Quanzhou Classic Highlights

Quanzhou Classic Panorama

3 Days Overview of the World Heritage Ancient City · Kaiyuan Temple · Luoyang Bridge · West Street

3 Days 2 NightsQuanzhou690 – 990 USD

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Overview

Trip Overview

For your first taste of Quanzhou, spend three unhurried days tracing the essentials of this Song-Yuan maritime capital: the twin pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple, the stone walls of Qingjing Mosque, the tides beneath Luoyang Bridge, and the everyday bustle of West Street. Ride through the old town's arcades, sip tea like a local, and read the opening chapter of the 'World Museum of Religions'.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Kaiyuan Temple's Twin Pagodas and Ancient Hindu Stone Pillars, Quanzhou's Top Landmark
✓Qingjing Mosque: One of the Oldest Surviving Islamic Mosques in China
✓Stroll Along West Street's Arcade Buildings and Feel the Ancient City's Most Authentic Local Life
✓Luoyang Bridge: China's Oldest Surviving Cross-Sea Beam Stone Bridge
✓Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple and Tianhou Temple, Connecting the Maritime Silk Road Faith Network
✓Led by a Local Guide, Fully Explaining the Rise and Fall of Song-Yuan Quanzhou Port
✓Savor Tieguanyin Tea at an Old Town Teahouse and Experience Minnan Tea Culture

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYQuanzhou

Day 1 Ancient City Core · Kaiyuan Temple and West Street

BreakfastNot included · No breakfast included on arrival day

MorningAfter arriving in Quanzhou, head to Kaiyuan Temple to visit the Twin Pagodas, the Mahavira Hall, and the ancient Hindu stone pillars, while listening to your guide explain the religious coexistence of Song-Yuan Quanzhou Port.

LunchIncluded · Local Minnan restaurant on West Street · Includes Minnan-style lunch

AfternoonWalk to West Street and stroll slowly along the old arcade-lined street, visiting Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple and nearby alleys to experience everyday life in the ancient city.

DinnerNot included · Free dinner at the night market, with guide recommendations

EveningSavor Tieguanyin tea at an old town teahouse, then freely explore the West Street night market and try local snacks such as misua kueh and sea worm jelly.

TransportWalking in the city + short private car transfersStay4-star hotel in Quanzhou city center

2DAYQuanzhou

Day 2 Maritime Silk Road Faith · Qingjing Mosque and Tianhou Temple

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel · Includes hotel breakfast

MorningVisit Qingjing Mosque to learn about one of the oldest surviving Islamic mosques in China; then head to the Quanzhou Maritime Museum.

LunchIncluded · Minnan restaurant on Zhongshan Road · Includes lunch

AfternoonVisit Tianhou Temple and the Deji Gate ruins, stroll along the arcade-lined old street of Zhongshan Road, and experience the historical network of diverse religions coexisting.

DinnerNot included · Free dinner at the creative park

EveningHead to Ling Show World or Yuanhe 1916 Creative Park to experience Quanzhou's nightlife and local dining.

TransportPrivate car + walkingStay4-star hotel in Quanzhou city center

3DAYQuanzhou

Day 3 Luoyang Bridge · Maritime Silk Road Ancient Bridge Finale

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel · Includes hotel breakfast

MorningHead to Luoyang Bridge and stroll across China's oldest surviving cross-sea beam stone bridge to learn about ancient bridge-building wisdom and the story of Cai Xiang.

LunchIncluded · Local restaurant near Luoyang Bridge · Includes lunch

AfternoonReturn to the city for free time or shopping, then transfer to the station according to your flight/train schedule, ending the classic Quanzhou tour.

DinnerNot included · Not included, depending on return time

EveningAirport/station transfer, end of tour.

TransportPrivate carStayNone (return day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Quanzhou	4-star hotel in Quanzhou city center	4-star	Standard Twin Room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Kaiyuan Temple

Quanzhou's top landmark, where the twin pagodas and ancient Hindu stone pillars witness the prosperity of the Maritime Silk Road in the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Qingjing Mosque

One of the oldest surviving Islamic mosques in China and a symbol of Quanzhou's religious diversity.

West Street

Quanzhou's oldest arcade commercial street, the heart of the old city's lively atmosphere.

Luoyang Bridge

China's earliest surviving cross-sea beam stone bridge, a masterpiece of ancient bridge-building wisdom.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
In-depth Guided Tour of Quanzhou Old City	Quanzhou	2-hour professional guide in-depth tour of Kaiyuan Temple and West Street	CNY	Price upon request	English-speaking guide available upon request
Southern Fujian Tea Culture Experience	Quanzhou	Tieguanyin tea tasting and tea ceremony experience at a teahouse in the old city	CNY	Price upon request	Approximately 1.5 hours

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

2 nights at a 4-star hotel in downtown Quanzhou (Standard Twin Room, breakfast included)
Private car transfers within the itinerary and walking guide service in the city area
Admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
2 lunches (Day 1 and Day 2) and lunch on Day 3
Chinese/English guide service
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip transportation to and from Quanzhou (flights/train tickets)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses and gratuities
Single room supplement
Additional expenses due to force majeure
Personal expenses such as laundry and minibar at the hotel

Notes

Good to Know

This itinerary is privately customized and can be flexibly adjusted according to your flight schedule and interests.
Please dress appropriately when visiting religious sites such as Kaiyuan Temple and Qingjing Mosque, and respect local customs.
The Maritime Museum is closed on Mondays; if it is closed, the itinerary order will be adjusted.
After booking, your dedicated consultant will confirm the final itinerary and hotel with you.

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