Quanzhou, the biggest "unresolved feeling" on my journey! You can't imagine the beauty of this city

, this city that I both love and "hate"! 😭 I basically recommend it to every friend around me but always add a warning: Enter with caution! Because there will really be too many regrets... 🌊 The first layer of regret comes from history Once the "largest port in the East," a city of light 🌇 With the sea ban order issued Maritime civilization abruptly withdrew From the center of the world to an open-air museum Who wouldn't feel melancholy over this gap? 💔 🕌 The second layer of regret comes from the limitations as a tourist The first time I came, it was before the World Heritage application I didn’t even realize how precious the Hindu stone pillars at Kaiyuan Temple were 😅 This time, I finally had an expert guide! Following Teacher Qing Ma from Talks About Travel I went on a four-day, three-night "knowledge bombardment" trip! 📚 🎪 DAY 1 Faith pilgrimage route: 📍 Kaiyuan Temple (176 Xijie, Licheng District, Quanzhou, Fujian Province) The Hindu elements of the Sanglian Dharma Realm 📍 Confucian Temple (12 Tumen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou) The exquisite Song Dynasty dougong brackets 📍 Qingjing Mosque (108 Tumen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou) The ancient dome in Arabic style 📍 Guanyue Temple (186 Tumen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou) Devout incense and lively atmosphere In just one day, I witnessed a millennium of faith changes! 🙏 🎭 DAY 2 Intangible cultural heritage and tea ceremony: 📍 Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (Xinmen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou) The marionette puppet show was super impressive! After hands-on experience, I admire the intangible heritage masters even more 👏 📍 Laojun Rock on Qingyuan Mountain (Quanshan Road, Fengze District, Quanzhou) In front of the "Laozi is the best in the world" statue Listening to the story of Master Hongyi Tasting tea under the sunset was so poetic 🍵 🌉 DAY 3 Magnificent scenery: 📍 Luoyang Bridge (Luoyang Town, Luojiang District, Quanzhou) The millennium-old bridge was truly stunning! 📍 Min-Taiyuan Museum (2 Beimen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou) The history of both sides of the strait unfolds But! The regrets became more specific... 😫 Didn’t get to see the "Wonderful Sound Bird" inside the main hall of Kaiyuan Temple The Maritime Trade Museum was closed for maintenance! Encountered low tide at Luoyang Bridge 🌊 On the last day, I rushed to visit temples Still didn’t make it to the Tianhou Palace and Southern Shaolin... 💌 But maybe It’s these regrets that make Quanzhou even more charming It’s so rich and profound Every visit brings new discoveries And inevitably new misses I’m already planning the next trip! For the main hall of Kaiyuan Temple For the repaired Maritime Trade Museum For Luoyang Bridge at high tide... Of course, there will definitely be new regrets then too~ 🥰