It can be said that there are many cities in China with many free tourist attractions, such as Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Beijing, Xi'an and so on. However, these cities are so popular that more and more niche travel enthusiasts do not like them. On the contrary, some niche cities also hide many free attractions, such as Quanzhou, which has most of the attractions in the city. They are all free and open to the public, and they are equally cost-effective.

Xiao Ma has been to Quanzhou twice. Although the journey was not too long, it made me very happy. Compared with Suzhou and Hangzhou, Quanzhou’s natural scenery is much less, but if it is compared with the cultural scenery , then Quanzhou is also not bad, very suitable for niche cultural travel enthusiasts.

So why does Xiaoma recommend everyone to travel to Quanzhou?

1-Most of the scenic spots in Quanzhou are open to the public free of charge, which can be said to be very cost-effective

Compared with many commercial cities in China, Quanzhou can be said to be very cost-effective. A city full of people. Most of the attractions in the city are open to everyone for free, and even the paid attractions are much cheaper than the tickets in many cities. For example, when Xiao Ma traveled to Quanzhou, except for the 3 yuan ticket to the Qingjing Temple, he spent no money on anything else.

2-Quanzhou has a profound heritage and contains many historical sites, many of which are key cultural relics protection units

Quanzhou is an ancient city with thousands of years of history. It was once the third largest city in the world. A large port where people of all races come to live and engage in trade activities. Life also brought many diverse religions and architectural cultures, and the unique monuments of that time are still hidden today.

Quanzhou City not only has many historic sites, but also the tourist attractions of these historic sites are very rich and valuable. For example, there are 5 national key cultural relics protection units in the city, namely Qingjing Temple and Quanzhou Tianhou Palace. , Kaiyuan Temple, Dejimen Site, Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple, etc. More than 30 are listed as key cultural relics protection units in Fujian Province. It can be seen that the cultural sceneries in Quanzhou City are rich and full, and I believe it will definitely bring surprises to the small number of cultural enthusiasts.

This city may not have as rich natural scenery as Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Suzhou, Xiamen and other cities, but if you look carefully you can still find some seaside style.

3- Not only Xiamen’s oyster omelette, but there are also many Fujian-specific delicacies hidden in Quanzhou

I am not from Fujian, I have only been to Fujian for two years. I am a tourist, but when I was in Quanzhou, the food here also brought me a unique journey of Fujian flavor. There are more than a hundred kinds of specialty snacks hidden in the streets and alleys of this city, and they all have a strong ancient flavor. For example, if you like desserts, you must try the four-fruit soup and Shihua paste; if you like meat, you must try the steak. Meat dumplings and beef soup; if you like pasta, you must try moist pancakes, xiaolongbao and braised noodles; if you like fried food, you must try fried seaweed, fried taro, fried vinegar pork, etc. In short, you will taste it in Quanzhou Various snacks like this.

It can be seen that although Quanzhou’s snacks are not too popular on the Internet, it is still a city where you can just go for food.

The above are the highlights of Quanzhou travel shared by Xiao Ma. In addition, compared with neighboring cities such as Xiamen and Fuzhou, there are indeed many fewer tourists in Quanzhou, so it is more suitable for niche enthusiasts to travel.

So what are the free attractions hidden in Quanzhou? How many days are suitable for your first visit?

The city of Quanzhou is not too big, and the attractions are all concentrated together, so Xiao Ma thinks that it can be completely visited in 2-3 days. Of course, if you want to experience a more authentic city life, then I personally recommend at least It takes 4-5 days to initially appreciate the smell of fireworks.

The picture above shows the key attractions in Quanzhou that you can pay attention to. The numbers are in order of personal recommendations

What places are worth visiting in Quanzhou?

