD 1009), the year is 400 years of history. The hall of worship associated with the gatehouse is also known as the Temple of Heaven. The Arab name is "Mesjid", the place where you worship God. It is a place of Muslim worship, covering an area of about 600 square meters, and the threshold is partially engraved with the Arabic Qur'an. Kaiyuan Temple is located in West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is an important cultural relic of the southeast coast of China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The temple was founded in the early Tang Dynasty in the second year of the arch (686 years), the first name of the Lotus Dojo, Kaiyuan twenty-six years (738 years) renamed Kaiyuan Temple. The existing main temples were built by the Ming and Qing dynasties. They are 260 meters long from north to south, 300 meters wide from east to west, and cover an area of 78,000 square meters. Kaiyuan Temple layout, the central axis from the south to the north are: Ziyunping, Shanmen (Tianwang Hall), Baiting, Daxiong Hall, Ganlu Ring, Tibetan Classical Pavilion. In the East Wing, there are Tan Yue Temple, Quanzhou Buddhist Museum (Hongyi Master Memorial Hall), Zhudi Temple. The West Wing has Anyangyuan, Gongde Hall and Shuilu Temple.

Quanzhou, Fujian, is an ancient city. Quanzhou is very famous in history. It once ranked the largest port in the East and is the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Especially after the Tang Dynasty, the Silk Road on the land began to decline, and the maritime Silk Road rose, and the status of Quanzhou became more and more important. Special historical status, this ancient city still retains many monuments. The most famous monument in the city is Kaiyuan Temple. There are many temples in Quanzhou, and Kaiyuan Temple ranks first in terms of scale and influence. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple was built in the second year of the Tang Dynasty (686 years), and was renamed Kaiyuan Temple during the Yuan Dynasty. Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The buildings currently reserved are mainly built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Quanzhou and is now free. The most famous of the temple is the two stone towers. The east is the "town tower", which was built in Tang Xiantong six years (865 years). Today, the stone tower was rebuilt between the second year of Jiaxi in the Southern Song Dynasty (1238) and the ten years of Yuyou (1250). The West is the "Ren Shou Tower", which was built in the second year of the Five Dynasties Liang Shuming (916). This stone pagoda was rebuilt in the first year of the Southern Song Dynasty (1228) and the first year of Jiaxi (1237). The two stone towers of Kaiyuan Temple have become the symbol of the ancient city of Quanzhou, often appearing in various promotional films. This is the highest pair of stone towers in China.

Free Reward || Quanzhou's Must-Visit Millennium Ancient Temple: Kaiyuan Temple

|| Quanzhou's Must-Visit Millennium Ancient Temple: Kaiyuan Temple. Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Quanzhou, established in the year 686 AD, and has a history of over a thousand years. The entire Kaiyuan Temple covers an area of 78,000 square meters, making it the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province and a key national cultural relic protection unit. The garden layout of Kaiyuan Temple faces south from the north and is symmetrical from east to west. Inside the temple, banyan trees reach up to the sky🌳🌴, and the breeze is refreshing. Many girls visiting West Street wear flower hairpins to take photos inside, adding a touch of spirituality to Kaiyuan Temple. Many ancient buildings in Kaiyuan Temple are carved with sculptures, each set of sculptures tells a different story, and you can enjoy them slowly for half a day. 【Scripture Pavilion】It was rebuilt into a concrete imitation wood structure during the Republic of China period. The craftsmanship is so realistic that it can be mistaken for the real thing, yet it is the most minimalist-style building in Kaiyuan Temple. 【Mahavira Hall】The architectural carvings are exquisitely beautiful, with more than a dozen pairs of flying apsaras on the ceiling beams, and dozens of Buddha statues inside are intricately crafted. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited inside the hall, so it's best to respect the rules. The immortals and mythical animals on the roof turn into dragons and cranes, presenting auspiciousness in vibrant colors. 【East and West Pagodas】The frame structure repaired over seven hundred years ago, five-story stone pagodas, with dougong beams and mortise and tenon joints all made of granite, and the pagoda walls are carved with Buddhist stories. 📍Specific location: No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province 🚒Transportation strategy: Located on the pedestrian street, you need to get to West Street first and then walk in 💰Ticket information: Free ⏱Opening hours: Open daily from 6 am to 11 am, and from 3 pm to 6 pm, with no regular closing arrangements.

