Quanzhou Ancient City

Quanzhou is the starting point of the Silk Road in the sea and has various religious buildings. Guandi is Guan Yunchang, and Zhao Gongming is a two-faced god of wealth. I went to Guandi Temple that day is exactly the fifth day of the year, take a look at this incense! ! ! Can cover the blue sky. The old town has a bell tower, an arcade, a swallowtail, and there are small temples that can be worshipped everywhere. There is also a new Christian church. Quanzhou Yuanmiaoguan is said to be extremely effective. Commonly known as "Tiangongguan", it is located in Xinfukou, East Street, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It was built in the Taikang Period of the Western Jin Dynasty (280-289). The first Baiyun Temple was the first Taoist temple built after the introduction of Taoism into Quanzhou. The first Taoist temple view after the passage of Taoism into Fujian has a long history. Yuanmiaoguan has become the most prestigious Taoist temple in Quannan with its long history, grand scale, complete Danbao and famous people. The "Tao Ji" who managed Taoism in the Ming and Qing Dynasties were all located in Yuanmiaoguan.

"Two towers in the east and west, one street from south to north." This is a verse left by Dong Biwu when he visited Quanzhou in 1960, in which "one street from south to north" refers to Zhongshan Road. Just like the east and west towers that have stood for nearly a thousand years, Zhongshan Road is also one of Quanzhou's landmark buildings. In the ancient city that has existed for a thousand years, Zhongshan Road, which is only a hundred years old, may still be considered young, but this road, running through the entire ancient city of Quanzhou, is the core area of the ancient city, witnessing Quanzhou's cultural and commercial pulse from the prosperous Tang Dynasty to the present without interruption. The history of Zhongshan Road can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, and it is one of the earliest developed streets and areas in Quanzhou. As early as the Song and Yuan dynasties, it was the busiest district in Quanzhou. After expansions and extensions over the generations, it has formed a street that stretches from Quanshan Gate in the north to Deji Gate in the south, with a total length of about 2.5 kilometers. In the early 1920s, to improve the backward traffic situation of the ancient city of Quanzhou, the city walls were demolished for road construction, and the north-south street was transformed and built with investment from well-known overseas Chinese, featuring a unique Nanyang style. Later, to commemorate Mr. Sun Yat-sen, it was renamed "Zhongshan Road". As the first widened road in the old city area of Quanzhou, the complete preservation of this historic and cultural district of Zhongshan Road has allowed the "cross-shaped city framework" of the old city to be well preserved.

1. Qingyuan Mountain: Located in the southeast of Fujian Province, on the northeast bank of the lower reaches of the Jinjiang River, bordering three sides of Quanzhou city area, it is one of the eighteen scenic spots of Quanzhou and also a national key scenic area. It consists of three major areas: Qingyuan Mountain, Jiuri Mountain, and Ling Mountain Sacred Tomb, covering a total area of sixty-two square kilometers. The Qingyuan Mountain scenic area spans forty Chinese miles, with the main peak at an altitude of 498 meters, adjacent to Quanzhou's mountain city, attracting numerous domestic and international tourists for sightseeing and travel. 2. Chongwu Ancient City: Located on the southeast coast of Hui'an County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, facing the Taiwan Strait, it is the most intact T-shaped stone-built ancient city in China. In 1988, it was listed by the State Council as the third batch of national key cultural relics protection units, and it is known as 'one of the eight most beautiful coastlines in China'. 3. Shishi Golden Coast: Situated in Yongning Town, Shishi City, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, on the west coast of the Taiwan Strait, the scenic area is composed of the Minnan Golden Coast Tourist Resort, Chenghuang Temple, Zhenhai Stone, and the ruins of the ancient Weicheng City. The Golden Coast boasts picturesque scenery and a spring-like climate all year round, making it one of the top ten key tourist attractions in Fujian Province.

Quanzhou is at a higher latitude than Guangzhou, so when the kapok flowers in Guangzhou are almost done blooming, those in Quanzhou are just at the peak of their bloom. The ancient city of Quanzhou has many historical buildings, and there are kapok trees around the scenic area. The fiery red kapok against the unique red houses of Southern Fujian makes spring even more vibrant.

