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Updated Sep 2024
- 7.64.3/52306 Review
based on 119 reviews"Very good mountaineering activities, along the road to see Confucius and Laozi ask Yi stone statue, Laozi stone statue, all the way up through a mage stone statue and Shelizi Tower. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beauty of the entire Quanzhou City. This is a long time without mountaineering, sweating, handkerchief wet and dry. A good experience. Definitely come again next time."Quanzhou.Weat Lake Park/Qingyuan Mountain4.6km from downtownHighlights: Qingyuan Mountain is the only 5A scenic spot in Quanzhou, which is a local landmark. The mountain is only 500 meters above sea level and is a perfect spot for a casual hike. With thousands of years of history, a major highlight is Laojun Rock. Located at the foothill, it is a detailed carved sculpture of Laozi. Literally taste the culture of Southern Fujian by stopping and taking tea breaks during your hike. Brewing tea on the mountain while observing the view is highly recommended.Show Less - 7.34.7/51663 ReviewFree
based on 177 reviews"Kaiyuan Temple is very large, there are 2 gates, one on West Street and one on Xinhua Road, West Street is the main gate, there is only one bathroom in the entire Kaiyuan Temple, close to the East Tower, West Street Meichao Crazy Shop rooftop can take pictures of the twin towers, the rooftop of the Minhang Inn can take pictures of the twin towers more closely. If you want to be clearer, I personally suggest to go to the fourth floor of the rooftop of the hotel. It is very convenient to take a taxi at the entrance of Kaiyuan Temple in Xinhuamen. Because there are many cars nearby, most of the residents nearby are battery cars, so it is easier to take a taxi at that door. The online car-hailing is also easy to park. There is a traffic police at the intersection of West Street. The traffic is very large"Quanzhou.West Street/Kaiyuan Temple763m from downtownHighlights: Dakaiyuan Temple is located on West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City. It has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is an important cultural relic of the southeast coast of China and one of the larger Buddhist temples in Fujian Province. The attractions of Dakaiyuan Temple along the central axis include Tianwang Hall, Baiting Pavilion, Baiting, Daxiong Treasure Hall, Sangpeng Historic Site, Ganlu Jietan, and Tibetan Classical Pavilion. In the Depository of Buddhist Texts are preserved historical relics from the Tang Dynasty to the Warlord Era. In addition, there are stone towers to the east and west and galleries to the east and west.Show Less - 7.24.4/5282 Review"The fare is not expensive, it is very worth seeing the puppet drama, especially with children, you can feel our Chinese non-legacy culture, very meaningful, the actors who perform puppets are very vivid and lively, the children are very fascinated, After the puppet drama ended, the merchant also organized lion dance activities for the children, so that the children could experience the joy of lion dance by themselves. The venue is also very good to take pictures. You can take pictures of the ancient tower directly. It is very close to the ancient tower. You don't have to find another c position. It is very powerful."Quanzhou.West Street/Kaiyuan Temple732m from downtownHighlights: Quanzhou West Street puppet theater performances are mainly based on Jinjiang bag puppet performances, that is,Jinjiang bag puppet show, not string puppet show.Jinjiang Bag Puppet Show isLocal traditional drama in Jinjiang City, Fujian Province, one of the national intangible cultural heritages.That is, the Southern Puppetry and Palm Puppetry in Quanzhou area are called Nanguan Puppetry in Taiwan, China. In July 1951, the Southern Puppetry was named Zhangzhong Puppetry, which is a rare type of puppet show in China.Southern style puppetry is popular in southern Fujian, and its origins can be traced back to historical materials of the Jin Dynasty, Five Dynasties and Southern Song Dynasty. From the middle of the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was the period of the rise and development of the southern style of puppetry. According to folklore and "Taiwan General Chronicles", the puppetry originated during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, and its founder was Liang Binglin, who was later known as the "number one opera performer". In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, puppet theater performances in Jinjiang and other places flourished and spread to Taiwan. At the same time, artists such as Li Kecha appeared. At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, some puppet theater troupes emerged in various counties of Quan County, such as the "Five Tiger Troupes" in southern Fujian during the Tongzhi and Guangxu years of the Qing Dynasty. During the Republic of China, puppet theater troupes in Anxi, Hui'an and other places almost spread throughout the county. Jinjiang Bag Puppetry has a unique artistic style, with meticulous division of roles, puppet head carvings with both form and spirit, delicate performances, and lifelike movements.On October 31, 2005, Quanzhou Nanpai Puppet Show (Jinjiang Puppet Show) was selected into the first batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage projects in Fujian Province. On May 20, 2006, the puppet show (Jinjiang Bag Puppet Show) was approved by the state and included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists, with heritage number IV-92.Show Less
