Quanzhou 4 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Quanzhou · First Glimpse of the Coral Tree City
- Transportation Connection: Based on your flight or train arrival time in Quanzhou, dedicated staff will provide airport/train station pickup service, followed by a private transfer to your hotel for check-in.
- Free Time: The rest of the day is for relaxation to adapt to the Minnan climate and environment. If time permits, stroll around the hotel area to experience the local市井 vibe in advance, and explore local specialty snacks for dinner on your own.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner not included
- Accommodation: Hotel in Quanzhou
Day 2: Exploring Ancient Temples · Immersing in Intangible Cultural Heritage
Morning: Visiting Kaiyuan Temple · Tasting Delicacies on West Street
- Travel to Kaiyuan Temple, a landmark of Quanzhou with a history dating back to the Tang Dynasty. It houses diverse religious cultural relics. Under the in-depth explanation of a mentor, learn about its historical value as a representative heritage of the diverse communities in the World Maritime Trade Center. You can participate in special activities such as incense offering and divination with bamboo cups to feel the profound Buddhist culture of thousands of years.
- Wander along West Street, the best-preserved ancient street in Quanzhou. Filled with numerous snacks and bustling crowds, it allows you to taste authentic Minnan flavors, check in at characteristic buildings, take photos full of ancient city charm casually, and experience the prosperity and vitality of Quanzhou.
Afternoon: Roaming the Ancient City · Experiencing Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Embark on an Ancient City Life Walk and participate in the distinctive hairpin flower experience. Wear exquisite floral ornaments and wander through the ancient city streets, capture exclusive travel photos, and immerse yourself in the traditional aesthetics of Minnan women.
- Join the intangible cultural heritage Nanyin experience (shared group). Listen to the performance of Nanyin, known as the "living fossil of Chinese music," and appreciate the unique charm of Minnan intangible cultural heritage in the melodious tunes.
- Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included
- Accommodation: Hotel in Quanzhou
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Day 3: Exploring Maritime Silk Road · Diverse Beliefs
Morning: Tracing Origins at the Maritime Museum
- Visit the Quanzhou Maritime Museum. Centered on the maritime trade history of "Zayton Port," under the wonderful explanation of an invited expert, through a wealth of maritime cultural relics, revisit the heyday of Quanzhou as the largest port in the medieval East during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and unlock the dusty memories of the "Maritime Silk Road."
Afternoon: Roaming South City · Blending Beliefs
- Tour Tianhou Palace, the highest-standard and largest Mazu worship temple at home and abroad. Follow the legends and belief culture of Mazu, feel the good wishes of Minnan people for peace and smoothness, and experience the deep connection between marine culture and folk beliefs.
- Step into Quanzhou Fucheng Confucian Temple, a heritage site of the Song and Yuan China World Maritime Trade Center. Its magnificent double-eaved gable and hip roof architecture is breathtaking. Admire its unique architectural aesthetics and profound cultural heritage.
- Visit Qingjing Mosque, explore the oldest existing Islamic mosque founded by Arab Muslims in China. Feel the inclusiveness and diversity of Quanzhou as the "Museum of World Religions" and witness the historical harmony of different religious cultures coexisting here.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner included; lunch not included
- Accommodation: Hotel in Quanzhou
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Day 4: Seeking Roots in the Hometown of Overseas Chinese · Return Farewell
Morning: Visiting Overseas Chinese in Wulin Ancient Village
- Travel to Wulin Traditional Village. Wander around this ancient village with a history of over 600 years starting from the Ming Dynasty. Admire the Minnan ancient building complex, feel the traditional craftsmanship and family and country feelings contained in the integrated Chinese-Western architectural style, listen to the legendary stories of Minnan people going to Nanyang, and witness the rebirth of the ancient village after years of vicissitudes.
Afternoon: Return and Conclusion
- According to your return flight or train time, a private car will take you to the airport or train station, ending this Quanzhou ancient city trip full of Minnan customs and historical heritage.
- Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included
