[2024 Quanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Quan Zhou Zhong Shan Road (Updated Sep)
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Address:
No. 98, Zhongshan South Road, Licheng District, Quanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
My must-visit hidden gems in Quanzhou!
- Morning:
- Kaiyuan Temple: The largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province, the East and West Pagodas are iconic landmarks of Quanzhou.
- West Street: One of the oldest and most distinctive streets in Quanzhou, it preserves a wealth of traditional architecture and historical and cultural heritage. You can sample local delicacies here, such as Mianxian Hu and Rouzong.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant near West Street, with recommendations for Quanzhou specialties such as Ginger Duck and Beef Soup.
- Afternoon:
- Qingjing Mosque: One of the oldest surviving mosques in China, with a unique architectural style.
- Guan Yue Temple: One of the most popular temples in Quanzhou, where you can experience the city's religious culture.
- Quanzhou Museum: Showcases the history, culture, and folklore of Quanzhou, a great place to learn about the city.
- Evening:
- Zhongshan Street: Quanzhou's commercial center, with many specialty snacks and handicraft shops, where you can buy souvenirs.
- Clock Tower: One of Quanzhou's iconic landmarks, the Clock Tower is beautifully illuminated at night.
Transportation Guide:
- City Transportation: Quanzhou has a convenient transportation system, with options including buses, taxis, and shared bicycles.
- Transportation Between Attractions: Attractions such as Kaiyuan Temple, West Street, Qingjing Mosque, and Guan Yue Temple are within walking distance of each other. If you need to get to Quanzhou Museum, you can take a bus or taxi.
Food Recommendations:
- Ginger Duck: One of Quanzhou's specialties, made with old ginger and duck, stewed to perfection.
- Mianxian Hu: One of Quanzhou's traditional snacks, made with Mianxian (wheat vermicelli) and various toppings such as shrimp, crabmeat, and shiitake mushrooms.
- Rouzong: One of Quanzhou's specialties, made with glutinous rice and pork, with various toppings such as shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and egg yolk.
- Beef Soup: One of Quanzhou's traditional snacks, made with beef and sweet potato starch, cooked into a thick soup.
Precautions:
- Pay attention to the weather and plan your itinerary accordingly.
- Respect local religious and cultural customs.
- Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid eating unclean food.
- Keep your belongings safe and pay attention to your safety.
liathan678_Morgan
Zhongshan Road, a history of Quanzhou spanning a thousand years
"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.
JAYSON KNIGHT
Traveling in Quanzhou, the old Nanyang facade is one of the most charming arcade streets in the world
🚃 After coming out of the Tianhou Palace, you enter a road full of historical charm. It can't be said to be very prosperous, but it is indeed the old arcade street of East Asia. The shops along the street stand as usual, full of life and vigor.
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Name: Zhongshan Road Historical and Cultural District
Address: No. 98, Zhongshan South Road, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province
Distance from Tianhou Palace (bus station): 47m, about 1 minute walk
Open: All day
Tickets: Free
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🚃 Walking on such a street with historical features, the sense of the era is overwhelming, the slanting sun casts shadows through the trees, and the hustle and bustle of life is commonplace. I like the sense of history that exudes from the ordinary, and the long-lasting atmosphere of life. If you also like it, why not take a walk on Zhongshan Road, you will fall in love with this place.
🌟 Arcade Old Street
I often hear the name 'arcade', and this time I took a good look at this style that combines Chinese and Western elements left over from Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia. The historical mottling leaves marks of the years on the red brick walls, simple and full of charm. The old street extends the traces of history indefinitely. It is indeed a world-class intangible cultural heritage.
🌟 Ancient Shops and Alleys
Don't look down on this simple old street and those inconspicuous shops; many are heritage shops that you have never known about, especially some snack shops, which will surprise you when you walk in. The winding alleys are worth exploring, and turning a corner will reveal a different scene.
🌟 Sightseeing Along the Way
You can walk on this road as soon as you come out of the Tianhou Palace. The road is long, and the scenery along the way is unique. If you can't walk for a long time, a sightseeing car is a good choice. Walking and stopping along the way, with the sunshine, tree shade, old buildings, and alleys, is full of surprises, waiting for you to discover. At the end of Zhongshan Road, there is a pedestrian street district, which is also a great place for taking photos and checking in.
🚃 There is no flowery language here to exaggerate the description, no excessive text to adorn the chapters, what exists are only the traces of history and the memories of people's increasingly daily lives.
Emily Davenport
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!!