A must-see for Quanzhou scenic spots.

Kaiyuan Temple: Kaiyuan Temple is an important cultural relic in the southeast coast of China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. There are cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China in the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion. Among them, there are 32 statues of jade, bronze, porcelain and wood, bodhisattvas, arhats, heavenly kings and gods. The handwriting and wooden couplets of Zhang Ruitu, a great calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty, and Master Hongyi, a modern monk, are also treasured here. At present, there are only three monasteries in China that keep the ring altar: Beijing Jietan Temple (also known as Jietai Temple), Zhaoqing Temple in Zhejiang Province, and Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou.

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Chongwu Ancient City: It is the most complete T-shaped stone ancient city in China, near the Taiwan Province Strait. The ancient city was a castle built in the coastal areas of Wan Li during the Ming government's fight against the Japanese pirates. The three biggest attractions of the scenic spot are the ancient city walls, stone carvings and rocks by the sea. The earliest residents of Chongwu lived in the residential area under the city wall, and they were descendants of the anti-Japanese army that year. Climb up the old city wall and stand at the lighthouse. You can see the outline of the city wall and the statue of Mazu on the sea.

Stone carvings are the first impression of Huian, and you can see them everywhere. Although it is commercialized now, it is good to take pictures and enjoy it. There are rocks and shells on the beach by the sea, and from the coastline to the middle beach, shrimps and crabs can be caught at low tide, and there are shops on the shore that can eat barbecue.

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Qingyuan Mountain: Qingyuan Mountain is the first and only 5A-level scenic spot in Quanzhou, and it is a landmark scenic spot in Quanzhou. The biggest highlight of the whole mountain is Laojunyan located at the foot of the mountain, that is, Laozi's sculpture, which is lifelike and has a history of thousands of years. It is the largest existing Taoist stone sculpture with the most unique carving skills and the oldest age in China. In the scenic area, there is also the relic tower of Hongyi Master, which has a deep relationship with southern Fujian and lives here. There are tears and ink paintings made by Mr. Bi Fengzikai in the tower, and there is also the ink left by the master before his death. Besides watching the cultural landscape and climbing mountains for exercise, drinking tea in the mountains and eating and drinking at the top of the mountain are also unique pleasures. There are many places to rest and make tea on the way to the mountain. You can stop and drink tea and slowly taste Minnan culture.

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West Street: West Street is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it has already symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also the most well-preserved ancient block in Quanzhou, with a large number of buildings with historical original appearance. At present, there are more than 2 cultural relics protection units at all levels in the West Street area, which belong to ancient buildings, ancient ruins, stone carvings and other categories, and some are not listed in the level but are well protected.

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Quanzhou Qingjing Temple: Quanzhou Qingjing Temple is the earliest Islamic building in China and one of the first national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council. The earliest and oldest existing Islamic temple with Arabic architectural style in China. Located in the middle of Tumen Street in Licheng District, it is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

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