Fireworks and Immortals in Quanzhou! A Complete 3-Day Food and Sightseeing Guide

Half city of fireworks! Half city of immortals! 🏮✨ Quanzhou, a city whose name itself carries poetry, is truly a must-visit once in a lifetime! 🤩

Walking in the old town, there’s a temple every three steps and a hall every five. No need to rush, just stroll leisurely and enjoy the unique blend of Minnan’s lively street life and immortal aura—it’s so healing～💖

🏠 Where to stay conveniently?

1. Around West Street: Super convenient transportation! Attractions and food are right downstairs! 😋
2. Near Wanda Plaza: Quieter environment, convenient for shopping and dining, and saves time and effort visiting nearby attractions.

🚗 How to get around?

✈️ Plane: Land at Jinjiang Airport, a taxi ride of half an hour straight to West Street!
🚄 High-speed rail: Quanzhou Station is the first choice (closest to downtown), followed by South Station/East Station.
🚐 Xiaobai Car: The city’s magic ride! Hail it anywhere, perfect for exploring the ancient city!
🚲 Shared bikes: Narrow roads and many cars in the old town, short rides are super flexible!

🍜 Foodie paradise!

Coming to Quanzhou without trying these is a waste! 👇

Ginger Duck (so fragrant it’s intoxicating!)
Mianxian Hu (the soul of breakfast!)
Quanzhou Meat Zongzi (full of ingredients and authentic flavor!)
Shihua Jelly/Four Fruit Soup (summer lifesaver!)
Run Cai Bing, Fried Vinegar Pork, Pickled Radish, Anhai Tusen Jelly (try all the local snacks!)

📍 3-Day Essential Itinerary

👣 Day 1: Walk through the ancient city’s fireworks and immortal traces

Kaiyuan Temple → West Street (eat and shop!) → Bell Tower → Zhongshan Street → Chengtian Temple → Guanyue Temple (super popular for incense!) 🏛️ Day 2: Cross time and meet Xunpu
Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum → Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum (closed on Mondays‼️) → Xunpu Village (become a “flower on the head” fisherwoman) → Watch a string puppet show at night (amazing! Book tickets early!) 🌊 Day 3: Ancient village, sea breeze, and sunset walk
Wulin Ancient Village (Nanyang style) → Yongning Ancient City (quiet and simple) → Luojia Temple (Buddhist kingdom on the sea! Go on a sunny day!) → Hongtawan (wade in the waves and watch the sunset) 💯

🔔 Super practical tips! Save these

1. Use official apps for taxis! Say no to illegal cabs 🚫
2. No subway! Buses, taxis, Xiaobai cars, and bikes are the main transport!
3. Museums are closed on Mondays! Don’t get caught out! ⚠️
4. Check the weather before going to the seaside (Luojia Temple & Hongtawan)! The sea is only blue and photos are stunning on sunny days! ☀️
5. West Street’s popular snacks are crowded and pricey, often disappointing—explore deeper for more treasures!
6. For souvenirs, check out Tianhou Palace! Not less fragrant than West Street? 💰
7. Puppet shows release tickets every Thursday at 8 PM! Be quick during holidays! Worth watching! 🎫
8. Flower hairpin experience 📍 available at West Street or Xunpu Village! West Street has rich backgrounds, Xunpu is the origin, more authentic!
9. Lots of walking! Wear the most comfortable shoes! Bring change of clothes!
10. Coming in July or August? The sun is super intense 🔥! Bring full sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats! Don’t slack on physical sun protection!

The charm of Quanzhou needs you to experience it yourself! Don’t just dream it, act on it! 💃🏻🕺🏻