Fujian Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Gulangyu Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Hiking in Gulangyu.
Fujian
"Gulangyu (Kulangsu)"
Located in Xiamen, Fujian, it is a World Cultural Heritage site, known as the 'Garden on the Sea', and because motor vehicles are not allowed on the island, it is also called 'Paradise for Walkers'.
Arriving by boat, it stands alone from the world, with golden sandy beaches, wealthy Chinese-style garden estates, and clusters of old western-style buildings, composing a unique symphony of memories.
The symphony is named "Gulangyu Piano Concerto".
Under the bright sun of the small island, in a dreamy season, meeting you, missing you, you~
Address: Gulangyu, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province
Features: Take a boat from the pier to the island, where you can gaze at Xiamen Island from the sandy beaches, and appreciate the quaint buildings where East meets West.
Rating: 5⭐️
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5 Things to Know Before Going to Xiamen
5 Things to Know Before Going to Xiamen
The most romantic island travel destination in the country, Xiamen, which is beautiful all year round, is home to the World Architecture Museum, full of European style.
1️⃣Transportation tips: Direct flights and high-speed trains from Shanghai are very convenient, with a round trip costing around 800 yuan.
In addition to the subway and buses, Xiamen city also has ferry services. Bus and ferry fares start from 1 yuan.
2️⃣Area tips: Xiamen's tourism is mainly divided into three major areas, the main island Siming District, Xiamen University, Island Ring Road, Zengcuoan, Putuo Temple, Cat Street, Zhongshan Road, Shataipo are all concentrated here.
Jimei District, Jimei School Village, Subway Line 1 Sea Subway
Gulangyu, is a separate small island, also a World Heritage Site, with hundreds of years old buildings from dozens of countries.
3️⃣Play tips: Zengcuoan, Island Ring Road, Shataipo, Dingaozai Cat Street, Glass Plank Road, Xiamen University, Jimei School Village, Gulangyu
🪻Zengcuoan is the most famous fishing village in Xiamen, with many delicious snacks and accommodations inside. The village entrance is the Island Ring Road, lined with coconut trees and beaches.
🧚🏻Shataipo, known as the Venice of Xiamen, was originally an old street, but has now been transformed into a creative block.
🌴Xiamen University, known as the most beautiful university in the country, is a popular filming location for idol dramas. Reservations are required to enter. Cat Street is near Xiamen University, a cat-themed food street.
🏝️Gulangyu is a must-visit attraction in Xiamen, a World Heritage Site, with hundreds of century-old Western-style houses, like a small Europe. You can take a ferry from the main island to get there,
Xiamen-Gulangyu Wharf Sanqiutian Wharf Cost 30
Xiamen-Gulangyu Wharf Neicuoao Wharf Cost 50
First Wharf Neicuoao Wharf Cost 50
4️⃣Accommodation tips:
If you like lively places, Zengcuoan is recommended, if you prefer quiet, the area east of the Island Ring Road is recommended.
Gulangyu is also suitable for a short stay of one or two nights.
Recommended homestay: Orange House Homestay, located in Zengcuoan, cost 70 yuan.
5️⃣Food tips: River omelette, five-spice dried, peanut soup, noodle, satay noodle, frozen top shell, etc., starting from 20 yuan per person
diplomatical_leona
6 things you must know before going to Xiamen
1⃣️The essence of Xiamen's attractions is concentrated in Siming District, where the high-speed railway station is also located. Accommodation can be arranged in the Zengcuoan area, which is convenient for going to other places and has hotels and homestays of various price ranges.
2⃣️If you only play in Siming District, the itinerary can be set for three days and two nights. The route is Zengcuoan—Huangcuo Beach—Shapowei—Bashi—Gulangyu
3⃣️It is recommended to go to and from Gulangyu in one day. Regardless of the off-peak season, the accommodation on the island is relatively expensive. Take a boat from the Cruise Center Xiamen Drum Pier to the Neicuoao Pier, the ticket is 35 per person.
