[2024 Quanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingjing Temple (Updated Sep)
Historical Sites
Address:
108-110 Tumen Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City
Opening times:
Open today at 09:00-17:45(Admission ends at 17:45)Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
059522193553
#qingjingmosque. was constructed in 1009, the Arab style mosque is the oldest of its kind in China also known as the Ashab Mosque, is a mosque located in the city of #quanzhou #china
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Vince Tan
Quanzhou is the first national historical and cultural city. There is a clean temple in Tumen Street. The construction history can be traced back to 1009 AD. It was the Dazhong Xiangfu years of the Northern Song Dynasty.
At this time, the trade between the Great Song and the Arab world was frequent. Many Arab businessmen lived in Quanzhou or often went to Quanzhou to do business. The special needs of the faith led to the construction of the Qingjing Temple. The main building material of the
Qingzhou Qingjing Temple is stone. This material is very strong, and the general typhoon and earthquake can not cause damage.
The building is sturdy and can't be never bad. Both the Yuan and Ming dynasties had maintained the Quanzhou Qingjing Temple. During the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, they were greatly damaged by natural disasters. This exotic temple could not be restored to its original appearance.
Now inside the Qingjing Temple, you can see the restored wall and some pillars. They tell the people the long history as the historical artifacts of the vicissitudes of life. The various temples, theaters and ruins of ancient cities in Europe are no different.
Quanzhou Qingjing Temple is the oldest and largest Islamic temple in China. Its architectural style is in line with the mosque in Damascus, the capital of Syria. After a long period of time, this ancient temple still has main buildings such as the gatehouse, the worship hall, and the Mingshan Hall.
WUXIPENG.
Quanzhou | Family and child photos in Quanzhou.
| Family and child photos in Quanzhou. - Morning:
- Kaiyuan Temple: The largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, the East and West Towers of the temple are the tallest twin stone towers in China.
- West Street: The best-preserved ancient street in Quanzhou, with many ancient buildings, old houses, and old shops. You can taste local delicacies here, such as meat dumplings, noodles, and beef soup.
- Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant near West Street, and recommend tasting Quanzhou's special dishes such as ginger duck and vinegar meat.
- Afternoon:
- Quanzhou Museum: A museum showcasing the history and culture of Quanzhou, with a collection of precious cultural relics and artworks.
- Qingjing Temple: One of the oldest Islamic mosques in China, with a unique architectural style.
- Guan Yue Temple: A temple dedicated to Guan Yu and Yue Fei, with a grand scale and strong incense.
- Evening:
- Tianhou Palace: Dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea, with Bingzhengtang Four Fruit Soup nearby, which you can try.
- Zhongshan Street: One of the most prosperous commercial streets in Quanzhou, with many shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues, where you can shop and experience Quanzhou's nightlife.
- Night: Have dinner at a restaurant near Zhongshan Street, then you can choose to go to Qingyuan Mountain to see the night view, or stroll through the alleys of the city to experience Quanzhou's local life.
Precautions:
1. Quanzhou has a hot and humid climate, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen, moisturizer, and other skin care products.
2. Photography is not allowed in some temples, and local customs should be respected when entering temples.
3. Pay attention to food hygiene when tasting snacks, and you can bring some stomach medicine just in case.
4. Quanzhou's traffic may be congested during peak hours, so you can arrange your time reasonably and choose the right means of transportation, such as small white cars, buses, and shared bicycles.
EthanHendersonsa
【Three Days and Two Nights in Quanzhou】
🎒1000 RMB per person, university students take you on a special forces tour of Quanzhou!🏃♂️💨
🍽️【Food Section】
1️⃣ Hou Abo Meat Zongzi: Signature scallop and roasted meat zongzi, rich filling, soft and glutinous, paired with peanut sauce and satay sauce, simply perfect!👍
2️⃣ Hao Cheng Cai Beef Restaurant: Delicious steak, but slightly expensive, the salty rice might not suit everyone's taste.
3️⃣ Da Mu Mianxian Hu: An old shop highly recommended by Quanzhou roommates, the noodle soup is fresh and fragrant, adding vinegar meat and fried dough sticks makes it even better!
4️⃣ Minghui Satay Noodles: Traditional satay noodles, the chicken wings are a must-try!
5️⃣ Xiao Xiao Xi Guo Bao Rou: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the sweet and sour sauce is unforgettable.
6️⃣ Dong Lai Cai Tou Suan: Sweet and sour radish with crushed peanuts and sugar, unique taste, unforgettable after one bite.
7️⃣ Qin Ayi Taro Cake: Even better than Kun Ji, the one with egg yolk is especially delicious.
8️⃣ Ayi Chicken Rack: Fragrant, but might not be stunning, it's recommended to order in advance via phone to avoid queuing.
9️⃣ Pu Xiang BBQ: Unique BBQ with white sugar, the taste is amazing, remember to let the male owner grill it!
🔟 Tu Sun Dong: You might hesitate at first, but one bite will make you fall in love with this unique texture.
1️⃣1️⃣ Bing Zheng Tang: Signature four-fruit soup, refreshing and greasy, perfect for a post-meal walk.