Check out these 9 photo spots in Quanzhou and you're all set, complete with a travel guide

Check out these photo spots in Quanzhou and you're all set!! Take photos like this!! Not even a nine-grid post on Moments can contain them all!!! ✅Bell Tower (Red Quanzhou Poster) Landmark building group photo, red poster at the parking lot intersection ✅Kaiyuan Temple Popular photo spot, red walls, East and West Pagodas, temple ✅Youli Tiantai Cafe Admission 20💰 or drinks 27💰, a popular photo spot that's very photogenic! ✅Juruo (White Calendar) White calendar downstairs – admission 58💰 upstairs, four floors that are great for photos~ ✅Meichao Feng Rooftop photo spot, 'Quanzhou' characters, highly recommended drinks~ ✅Christianity (Love) Leave 'Love' in Quanzhou~ ✅Xijie Group Photo Alley

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, blessings are sought at Kaiyuan Temple

Quanzhou Ancient City Walk, the third stop, Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple! Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Licheng District, Quanzhou City. It was built in the second year of the Chuigong era during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, and has a history of more than 1300 years. Originally named Lotus Dojo, it was renamed Kaiyuan Temple in the 26th year of the Kaiyuan era. It is an important cultural relic along the southeast coast of China and also one of the largest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province. Kaiyuan Temple faces south with its back to the north. The central axis courtyard includes the mountain gate, worship courtyard, east and west corridors, Mahavira Hall, Sweet Dew Precept Platform, and Sutra Repository, among others. The Heavenly King Hall serves as the mountain gate of Kaiyuan Temple. Crossing the mountain gate, one arrives at the worship courtyard, where the towering east and west pagodas and the spacious and bright east and west corridors are symmetrically arranged on both sides. The east and west pagodas are famous attractions of Kaiyuan Temple. The east is the 'Zhen Guo Pagoda,' built between the second year of the Jiaxi era and the tenth year of the Chunyou era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1238-1250). It is an octagonal five-story stone pagoda in the style of a wooden pavilion, with a total height of 48.27 meters. The outer walls of the pagoda are decorated with stone statues arranged according to the five levels of Buddhism, from bottom to top: heavenly generals, arhats, high monks, bodhisattvas, and Buddhas, totaling 80 statues, representing the five realms of Buddhist practice. The base of the pagoda is carved with 37 panels of Buddhist stories, promoting the Dharma. The west is the 'Ren Shou Pagoda,' built during the Shaoding and Duanping eras of the Southern Song Dynasty (1228-1236). It is also an octagonal five-story stone pagoda in the style of a wooden pavilion, with a total height of 45.06 meters. The outer walls of each layer are alternately carved with figures from the various vehicles of Buddhism, totaling 80 statues, representing the Buddhist concept of the equality of all sentient beings' Buddha-nature. The base of the pagoda is carved with 40 panels of flowers, birds, and animals, harmonizing with this beautiful world. The east and west pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple are the tallest pair of stone pagodas from the Song Dynasty still existing in China, representing the highest level of stone construction skills in China in the 13th century. The main building is the Mahavira Hall. Rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty, it is known as the 'Hall of a Hundred Pillars.' The hall was originally planned to have one hundred pillars, but later, to accommodate Buddha statues and make space for Buddhist worship, the beams were lengthened and the number of pillars was reduced, resulting in the 'Hall of a Hundred Pillars' with 86 pillars. When I went there, it was the first day of the Lunar New Year, and many pilgrims were burning incense and praying for blessings. There were so many people. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, so I also experienced the New Year atmosphere of the people of Quanzhou! After leaving Kaiyuan Temple, I strolled and ate along West Street, tasting the local specialties of Quanzhou, such as ginger duck, noodle paste, frozen siphon, soft rice cake, vinegar meat, and Shihuagao... I just marveled at how many delicious things there are 😍😍😍! Address: No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City Time: 6:30-17:00 Average cost: Free PS: It takes 20 minutes to walk from Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple to Kaiyuan Temple, passing through the arcade building commercial street and the bell tower.

The place was anciently known as the Buddha's Land, where saints roam the streets," says the Quanzhou calling card: Kaiyuan Temple

Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is an important cultural relic along the southeast coast of China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The temple was originally founded in the second year of the Chuigong era of the Tang Dynasty (686 AD), initially named Lotus Dojo. It was renamed Kaiyuan Temple in the twenty-sixth year of the Kaiyuan era (738 AD) and was the largest and most officially prominent Buddhist temple in Quanzhou during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The existing main temple buildings were constructed during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with a length of 260 meters from north to south and a width of 300 meters from east to west, covering an area of 78,000 square meters.

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple's Zhen Guo Pagoda is renowned for its stone carvings of figures, which are considered first-class

If the West Pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple, the Ren Shou Pagoda, represents the egalitarian paradise of the Pure Land, then the East Pagoda, Zhen Guo Pagoda, represents the hierarchical world of the Eastern Saha world. Look at the name of the East Pagoda, 'Zhen Guo,' which signifies the foundation of the nation; all sorts of orders, such as the Three Bonds and the Five Constants, must be adhered to. Especially the dozens of stories from the Buddhist scriptures on the Sumeru base are particularly vivid. The East Pagoda is three meters taller than the West Pagoda, and in terms of visibility, it is also much higher. 🧑🏻‍💻About Zhen Guo Pagoda The wooden pagoda from the Tang Dynasty was changed to a stone pagoda in the Song Dynasty, and it seems to have a higher status than Ren Shou Pagoda. 🏯Characters on the five-story pagoda ✅F1 Heavenly Realm: Devas, Nāgas, Yakṣas, Asuras, and Vajra warriors, etc. ✅F2 Sravaka Realm: People who have heard the Buddha's teachings ✅F3 Pratyekabuddha Realm: Those with insight and great wisdom ✅F4 Bodhisattva Realm: Bodhisattvas who can enlighten themselves and others ✅F5 Buddha Realm: The highest state Looking at myself I realize I am still just a tiny ant...

