Quick Guide! 9 Free Parking Spaces on Quanzhou West Street, 1-Hour Express Tour

Here is a one-day travel guide for Quanzhou:

Morning: Historical and Cultural Tour

- 8:00–9:30: After arriving in Quanzhou, head to Kaiyuan Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. You can admire the Mahavira Hall and Ganlu Altar, and check in at the Twin Towers.
- 9:30–11:30: After leaving Kaiyuan Temple, stroll along West Street to experience traditional culture and customs. There are many ancient buildings, temples, snack bars, and handicraft shops.

Noon: West Street Food Experience

- 11:30–13:00: Enjoy delicious food on West Street. We recommend Hou Abo's Zongzi, which is full of flavor; Yuanji Mianxianhu, which can be paired with fried dough sticks; and Tushun Jelly, Fist Mother, and Fried Vinegar Pork.

Afternoon: Religious Culture and Ancient Ruins Exploration

- 13:00–14:30: Head to Quanzhou Confucian Temple, the largest existing Confucian temple complex in southeast China, which includes architectural styles from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
- 14:30–15:30: Visit Qingjing Mosque, one of the earliest existing mosques in China, with unique architectural styles.
- 15:30–16:30: Visit Guanyue Temple, one of the most famous temples in Quanzhou, with a grand architectural scale and a strong incense.
- 16:30–18:00: If time permits, you can visit Tianhou Temple, the oldest and most prestigious ancient building among Mazu temples at home and abroad, and one of the birthplaces of Mazu culture.

Evening: Night View and Food

- 18:00–20:00: Find a restaurant in downtown Quanzhou to taste local specialties such as ginger duck, vinegar pork, and four-fruit soup.
- 20:00–21:30: Head to Zhongshan Street, one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Quanzhou, where you can shop and experience the nightlife. You can also walk to the clock tower to enjoy the night view.

Transportation Guide

- Public transportation: You can take a bus or a small white car in the ancient city, which costs CNY 2 per person.
- Shared travel: You can ride a shared bike or bicycle from Xiaocheng Travel in the city, and the bicycle is free for the first hour.