4⃣️The most romantic travel experience in Xiamen is to ride an electric bike around the island road, starting from Zengcuoan and riding along the island road and the south island road to Xiangshan Yacht Club, riding and enjoying the scenery, stopping when you see a beautiful place, round trip 3 hours.
5⃣️As the central coastal city of Fujian, Xiamen's consumption is not low, the cost of three days and two nights is about 1k, two nights in Zengcuoan 400+, car rental and food 600+
6⃣️Don't miss the Bashi Old Street in Xiamen for food hunting. This is the most lively food street in Xiamen, a seafood market, with many authentic food stalls, affordable prices
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Xiamen is really a great city for tourism
Hurry up and take this super detailed guide and set off.
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✅City Transportation
✔Bus: Mini program search "Ride Code" location "Xiamen" use ride code to take the bus
✔BRT Rapid Transit: 1-4 yuan, charged by distance
✔Subway: Starting price is 2 yuan, download "Xiamen Subway" APP to swipe code into the station
✔Taxi: Starting price is 10 yuan, you can consider taking a taxi if the distance is short
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✅Gulangyu Transportation
🔶🔜How to get to Xiamen Wharf from Xiamen Station?
①Take bus No. 43 to Cruise Center Station, walk to Xiamen Wharf
②Take subway line 2 to Cruise Center Station, walk 200 meters to Xiamen Wharf
🔶🔜How to get to the ferry terminal?
①Bus: Walk from Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street to Ferry Bus Station (about 9 minutes), take bus No. 51 (direction of Cruise Center Terminal) at Ferry Bus Station, get off at Cruise Center Terminal
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✅Accommodation
🏠The first choice for accommodation is Zhongshan Road, the central location is convenient to go anywhere, you can also choose to stay in a homestay near Zengcuo'an~
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✅Detailed explanation of Xiamen attractions:
📍Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street: The colorful arcade night view and a variety of Minnan and Taiwanese snacks. It has always been a popular commercial street in Xiamen
📍Gulangyu: Various exotic buildings make Gulangyu unique. If time permits, you can stay here for one night
📍South Putuo Temple: You can burn incense and pray for blessings, and taste the food in the vegetarian restaurant.
📍Shapowei: Artistic and original, the harbor where fishing boats dock, if you want to take pictures of characteristic buildings, you can go.
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In addition to this
If you are coming to Xiamen for the first time
You must also go to Nanjing Yunshuiyao Tulou🌄
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✅Recommended attractions:
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⭕Tulou Group: Yunshuiyao Tulou Group is one of the representatives of Nanjing County, Fujian Province's Tulou architecture, and it is also one of the main attractions of Yunshuiyao Tulou. There are many different types of earth buildings here, such as round earth buildings, square earth buildings, rectangular earth buildings, etc.
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⭕Yunshuiyao Ancient Town: Yunshuiyao Ancient Town is an ancient town in Nanjing County, Fujian Province, with a long history and culture. Here, you can visit the ancient buildings of the ancient town and feel the cultural atmosphere of the ancient town.
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⭕Heguilou: Heguilou is the most famous earth building in Yunshuiyao Tulou Group, and it is also one of the representatives of Nanjing County, Fujian Province's earth building architecture. Heguilou is a square earth building, built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, and is famous for its unique architectural style and historical value.
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Pingtan Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Not abroad, but a stunning domestic island, a must-visit in a lifetime!!!
Not abroad, but a stunning domestic island, a must-visit in a lifetime!!!
Pingtan Island, also known as Haishan. It is the largest island in Fujian Province, the fifth largest island in China.
If you also like island travel, then you must come to Pingtan,
The romantic sea windmill, the charming sunrise and sunset are staged in turn, the winding island road and the rocky beach are interesting, the romance of nature is all here.
Destination: Pingtan Island, Fujian
Driving: Self-driving positioning "Pingtan County"
Transportation: Landing "Fuzhou" choose to rent a car or public bus
MEREDITH QUINN
Nature is the best colorist | Pingtan really went crazy
Who understands!! Pingtan can really be beautiful to speechlessness😭, the weather was just right for those few days, really screaming every day!