- 7.04.2/51265 ReviewFrom200.58based on 46 reviews"Quanzhou has been in red hot these days, and the blue sea and blue sky are very beautiful, but it is really not dry. Arrived at noon, a male staff member at the door told us that the battery car could not be opened and could only walk. Fortunately, after walking for a while, the sea breeze blew, and I met the young lady who drove the battery car. Let us make up the ticket halfway and go to the light building. The platform is still very beautiful."Hui'an35.2km from downtownHighlights: Chongwu Ancient City is located on the southeastern coast of Hui'an County, facing the Taiwan Strait. It was built in the 20th year of the Hongwu Emperor's reign (1384). However, only one section of the ancient city wall still exists today. There are city gates on all sides, a beacon tower on the city gate, and a wall outside the south gate. To further improve the scenery, we have incorporated many iconic features from Hui'an life--stone carvings--soldiers, characters from Journey to the West etc.Show Less
- 7.04.5/5411 ReviewFree"The best place to go shopping and eat, in Quanzhou for three days, every night to go shopping, the moldy super wind Buddha jumping the wall fruit tea must be ordered, and the noodle paste is also very delicious, you can go to Kaiyuan Temple to see, West Street There is also a puppet show, it is also worth seeing."Quanzhou.West Street/Kaiyuan Temple634m from downtownHighlights: West Street is a relatively early developed street and area in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it has symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also a well-preserved ancient block in the urban area of Quanzhou, retaining a large number of buildings with original historical appearance. For more than a thousand years, this ancient block has been like a string of dazzling pearl chains, connecting many colorful cultural relics and ancient residential buildings in Quanzhou since the Tang and Song Dynasties, as well as the famous anecdotes and folklore attached to them. In addition to Kaiyuan Temple, East-West Pagoda, Chengxin Pagoda, celebrity residences, and modern western-style buildings, there are also a large number of unique ancient houses and antique wooden buildings. It is a living architectural museum, which contains both the ancient city The rich historical and cultural accumulation also tells the century-old vicissitudes of the ancient city. Liao's house, No. 35, Wuta Lane, has two rooms and five rooms and is well preserved. There are corridors on both sides of the beech heads, and the wooden windows are in a circular structure, which is quite characteristic; Yan Zhai No. 58 Huitong Lane has three rooms and three bays, with brick carvings on the eaves walls, patios and three rooms with double beech trees. , The front hall is built with bricks and stones, and there are flower-leather windows on both sides of the brick walls, which are well preserved.Show Less
- 6.94.5/5258 ReviewFree"The performance is wonderful, the real kung fu, take the children to watch the performance, the children are very happy, Chinese kung fu, well-deserved. The location is not fixed, first come first sit, we go early, sit in the first row, see very clearly."Quanzhou.Weat Lake Park/Qingyuan Mountain2.9km from downtownHighlights: Martial arts films and martial arts books are known as saying that "there is martial arts out of Shaolin," and Shaolin is divided into Shaolin in the north and the south. The Shaolin Temple in Quanzhou, formerly known as "Zhenguo Dongchan Shaolin Temple ", is the legendary South Shaolin Temple.Its architecture is very imposing. After passing through the gate, the first thing to see is the Hall of Heavenly Kings. Then on the central axis, there are the Main Hall, Guanyin Pavilion and the Tripitaka Chamber, and there are Arhat Halls, etc. And there is also a martial arts hall at the entrance of the mountain. The place of performance.Show Less