Travel Plog | City of the Gods

| City of the Gods.. I've been eating, eating, and snapping photos nonstop with Bao since we arrived in Quanzhou. We tried the local delicacies recommended by friends from Quanzhou, which were super satisfying, very affordable, and delicious! (I feel like I've become half a Quanzhou local, special thanks to General Hong and General Wei for their strong support) The area centered around the Kaiyuan Temple/Clock Tower in Quanzhou was our main playground. We traveled off-peak, so it wasn't too crowded. Whether visiting attractions or eating, we didn't have to wait long, and the experience was very good. Personally, I felt that the most crowded places were near the Wen Temple and Guan Yue Temple, where it was a bit congested, but not chaotic. I can't help but exclaim: "Lord Guan, your popularity is truly booming!" Quanzhou offers the option to ride small orange electric bikes, which makes getting around very convenient, except for being a bit pricey. Additionally, some streets are blocked off to motor vehicles, so you can opt for the small white buses that really do stop on a wave, very convenient, and the big buses are surprisingly cheap, only 1 yuan per ride. We stayed in Quanzhou for two days, and the weather was unpredictable, but it didn't affect our travel, and it was still acceptable. We didn't visit Guipu Zan Hua, but those interested really should try it out; it would probably be very photogenic if the weather is good, haha. It's worth mentioning that we also checked in at many interesting niche photo spots. Seeing Quanzhou from different angles is truly beautiful.

Please, is this really a unique case in the whole country? The Twin Towers of Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple

Please, is this really a unique case in the whole country? The Twin Towers of Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple. Ever since the successful application for World Heritage status, I have been longing to visit. This place was once known as the Land of Buddha, where saints filled the streets, people lived alongside deities, and ancient houses coexisted with Western-style buildings. Yes, this is Quanzhou, the City of Carp. Bai Yansong also mentioned that Quanzhou is a city that one must visit at least once in their lifetime. The culture of Southern Fujian is rich, filled with the atmosphere of human life, hence this three-day, two-night travel guide. DAY1. Quanzhou Station - Hotel - Kaiyuan Temple - Chengtian Zen Temple - Guanyue Temple DAY2. Prefectural Wen Temple - Zhongshan Middle Road - Milicreative Park - Bell Tower - West Street DAY3. Wudian Market/Cuipu Village - Return trip 🚄 Transportation High-speed rail station goes directly to Quanzhou, and the airport to the city center costs about 40 yuan. The attractions are mostly concentrated in the old city, which can be solved by walking. And there are basically buses, and for sightseeing cars, it's 2 yuan/person. Wave to stop, and the city attractions are basically covered～ 🏠 Accommodation Close to West Street or near Zhongshan Road The average cost is around 50-100 yuan. 💚 Major Attractions Kaiyuan Temple: Founded during the Tang Dynasty, the iconic East and West Towers are very photogenic. Chengtian Zen Temple: The most serene temple, where Master Hongyi passed away. Guanyue Temple: Although small, it is the temple with the most incense. Prefectural Wen Temple: The largest Confucian temple complex in the southeast region. Zhongshan Middle Road: Arcade buildings, with the Bell Tower at the end. West Street: Lots of snacks, must-visit Litian Terrace Cafe. Wudian Market: Artistic red-brick ancient houses, great for strolling and eating. Cuipu Village: Cuipu Auntie's headwear, houses made of oyster shells. 💚 Tips: ① Temples do not allow the carrying of meaty and fishy food inside. ② Temples are free of charge and do not require tickets, open from 7:00-17:00. ③ There is a place for offering incense at the entrance, donate as you wish. Light incense inside for blessings, donate to the merit box as you like. ④ Inside the temple, there is a fortune bag spot where you can get a fortune bag (bracelets and necklaces for 30 yuan each, available from 8:30-10:00 in the morning and 14:00-16:00 in the afternoon. I am Xiao Bao who loves to travel and share✌️

Quanzhou · Kaiyuan Temple - "A Thousand-Year-Old Ancient Monastery"

Entering Quanzhou, one must not miss Kaiyuan Temple! This ancient monastery, with a history of over 1200 years, has witnessed the glory of the Maritime Silk Road in Quanzhou. Inside the Mahavira Hall, the three giant statues of Sakyamuni Buddha stand solemn and majestic, as if telling stories of a millennium. The architectural style of Kaiyuan Temple is unique, with the charm of the Tang Dynasty coming towards you. Here, every step is imbued with the profound Buddhist culture. But remember, respect the temple etiquette, speak softly, and do not take photos at will. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or evening to avoid the peak of the crowd, to welcome the first ray of sunlight or to bid farewell to the last streak of sunset with Kaiyuan Temple. Come to Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, feel the weight of history, and let your soul embark on a tranquil journey. Opening hours: 06:30~17:00 Free admission, located inside West Street, parking nearby is inconvenient, you can take the bus to nearby and then walk.