Quanzhou West Street is already so crowded at night, let alone during the day! 🌠 At night, when the lights are first lit, the Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda, West Street, and the Bell Tower are especially bright. The flow of people is so great that it naturally forms a bidirectional one-way street. 🅿️ Parking: There is a parking lot nearby. 🔅 During the day: ⭕️ Advantage: You can take photos of the popular twin tower spot and enjoy the beautiful daytime scenery. ❌ Disadvantage: It's crowded, and you'll have to queue for a long time at popular photo spots. ⭐️ At night: ⭕️ Advantage: Fewer people, and the night view is super beautiful. ❌ Disadvantage: The rooftop is basically not allowed, so some popular photo spots can't be captured. 🍢 Of course, when you come to West Street, you have to try the snacks! ㊙️ Highly recommend Auntie's Chicken Racks. They are really super delicious, I bought two at once, and the combo with cola is simply perfect! In addition to that, Tushun Dong, Fist Mother, Oyster Pancake, Taro Mud Crispy Duck, Peanut Soup, Roasted Sweet Potato Skin, Taro Cake, Fried Vinegar Meat, and Beef Offal Soup are also must-try snacks on West Stree

Quanzhou City's New Year Strategy for the Dragon's Nine Offspring: 🔥🔥Welcoming the Spring Festival with the Fortune Rabbit, Quanzhou's Year of the Dragon events are continuous!✨✨ ✨First, Art Installation Appreciation: During the Spring Festival of the Year of the Rabbit, Licang District will present five fortune rabbit art installations, super cute!👍🏻👍🏻Punch-in time: January 19th to February 5th, available in every alley!📍 ✨Second, The Year of the Dragon Quest: The dragon zodiac exhibition theme installation will debut in the ancient city!🔎Punch-in spots are available in the streets, world heritage sites, and cultural and creative parks of the ancient city area!👀Debuting weekly, are you ready to explore?🦖 Diverse transportation options: Xiao Bai car, shared bicycles/electric vehicles, the choice is yours!🚗🛴 Living in the ancient city area, it's convenient for food, fun, and entertainment! Experience living amidst the breath of history!🏠 Visit the major temples and Confucius temples, feel the historical heritage of Quanzhou! Every place has a unique story waiting for you to discover!📚 Climb Qingyuan Mountain, take in the beautiful scenery of Quanzhou!⛰️ There's even more delicious food and shopping waiting for you to discover!😋🛍️

Quanzhou's temples, shrines, and Taoist places within the city are a testament to Minnan culture, with a blend of various cultural elements in the architecture. In the brackets, roof ridges, stone carvings, and flying eaves, Minnan craftsmen fully demonstrate Quanzhou's inclusiveness, openness, and aesthetic inspiration. - P1: Double dragon decoration on the ridge of Minnan and Chaoshan region P3: Jialan, a Buddhist term, refers to the garden where monks live P4, P13: Character inlay porcelain P5/6: Nanyin Feitian P 7: Other places use small beasts on the roof ridge, Quanzhou uses human figures. P 9: Eight Immortals P10: Zhongshan Middle Road shops (modern) P11: Westernized angel boy P12: Chinese-style flying eaves, Western-style cross, modern airplane (a small point above the cross) P14: Dripping water beast P15: Even the manhole cover (modern) is designed, located at: Goldfish Alley entrance 👉🏻TIPS: 1. Most of the photos are taken with a telephoto lens, it is highly recommended to bring your telephoto lens/telephoto phone when traveling to Quanzhou. 2. The shooting locations are all in Quanzhou Ancient City, and the temples and Taoist temples in the ancient city are basically free, no need to make an appointment.