Everyone says, don't go to Pingtan in November, but after experiencing it personally, except for not being able to go to sea, the wind is a bit big, taking pictures📷 or normal play is no problem, ✨✨The key is that there are few people, no need to grab the machine
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📸Photo location:
p1: Beigang Village (There is nothing good to shoot in the village, you can go a little further, there is a seaside wetland, there are many cows and sheep on it, the combination of the sea and the grassland, super film)
p2-p4: Changjiang Ao Sunset (11🈷️Sunset time: 5:00-5:40)
p5-p6: Peace Village Sunset (Stay for a long time, you must see, I was really moved to tears, from sunset to twilight, too romantic💗)
p7: Fairy Tale Town S Bay (On a road to the F3 viewing platform, you can see the distant sea and church⛪️)
p8-p9: F3 viewing platform
p10: F1 viewing platform
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💡Play small tips:
1⃣️There are many fireworks for sale near Changjiang Ao, you can buy some at sunset, take atmospheric photos, it's very unique
2⃣️Pingtan is very suitable for self-driving, you can also rent a small electric donkey🛵, you can get off and watch when you see the beautiful scenery
3⃣️It is not recommended to eat seafood🦐 on the island, it is not very tasty
4⃣️Do a good job of sun protection, hydration and wind protection
The Foodie Explorer s Log
Here are the nine most worthwhile domestic travel destinations with few people for healing
The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays are approaching
It's always good to see the mountains and seas🌊
Today, I'm going to recommend to my friends
Nine beautiful and less crowded domestic travel destinations for healing✨
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1⃣️ Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada Grassland
There is a healing grassland in Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada🖼️, and there are also several very spectacular volcanic relics. Running in the volcano crater is like entering a cartoon world✨
2⃣️ Xiapu Sipu Archipelago
The beautiful islands that are not inferior to foreign islands🏝️, Hongpu Island and Dongpu Island are the most worthwhile
3⃣️ Xinjiang North Ring Line
The desolate desert, the forest of the grassland like the green leaf fairy tale🌲, and the continuous snow mountains and lakes🏔️, can all be encountered in North Xinjiang✨
4⃣️ Tibet Yamdrok Lake
The beautiful lake road of the jade-like Yamdrok Lake is full of surprises along the way✨
5⃣️ Dali Hai West Ecological Corridor
No matter the seasons change, the scenery of Dali Ecological Corridor is always so healing. Wandering by the Erhai Lake, time also slows down
6⃣️ Dunhuang Devil City
Walking on the road of Dunhuang Devil City, with the continuous Yadan and Gobi on the side, there will be a sense of insignificance✨
7⃣️ Weihai Brews Beach
The beautiful beach of the giant ship and the seagulls, walking on the windmill dam, you can slowly feel the romance of this coast🌊
8⃣️ Shenzhen Dapeng Coast
The beaches in Shenzhen are not only Xiamomeisha and Dongxichong, but also many beautiful and less crowded beaches at the end of Dapeng's competition and at the foot of the observatory✨
9⃣️ Fujian Pingtan Island
Riding an electric bike along the island road, you can encounter the healing sea view of Pingtan Island, and there are many beautiful roads where you can see the sea🛣️
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Pingtan Island | chilled weekend getaway
Getting There - we came by rental car from Xiamen (3h)
Attractions - nature, beaches, old towns
Hotels - little boutique hotel, plenty of options and stay away from the city
Food & Restaurants - local seafood stalls
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Dongshan County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Dongshan Island in Zhangzhou】The romantic chase of sunrise and sunset awaits you, ladies and gentlemen, come and play
In the springtime on Dongshan Island, there is a unique beauty, especially during the sunrise and sunset, unveiling a chapter of travel that you can't afford to miss. Although Dongshan Island in Zhangzhou is small, its charm is infinite, especially these spots that I have carefully selected, each one deserves to be experienced wholeheartedly.