1️⃣2️⃣ Si Dan Ginger Duck: A must-eat in Quanzhou, the duck meat is dry and fragrant, with a strong ginger flavor, perfect with rice!
🏞️【Attractions Section】
📍 Guan Yue Temple: The most popular temple in Quanzhou, with nearly a thousand years of history, dedicated to Guan Yu.
📍 Clock Tower: Located in the center of Quanzhou, a great place for photos.
📍 West Street: A paradise for food lovers, gathering many Quanzhou specialty foods.
📍 Qingjing Mosque: Only 3 RMB for admission, an Islamic mosque, remember to wear long pants or skirts to show respect.
📍 Luojia Temple: A seaside temple surrounded by the sea on three sides, the scenery under the sunshine on a sunny day is absolutely stunning, come and check in at the same photo spot as Li Xian, and make your friends' circle explode with likes!
Quanzhou, a city with both food and scenery, whether it's street snacks or historical sites, will make you linger. This trip is just the beginning, I will come back to explore more next time!🌈
SelmaAndersen
Quanzhou Special Forces Travel Guide for a Two-Day, One-Night Trip Without Any Pitfalls!!
Sisters planning to visit Quanzhou soon, hurry up and save this two-day, one-night Special Forces tour of Quanzhou
🚄Itinerary:
Day1: Bell Tower➡️West Street➡️Kaiyuan Temple➡️Chengtian Temple➡️Zhongshan Street➡️Guandi Temple➡️Qingjing Temple
Day2: Xunpu Village➡️Wudian City➡️Wulin Ancient Village➡️Shishi Bagua Street➡️Golden Coast
Food Recommendations:
1️⃣Chun Ge Teppanyaki
2️⃣Quangang Floating Rice Cake
3️⃣Yipin House
A must-visit treasure trove of Min cuisine restaurants when traveling to Quanzhou
Their menu is very rich with all kinds of Southern Fujian dishes available, and the taste is authentic
Recommended Dishes
Southern Fujian Satay Paste Crab
Southern Fujian Satay Paste Crab has won the title of New Fujian Cuisine Famous Dish, with generous portions, especially rich crab paste, very fresh, combined with the taste of satay, the flavor is unique, very fresh and sweet
Qiaotou Fried Vinegar Meat
One of Quanzhou's most representative delicacies, the meat has a very good texture, freshly fried vinegar meat, very crispy
LunaCelestial61
Quanzhou City Seaside Two-Day Tour Itinerary
🚗🚗🚗Travel Route:
Day1: Zhongshan Street in Quanzhou→Qingjing Mosque→Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou→West Street→East Street→Quanzhou Huaxiang Catholic Church→Windmill Island
Day2: Wudian City Traditional District→Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village→Shishi Ten-mile Golden Coast
On the first day, check in at the West Street scenic spot in the city in the morning. Since I traveled during the New Year period, it's best to head out early, around eight o'clock to West Street. Parking is more available near the Kaiyuan Temple parking lot, and there are fewer people in the morning. After checking in at the city's scenic spots, have breakfast by the way.
After ten o'clock, the crowd starts to increase. At this point, don't go to the West Street parking lot anymore, as there's basically no space to enter, and it's a waste of time. After checking out West Street, head to Hui'an Windmill Island. You can stop along the way at the beach to take photos. Cars can only park by the roadside. You can drive up the mountain directly from the entrance to Windmill Island. The scenery is nice with not many people. If you have time, you can walk down from the top of the mountain along the coastal road to take photos.
On the second day, Wudian City, Wulin, and Luojia Temple. Wudian City and Wulin have similar styles, but overall Wulin seems a bit better. If you have enough time, you can visit both. Luojia Temple is suitable for self-driving, not worth it by taxi, and it's troublesome to return, hard to hail a cab, and really crowded. It takes about an hour to stroll around and take photos, the experience is just average. The two-day itinerary did not include Xunpu Village, which is close to the city area and too crowded, so there's no need to go there and squeeze. Windmill Island is the most worthwhile visit, with fewer people and a good experience, and the scenery is nice. If you want to check in and take photos at West Street, it's best to come in the morning. At other times, it's too crowded. The main thing about going out is to avoid crowds, otherwise, the experience is really bad. Overall, most of the scenic spots in Quanzhou this time are mainly for photo-taking and checking in, similar to the recent online trend. The main reason to come is still for taking photos, with a special recommendation for Windmill Island!!
GARRETT COPELAND
Hidden in Jinjiang is an ancient village with a South Seas style
✅Jinjiang
Managed by Quanzhou City, a Type II large city, located on the southeast coast of Fujian, southeast of Quanzhou City, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a total area of 649 square kilometers. As of October 2022, Jinjiang City has jurisdiction over 6 streets and 13 towns, with a permanent population of 2.076 million people.
✅History
Established as a county in the sixth year of Kaiyuan in the Tang Dynasty (718), it has a history of more than 1300 years. It has always been the first city of Quanzhou Prefecture and the core of the Jin Triangle in southern Fujian. It is separated from Taiwan by a strip of water and is known as the 'Buddhist Country of Southern Quanzhou' and 'Seaside Zoulu'.
