Quanzhou is one of the three central cities in Fujian Province. It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in China and the ancestral home of Taiwan Province compatriots. Because it faces Taiwan Province across the sea, Quanzhou Port has been known as "the largest port in the East" since ancient times. Quanzhou, as one of the 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China, also has the reputation of "Zou Lu by the Sea" and "City of Light".
Fujian-Taiwan Border Museum The Fujian-Taiwan Border Museum is a national-level thematic museum reflecting the historical relationship between Chinese mainland and Taiwan, and also a demonstration base for patriotism education. The museum adopts the design concept of "the sky is round and the place is round" and uses the characteristic technology of traditional architecture in Fujian and Taiwan. It is red and white and natural, which fully embodies the humanistic spirit and regional characteristics on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Guandi Temple Guandi Temple is a large-scale temple and the most popular temple in southern Fujian. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people come here to pay homage, including Taiwan Province compatriots and overseas Chinese. The Guandi culture in Quanzhou has played an important role in promoting cross-strait civil exchanges.
Kaiyuan Temple Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. Ancient cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China, including 32 jade, bronze, porcelain, wooden Buddha statues, bodhisattvas, arhats, heavenly kings, gods, the handwriting of famous calligraphers such as Zhang Ruitu in Ming Dynasty and Master Hongyi in modern times, and wooden couplets, are also treasured here. Kaiyuan Temple is also one of the three monasteries in China that keep the altar of abstinence.
Quanzhou West Street Quanzhou West Street is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it was already a symbol of Quanzhou's prosperity. Today, it is still the most well-preserved ancient block in Quanzhou, retaining a large number of buildings with historical original appearance. At present, there are more than 20 cultural relics protection units at all levels, such as ancient buildings, ancient ruins and stone carvings, and there are 12 ancient buildings and ancient dwellings that are not listed in the grade but are well protected. Quanzhou local snacks is also a major feature of Quanzhou West Street, so don't miss it.
From Luoyang Bridge to Quanzhou, we might as well take a look at Luoyang Bridge, which has been built for six years since the Song Dynasty. The overall structure of Luoyang Bridge is very strong and beautiful, and the super-high technical level of ancient bridge construction and the high wisdom of the people at that time are undoubtedly displayed on this bridge.
Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Spot Qingyuan Mountain is the first and only 5A scenic spot in Quanzhou. Laojunyan, a lifelike sculpture of Laozi, has a history of thousands of years and is located at the foot of Qingyuan Mountain. It is the largest existing Taoist stone carving in China with the most unique carving skills and the oldest age. Qingyuan Mountain is a good place to travel and experience the cultural landscape. Besides, there are many places to rest and make tea on the way up the mountain. When you are tired, you can stop, drink tea and slowly taste Minnan culture.
What are the interesting scenic spots in Quanzhou? Quanzhou is known as "looking at Xi underground and Quanzhou on the ground", and the rich southern Fujian customs have made countless tourists linger.