🛣️Route suggestion: From the dawn at Jinluan Bay to the lighthouse at Shuangmianhai, then to the Chenghuang Temple at Nanwangtiantai, and finally chasing the afterglow of the sunset at the Xiakeng Seafood Pier.
🌅Sunrise at Jinluan Bay: This place is like Fujian's mini Chaka Salt Lake, known as the most beautiful sunrise viewing spot. In the early morning, as the tide recedes, the beach forms a mirror reflecting the dazzling sunlight, like nature's mirror, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Remember to check the sunrise time in advance and arrive early to avoid missing this magnificent spectacle.
⚠️Tips: The early spring mornings are cold, so it is recommended to stay in a homestay near Jinluan Bay for convenience in watching the sunrise. The homestay we stayed at was very cozy and reasonably priced. After leaving, a short walk or bike ride will take you there.
🏖️Shuangmianhai Lighthouse: The beach here forms a path to the small island when the tide is out, not only a filming location for the movie 'The Left Ear' but also a place where tourists leave beautiful memories.
🌄Nanwangtiantai and Chenghuang Temple: These two spots are adjacent to each other. Standing on the Tiantai, you can drink a cool beverage and enjoy the panoramic beauty of Dongshan Island. Descending to the Chenghuang Temple, you can experience more local color.
🌅Sunset at Xiakeng Seafood Pier: Recommended by the local tavern owner, the sunset view here is stunningly beautiful and complements the seafood. Although it is far from other attractions, driving or taking a ride there is the perfect way to end the day.
In the spring of Dongshan Island, there is less hustle and bustle of crowds, more tranquility and beauty, and a small electric scooter can take you around the entire island, leaving behind unforgettable memories and beautiful picture
FitFemmeFatale
Dongshan Island Travel Guide
Babies, I'm here to share my new travel experience! This time I went to the beautiful Dongshan Island, where there are beautiful bays and retro fishing villages. Let me take you to appreciate it! 🌊
Day1: Nanmen Bay → Left Ear Terrace → Wengong Temple → Nanyu Double-sided Sea → Tongling Night Market
After arriving at Dongshan Island in the morning, the first stop I chose was Nanmen Bay, which was once the filming location of the movie 'Left Ear'. On one side is the azure sea, and on the other side is the quaint fishing village, which is as beautiful as a poem. In the afternoon, I went to the Left Ear Terrace, which is an excellent place to watch the sunset. In the evening, I tasted local delicacies at the Tongling Night Market and felt the lively atmosphere of the fishing village.
Day2: Sufeng Mountain Ring Island Road → Yanya Village → Color Spy Bay Sea
Early in the morning on the second day, I got up early and went to Sufeng Mountain Ring Island Road to admire the beautiful sunrise, then came to Yanya Village to check in the filming location of 'Yanya Lovers', and finally experienced marine activities such as catching seafood in Color Spy Bay.
Transportation suggestion: After arriving at Yunxiao Station by high-speed rail, you can take a bus directly to Dongshan Island. The fare is 10 yuan/person. If there are many people, you can choose to share a ride, the cost is 25 yuan/person. On Dongshan Island, it is recommended to rent a small electric donkey for travel, the rent is 60-80 yuan, and the off-season is 40 yuan. Be sure to ask about the battery life and return time when renting a car.
Accommodation recommendation: Tongling Town is close to Nanmen Bay, there are many things to eat, and takeaway is also convenient. But it's noisy, especially by the sea. The price of sea view rooms is more expensive. Jinluan Bay can get up early to watch the sunrise, but the delivery of takeaways is more expensive and takes a long time. There are fewer things to eat nearby. If there are many people, it is recommended to share the room fee together and choose a single-family villa for living, where you can barbecue and cook.
Dress suggestion: When taking pictures, it is recommended to wear bright or light-colored skirts, Japanese or Thai school uniforms, or camisoles with wide-leg pants or half skirts.
