Quanzhou West Street | Step Back in Time in Southern Fujian

|Step back in time in Southern Fujian. Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou: Morning: Ancient Kaiyuan Temple and West Street - 8:00 - 9:00: Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. Admire the Mahavira Hall and the East and West Pagodas, and visit the Ganlu Altar and Sutra Library to experience Buddhist culture. - 9:00 - 11:00: Stroll along West Street, from Kaiyuan Temple to the Bell Tower, a distance of about 3 km. Try the rice dumplings at Hou Abo Rice Dumplings, or have a bowl of noodles at Yuanji Noodles. You can also buy a Wu's handmade mochi to eat on the go. Noon: Try Local Delicacies - 11:00 - 13:00: Choose a restaurant near West Street. We recommend Si Dan Ginger Duck, and you can also order a bowl of four-fruit soup. Try other local delicacies such as beef soup and vinegar pork. Afternoon: Multicultural Tour - 13:00 - 14:30: Head to Qingjing Mosque to admire the Arabic-style architecture. See the gatehouse and prayer hall, and learn about Islamic culture. - 14:30 - 15:30: Visit Tonghuai Guanyue Temple to experience the lively atmosphere and learn about folk beliefs. - 15:30 - 17:00: Visit the Quanzhou Maritime Museum. The museum has special exhibitions such as the Quanzhou Bay Ancient Ship Exhibition Hall, where you can learn about Quanzhou's ancient maritime trade through cultural relics. Evening: Night Views and Food - 17:00 - 19:00: Head to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street to buy souvenirs, and have dinner at a nearby restaurant. Try the oyster omelet and other delicacies. - 19:00 - 20:30: After dinner, enjoy the night view of Zhongshan Road and admire the Nanyang arcade-style buildings. Walk to the Bell Tower and admire it under the lights. - 20:30 - 22:00: If you still have energy, head to nearby Xiaoxicheng, where there are many creative shops and popular photo spots.