Licheng District Travel Guide - Quanzhou, Fujian
Licheng District, Quanzhou, Fujian — the core area of the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, a millennium-old ancient city, home to world cultural heritage sites such as Kaiyuan Temple, Qingjing Mosque, and West Street. Experience the Maritime Silk Road culture and ancient city customs in a 2-day 1-night tour.
2-Day 1-Night Maritime Silk Road Cultural Tour in Licheng District
Millennium-old temples, exotic religions, old street customs, intangible cultural heritage experiences
Visit Kaiyuan Temple in the morning to admire the Song Dynasty stone pagodas; explore Qingjing Mosque in the afternoon to learn about Islamic culture; stroll along West Street at night to experience the lively atmosphere of the ancient city.
- West Street Homestay Cluster
- Inns around Kaiyuan Temple
- Tumen Street Hotels
- Meat Zongzi
- Vermicelli Paste
- Sea Worm Jelly
- Oyster Omelette
- Spring Roll
- Drones are prohibited in Kaiyuan Temple
- Keep quiet when visiting Qingjing Mosque
- West Street is crowded at night, please take care of your belongings
- Try time-honored snacks on West Street
Visit Fu Confucian Temple in the morning to experience Confucian culture; stroll along Zhongshan Road Arcade Buildings in the afternoon to admire modern architecture; experience Quanzhou's intangible cultural heritage skills in the evening.
- The old town of Licheng is suitable for walking tours
- Urban buses can reach all major attractions directly
- It is recommended to rent shared bikes to travel through the ancient city alleys
- Kaiyuan Temple: ¥10
- Qingjing Mosque: ¥3
- Fu Confucian Temple: Free
- West Street: Free
- Free Sinology lectures are held at Fu Confucian Temple every week
- Zhongshan Road Arcade Buildings are suitable for taking retro-style photos
- You can experience intangible cultural heritage performances such as puppet shows and Nanyin
- Recommended souvenirs: Tieguanyin tea, puppet head carving
Must-Try Foods in Licheng District
Quanzhou Meat Zongzi
A characteristic traditional snack in Licheng, mainly made of glutinous rice, wrapped with pork belly, dried shrimp, chestnuts and other ingredients. It has a rich fragrance of bamboo leaves and a rich taste, and is a must-have food for Quanzhou festivals.
Vermicelli Paste
A classic breakfast in Licheng, made by boiling hair-thin vermicelli into a paste, adding seafood, large intestine, tofu and other ingredients. The soup is fresh and delicious, and it is one of the favorite breakfasts of Quanzhou people.
Sea Worm Jelly
A special flavor snack in Quanzhou, made by freezing the jelly from sipunculid worms (commonly known as sea worms) boiled down. It has a smooth and tender taste, and is served with garlic, soy sauce and other seasonings, with a unique flavor.
Oyster Omelette
A traditional snack in Licheng, made by frying fresh oysters with sweet potato flour and eggs. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and is eaten with sweet and spicy sauce. It is a popular food in the Minnan region.
- Spring (Feb-Apr): Mild climate, suitable for strolling in the ancient city
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Less precipitation, suitable for outdoor activities
- Avoid typhoon season in summer
- Quanzhou Meat Zongzi
- Vermicelli Paste
- Sea Worm Jelly
- Oyster Omelette
- Spring Roll
- Tickets: About ¥15-30
- Accommodation: ¥120-280 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: ¥30-60
- Total: ¥300-600
- How to get to Licheng District? → Take a high-speed train to Quanzhou Station and transfer to a bus
- Do I need a tour guide in the ancient city? → It is recommended to rent an electronic explainer
- Recommended souvenirs from Licheng? → Meat Zongzi, Tieguanyin tea, puppet heads
- Transportation in the ancient city? → Mainly on foot and shared bikes