Must check-in attractions:
Nanmen Bay: On one side is the azure sea, and on the other side is the quaint fishing village. It is the filming location of the movie 'Left Ear'.
Jinluan Bay: The mirror-like beach and sunrise complement each other, very dreamy.
Nanyu: The green lighthouse is the filming location of the movie 'Your Wedding'. You need to watch the time to go there to prevent the tide from passing.
Sufeng Mountain Ring Island Road: The super beautiful ring island road blue bridge, wearing a school uniform to take pictures is very out of the picture. The left hand is the blue sea, and the right hand is the green mountain, which is intoxicating.
Wengong Temple: You can go up from the steps in the middle of Nanmen Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. It is the location of the movie 'Left Ear' terrace scene, where you can overlook Dongshan Island.
Yanya Village: Check in the filming location of 'Yanya Lovers' and take pictures with the cliff as the background is very beautiful.
Colorful Butterfly Bay: The colorful and vibrant bay like wings, there are special seaside small trains and rainbow train tracks in the park.
Maluan Bay: 'Sea Amusement Park', there are many amusement projects.
Left Ear Terrace: You can overlook the entire Nanmen Bay and it is an excellent place to watch the sunset.
That's all for this share! If you also want to travel to Dongshan Island, I hope my guide can help you!
orien_9810
I went to Dongshan Island, and I can't post all the photos in my circle of friends!
📍Left Ear Rooftop, a popular check-in spot on the rooftop
📍Your Wedding, Lighthouse, Double-sided Sea
Internet celebrity wall, took a photo, many people lined up, indeed very good for shooting. The door of fortune, passed by without taking a photo, it was too hot and I just wanted to quickly return to the homestay to lie down
✔️Wandering around the street, eating and drinking, and getting sunburned for two hours. In conclusion: The weather is very good, it's very comfortable to feel the sea breeze and see the sea view, but! Definitely do not go out in the mid to late afternoon, it's too hot! Go after four or five o'clock, and you can also see the sunset
Wind-moving Stone Scenic Mountain, went for the plank road inside, but because it was too hot and the shirt could be wrung out, I just walked around casually
You must bring, wear, and apply sunscreen when you go to the beach!
‼️Essentials: Sun protection clothing, sunscreen, parasol, flip flops, hat, sunglasses, wet wipes, mosquito repellent (The ultraviolet rays at the beach are really strong!! Any exposed skin needs to be applied with sunscreen! Even on cloudy days!)
kaliel_7284
Dongshan Island | A romantic island that I like 📎Attached travel guide
Riding a small donkey along the seawall.
Long time no see such a blue beach 🌊
A picturesque fishing village.
Extremely healing ✨✨
At the beach in the evening, the sunset is beautiful, so romantic~
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Dinner can be chosen from local specialty food stalls.
After dinner, let's go to Nanmen Bay and Tongling Night Market for a stroll.
Night markets have many local snacks.
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📍Itinerary: Xiamen - Dongshan Island (2 days and 1 night)
🚩Location for fun:
>day1⃣Nanmen Bay - Wind-Blown Rock Scenic Area - Nanyu Lighthouse - Tongling Night Market
>day2⃣ Su Fengshan Island Ring Road - Nanmen Bay
🏘️Holiday homestay prices are rising, book in advance.
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🍧🥤Strongly recommend
A cup of trendy tea, sweet soup made by the wife, and local seaweed fried rice.
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#Dongshan Island tourism #travel guide #Nanmen Bay #Dongshan Fengdongshi Scenic Area #Sufengshan Island Ring Road #Sweet Soup from Little Wife #A cup of Chaoshan tea on Dongshan Island #Dongshan Island #Where to go on weekends #Beach photoshoot
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Dakaiyuan Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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!
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🚶🏻♂️Route recommendation
South Christ Church—Bell Tower—West Street—Kaiyuan Temple—Xiangfeng Lane
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📷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.
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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!
GlobalRoamer
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!
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【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
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🛣️【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)
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🍤【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
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📸【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
luceria_4356
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.
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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
MERRICK MONTOYA
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