What are the interesting tourist attractions in Quanzhou City?

Interesting tourist attractions in Quanzhou include Kaiyuan Temple, Qingyuan Mountain, Chongwu Ancient City, Zhongshan Street, and Tianhou Palace.

1. Kaiyuan Temple

This is one of the must-see attractions when traveling to Quanzhou and it is free. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. It was built in 686 in the early Tang Dynasty. In 1999, it was not called Kaiyuan Temple at first, but was 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.

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

Zhongshan Street is an arcade-style building that flourished 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.

5. Tianhou Temple

Thean Hou Temple is the oldest and largest Mazu temple in the southeastern coast of my country. People on the seaside believe in the Queen of Heaven, so many people come to worship. The incense is very strong. 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.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia—Kaiyuan Temple Baidu Encyclopedia—Qingyuan Mountain