Quanzhou Travel

Quanzhou, Fujian – the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and a UNESCO East Asian Cultural Capital, home to Kaiyuan Temple, Qingyuan Mountain, Chongwu Ancient City, and profound Minnan cultural heritage, is an important cultural tourism destination in Fujian Province.

1300+
Years of City-Building History
2
Number of 5A Scenic Areas
498
Meters (Elevation of Qingyuan Mountain)
8.85M+
Permanent Resident Population

Quanzhou City Travel in Districts and Counties

Licheng District

The central urban area of Quanzhou and the core historical and cultural district, home to famous scenic spots such as Kaiyuan Temple and West Street

Kaiyuan TempleWest StreetQuanzhou Confucian TempleQingjing Mosque
Fengze District

Quanzhou's modern commercial and trade center, a new political and cultural district

Quanzhou MuseumMaritime Museum of QuanzhouWest Lake ParkPuxi Wanda Plaza
Luojiang District

An ecologically livable area with natural landscapes such as Xianggong Mountain

Xianggong MountainHongshan WaterfallLuoyang BridgeYang'en University
Quangang District

A petrochemical base with rich coastal tourism resources

Huiyu IslandFengwei Ancient CityShage Dragon BoatTukeng Village Ancient Residences
Shishi City

A famous clothing city and a coastal tourist resort

Golden CoastGusao TowerYongning Ancient CityClothing City
Jinjiang City

A city of brands, an economically strong city with a strong overseas Chinese culture

Wudian CityAnping BridgeCao'an TempleWeitou Battlefield Cultural Fishing Village
Nanan City

Hometown of building materials, birthplace of Zheng Chenggong, with profound cultural heritage

Zheng Chenggong Memorial HallJiuri MountainFengshan TempleCai's Ancient Residences
Hui'an County

Hometown of sculpture art, Huian women's customs, and rich coastal tourism resources

Chongwu Ancient CityHui'an Women's Folk VillageQingshan BayJingfeng Temple
Anxi County

Hometown of tea capital, birthplace of Tieguanyin tea, with beautiful ecology

Qingshuiyan TempleAnxi Tea CapitalFengshan Forest ParkLi Guangdi's Former Residence
Yongchun County

Peach Blossom Land of fragrance capital, hometown of Baihe Quan (White Crane Fist), with beautiful natural scenery

Niumulin Nature ReserveBaizhangyan RockKuixingyan RockYongchun Mature Vinegar
Dehua County

Hometown of porcelain capital, ceramic culture, and rich eco-tourism resources

Dehua Ceramic MuseumJiuxian MountainDaiyun MountainShiniu Mountain
Kinmen County

Battlefield scenery, Minnan culture, and an island tourist resort

Zhai Shan TunnelJuguang TowerKinmen Kaoliang Liquor DistilleryGuningtou Battle History Museum

3-Day 2-Night Maritime Silk Road Cultural Tour in Quanzhou City

Visit ancient temples, climb Qingyuan Mountain, tour ancient cities, and taste Minnan snacks

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Kaiyuan Temple, Qingyuan Mountain, Chongwu Ancient City, Luoyang Bridge
Suitable For
Culture lovers, history researchers, food explorers, photography enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥900-¥1800
01
Maritime Silk Road Ancient Rhyme
Kaiyuan Temple Cultural Exploration
Itinerary Highlights

Wander around West Street and Kaiyuan Temple all day, explore Song Dynasty ancient architecture, visit the Maritime Museum of Quanzhou, taste characteristic Minnan snacks, and experience the charm of Maritime Silk Road culture.

Attraction Arrangement
Kaiyuan Temple
An important cultural relic and historic site on the southeast coast of China, also the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. Founded in the second year of Chuigong in the Tang Dynasty, the existing East and West Pagodas of the Song Dynasty are the iconic buildings of Quanzhou.
Maritime Museum of Quanzhou
The only specialized museum in China reflecting the history of ancient maritime transportation, with a large collection of cultural relics from the Maritime Silk Road, comprehensively displaying the glorious history of Quanzhou as the largest port in ancient East Asia.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Homestays around West Street
  • Hotels in Licheng District
  • Hotels near West Lake Park
Food Recommendations
  • Mianxian Hu (Noodle Thread Soup)
  • Tusen Dong (Sea Worm Jelly)
  • Meat Zongzi
  • Runbing (Spring Roll)
  • Jiang Mu Ya (Ginger Duck)
Travel Tips
  • Kaiyuan Temple ticket: ¥25
  • West Street is open free of charge, suitable for night tour
  • It is recommended to rent an audio guide to learn about the history
  • Avoid peak tourist flow during holidays
02
Mountains and Seas of Quanzhou
Qingyuan Mountain + Chongwu Ancient City
Itinerary Highlights

Climb Qingyuan Mountain in the morning to overlook the whole view of Quanzhou, visit Chongwu Ancient City in the afternoon to experience Huian women's customs, and taste authentic Minnan cuisine in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Qingyuan Mountain
A famous scenic area in Quanzhou, with a main peak elevation of 498 meters. The mountain has attractions such as Laojun Rock and Qianshou Rock, and you can overlook the whole view of Quanzhou and the scenery of Meizhou Bay from the top.
Chongwu Ancient City
The most complete preserved T-shaped stone ancient city in China, founded in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. The city wall is well preserved, the dwellings in the city are simple and unsophisticated, and the customs of Huian women are unique.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • You can take a tourist special line bus up Qingyuan Mountain
  • Chongwu Ancient City is about 50 minutes' drive from the urban area
  • It is recommended to charter a car or take a tourist special line
Ticket Information
  • Qingyuan Mountain: ¥70
  • Laojun Rock: ¥30
  • Chongwu Ancient City: ¥45
  • Maritime Museum of Quanzhou: Free
Featured Experiences
  • Watch the sunrise at Qingyuan Mountain
  • Watch the sunset at Chongwu seaside
  • Taste seafood feast
  • Experience Huian women's costumes
03
Ancient Bridge Legacy
Luoyang Bridge + Return Trip
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Luoyang Bridge, the earliest existing seaport stone bridge in China, in the morning, visit the China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship, and return according to the itinerary in the afternoon.

Attraction Arrangement
Luoyang Bridge
The earliest existing sea-crossing beam stone bridge in China, founded in the fifth year of Huangyou in the Northern Song Dynasty, known as the "First Bridge in the Sea", is a masterpiece of ancient bridge construction.
China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship
A national-level thematic museum reflecting the historical relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, showcasing the profound historical origins and cultural ties between Fujian and Taiwan.
Practical Information
Return Trip Suggestions
  • Luoyang Bridge is about 30 minutes' drive from Quanzhou Railway Station
  • About 40 minutes from Jinjiang Airport
  • It is recommended to depart for the airport/station before 2 pm
Food Map
  • Quanzhou Braised Noodles
  • Beef Thick Soup
  • Fried Vinegar Pork
  • Pickled Radish
  • Four Fruit Soup
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Dehua White Porcelain
  • Anxi Tieguanyin Tea
  • Yongchun Mature Vinegar
  • Hui'an Stone Carving
  • Yuanhetang Preserved Fruits