The Renshou Pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou features a Ming Dynasty Sun Wukong on a Song Dynasty tower

The Renshou Pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou is quite interesting. On the dragon gate on the fourth floor, there is a relief of Sun Wukong. It's amusing to find the protagonist of the Ming Dynasty's 'Journey to the West' on a stone tower from the Song Dynasty. If I hadn't known since childhood that Sun Wukong wields a golden cudgel, I might have mistaken the object in his hand in the relief for a broadsword... 🏯 About Renshou Pagoda The western pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple was originally a wooden tower during the Five Dynasties period, and was rebuilt into a stone tower during the Southern Song Dynasty. It has weathered many years and is a five-story octagonal pavilion-style stone pagoda. 📸 Highlights ✅ Sumeru Base: Various mythical creatures, flowers and plants + strongmen supporting the tower ✅ Human reliefs: Found on every level of the pagoda, with bodhisattvas, monks, arhats, vajras, and of course, Tang Sanzang and the eldest disciple... ✅ The 'heart' character stone: The dot of the 'heart' character is at the bottom, located right beside the pagoda The main theme of Renshou Pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple is the equality of all beings. The pagoda's body features reliefs of all kinds of figures without any concept of hierarchy or status. Otherwise, how could there be a monkey among them? Back in the Song Dynasty, he wasn't yet the Great Sage Equal to Heaven...

Traveling in Quanzhou, burning incense and cutting candles under the twin towers, the glazed bricks are carved with Tang Dynasty style, and the ancient temple is bustling with worshippers

🛕 Next stop is the bustling West Street, filled with the scent of life, but before entering West Street, one must first visit this landmark ancient temple of Quanzhou: Kaiyuan Temple. This is the largest temple in Fujian Province, carrying a lot of heritage and memories. ————————— Name: Kaiyuan Temple Address: No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province Admission: Free Opening hours: 06:30-18:00 ————————— 🛕 Following the crowd, we entered this well-preserved ancient temple with a simple and natural atmosphere, and suddenly the mood became very different from the outside West Street. As you stroll around, you will discover its uniquely beautiful atmosphere. 🌟 Bustling Popularity Upon entering Kaiyuan Temple, one will be shocked by the bustling popularity here, with pilgrims and tourists crisscrossing, filling the main area to the brim. Some people rush through to admire the sights, some worship and burn incense with devotion, and some dance lightly in flowing skirts for photos. While feeling the popularity, one naturally gains a sense of respect. 🌟 Majestic Grandeur This ancient temple, which was founded in the Tang Dynasty, retains the simplicity and grandeur of the Tang and Song styles. The area is much larger than imagined. The eastern and western towers stand solemnly among them. Stone pillars, ordination platforms, worship courtyards, and treasure halls are decorated with solemn and grand carvings, adding a mysterious color to this ancient temple. 🌟 Quiet Stroll Wandering around, as you reach the side halls and backyards, the crowd gradually thins. Suddenly the world becomes quiet, with hands on wooden railings and feet on stone steps, serene and elongated. It seems to form a strong contrast with the noisy details outside, quietly observing the architecture, houses, and carved inscriptions, leaving footprints in the casual corners, even feeling at ease. 🛕 When you come to Kaiyuan Temple, you should be able to feel the devotion and expectation for a beautiful life in Quanzhou, a city where half of it is temples, and experience a different atmosphere as you walk through it.