Kaiyuan Temple Xiaoma’s recommendation index: five stars

This is Xiaoma’s favorite attraction when traveling in Quanzhou. This ancient temple with a history of more than 1,300 years has preserved many antiquities. , for example, you can see many stone pagodas from the Song Dynasty in the Baiting; for example, the octagonal five-story pavilion-style stone pagodas on both sides of the Baiting; for example, the 72 bluestone reliefs of the Xumizuo on the platform in front of the Main Hall; The bluestone pillars of ancient Brahmanism; such as the Amrita Altar, one of the three existing ordination altars in China; such as the 24 "Flying Music Players" in the Amrita Altar that look like flying sky, etc., all make Kaiyuan Temple full of attractions.

Chengtian Temple Pony Recommendation Index: Four Stars

If you are looking for a quieter place, then Chengtian Temple located on Nanjun Road is very suitable . Although Nanjun Road is very busy, the moment you step into the gate of Chengtian Temple on Nanjun Road, you can instantly feel its tranquility.

Chengtian Temple has a long history and was once as famous as Kaiyuan Temple. However, it experienced fires and destruction in the later period and the early ancient buildings no longer exist. The Chengtian Temple I see now is a reappearance in the 1980s. , so when you come in you will find that it is extremely new. However, as an ancient temple, it naturally still retains many ancient relics. The focus can be on the Song Dynasty stone pagoda in front of the Main Hall.

Fuwen Temple Pony Recommendation Index: Four Stars

Quanzhou’s Fuwen Temple has a long history and is large in scale. Inside, you can see a collection of four temples from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The architectural style of the Confucius Temple in the dynasty has become the largest Confucian temple in the southeast region with such a large-scale building complex, and its style is also extremely rare among domestic Confucius temples.

Although compared with Tianhou Temple and Kaiyuan Temple, the Confucian Temple lacks some local characteristics, you will still be surprised when you see the red brick wall. Besides, there are very few tourists inside, so it is suitable to walk slowly Stop and discover its beauty.

Tianhou Temple Xiaoma’s recommendation index: three and a half stars

The Tianhou Temple in Quanzhou, built in the Song Dynasty, has always been the oldest and largest Mazu temple in the southeastern coastal area. Here you can see the atmosphere of Quanzhou ocean and Mazu culture. Of course, some ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are still preserved, such as the Xumizuo and the Xieshan-style roof with water on all sides. You can focus on this.

Guandi Temple Pony Recommendation Index: Three Stars

If there is any tourist attraction in Quanzhou that is the most popular, then it must be the Guandi Temple located on Tumen Street. Whether during the day or in the evening, you can see many people praying here.

As a traveler, what you must not miss is the Minnan-style architecture here. The high eaves, exquisite porcelain inlays, and wood carving skills will bring you full of surprises.

Other alternative attractions: West Lake Park, Luoyang Bridge, Cai's Ancient Residence, East Lake Park, Yuanmiao Temple, etc.

Day 1: West Street + Kaiyuan Temple + Chengtian Temple + Fuwen Temple (the route map is as follows)

It is recommended to stay for 1 hour at West Street; 2 hours at Kaiyuan Temple; Tian Temple is recommended to stay for 1.5 hours; Fuwen Temple is recommended to stay for 1-2 hours. In the evening, you can listen to the local Nanyin next to Fuwen Temple. It is said to be one of the oldest music in China and has high appreciation value.

Day 2: Qingjing Temple + Guandi Temple + Tin Hau Temple + Deji Gate Ruins

It is recommended to stay at Qingjing Temple for 2 hours; at Guandi Temple it is recommended to stay for 1 hour; at Tin Hau Temple it is recommended Stay for 1-2 hours; it is recommended to stay for 1 hour at Dejimen Ruins.

What delicacies are worth trying in Quanzhou?

If the taste is light, focus on the following delicacies: beef soup, four-fruit soup, stone flower paste, moist cakes, radish rice, etc.

If the taste is a bit heavier, you can focus on the following delicacies: meat dumplings, ginger duck, bamboo shoot jelly, steak, fried oysters, vinegar pork, noodle paste, fried dates, vegetables Headache.

The above is Quanzhou, which has many free attractions, shared by Xiaoma. I believe you will also be moved by its cultural customs. If you need to know more about other questions, you can leave a message.