Kaiyuan Temple & West Street Half-Day Private Tour

This half-day private tour focuses on Quanzhou's most iconic site: the 1,300-year-old Kaiyuan Temple, the largest and most influential Buddhist temple in Fujian. Paired with a stroll down West Street, the city's oldest and liveliest commercial artery, it's the perfect introduction to Quanzhou's golden age as a Maritime Silk Road port.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup in Quanzhou city area.
• 09:00 Arrive at Kaiyuan Temple. Explore the main halls, the twin stone pagodas, and the ancient banyan trees with your guide.
• 11:00 Walk to West Street. Stroll past historic shophouses, visit a traditional snack shop, and soak up the local atmosphere.
• 12:30 Return to your hotel.

Good to know

Kaiyuan Temple is an active place of worship; please dress respectfully (shoulders and knees covered). Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This tour involves about 2 hours of walking on mostly flat ground.

Highlights

• Explore the 1,300-year-old Kaiyuan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Fujian's largest Buddhist temple
• Admire the twin stone pagodas, each over 40 meters tall, and the ancient banyan trees shading the courtyards
• Wander West Street, Quanzhou's best-preserved ancient street, lined with century-old shops and red-brick arcades
• Learn about Quanzhou's role as a Maritime Silk Road hub from your expert English-speaking guide

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance tickets to Kaiyuan Temple
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Quanzhou city area.