- 6.84.6/5622 ReviewFrom3223.5"It has eight major marine theme museums, bringing together a variety of rare marine life from the equatorial rainforest to the world of the South and Arctic, such as sea lions, walruses, beluga whales, etc. Quanzhou Oulebao also provides convenient shuttle service, visitors can take shuttle bus between the park and the hotel, increasing the convenience of play. The restaurant and hotel facilities in the park also provide visitors with a comfortable dining and rest environment. In general, Quanzhou Oulebao is a comprehensive tourist destination integrating entertainment, education and leisure, suitable for the whole family to play together. "Hui'an19.6km from downtown
No.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in QuanzhouHighlights: Introduction to Quanzhou Olebao Ocean Kingdom Paradise Quanzhou Olebao Ocean Kingdom Paradise is located in Quanzhou Baxian Crossing the Sea Tourist Resort, Zhangban Town, Quanzhou Investment Zone. , international circus and other characteristic performances in one large ocean theme park. The transportation here is convenient and the location is superior. Haiwan Avenue, the "traffic artery around the bay" in Quanzhou, directly leads to the scenic spot. It only takes 30 minutes to drive from the center of Quanzhou. The scenic spot is 20 minutes away from the high-speed rail Quanzhou Station, 10 minutes away from Xindong Station, and 40 minutes away from Jinjiang Airport. Quanzhou O'Lebao Ocean Kingdom Paradise takes marine culture as the theme and is divided into eight branches: Whale Bay, Penguin Pavilion, Tropical Rainforest, Underwater World, Finless Porpoise Pavilion, Dolphin Pavilion, Swan Castle, and Fairy Tale World; the park has a grand lineup of seven stars Performances - Moby Dick Love, Dolphin Romance, Sea Lion Academy, Walrus Dance, Mermaid Legend, Water Ballet, and international circus feasts presented by Chinese and foreign actors - Orleburg Circus, bringing trapeze and royal cavalry , Extreme Magic Wheel, Global Speeding and other thrilling audio-visual enjoyment; introduced 20 sets of outdoor large-scale amusement facilities such as mine roller coaster, big sprint, sky flight, melee shark island, and created an indoor paradise exclusively for children--Fairy Tale World ; The Zhenghe Treasure Ship Hotel featuring the experience of the "Great Navigation Era", the Research Hotel with the theme of "Ocean Science Popularization", and the Zhenghe Ocean Hotel with the theme of deep sea exploration have been built to meet the travel needs of the majority of tourists in one stop.Show Less - 6.54.6/5140 ReviewFreebased on 42 reviews"Explaining Mr. Guo's solid skills, knowledgeable and talented, he was kind and amiable, and shared the grandeur of World Cultural Heritage Quanzhou and the Maritime Silk Road. The red people are worthy of the name. Thank you Trip.com for this perfect trip!"Quanzhou.Wanda Plaza/Fengze Square2.5km from downtownNo.2 of Family-friendly Attractions in QuanzhouHighlights: Quanzhou Overseas Traffic History Museum is a museum in China with the theme of overseas traffic history. It is a national first-class museum. The museum was founded in 1959, and its original site is located on the east side of the Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, a Buddhist temple. In February 1991, the main building of the new museum was completed on Donghu Street. In 2003, the "Quanzhou Islamic Culture Exhibition Hall" was built on the east side of the main building. These are all part of the Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum. The theme of the Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum is to reflect the ancient overseas transportation, the Maritime Silk Road, and various economic and cultural exchanges arising therefrom. The basic exhibitions in the museum include "Quanzhou Ancient Ship Museum", "Quanzhou and Ancient Overseas Transportation History Exhibition Hall", "China Boat World", "Islamic Culture Exhibition Hall" and "Quanzhou Haijiao Folk Culture Exhibition Hall". The ancient ship exhibition hall is the old museum located in Kaiyuan Temple. It is divided into 2 floors. It mainly displays the Song Dynasty sunken ship excavated from Houzhu Port in Quanzhou Bay in 1974 and its accompanying unearthed objects. The most worth seeing is the Song Dynasty ship model in the museum. . The Song Dynasty ship was unearthed at Houzhu Port in Quanzhou Bay in 1974. It was an early and large-scale overseas trade ship of the Song Dynasty discovered in China at that time. There are also a large number of cultural relics unearthed with the ship, which are very precious. The new museum is very knowledgeable and fun. Here you can see ten different crosses; you can know why Tamil is seen in many temples in Quanzhou; you can see the silk exported from the Silk Road at that time. and pottery; you can also know what weapons were used to resist Japanese pirates; you can also see many different religious tombstones. For those who like museums, study history, or like ship models, the Overseas Transportation History Museum is a must-see attraction. It fully shows the ancient Quanzhou commerce, religion and navigation. And there are very few people in the hall, very clean. If you are traveling with children, you can also bring your children here to gain more knowledge.Show Less