✅Wulin Traditional Ancient Village in Jinjiang
The ancient village was formed during the Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of about 1000 acres, with a building area of 60,000 square meters, and more than 10,000 overseas Chinese living abroad. It is known as the 'Overseas Chinese Architecture Museum'. In 2016, it was included in the list of traditional villages in China by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development; in 2017, it was selected as a provincial key project, and together with the national '13th Five-Year Plan' key project Jin Hua Integrated Circuit Industrial Park,
800 acres of pastoral scenery are connected to form the 'Core' town of Jinjiang, which was selected into the second batch of characteristic town creation list in Fujian Province.
✅Transportation
5 minutes from the high-speed rail station, 15 minutes from Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, 15 minutes by car from the center of Jinjiang City, 5 minutes by car from Shishi City, 30 minutes by car from Quanzhou, and 40 minutes by car from Xiamen.
✅Quanzhou/Jinjiang
Quanzhou—Jinjiang, about 30-40 minutes, taxi ¥70x round trip=¥140, ancient village entrance/ancient village battery car ¥9 round trip.
✅Quanzhou|Jinjiang 2-day itinerary reference
D1, Kaiyuan Temple, West Street, East Street, Bell Tower, Zhongshan Road Historical and Cultural District, Quanzhou Islamic Qingjing Temple (Ticket: ¥3)
D2: Jinjiang Wulin Ancient Village (one day is enough for photo shooting, half a day for sightseeing)
Harper.Robinson@73
Trip to Quanzhou
🚗🚗🚗Travel itinerary:
Day1: Quanzhou Station → Kaiyuan Temple → West Street → Chengtian Temple → Qingjing Temple → Guanyue Temple → Tianhou Palace → Overseas Transportation History Museum
Day2: Xunpu Village → Luoga Temple → Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village Scenic Area
Day3: Quanzhou Station
DELANEY HARVEY
Quanzhou Two-Day Travel Guide
🌟Quanzhou Two-Day Tour Guide Open🌟
── Day One ──
🌈Entering Quanzhou for the first time, the weight of history and the feast of food intertwine✨
🎉Arrive at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport or Quanzhou Station early in the morning, open your heart and prepare to welcome this thousand-year-old historical and cultural city!
🛕Our first stop is Kaiyuan Temple, an ancient temple whose history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. As you step through the threshold, you will be shocked by the thousand-year-old trees and the tranquil atmosphere. The temple is filled with buildings from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, each brick and tile telling the story of the years. It's free to visit!
🍢After lunch, stroll through the intertwined history and reality of West Street, as if you were in the marketplace of ancient times. The dazzling array of small shops and unique local snacks will satisfy your appetite.
📸In the evening, West Street and the vicinity of Kaiyuan Temple are excellent places for photo ops. The warm yellow street lights and the quaint buildings create an interesting contrast, producing great shots in minutes!
🍃If you have enough time, the night views of East Lake and West Lake Park are not to be missed. The lakes and mountains are even more enchanting at night, and a walk among them is refreshing.
── Day Two ──
A deeper understanding of culture and customs🕌
🗿We set off in the morning to visit the Prefectural Confucian Temple, where we can appreciate the architectural forms of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Every pillar and tile is full of historical traces.
🕍Next, we visit the Qingjing Mosque, the earliest existing Islamic mosque in China. Its unique architectural style and strong religious atmosphere command respect.
⛩Then we go to Guanyue Temple, where the incense is very strong. Entering the temple, you will be infected by the strong atmosphere of faith.
🌾Our last stop is the Tianhou Palace, the origin of Mazu temples at home and abroad. Mazu, as the protector of the sea, has always been revered by seafarers. Here, you can feel the profound influence of Mazu culture.
🍲After lunch, we go to Xunpu Village to learn about the culture of Xunpu fisherwomen wearing 'flower crowns', and enjoy the sunset on the Jinjiang River. Beautiful scenery and delicious food, everything is available.
🎈The two-day tour of Quanzhou ends here. Have you been attracted by the deep historical culture of this city? Come to Quanzhou and experience the weight of history and the feast of food!🎉🎊
HUGH CUNNINGHAM
Qingjing mosque in Quanzhou
#timetotravel
Qingjing mosque is the oldest mosque in China, standing in its present site for over 1300 years! it is located around 1.5km from the main West Street and convenient to get to.
The entry costs just 3 RMB, but beware that women must cover up modestly to enter. I saw other female visitors denied entry because they were wearing skirts. Inside you can find ruins from centuries ago, while prayer rooms that are still in use today!
#quanzhou #fujian
Geo (@geosheng)
Qingjing Temple and Guandi Temple, two large temples of different styles and different styles, only 50 meters away, is also amazing. Quanzhou people have a saying that "you believe in your Mohammed, I worship my Guan Erye", this is what it means. It is also rare that many religions can coexist peacefully in a city and develop together. When I saw the Guandi Temple, which was full of incense, I suddenly realized that it was said that Quanzhou was a "city of light".