Quanzhou Day Tour | City Walk Route in the Old Town

Morning:** - **8:00 - 9:30 Kaiyuan Temple** - As one of the historical and cultural cities in China, Quanzhou's Kaiyuan Temple is large in scale and unique in architectural style. It is recommended to go early to avoid the peak of the crowd. - **9:45 - 11:15 Maritime Silk Road Museum** - Adjacent to Kaiyuan Temple, it introduces the history and culture of the Maritime Silk Road in southern Fujian and the cultural background of Quanzhou's exchanges with the world, and helps you learn about the history of Quanzhou's overseas trade and civilization exchanges. **Noon:** - **11:30 - 13:00 Lunch Time** - It is recommended to try Quanzhou's special snacks such as mutton soup, fish balls, rice noodle soup, etc. You can go to the snack stalls or restaurants near West Street to enjoy a delicious lunch. **Afternoon:** - **13:15 - 15:15 Qingjing Mosque** - The precious historical relics of Muslim merchants from Persia, Arabia and other places who came to Quanzhou to do business across the ocean during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, witnessing the gathering of people, business exchanges and cultural prosperity in Quanzhou during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. - **15:30 - 17:00 Tianhou Temple** - The earliest and highest-standard ancient building among Mazu temples at home and abroad, and the only national key cultural relic protection unit approved and announced by the State Council on the mainland. After visiting Tianhou Temple, you can also visit the traditional night market nearby. **Evening:** - **17:30 - 19:00 Stroll through the Night View of the Ancient City** - Stroll through the streets of the ancient city and enjoy the unique night view. For example, Quanzhou City Tower, Meiting Bell Tower, etc. are good places to take photos. In addition, Zhongshan Road is also very lively at night, so you might as well find a cafe here to take a break. - **19:30 - 21:00 Free Time/Dinner** - If you still have energy, you can choose to continue exploring the ancient city or find a local restaurant for dinner and try more authentic food. Notes: - There are more tourists during the National Day holiday, so please plan your route in advance and allow enough time to deal with possible queuing situations. - It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, as most attractions require walking tours. - Take care of your personal belongings, especially in crowded places. - Some temples may have religious ceremonies, so please respect local customs. Recommended Activities: - Renting a set of Hanfu at the entrance of Kaiyuan Temple will give you a different experience. - Try to participate in some traditional handicraft courses, such as wagashi making, sushi DIY and other experience projects provided at some attractions. - After dinner, you can find a special tea house in the ancient city to taste local tea and relax to end a wonderful day.