Welcome to the Office of the Gods in Quanzhou

Bring your family to Quanzhou for the New Year, and here's a guide for first-timers on where to eat, play, and take photos. 🏨 Accommodation: Stayed in Sanchao Alley near West Street, a 10-minute walk to West Street 🌸 Xuangpu Village Hairpin Flowers: Hairpin flowers cost 40+ for a set of clothes, with a 200 deposit. Sisters who can do their own makeup and don't chase after internet-famous looks can do it themselves; it's fine to take your own photos when traveling with girlfriends. You can also hire a photographer; they know the spots that make for good photos. If it's not the peak season, you can book a photographer with a portfolio in advance. If you can edit photos, you don't need to ask for retouching (because you'll have to wait, just use Meitu Xiu Xiu to edit yourself) 🤡 Puppet Show: A cultural heritage worth experiencing with children. Couldn't get tickets for the New Year, bought overpriced tickets for the 5th row at the seafood market, recommend buying within the first 8 rows for a clear view. The performance was amazing, it changed my perception of puppet shows, and you can take photos with the puppets at the end. 📷 Popular photo spots on West Street: 1️⃣ Carp Sky Terrace Café (consumption required, 20 per person for rooftop photos without consumption, one adult drink can bring one child), go early for photos without queuing, this place has the best view of the Kaiyuan Temple Twin Towers. 2️⃣ Berry Super Crazy Advantages: This rooftop is free, and the drinks are delicious. Disadvantages: Really crowded, first time seeing a rooftop photo spot that requires queuing. 3️⃣ Quanzhou Characters: Navigate to the 85°C West Street store, don't walk past it, just turn left to see the two characters for Quanzhou. The bell tower is just ahead. 🍽️ Food: 1️⃣ Berry Super Crazy: Trustworthy drinks (Oriental Gardenia White is delicious) 2️⃣ Kun Ji Taro Cake·Stone Flower Cake: My goodness, never thought taro cake could be so delicious, crispy on the outside and silky inside. (Order takeout) 3️⃣ Spring Brother Teppanyaki: Heard I must try the ginkgo nuts!!! Crispy, fragrant, chewy, sweet and salty, ah! The barbecue is also delicious! 4️⃣ Xie Ji Four Fruit Ice: The four-fruit soup is delicious no matter which store, but the key is that their fried chicken legs and chicken racks are even tastier than those at barbecue shops. 5️⃣ Dongxing Beef: The food is delicious, but the attitude is very bad. Go for it if you don't mind. 6️⃣ Zhang Lin A Shan Ginger Duck, the perfect combination of ginger flavor and duck, the duck meat is very tender, and the oyster omelette is delicious The above is a brief record of my time in Quanzhou, a city with a profound cultural heritage. I'm ready to listen to a podcast about Quanzhou and visit it again, next time to seriously explore Kaiyuan Temple. See you next time, Quanzhou

Attend a concert and experience the fireworks atmosphere in Quanzhou

Date: 2024.01.20 Saturday 19:30 Venue: Quanzhou Strait Sports Center Stadium On January 20th, G.E.M. 'I AM GLORIA' Quanzhou show is coming. Quanzhou is a city with a long history and culture, full of Minnan charm. It would be a pity not to walk down West Street for some delicious food and then visit a temple while you're here! 1. Qingyuan Mountain Qingyuan Mountain is located in the northern suburbs of Quanzhou and is the first 5A-level scenic spot in Quanzhou. It can be considered a landmark of Quanzhou, where you can relax and exercise. 2. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple The grand Kaiyuan Temple is located on West Street in Licheng District of Quanzhou, built during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty, and has a history of over 1,300 years. It is an important cultural relic along China's southeast coast and also one of the largest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province. 3. West Street West Street is one of the earlier developed streets and areas in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also a well-preserved ancient street area in the city, retaining a large number of buildings with historical original appearance. Is January 20th your first concert of the new year? Come to Quanzhou and listen to G.E.M.'s live performance, and experience the fireworks atmosphere of Quanzhou~

Ultimate Quanzhou Travel Guide for Ladies: Includes Hairpin Flowers & Puppet Show (Solo Version)

🚄: Departure from various places —— Quanzhou Station 🏠: We chose a place that combines a small coffee bar with accommodation West Street and Kaiyuan Temple nearby are both fine. It seems that if you don't go to the seaside area, the attractions in Quanzhou are quite close, so there's no need to specifically choose the center 🛵: We chose to rent a small electric scooter, which was quite comfortable and convenient Often saw little white bikes on the road, they should also be convenient, I saw many people recommending them 🗺️: DAY1: Head to the hotel to rest a bit, then rent a car to go out for food —— 【West Street】First, have some 【Taro Cake】【Auntie's Chicken Ribs】and the like —— 【Berry Super Crazy Rooftop】check in for the full view —— Come out and eat 【Chun Ge Teppanyaki】's ginkgo across the street —— 【Bell Tower】 —— 【Auntie Hou's Rice Dumplings】 —— Went for a drink, have to say it's a whole street of bars, just pick any and it's great —— 【Dongxing Beef Shop】 —— Return trip DAY2: Breakfast at 【Shuiguo Men Rice Noodle Paste】 —— On the way to West Street, stumbled upon 【Kun Ji Taro Cake】so delicious, even shipped some home —— After doing makeup, went to 【Hairpin Flowers】directly found a shop on West Street, very nice! —— 【Kaiyuan Temple】take photos with hairpin flowers —— 【Quanzhou Puppet Theatre】watch a puppet show, remember to book in advance, super hard to get, personally I suggest if you're not too into it just get a 30 yuan ticket to have a look —— On the way back, bought some sour stuff DAY3: Breakfast at the 【Mashed Potato Noodles】we saw in the alley before, also had fried vegetable cakes —— 【Guan Yue Temple】to draw lots —— 【Chengtian Zen Temple】suggest to visit with Kaiyuan Temple, taking photos with hairpin flowers there will also look good, mainly because it rained on the second day —— Pack up and head out to see Jie Jie's concert 🔖: The route is basically like this. If anyone wants to see specific check-in spots and tips, as well as food reviews and such (I feel like I've eaten almost all the recommended ones hehe), then I'll post another hehe

Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian: Travel through the millennium city of Ceiba and search for the memories of prosperity

Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian: Travel through the millennium city of Ceiba and search for the memories of prosperity. The historical origin of Kaiyuan Temple Kaiyuan Temple, established in the Tang Dynasty, has witnessed the glory and silence of the ancient city of Quanzhou after a thousand years of wind and rain. Today's Kaiyuan Temple, although most of the buildings are rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, still retains a strong historical heritage, as if traveling through time and space, back to that bustling place where all nations come and go. The prosperous memory of the city of Ceiba The city of Ceiba in the past was an important port on the Maritime Silk Road, attracting merchants and tourists from all over the world. On this prosperous land, Kaiyuan Temple is like a dazzling pearl, shining brightly. Today, the rebuilt Kaiyuan Temple gives us a chance to glimpse the prosperous scene of the city of Ceiba in the past. The unique charm of Minnan-style swallowtail ridge Entering the Daxiong Hall, the first thing that comes into view is the very beautiful Minnan-style swallowtail ridge ready to fly. This unique architectural style, which combines Chinese and Western cultures, shows the wisdom and ingenuity of the people of Quanzhou. The flying arch on the swallowtail ridge fully embodies the central idea of the combination of Chinese and Western cultures. The artistic heritage of the flying arch The flying arch in the hall, with a winged design, has both the charm of traditional Chinese architecture and the elements of Western architecture. This architectural style, which combines Chinese and Western cultures, is a historical witness to Quanzhou as an important port on the Maritime Silk Road. Here, we can not only feel the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but also appreciate the tolerance and openness of the people of Quanzhou. Searching for the memories of prosperity Walking in every corner of Kaiyuan Temple, it seems that we can hear the echoes of history. Those past glories and honors have now become eternal memories. And we, here, have also found that spirit belonging to Quanzhou - perseverance and self-improvement. Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian, a place full of historical heritage, a place where people linger. Here, we can travel through the millennium, search for the prosperous city of Ceiba, feel the unique charm of the Minnan-style swallowtail ridge, and listen to the artistic heritage of the flying arch. Let us together, feel the soul of this city with our hearts, and search for those prosperous memories.

Travel | Quanzhou recommended for a family self-drive trip

This note is dedicated to Quanzhou A running account record Quanzhou 'Half the city is bustling, half is celestial' 'Kaiyuan Temple tells half of Quanzhou’s history' ◽️Kaiyuan Temple When you come to Quanzhou, you must visit the grand Kaiyuan Temple To see Quanzhou's landmark buildings, the Song Dynasty constructed East and West Pagodas: Zhen Guo Pagoda and Ren Shou Pagoda Outside the temple is the hustle and bustle, inside is the incense Kaiyuan Temple, where the incense is very strong, has especially many pilgrims during the first lunar month You can get free incense, pray at Kaiyuan Temple! These days we stayed in a self-driving hotel in Fujian Only in Quanzhou, I booked a homestay for three days in advance Parking is not good in the old town area of West Street, B&Bs hardly provide parking And there is no elevator ◽️Longling·A Tree Homestay The room with a large terrace was booked There happens to be a hairpin shop on the second floor of the B&B Simply put on hairpins on the second floor, then take pictures on the terrace. It's so photogenic!!!!!! Love this large terrace! It overlooks the 'East and West Pagodas' at the same time 'Under the East and West Pagodas·Thousand-year-old West Street' ◽️West Street Looking for 'Dragon's Nine Sons' only to encounter Pu Lao and Recommended Fujian tea drink·Hu Jian Fujian people drink Hu Jian～ Also got the last bell tower fridge sticker from the West Street store Visited Juruo for the 'Quanzhou Calendar' ◽️Quanzhou Cultural and Creative Carp A nice cultural and creative shop to browse Visited once during the day and again at night Here, I bought many 'carps' for friends Like the Minnan characteristic small eaves raindrop 'Dripping Water Beast' It means dripping water makes money~ ◽️Huai Gu Tang Huai Gu Tang is also easy to browse. A nostalgic cottage but filled with items It seems like there are 'treasures' inside, various traditional Minnan small and large items ◽️Xiangfeng Homestay Homestay in Xiangfeng Lane Choosing this bed allows you to photograph the pagoda Suitable for children to take pictures 'Life Hairpin·Beauty in the Next Life' ◽️Xunpu Village Xunpu Village is not big, all are women with hairpins There are also oyster shell houses with Minnan characteristics There are many hairpin shops in the village, you can come without an appointment I booked a photo studio in advance, overall very satisfied 'Long History of Shaolin Martial Arts' ◽️Shaolin Temple Compared to Kaiyuan Temple, there are not many tourists here You can buy tickets to watch martial arts performances The itinerary can be arranged together with the Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, very close We booked tickets for the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in advance, but in the end, plans changed Queued up to eat ◽️De Wen Shrimp Noodle ◽️Zhang Lin A Shan Ginger Duck 🦐The shrimp noodle soup is very fresh, very fresh, very fresh, very fresh. Choose the basic noodle ingredients yourself, luxurious by choice The ginger duck is really fragrant on the street Even people who don't like ginger think the ginger is fragrant ◽️Ancient Post Homestay Inside West Street, Zhou Yutong has stayed here!!! The boss introduces each person Transformed from a Minnan ancient house, traditional Minnan red bricks and Nanyang architectural style There are three terraces, you can see Kaiyuan Temple's East Tower from afar On the last day of staying here Celebrated dad's birthday Went to West Street for a night tour Bought the remaining snacks we hadn't tried yet.

