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A Fantastic 4-Day Trip to Quanzhou: Your Super Detailed Guide

The short holiday is here! We've carefully prepared a complete 4-day Quanzhou itinerary for you, so you can easily navigate Quanzhou and not miss a single scenic spot or delicious dish! Save it now! Itinerary: Day 1: 🛬 Arrive in Quanzhou 👉 Private transfer 👉 Check in to your preferred hotel 👉 Stroll through the ancient city (suggested visits: Guandi Temple/Confucian Temple/Tianhou Temple) Summary: Arrive in Quanzhou, enjoy a private transfer, choose your hotel, and explore the city's historical charm. Day 2: 🏯 Luoyang Bridge 👉 Shishi Golden Coast 👉 Wudian City Traditional Block 👉 Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple 👉 West Street 👉 Zhonglou (Bell Tower) Summary: A day trip to experience the charm of the ocean and ancient streets, visit famous temples and ancient streets, and listen to the bells of history. Day 3: 🥋 Quanzhou Shaolin Temple 👉 Xunpu Village 👉 Experience the Xunpu Village Hairpin Flowers 👉 Chongwu Ancient City Scenic Area 👉 West Sand Bay Summary: Martial arts, ancient villages, and ancient cities, a diverse experience in one day, feel the profound cultural heritage of Quanzhou. Day 4: 🛌 Sleep in 👉 Free time (suggested visits: Quanzhou Museum/Maritime Transportation History Museum/Qingyuan Mountain) 👉 🛫 Depart from Quanzhou 👉 Return home Summary: On your last day in Quanzhou, explore freely, and then head home with wonderful memories. Recommended Attractions: 🌟 Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple: This thousand-year-old Buddhist temple is a landmark building in Quanzhou. The East and West Pagodas soar into the clouds, and the Hall of One Hundred Pillars is magnificent, with a rich history and cultural heritage. 🥋 Quanzhou Shaolin Temple: Want to experience the atmosphere of martial arts? This is definitely the holy land! The architecture is magnificent, and every brick and tile reveals the majesty of martial arts. 🏛️ West Street: Walking on this ancient street is like traveling through time. The ancient buildings are so well-preserved that it's like a living architectural museum! 🏮 Wudian City Traditional Block: The traditional Minnan architecture here complements each other. Strolling through it is like being in an antique painting. Travel Essentials: 🎒 👕【Clothing】 Short-sleeved T-shirts and light jackets. Quanzhou is warm and comfortable during the day in March, but slightly cool at night, so bring these. 👟【Shoes】 A pair of comfortable flat shoes so you won't get tired walking around the ancient city and streets. 🎩【Sun Protection】 Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Don't let the sun affect your mood. 📷【Equipment】 Camera or phone to record the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Quanzhou and leave beautiful memories. 🪪【Documents】 ID card and student ID. Don't forget your documents when you're out and about. 💊【Emergency】 Common medicines and band-aids. Be prepared for a worry-free trip. Quanzhou, a city where ancient and modern intertwine, awaits you to explore the surprises in every corner!
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