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The following is a one-day travel guide to Quanzhou:
morning:
- 8:00 - 9:00: After arriving in Quanzhou, head to Chengtian Temple. Chengtian Temple has a tranquil environment and solemn temple architecture, and is known as the "No. 1 Temple in Southern Fujian". Here you can stroll around, feel the tranquil atmosphere, appreciate the beauty of the ancient buildings, and let your mind find a moment of peace.
- 9:00 - 10:30: After visiting Chengtian Temple, take the local "Xiaobai" sightseeing bus to Kaiyuan Temple. Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. You can appreciate famous attractions such as the East and West Pagodas, the Main Hall, and the Ganlu Ordination Platform, and feel the charm of ancient architectural art and the profoundness of Buddhist culture. There are also many exquisite Buddha statues, inscriptions and other cultural relics in the temple, which are worth careful appreciation.
- 10:30 - 11:30: After coming out of Kaiyuan Temple, stroll along West Street. West Street is one of the most historic streets in Quanzhou, retaining many quaint buildings and traditional shops. You can try Quanzhou’s special snacks, such as noodle soup, meat dumplings, etc. The noodle soup is delicate and smooth, and you can add various ingredients according to your preference; the meat dumplings are fragrant and delicious, and paired with sweet and spicy sauce, garlic juice, peanut butter and other condiments, the taste is unique. You can also buy some special souvenirs in the small shops on the street.
noon:
- 11:30 - 13:00: Enjoy ginger duck at a restaurant near West Street. Ginger duck is one of Quanzhou's specialties. It is made with duck as the main ingredient, and is stewed with Chinese medicinal materials such as ginger, red dates, and wolfberry. The duck meat is tender and juicy, and the ginger flavor is rich, which has certain medicinal effects. Or choose other southern Fujian specialties such as fried oysters, fried pork with vinegar, etc. Fried oysters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and are delicious; fried vinegar pork is sweet and sour and crispy, with a unique flavor.
afternoon:
- 13:00 - 14:30: Walk to Quanzhou Tianhou Temple. Tianhou Temple is a temple dedicated to Mazu and is also the earliest and largest existing Mazu temple on the southeast coast of my country. The architectural style here has a strong southern Fujian flavor and preserves many precious cultural relics and historical sites. Learn about the origin and development of Mazu culture, and feel the unique charm of Quanzhou as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.
- 14:30 - 16:00: After leaving Tianhou Temple, head to the nearby Wudianshi traditional street district. Wudian City is a complex of red-brick ancient houses with southern Fujian characteristics, with numerous traditional buildings and cultural attractions. You can visit ancient buildings such as the Cai Family Ancestral Hall and the Zhuang Family Temple, and admire exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings and other decorative arts. There are also some special cafes, teahouses and handicraft shops in the block, where you can take a break and experience the fusion of southern Fujian's traditional culture and modern life.
- 16:00 - 17:00: Go to Quanzhou Nanyin Art Center (if there is a performance). Nanyin is the traditional music of Quanzhou and is known as the "living fossil in the history of Chinese music." If time permits, you can enjoy a Nanyin performance and feel the unique charm of this ancient music.
night:
- 17:00 - 18:30: Dinner at a restaurant in or around the traditional Wudianshi neighborhood. You can try other specialties of southern Fujian, such as four-fruit soup, earthworm jelly, etc. The four-fruit soup is cool and refreshing, and is a great way to cool off in the summer; the earthworm jelly has a chewy texture and tastes delicious when paired with minced garlic, vinegar and other condiments.
- After 18:30: End the day's trip and return to the hotel or go to other places according to your own arrangements. If you still have time, you can take a walk on the streets of Quanzhou city, enjoy the night view, and feel the nightlife atmosphere of Quanzhou.