Fireworks Dance with the Gods | The romance of Quanzhou is both traditional and free

| The romance of Quanzhou is both traditional and free. People say about Quanzhou: half the city is fireworks, half the city is fairy - Only when you come to Quanzhou can you deeply appreciate the beauty and ingenuity of this sentence. This trip to Quanzhou, the shock and surprise I felt were quite big, let me simply sort out the itinerary~ - 【Romantic Ancient City | Temple on the Sea, Quanzhou has Carp】 Luojia Temple: A temple on the sea, about 40-50min away from Quanzhou city center, many people have written about it, so I won't repeat it. Jinshang Bay Bridge: After visiting Luojia Temple, it's a place you really should pass by. It's on the way back from Luojia Temple to Quanzhou city center. You will pass by Jinshang Bay Bridge, where you can see a quite large colorful building. You can walk down to the beach opposite, there is a big ship, taking pictures is beautiful and comfortable (Figures 1, 2, 6) Quanzhou Ancient City: Just for taking pictures and checking in, girls wear flowers, avoid the main road, walk into some alleys and you will meet quite a few nice local people. Generally from Tumen Street→Chengtian Zen Temple→Bell Tower→West Street... There are quite a few photo check-in points in the ancient city. - 【Temple Prayers | People come and go, incense is abundant】 Guanyue Temple: Local friends say this temple is quite spiritual, so we went here first when we landed haha. Kaiyuan Temple: Kaiyuan Temple is quite large and there are many visitors. We even encountered the annual Buddha's Day yesterday, the scene was huge, crowded with people, very spectacular! Chengtian Zen Temple: A relatively quiet environment, the pagodas and Buddha statues inside have a long history, not many people take pictures here. The above are the three that most people visit. When you are freely wandering in the ancient city, you can also occasionally see temples of different sizes, so the four words 'people come and go' really aptly describe Quanzhou. Praying is a daily routine here, people's faith gives this place a strong scent of incense. - 【Old-fashioned Flavors | Half the city is fireworks, food is flavorful】 Cithorn Kafe: In the small alley next to Kaiyuan Temple, a quiet courtyard in the hustle and bustle, you can see the pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple, and also the World Heritage Exhibition Hall, bask in the sun and rest your feet, hand-brewed single product is serious about making coffee, not the kind of scenic area coffee machine is quite good. A Ling Peanut Soup: Paired with fried dough sticks, it's so good Jiaxiang Ginger Duck: We ate at the one opposite Chengtian Temple, the taste is good, it's diagonally opposite A Ling Peanut Soup. Tiancuo Beef Restaurant: So fresh, so flavorful Jiuliu Seafood Restaurant: The crab and the oyster tofu soup are good (a bit expensive here) Noodle Paste: You can choose to add different ingredients, also good - Other casual mentions 1, We stayed next to Ling Show World, it's quite convenient here, there are local food and bar street nearby. 2, The environment of the local Shuhua gym is good, we even took the time to work out (single pass) 3, The ancient city is quite large, if you can't walk, you can take the shuttle bus, otherwise it's really tiring 4, It's really hard to park in the ancient city, park the car a bit further and walk in haha - A few days in the small city, the romantic and free Quanzhou, seen by more and more people...

Quanzhou-Shishi trip

🚗🚗🚗Travel route: Day1: Luoga Temple→Hongta Bay→Taihe Square Day2: Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple→West Street→Bell Tower Day3: Guanyue Temple→Quanzhou Zhongshan Street Day4: Wudian City Traditional Street District

Quanzhou Special Forces Travel Guide for a Two-Day, One-Night Trip Without Any Pitfalls!!

