Quanzhou has a coastline of 42 1km, which is one of the eight most beautiful coasts in China, but its low profile makes people feel distressed.
As the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and the birthplace of Minnan culture, this ancient city, which once read the magnificence of the sea and is now located on the coast of the East China Sea, quietly tells the occasional visitors the imprint of history.
A must-see for Quanzhou tourism.
Chongwu Ancient City Chongwu Ancient City is the most complete T-shaped stone ancient city in China. In the residential area under the city wall, there are descendants of the anti-Japanese army. Climb up the old city wall and stand on the lighthouse, you can see the outline of the city wall.
The biggest highlight of Qingyuan Mountain is Laojunyan and the statue of Laozi, which are lifelike. There are many places to rest and make tea on the way up the mountain. You can stop to drink tea and slowly taste Minnan culture.
West Street West Street is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou. The quaint wooden building is like a living architectural museum, which contains rich historical and cultural accumulation of the ancient city.
Luoyang Bridge Luoyang Bridge is one of the four famous bridges in China and the earliest existing cross-sea beam bridge in China. Since the bridge was built 1000 years ago, people have cultivated oysters under Luoyang Bridge. Oysters will be adsorbed on the pier, making the connection between the pier and the bridge foundation more firm.
Jing Qing Temple is just like its name. As soon as I entered the door, my heart calmed down instantly. There is no need for complicated patterns and colors, just a few columns standing there, plus a simple dome building, in which thousands of years of history are precipitated.
Guandi Temple Guandi Temple has the most fireworks among many temples in Quanzhou. Every holiday, the whole temple is surrounded by smoke, and there are people in front of the temple, which is lively but not noisy.
When Wudian City comes to Quanzhou, don't miss Wudian City in Jinjiang. This is a traditional block in Quanzhou. The buildings are all red brick structures with bright colors, and there are relatively fine carvings on the eaves and pillars.
There are three bell towers in Quanzhou, the oldest of which is the West Street Bell Tower, which was built in 1934. The European-style bell tower is located at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Dongxi Street, and it also acts as a traffic light.
_ Pucun _ _ The shell architecture in the village is a characteristic building of _ Pucun. _ Pu people have the custom of going to sea. Every time they catch a big oyster, they will build it in the wall. Over time, characteristic buildings with oyster shells as the main body appeared.
Kaiyuan Temple Kaiyuan Temple has a history of 1300 years, which is less noisy and more pious and clean than ordinary temples. The most famous are two wooden octagonal five-story pavilions in the Song Dynasty. The tower is beautifully embossed, which is the name card and symbol of Quanzhou.
Chengtian Temple Chengtian Temple is not as famous as Kaiyuan Temple, but it is unique and quiet. The exquisite cornices and painted walls here are full of artistic sense, and the air is filled with a touch of incense. It is so quiet that only cicadas can be heard, and the whole heart will be infected by its silence.
Zhongshan Road Zhongshan Road is the most famous street in Quanzhou and the only well-preserved row arcade business district in China. Old people will move to bamboo stools, sit under the arcade and chat without saying a word.
Traveling in Quanzhou is really convenient. West Street, Bell Tower, Kaiyuan Temple, Qingyuan Mountain and other tourist attractions are basically concentrated in that area, and colleges and universities in Quanzhou have places to rent electric cars. You can visit these scenic spots in one day, ride my beloved scooter, and blow a thick antique. Life is so beautiful.