Unlock these off-the-beaten-path spots in Quanzhou and fall in love with this treasure city

**🌆 Quanzhou Travel Guide | Travel through "Half City Smoke, Half City Immortal · Starting Point of the Maritime Silk Road" in 1 Minute! 📿**

📍 **Address**: Quanzhou, Fujian Province (High-speed train to Quanzhou Station, 1.5h drive from Xiamen)
⏰ **Best Season**: October to December (crisp autumn), March to April (avoid rainy season)

🔥 **Must-Do Highlights**:
1️⃣ **Kaiyuan Temple**: A thousand-year-old ancient temple! Take photos under the East and West Pagodas with red walls and flying swallows. During cherry blossom season (February to March), wear Hanfu and instantly become a "World Heritage Goddess" 🌸.
2️⃣ **Xijie Rooftop**: The heart of local life! Crazy berry-themed rooftop shots with twin pagodas in the frame, enjoy Asian Buddha spring rolls and Wu’s mochi for just 10 yuan to fill you up 🍡.
3️⃣ **Xunpu Village**: Floral hairpin on your head! Transform into a "Sea Oyster Shell House Goddess" for 40 yuan, unlock Zhao Liying’s fishing village photo scenes with one click 💐.
4️⃣ **Qingyuan Mountain**: Laojun Rock with "Laozi is the best under heaven"! Morning exercise with tea while enjoying panoramic views of Quanzhou, the night view of Nantai Rock rivals Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak 🌃.

💡 **Traveler Tips**:
✅ **Citywalk Route**: Kaiyuan Temple → Xijie → Bell Tower → Zhongshan Road → Guanyue Temple → Tianhou Palace (3 km total, full of old-time charm)
✅ **Food Highlights**:
Shuimen Guozai Mianxianhu (add vinegar pork!), Sidan Ginger Duck, Bingzhengtang Four Fruit Soup, all for about 30 yuan per person to feast!
✅ **Transport Hack**:
Xiaobaiche (Quanzhou bus) stops on a wave, 2 yuan to tour the ancient city super conveniently!

📸 **Photo Tips**:
🔹 **Kaiyuan Temple Red Walls**: Dappled light and flying swallows, dynamic ancient-style shots
🔹 **Xunpu Floral Hairpin**: Fishing village dock + oyster shell walls, full of Minnan style
🔹 **Guanyue Temple Fireworks**: Night shots with incense smoke, cyberpunk deity vibes

🎫 **Ticket Info**:
- Kaiyuan Temple free, Qingyuan Mountain 70 yuan (free before 7 AM)
- Xunpu Floral Hairpin Experience 40 yuan (includes costume + hairstyling)

💬 **Soul Question**:
Is Quanzhou’s romance the lively atmosphere of Xijie or the fishing village charm of Xunpu? Share your memories of Citong in the comments! 👇