Sisters planning to visit Quanzhou soon, hurry up and save this two-day, one-night Special Forces tour of Quanzhou 🚄Itinerary: Day1: Bell Tower➡️West Street➡️Kaiyuan Temple➡️Chengtian Temple➡️Zhongshan Street➡️Guandi Temple➡️Qingjing Temple Day2: Xunpu Village➡️Wudian City➡️Wulin Ancient Village➡️Shishi Bagua Street➡️Golden Coast Food Recommendations: 1️⃣Chun Ge Teppanyaki 2️⃣Quangang Floating Rice Cake 3️⃣Yipin House A must-visit treasure trove of Min cuisine restaurants when traveling to Quanzhou Their menu is very rich with all kinds of Southern Fujian dishes available, and the taste is authentic Recommended Dishes Southern Fujian Satay Paste Crab Southern Fujian Satay Paste Crab has won the title of New Fujian Cuisine Famous Dish, with generous portions, especially rich crab paste, very fresh, combined with the taste of satay, the flavor is unique, very fresh and sweet Qiaotou Fried Vinegar Meat One of Quanzhou's most representative delicacies, the meat has a very good texture, freshly fried vinegar meat, very crispy

Quanzhou Special Forces One-Day Tour Guide (with route) is here!!!

Start your journey in Quanzhou by following this route 🎈 Challenge the 21-stop food, drink, and fun route to explore Quanzhou 😜 1️⃣ Zhang Lin A Shan Ginger Duck 🦆 2️⃣ Houxi Bridgehead Original Mung Bean Soup 🥣 3️⃣ Tuanjie Fruit Shop 🍉 4️⃣ Tong'an Fragrant Bone Chicken Leg 🍗 5️⃣ Qin Auntie's Taro Cake 🥞 6️⃣ Li Xiang Tea Coffee - Carp Egg Lemon Milk 🧃 7️⃣ Kaiyuan Temple 🏯 8️⃣ Lin's Fried Vinegar Pork 🥩 9️⃣ Xi Street Tourist Center 🚩 10📍 Yafu Spring Pancake Skin 11🥠 Wu's Handmade Mochi 12🥛 Haisi Jinfeng 13🍗 Auntie's Chicken Rack 14🥤 Hu Jian 15👉 Ba Fang Lin 16🥤 A Cup of Tide Tea 17🍓 Berry Super Crazy 18🕙 Clock Tower 19🎭 Puppet Theater 20🥂 SYZYGY Xizeju - Qingshan Dai 21🐂 Cai Ji Beef Restaurant

The twin towers that have witnessed a millennium stand in Quanzhou's most beautiful Kaiyuan Temple

In the 'Buddhist country' of Quanzhou, the one place you must not miss is the iconic site 'Kaiyuan Temple'. The two towers within, which have stood for a thousand years without falling, have almost become the symbol of Quanzhou. They are the East Tower, Zhen Guo Tower, and the West Tower, Ren Shou Tower, both are Song Dynasty five-story octagonal stone towers in the style of a pavilion, having withstood numerous earthquakes and typhoons without falling, and they are the tallest pair of ancient stone towers still standing in China. It is said that during the Ming Dynasty, a major earthquake destroyed the entire city of Quanzhou, but only these two stone towers remained as stable as Mount Tai. Kaiyuan Temple is located at the end of West Street, and you can visit as early as 6 a.m. Inside, there are many exquisite stone carvings and eave decorations that are very distinctive. When we went, we happened to catch a monk's lecture and listened in on part of it, feeling that the content was so rich. Almost every stone carving contains a story and many principles; the wisdom of the ancients is truly admirable. So, if you're interested, you definitely should take a look.

When the World Heritage Quanzhou, a millennium-old temple, meets the blooming season

It must be a fortunate thing to encounter the city's exclusive blooming season during a trip, right? Now, with these notes saved, you'll never miss the Quanzhou cherry blossom season again~ The blooming periods are close but different: The cherry blossoms at Kaiyuan Temple start to bloom gradually after the New Year, while those at Chongfu Temple bloom later, in March. The types of cherry blossoms differ: Kaiyuan Temple has two types, the redder ones and the pink ones. Chongfu Temple has only pink cherry blossoms. A friend said that the cherry blossoms at Chongfu Temple are very curly, without even a single leaf. The crowd is different: Kaiyuan Temple is more famous and easier to visit, so its cherry blossoms are also well-known, attracting crowds of visitors. The low-key Chongfu Temple has fewer visitors, but because the temple is small, it seems more crowded. So if you want to take photos, you should go early to avoid the crowd. The shape of the trees is different: The cherry trees at Kaiyuan Temple are taller, and I personally think that it's not very easy to take photos with both people and flowers, suitable for simply enjoying and photographing the blossoms. The trees at Chongfu Temple are shorter, making it easy to take photos with both people and flowers in the same frame. If you want to take beautiful photos, Chongfu Temple is recommended. If you happen to visit Quanzhou during the blooming season of Kaiyuan Temple, it should be your first choice. If you miss the blooming season at Kaiyuan Temple or want to take photos with people and flowers together, you can go to Chongfu Temple. Of course, for the locals in Quanzhou, if you have time, the cherry blossoms at both places are worth checking out.