- 6.54.2/576 ReviewFree"we took a taxi to come to Xunpu village. we spent less than an hour here. it was very touristic with many tourists wearing the flower headgear for socmed photography. we saw the houses with oyster shells walls. there were old ladies shelling out oysters. do come if you have the time"Quanzhou.Xunpu Village/Donghai Taihe Plaza8.4km from downtownHighlights: Lipu Village is located in a small fishing village in Donghai Community, Fengze District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 10 kilometers away from downtown Quanzhou. The descendants of the ancient Arabs live here. Although they have intermarried with the local Han people through generations, the legacy of Central Asia still exists, which is mainly reflected in the oyster shell house and the headgear of the pu women. The women of the Pou are arranging flowers on their heads, wearing lilac earrings, a large tunic, and wide-leg trousers, forming a unique style. The headgear of the "Wreath with a Hairpin and Ivory Chopsticks" by the women of Jinpu has been passed down from Central Asia since the Song Dynasty.Show Less
- 6.34.6/5600 ReviewFree"Booked with friends in advance to book the visit project of the world-class non-legacy cultural museum in the traditional neighborhood of Wudian City and experienced the wonderful performance of the puppet show to fully feel the world-class non-legacy culture and the cultural tradition that is about to be lost. The puppet show is divided into three sections 😊 Xiao Shami General The performance of the Fu and Wusong Tiger Cultural Masters is vivid, vivid, lively and lively. The performances in the venues have left us a deep impression and interesting experience. Finally, we also personally experienced the puppet performance and control such as the lion dance, the great saint Sun Wukong. Now it is easy to operate and difficult to operate. One minute on the stage. No one is a relaxed non-legacy and puppetry. The friends in the same group have grown up and opened their eyes. Especially the enthusiastic explanation of the curator is also very worth everyone to check in and learn. It is highly recommended for parents to bring small Friends come to study"Jinjiang.Jinjiang Wanda Plaza/Wudianshi Traditional Blocks10km from downtownHighlights: Wudian City has a thousand-year history and is the origin of Jinjiang City. The red brick buildings with southern Fujian characteristics span the Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods. Wudian City has produced 11 champions in history. During the Wanli period, Zhuang Jichang was the champion in the same subject as Yuan Chonghuan. The champion Wang Zeng, a descendant of the King of Fujian who lived in Quanzhou, won three first prizes in a row (first place in the first, provincial and palace examinations). It has also produced more than 1,400 Jinshi scholars, making it an outstanding representative of the humanities, history, art, architecture and customs of southern Fujian.As the treasure of southern Fujian art, puppetry has not only become an indispensable part of the folk customs of Quanzhou and the entire southern Fujian region for thousands of years, but also has become a popular opera art that is appreciated by the general public and even scholars and literati with its unique skills and wonderful performances.The traditional cultural block of Wudianshi, located between many high-rise buildings, forms a sharp contrast with modern urban civilization, just like an old man who has experienced vicissitudes but is becoming more vigorous, insightful of the changes in history. Walking into Wudian Street, stepping on the ancient stone road, under the sunshine, passing through the alleys and wind, touching the bricks and stones baptized by the years, chewing marshmallows in the mouth, holding the food I loved when I was a child, I returned to the carefree childhood. Every house here has its own story, and each one tells the unique southern Fujian architecture. The large and small buildings in the block are like a thick book of Jinjiang historical architectural art, from the tall Lu Sili Art Museum and Su Xianzhong Art Museum to the Western-style buildings that combine Chinese and Western styles, the "Imperial Palace" red brick buildings with southern Fujian characteristics, and the contemporary literary and artistic freshness of Wumen Gate, you can see that there is no barrier between literature and art here, they complement each other, and the inclusiveness of this kind of architecture makes Wudianshi more diversified and attracts more and more people to come.Show Less
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