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Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou:

Morning: Kaiyuan Temple and Xijie Street

- 8:00 - 9:30: Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple, located at No. 27, Xijie Street, Licheng District. You can take bus K1, 2, etc. to Xijie Station or Kaiyuan Temple Station. Admire the Mahavira Hall, Ganlu Altar, and other buildings, and enjoy the exquisite reliefs of the Zhen Guo Pagoda (East Pagoda) and Ren Shou Pagoda (West Pagoda) up close.
- 9:30 - 11:30: Visit Xijie Street, which is right outside Kaiyuan Temple. Try Hou Abo's rice dumplings, Yuanji's noodles, and other delicacies, and buy Aunt Qin's taro cakes and Wu's handmade mochi. You can also take photos on the rooftop of Meichaofeng.

Noon: Taste local delicacies

- 11:30 - 13:30: Taste local delicacies near Xijie Street. We recommend Stan's ginger duck, and you can also order four-fruit soup, vinegar meat, and fist mother.

Afternoon: Multicultural tour

- 13:30 - 15:00: Head to Qingjing Mosque, located at No. 108-110, Tumen Street, Licheng District. The ticket is CNY 3, and the opening hours are 09:00-17:15. Shorts and skirts are not allowed. Admire the gatehouse, prayer hall, and other buildings.
- 15:00 - 16:00: Visit Tonghuai Guanyue Temple, which is near Qingjing Mosque. It is one of the most famous temples in Quanzhou, where you can learn about the folk beliefs of southern Fujian and admire the exquisite ancient architecture of southern Fujian.
- 16:00 - 17:30: Head to Quanzhou Maritime Museum, which can be reached by bus. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission ends at 16:30. Learn about the glory of Quanzhou's ancient maritime trade.

Evening: Night view and leisure time

- 17:30 - 19:30: Head to Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, which can be reached by bus or taxi. Have dinner at a nearby restaurant, try oyster omelets, earthworm jelly, and other delicacies, and buy special souvenirs.
- 19:30 - 20:30: Enjoy the night view of Zhongshan Road, where the Nanyang arcade-style buildings are particularly charming under the lights.
- 20:30 - 22:00: Visit the Bell Tower, a landmark building in Quanzhou, and find a suitable place nearby to enjoy the Bell Tower under the lights.