The Qingjing Taoyuan in Quanzhou is my personal paradise
Itinerary
- Day 1: Quanzhou Ancient City Exploration: Arrive in Quanzhou in the morning, check into the hotel and rest briefly, then head to the West Street area to stroll through the ancient alleys, visiting Kaiyuan Temple and the East and West Pagodas. In the afternoon, continue exploring the surrounding areas of West Street such as Xiangfeng Lane and Sanchao Lane, visit historical sites like Yuquan Well and Dingxin Pagoda in Gubanyong Lane, then proceed to Zhongshan Road, Tongzheng Lane, and Goldfish Lane. In the evening, enjoy local snacks on West Street.
- Day 2: Culture and Nature Experience Day: In the morning, visit Nan Shaolin Temple to experience martial arts culture, followed by a Quanzhou pearl embroidery workshop. In the afternoon, visit Zhenwu Temple and Xunpu Village to experience marine culture and flower hairpin customs; mothers and children can also take photos with flower hairpins.
- Day 3: Coastal Charm and Historical Culture Tour: In the morning, go to Hui'an to visit the century-old salt fields, experience traditional salt-making crafts like salt drying and salt flower making, then tour the Hui'an Women’s Style Park. In the afternoon, visit Chongwu Ancient City, walk along the city walls, enjoy the sea view, and dig for seafood by the shore. In the evening, participate in the seaside fireworks event, stay overnight at a seaside guesthouse or hotel, and savor a seafood feast.
- Day 4: Cultural Exploration and Parent-Child Interaction: In the morning, visit Wulin Ancient Village to experience ancient architecture and folk culture. In the afternoon, visit Quanzhou Science and Technology Museum and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, where children can explore science exhibitions, learn about intangible cultural heritage, and participate in heritage handicraft workshops. In the evening, watch a puppet show at the Puppet Theater and take photos with the puppets after the performance.
- Day 5: Free Activities and Departure: Enjoy free time in the morning, with options to continue exploring or shopping near the hotel. In the afternoon, head to the train station or airport according to your departure schedule to conclude the trip.
Attractions Introduction
- Quanzhou Ancient City: Covering a vast area of 6.41 square kilometers, it includes the West Street area with ancient alleys, Kaiyuan Temple and the East and West Pagodas, Xiangfeng Lane, Sanchao Lane, and many other attractions, allowing children to experience the unique charm of "half city smoke and fire, half city fairyland."
- Chongwu Ancient City: The most well-preserved stone city in China, located on the southeast coast of Hui'an County, it boasts a long history and beautiful coastal scenery.
- Quanzhou Oulebao Ocean Kingdom Park: Features various marine life exhibition areas, interactive zones, and exciting marine animal shows, enabling children to learn and get close to nature while having fun.
- Maritime Silk Road Wildlife World: A comprehensive theme park combining wildlife viewing, science education, and leisure entertainment, where children can get up close to various rare animals.
- Qingyuan Mountain: Known as Quanzhou’s urban backyard garden, it offers exceptional natural conditions. Climbing Qingyuan Mountain provides magnificent city views and fresh natural scenery, with cultural sites such as Laojun Rock and Master Hongyi’s Relic Pagoda.
Food Recommendations
- Mianxian Hu: A Quanzhou specialty, this smooth and delicate noodle soup is paired with a variety of rich ingredients like shrimp, oysters, large intestines, and marinated eggs, offering a rich taste and delicious flavor.
- Ginger Duck: Duck meat stewed with old ginger and rice wine, where the aroma of ginger and rice wine perfectly infuses the duck. The stewed duck has a bright red color, a rich and mellow taste, with strong ginger and rice wine flavors.
- Meat Zongzi: Quanzhou meat zongzi is famous for its rich fillings and strong flavor, usually containing glutinous rice, braised meat, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, salted egg yolk, and other ingredients, with a soft and sticky texture and rich aroma.
Accommodation Suggestions
- City Hotels: Such as Quanzhou Hotel, located in the city center with convenient transportation and well-equipped surrounding facilities, providing a convenient stay experience for families.
- Characteristic Homestays: Such as Dehua Xiaotianyuan Farmhouse Homestay, located in scenic rural areas, allowing children to experience rural life and enjoy the beauty of nature.