Friends, the city of Quanzhou is unique to me. Its economy is very developed, with its GDP ranking among the top 20 in the country, but the entire city gives people an antique feel.
People here feel very calm and peaceful inside, as if they have seen through the cause and effect of everything in the world.
The tourist atmosphere here is very good. You can enjoy the scenic spots and historical sites here, and you can also eat a variety of delicious special foods. This is truly a slow travel paradise.
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Quanzhou is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in China.
It is an important seaport located in southeast Fujian Province and is the economic and political center of the province.
To its east is Taiwan separated from Quanzhou by the East Sea, making the city the famous mother town of Chinese compatriots in Taiwan and overseas. The climate is warm and humid, comfortable for year-round travel, making it a popular tourist destination.
Due to its special location, Quanzhou has been China's marine door to exotic cultures since ancient times. During the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, Quanzhou port became one of the largest world ports.
As the starting point of the Sea Silk Road, it accepted diverse religions including Christianity, Islam and Manichaeism. Today it is called 'World Religions Museum'.
Here exotic cultures have been mixed with traditional ones for thousands of years, leaving many historic sites, such as Qingjing Mosque, the Islamic Saint Mausoleums, Kaiyuan Temple, Heavenly Empress (Tianhou) Palace and other architectural classics such as Luoyang Bridge, Anping Bridge and Chongwu Ancient Town. Zheng Chenggong (1624-1662), the national hero who helped the government regain Taiwan from Holland in the 17th century, was also born here. His mausoleum in Nan'an city has become a precious historical site in this city.
In addition to places of historical interest, this city also abounds in natural beauties including various mountains, river valleys and basins. The famous mountains include Mt. Qingyuan, Mt. Zimao, Mt. Xiangong, Mt. Lingxiu and Mt. Penglai, where the Water Rock Temple is situated. Recreational parks near the mountains and along the sea add modern atmosphere to the city's glamour.
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Quanzhou, located in the southeast of Fujian province, is one of the three major central cities of Fujian. The city is south of Fuzhou, the provincial capital, north of Xiamen, east of Zhangzhou, Longyan and Sanming, and with Taiwan to the east.
The city covers 11,015 square kilometers and by the end of 2022 had a permanent population of 8.7 million. According to the sixth national census in 2010, there are 53 ethnic minorities in the city, with the largest being the Hui, Tujia, Miao and She. Quanzhou dialect is based on Minnan (southern Fujian) dialect and the common language is mandarin.
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Topography
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Quanzhou stands in front of mountains and faces the sea. Hills, valleys and basins are scattered throughout the city. Its terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. There are more than 667,000 hectares of mountainous land in Quanzhou, taking up 80 percent of its land.
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Kaiyuan Temple
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Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian province. It was originally built in 686 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). After rounds of repairs and restorations, now most of the buildings on the site date back to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
The landmark attractions at the temple include two stone towers – Zhenguo Tower and Renshou Tower – that stand respectively on the eastern and western sides of Daxiong Palace.
Kaiyuan Temple is one of those places which best exemplify the essence of Buddhist culture. Due to its unique architectural style and historical value, it is one of the must-visit attractions in Quanzhou and Fujian province.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Kaiyuan Temple
20:23 West street Ancient Market
45:39 Wudianshi Tradiontal Blocks
1:13:11 Wulin Traditional Village
1:45:11 Downtown Tour
2:15:12 Quanzhou Public Cultural Center
2:37:51 Old city tour and Confucian Temple
3:14:42 The temple by the sea
3:23:57 Anping Ancient Bridge
3:32:50 Quanzhou Traditional Performance
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