My bestie has great taste! Uncovered a hidden gem of a boutique stay in Quanzhou

Tucked within the vibrant atmosphere of Quanzhou's West Street lies the extraordinary design hotel - Nanyue·Forever18 Neo-Chinese Designer Boutique (West Street Kaiyuan Temple Branch). Its facade features a striking blend of Minnan red bricks and raw concrete, with an intricately carved screen wall at the entrance that filters out the urban bustle.

The room's 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows frame the East and West Pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple like natural artwork, complemented by a Dehua white porcelain incense burner beside the bathtub. Amenities feature the natural tea-seed care series from century-old local brand "Laofanzhi". All bedding combines silk-linen blends, with bedside control panels integrating an ancient city sound map function.

Breakfast offers customizable rice noodle soup with toppings like oysters, vinegar-marinated pork, or intestines; dinner features worm jelly paired with Shishi chili foam. Afternoons bring unique tea experiences in the lounge - Anxi Tieguanyin tea blended with Yongkang aged vinegar creates a flavor revelation.

Step outside to West Street's food paradise: within 100 meters find "Yafo Runbingpi" making fresh spring rolls and "Wu's Mochi" handcrafted desserts. The walk to Kaiyuan Temple passes cultural landmarks like 1915 Art Space and Jiezi Bookstore.

Post by Thrive_456_Cook | Jun 3, 2025