Underrated Hidden Gem | Qinzhou

|Qinzhou. In addition to the famous Sanniang Bay, Qinzhou is also home to the thousand-year-old Qinzhou Old Street, where the attractions are concentrated and can be visited on foot.

🚘Transportation:
🚗Self-driving: We recommend parking at Hanlin Fudi Parking Lot.
🚄Train: Take a train to Qinzhou East Railway Station, then take a taxi to your destination.

⭕️Itinerary: Zhongshan Arcade Old Street ➡️ Qinzhou Bookstore ➡️ Su Youting's Former Residence ➡️ Zhanbie Lane ➡️ Liu Yongfu's Former Residence ➡️ Old Street Bell Tower ➡️ Pingnan Ancient Ferry ➡️ Qinzhou Song Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park

👣Attractions:
✅Zhongshan Arcade Old Street
The arcades in Qinzhou were built in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. After nearly a century of wind and rain, they have witnessed the stories of the old street and left many cultural imprints. Today, the street is home to both shops and residents, making it a vibrant and lively street.

✅Qinzhou Bookstore
Qinzhou Bookstore has three floors and a book borrowing and returning service management system. It sells some cultural and creative products, and you can collect stamps after making a purchase.

✅Su Youting's Former Residence
This all-white building combines Chinese and Western styles and showcases the local history and cultural characteristics of Qinzhou. There are also paintings on display inside.

✅Old Ao Lane
There is a wall of champions nearby, and many traditional buildings have been preserved. The historical layout of the streets and alleys is well-preserved, and the district is home to cultural relics such as Liu Yongfu's Former Residence, Su Tingyou's Former Residence, and Feng Chenting's Former Residence. This area is a convergence of Qinzhou's architectural culture, hero culture, trade culture, and other diverse cultures. Source: Scenic Area Introduction

✅Liu Yongfu's Former Residence
At first glance, it looks like the former residence of a wealthy landlord. It is very large, and many relics and materials related to Liu Yongfu are on display, showcasing his heroic deeds in historical events such as the Anti-French and Anti-Japanese Wars.
⏰Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
🎫Tickets: None, but you need to scan a code at the entrance.

✅Old Street Bell Tower
Located opposite Pingnan Ancient Ferry, this bell tower has witnessed the changes of time.

✅Pingnan Ancient Ferry
Only the plaque remains. Opposite is Qinzhou Song Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park.

✅Qinzhou Song Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park
This is also the site of Qinzhou Ancient City, with ancient city walls dating back more than a thousand years.

🍔Food:
Heji Malu Old Sugar Water Shop, Fragrant and Crispy Big Wontons, Nameless Pig Trotter Noodles, Hongfa Market at Night - Night Market