Quanzhou: Half City of Smoke and Fire, Half City of Immortals

Quanzhou, a city of half smoke and fire, half immortals, is perfect for a city walk! 🤩
Here’s a list of hidden gems that will amaze you—come and check them out!

🕌 Millennium Port City Tour:

1. West Street Food Map
📍Address: Xijie, Licheng District
Sweet potato dumplings, runbing vegetables... full of local flavor! Best to come in the morning to avoid crowds and see the most authentic local life 🌅

2. Maritime Traffic Museum
📍Address: 356-2 Donghu Street, Fengze District
A lesser-known but stunning spot! ✨ Tells the story of Quanzhou as the largest ancient port in the East, few people and great for photos 📸

3. Chengtian Temple
📍Address: Nanjun Alley, Licheng District
Quieter and more peaceful than Kaiyuan Temple, with red walls and black tiles that are super photogenic 💯
Admission: Free 🆓

4. Qingjing Mosque
📍Address: Tumen Street, Licheng District
One of the oldest existing Islamic mosques in China! The architectural style is very unique 🕌

5. Luoyang Bridge
📍Address: Luojiang District
One of China’s four great ancient bridges! Especially beautiful at sunset 🌅 Best to arrive around 5 PM

💫 Exploring Citong City:

1. Kaiyuan Temple
📍Address: 176 Xijie, Licheng District
A must-visit landmark in Quanzhou! Especially the angle from Huaxiang Alley, every shot looks like a masterpiece 📸
Admission: Free 🆓

2. Xunpu Village
📍Address: Donghai Street, Fengze District
The same floral hairpin style as Zhao Liying! You can get a beautiful look for just 40 yuan 💐 Morning visits recommended for better lighting ☀️

3. Tianhou Palace
📍Address: Xin Street, South Gate, Licheng District
A very popular Mazu temple, loved by locals for praying 🙏

4. Zhongshan Road Arcade
📍Address: Zhongshan Middle Road, Licheng District
Full of Nanyang style! The night lights create a great atmosphere ✨

5. Dongjie Meat Zongzi
📍Address: Dongjie, Licheng District
A must-eat! A-Qin’s Meat Zongzi is a long-established brand, 15 yuan each with lots of filling 🤤