Recommended top ten tourist attractions in Quanzhou

1. Grand Kaiyuan Temple

This is one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to Quanzhou and it is free. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province and was built in the early Tang Dynasty. In 686, it was not called Kaiyuan Temple at first, but called Lotus Dojo. In the 26th year of Kaiyuan's heyday, it was renamed Kaiyuan Temple, and it is still used today.

2. Qingyuan Mountain

Qingyuan Mountain is the only 5A-level scenic spot in Quanzhou, and it is also one of the must-see attractions for foreign tourists coming to Quanzhou. The 5A scenic spot is well-deserved and the air is fresh Natural oxygen bar, you can hear running water and birdsong all the way up the mountain.

It is especially suitable for urbanites who are tired from work to relax. The statue of Laojun Rock is lifelike and otherworldly. stupa.

3. Chongwu Ancient City

Chongwu Ancient City is located on the southeast coast of Hui'an County, Quanzhou, facing the Taiwan Strait. It was built in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1387) when Zhou Dexing, the Marquis of Jiangxia, was in charge of coastal defense. It was built to resist Japanese pirates.

Chongwu Ancient City is also the only relatively complete stone city remaining in my country. It is also a relatively complete historical site in the history of my country's coastal defense. It is a "national key cultural relics protection unit".

4. Zhongshan Street is an arcade-style building that prospered at the beginning of the last century and has gradually grown into a prosperous commercial street. The angled eaves, exquisite carvings, red walls and gray tiles are unique to southern Fujian. Qingjing Mosque: The oldest Islamic temple

It is the oldest existing Islamic temple founded by Arab Muslims in China. There are many stone tablets engraved with palindromes. Although it is in ruins, the outline of the towering Arab-style gatehouse still remains. Tianhou Temple: A Mazu Temple with Southern Fujian characteristics

5. Tianhou Temple is the oldest and largest Mazu temple in the southeastern coast of my country. People on the seaside believe in Tianhou, so many people come to worship and burn incense. Very exuberant. Entering Thean Hou Temple, the main gate, stage, Thein Hou Hall, sleeping hall, dressing room, etc. are arranged in sequence. The main hall is spectacular, the reliefs are also very beautiful, and the carvings and decorations on the eaves are really beautiful. Quanzhou Nanyin Art Garden: A living fossil in music

6. Quanzhou Nanyin is called a living fossil in music and is the oldest existing ancient music in China. Nanyin Art Garden is the most official performance venue. The "Nanyin Yayi" founded by Quanzhou Nanyin inheritor Cai Yayi will hold some performances from time to time, which are very exciting and unique and worth seeing. Daixian Waterfall: Hongnixia Fog

7. Daixian Waterfall is located at Chishikou at the end of the water in Bangshang Village, Shuikou Town, Dehua County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. The stream drops 139 meters straight from the gap in the mountain peak. Standing under the waterfall, you can see the water flowing straight down. The rainbow mist formed by the water mist makes you feel that the mountains are attacking you. Luoyang Bridge: Appreciating Ancient Bridges

8. Luoyang Bridge, formerly known as "Wan'an Bridge". In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, a large number of people from the Central Plains moved south. They saw that the mountains and terrain here resembled the ancient capital of Luoyang, so the bridge was named Luoyang Bridge. It is one of the four famous bridges in ancient China along with the Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing, the Zhaozhou Bridge in Hebei, and the Guangji Bridge in Guangdong. Xisha Bay: Chongwu Beach

9. Xisha Bay is located in the famous Chongwu Beach in Xisha Bay, Chongwu Town, Hui'an County, Quanzhou City. The area has more than 2,000 meters of high-quality beach and the People's Liberation Army Martyrs Temple, known as the "No. 1 Wonderful Temple in the World", as well as rich and colorful folk customs and acrobatic performances.

10. West Street: West Street is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it has symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also the most complete ancient street in Quanzhou City, retaining many There are a large number of buildings with original historical appearance. Currently, there are more than 20 cultural relics protection units at all levels in the West Street area, which belong to various categories such as ancient buildings, ancient ruins, stone carvings, etc. There are also some that are not listed in the level but are relatively protected. There are 12 excellent ancient buildings and ancient residences.