Half City of Mortals, Half City of Immortals! Quanzhou,

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> "This land was once called the Buddhist Kingdom, where saints walk every street." — Zhu Xi
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> Come to Quanzhou! Experience the unique charm of "Half City of Mortals, Half City of Immortals"!
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> 🔥 Worship Deities: Listen to chants beneath the East and West Pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple, seek divine guidance at the incense-filled Guan Yue Temple, feel the legacy of Islam at the 1,000-year-old Qingjing Mosque, and pay homage to the sea goddess Mazu at Tianhou Palace… Temples are everywhere, and deities coexist harmoniously in this "World Religious Museum."

> 🍜 Savor Nostalgic Flavors: The warmth and umami of vermicelli soup, the adventurous crunch of sea worm jelly, the sweet softness of Manjian cake, the refreshing coolness of Four Fruits Soup, along with Quan Tou Mu, vinegar-marinated pork, fried vegetable cakes, and Runbing rolls… From West Street to Zhongshan Road and around Tianhou Palace, the alleys hide endless Minnan nostalgic flavors—stuff yourself for just tens of RMB!

> 🌺 Be a Xunpu Woman: Don’t miss Xunpu Village! Adorn a "flower hairpin crown," wear a traditional Daju shirt, and transform into a fisherwoman with a "garden on your head." Pose for stylish photos in front of oyster-shell houses or at the fishing docks! (Around 40 RMB for the experience, including outfit + hairpins)

> 🌉 Walk the Millennium-Old Bridge: Luoyang Bridge, China’s oldest surviving cross-sea stone beam bridge. Stroll along it, marvel at the wisdom of oyster-stabilized foundations, and feel the grandeur of the "First Bridge Under Heaven."

> 📜 Touch History: See ancient shipwrecks and religious stone carvings at the Maritime Museum, explore shared roots at the Fujian-Taiwan Kinship Museum, and admire the "No. 1 Laozi in the World" statue at Qingyuan Mountain’s Laojun Rock… Every step echoes the glory of Quanzhou as the "Greatest Eastern Port" of the Song-Yuan era.

> 📌 Recommended Itinerary (3 Days, 2 Nights):
> Day 1: Kaiyuan Temple → West Street (snacks) → Xiaoxi Cheng → Clock Tower → Zhongshan Road (arcade photo ops) → Qingjing Mosque → Guan Yue Temple (stunning night views)
> Day 2: Xunpu Village (flower hairpin experience + photos) → Zhenwu Temple → Luoyang Bridge → Tianhou Palace → Dejimen Ruins
> Day 3: Qingyuan Mountain (don’t miss Laojun Rock) → Maritime Museum → Departure

> 💰 Ticket Budget (Major Attractions):
> Kaiyuan Temple: Free (reservation required)
> Qingjing Mosque: 3 RMB
> Guan Yue Temple: Free
> Tianhou Palace: Free
> Qingyuan Mountain: 70 RMB (includes Laojun Rock)
> Maritime Museum: Free (reservation required)
> Fujian-Taiwan Kinship Museum: Free (reservation required)
> *Luoyang Bridge: Free (small fees may apply for exhibits or boat rides)

> 🚗 Transport Tips:
> Core attractions in the old city are walkable + "Xiaobai" electric shuttles (2 RMB/ride, hail on demand).
> For Xunpu, Luoyang Bridge, and Qingyuan Mountain, take taxis or buses.
> Stay near West Street/Clock Tower for easy access to food and fun.

Post by Stella Hayes 789 | Jun 30, 2025

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