It's a bit boring to reveal the mystery at the beginning of the article. I want to talk about Quanzhou.

I got to know Quanzhou by chance.

During the trip, I stopped in Xiamen many times. I have visited Xiamen many times, so I made some plans and "aimed" at its close neighbor, Quanzhou.

The high-speed rail from Xiamen to Quanzhou only takes about 40 minutes.

Xiamen Airport has a direct minibus service to Quanzhou, which is the most convenient.

Of course, Jinjiang Airport is the most convenient.

Quanzhou, also known as Licheng and Citong City, is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese and the ancestral home of Taiwanese compatriots in my country.

Although Quanzhou is one of the three central cities in Fujian Province, it seems that we have been neglecting it.

Quanzhou is known as the "Museum of World Religions". There are more than ten religions such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Islam, and ancient buildings and monuments such as temples, temples, courtyards, and halls are scattered throughout the ancient city.

The picture shows the West Street Bell Tower, a landmark building in Quanzhou, which was built in 1934, the 23rd year of the Republic of China.

Quanzhou Theater is located at No. 20 West Street. It was built in 1958. The main building is majestic and spectacular, rich in southern Fujian characteristics.

From my experience, living near here is the most convenient way to play.

There are many express hotels in the surrounding area, as well as youth hostels and several B&Bs in West Street.

After finding a place to stay, let’s start our dream trip to Quanzhou.

To play, let’s go near first and then far away. Let’s first visit the West Street in front of our residence. These attractions can basically be visited on foot.

Quanzhou's religions or the religions that have been active here in history include almost all major religions in the world, such as Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Nestorianism, Catholicism, Christianity, Manichaeism, Hinduism and Judaism.

UNESCO has designated the world's first "World Multicultural Exhibition Center" in Quanzhou.

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 a large number of buildings with historical original appearance. The West Street area now has

There are more than 20 cultural relics protection units at all levels, belonging to various categories such as ancient buildings, ancient ruins, stone carvings, etc. There are also 12 ancient buildings and ancient residences that are not included in the level but are well protected, including Kaiyuan Temple,

Attractions such as the East-West Tower and Sukqing Gate.

By the way, don’t forget to go to the visitor center in the middle of West Street. There is an observation deck where you can see the wonders of the twin towers of Kaiyuan Temple.

The oldest Buddhist building on West Street is the Kaiyuan Temple.

Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province.

It was founded in the second year of Chui Gong (686) in the early Tang Dynasty. It was first named Lianhua Taoist Temple and was renamed Kaiyuan Temple in the twenty-sixth year of Kaiyuan (738).

The main existing temples were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Kaiyuan Temple is a place that every visitor to Quanzhou cannot miss and is open to the public for free.

After visiting West Street, let’s go to East Street.

Quanzhou Zhuangyuan Street is located in the back street of Dongjie, Licheng District. It is a pedestrian street.

Zhuangyuan Street is connected to Zhongshan Road in the west and East Street in the north. In the middle is Xuanmiao Temple, which has a unique archway with Quanzhou characteristics. It is known as the first street in Fujian.

) The first No. 1 pick in history.

In particular, many students go to take a photo with the No. 100 street sign in Zhuangyuan Street to get some luck.

In the middle section of Zhuangyuan Street, along Guandong Lane and around to Xinfukou of East Street, you can reach the main entrance of Yunmiao Temple.

Yuanmiao Temple, commonly known as "Tiangong Temple", was built in the Taikang period of the Western Jin Dynasty (280-289). It was originally called Baiyun Temple. It was the first Taoist temple built after Taoism was introduced to Quanzhou and the first Taoist temple after Taoism was introduced to Fujian.

A Taoist temple.

During the Spring Festival, this place is very lively. Everyone prays for blessings together, which is so joyful.

Let's go to visit Chengtian Temple not far away. Chengtian Temple, also known as Yuetai Temple, was the South Garden where Jiedu envoys stayed in service during the Five Dynasties.

During the Xiande period of the later Zhou Dynasty (954-960), it was converted into a Buddhist temple and was originally named "Nanchan Temple".

In the fourth year of Jingde reign of Song Dynasty (1007), it was named "Chengtian Temple".

During the Jiayou period of Song Dynasty (1056-1063), it was once renamed "Nengren Temple", and in the seventh year of Zhenghe (1117), it was renamed "Chengtian Temple".

What impressed me most is that this is the incarnation of Master Hongyi. You must know Master Hongyi. He is the lyricist of the song "Farewell" that is widely sung to this day. "Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, the green grass stretches to the sky...",

Is it a melody you are familiar with?

Everyone, have you felt the charm of the "Museum of World Religions"?

not yet?

Don't worry, let's go to Thean Hou Temple again.

Quanzhou Tianhou Palace, located at No. 1 Tianhou Road, Nanmen, Quanzhou City, was first built in the second year of Song Qingyuan (AD 1196). Quanzhou was the peak of my country's overseas trade - the largest port in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Mazu was introduced to overseas transportation and trade. The prosperous Quanzhou Port has become Quanzhou's Poseidon. With the development of water transportation and overseas transportation, it has become a national Poseidon and has spread far and wide overseas. The official temple and palace built are located on the bank of Jinjiang River in the south of the city. The temple built is one of the best among similar buildings at home and abroad. The highest production specifications.

In a quiet small street opposite Tianhou Temple, there is the former residence of Li Zhi.

The former residence is located on Wanshou Road, South Gate, Licheng District, Quanzhou City. It was the place where Li Zhi, an outstanding thinker of the Ming Dynasty, lived in his youth. Later generations converted his residence into an ancestral hall.

It has been repaired in recent years, and a portrait of Li Zhi is hung indoors for admiration.

The two temples on Tumen Street in Quanzhou are very interesting. A mosque and a Guandi Temple have become good neighbors.

Quanzhou "Qingjing Temple" is the oldest existing Islamic temple site in my country. It was built in 1009 AD and has a history of thousands of years. It was built in the form of an Islamic chapel in Damascus, Syria.