Quanshan Tudi Gong Palace, originally named 'Beimen Tudi Temple', was established during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and is the largest Tudi Temple in Quanzhou, with a history of more than 600 years. The Quanshan Tudi Gong was originally built on the gate tower of Quanshan Gate, and is famous throughout Quanzhou for 'granting whatever is asked'. For more than 300 years, the incense has been flourishing, and it is revered as the 'ancestral court' of Tudi Gong temples everywhere in Quanzhou.

| Furun Lane, a hidden alley in the ancient city of Quanzhou. Furun Lane is quiet in the midst of the hustle and bustle, only about 200 meters long, and is a small alley that is easily overlooked when walking through the streets of the ancient city of Quanzhou. But Furun Lane is also a historical old street in the ancient city of Quanzhou with humanistic stories, which is not only worth strolling through, but also worth exploring. Furun Lane, it is said to be a homophonic 'Lady Lane', where the lady refers to the lady of the Huang Zonghan family. However, there are various theories about the origin of the alley locally, and there is no absolute conclusion. Furun Lane is close to Chengtian Temple, the narrow alley connects Nanjun Road at one end and Zhenfu Lane at the other, with Chengtian Lane and Xinfu Mouth to the north and south of the alley, and its geographical location in the ancient city of Quanzhou is also unique. Good location, naturally loved. Therefore, Furun Lane in history was also inhabited by famous families, among which the Xu family was the most prosperous, and there are still Wenkui House and Jinshi House, and the ancient houses have a history of more than 300 years. Furun Lane also has a Hujie Palace - Dengxian Ancient Land, worshiping Marshal Wen. Today's Furun Lane, with the development of cultural tourism, has transformed, and the homestays, cultural and creative shops and cultural experience spaces in the alley are all very charming places that are fascinating. ✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️ Attraction: Furun Lane Address: Furun Lane, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province (near Chengtian Temple) Tickets: Free Transportation: Bus No. 21, get off at Chengtian Temple Station; small white electric car, stop on demand Note: Furun Lane is not accessible to small cars, bicycles and electric cars are allowed, walking is recommended Nearby: Kaiyuan Temple, East and West Towers, Bell Tower, Zhongshan Road, Chengtian Temple, Milu Cultural Park, Prefecture Wen Temple, Baiyuan Qingchi, Donghu

| Zhenfu Lane, Quanzhou, the residence of Huang Zonghan, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. Zhenfu Lane in the ancient city of Quanzhou is the residence of Huang Zonghan, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi and the Minister of Five Ports in the Qing Dynasty. The Milu Cultural and Creative Park and Ye Yigen's Western-style building are also in this lane. To visit Zhenfu Lane, you need to distinguish between Zhenfu Lane and Zhenfu Si Lane. Zhenfu Lane connects Zhongshan Middle Road, near Chengtian Temple; Zhenfu Si Lane connects Zhongshan North Road, near Weiyuan Building. These two lanes in Quanzhou are related to the Zhenfu Si of the Ming Dynasty's Jinyiwei. Zhenfu Lane in Quanzhou, west to Zhongshan Middle Road, east to Furui Lane, only about 200 meters. The section of Zhenfu Lane near Zhongshan Road is mainly clothing stores and snack bars. There are homestays, coffee shops, beverage shops, restaurants, experience halls, etc. in the Milu Cultural and Creative Park. It is a good cultural and tourism leisure place. Huang Zonghan's former residence and Ye Yigen's Western-style building are located in the middle of Zhenfu Lane. These two are the main historical buildings in the lane. However, they have not been developed for tourism, and tourists cannot enter. There is a "Dasi Ma" stele outside Huang Zonghan's former residence, which is very conspicuous, but this Dasi Ma is not Huang Zonghan's official position (this position has been abolished after the Southern and Northern Dynasties), but a nickname among scholars in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. When visiting Zhenfu Lane, in addition to understanding the cultural history of Quanzhou, you can also find some interesting cultural and creative small gifts here, enjoy the ancient city of Quanzhou on the Milu rooftop, and even stay in the homestay here. ✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️✍🏻️ Attractions: Zhenfu Lane Address: Peace Community, Licheng Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province (near Zhongshan Middle Road) Tickets: Free Transportation: Bus No. 17/21, get off at Zhonglou Station; small white electric car, stop when you wave Remarks: Zhenfu Lane prohibits small cars, allows bicycles and electric cars, recommends walking; Milu rooftop requires consumption Nearby: Kaiyuan Temple, East and West Towers, Bell Tower, Zhongshan Road, Zhongshan Park, Chengtian Temple, Milu Cultural and Creative Park, Prefecture Wen Temple