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Quanzhou Photo Guide: 8 Must-Visit Magical Spots for National Day!

Half the city is fireworks, half the city is fairyland, a temple every three steps, a shrine every seven steps✨ Red brick ancient houses and modern rooftops, flower hairpins and the Buddhist kingdom on the sea This Quanzhou photo guide will help you capture the most authentic Minnan style with your lens📸 ---------------------- 🚶【2-Day Essential Itinerary】 📅 DAY 1 Ancient City Stroll: West Street → Xiao Xicheng → Bell Tower → Kaiyuan Temple → Guandi Temple → Min-Taiyuan Museum → Puppet Theater 📅 DAY 2 Cultural Exploration: Xunpu Village → Jinjiang Wulin → Luojia Temple (The Buddhist kingdom on the sea is absolutely stunning!) ---------------------- 🎞️ Top Photo Spots List (Personally Tested and Amazing) 1️⃣ West Street Panorama 📍 Home Inn Plus Ruibaiyun Hotel, 8th Floor (176 West Street) ☕ Carp Coffee Rooftop (Twin towers in one frame, forever iconic) 📸 Suggestion: Come at dusk to shoot the red brick ancient houses under the sunset 2️⃣ Kaiyuan Temple Masterpiece 📍 Kaiyuan Temple (176 West Street) 🕰️ Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 📸 Must-shoot: The deep perspective of the red wall corridor | Upward shot of the East and West Towers 🍗 After shooting, try Zhang Lin Ashan Ginger Duck (100 meters away) 3️⃣ Bell Tower Check-in 📍 Intersection of Zhongshan Middle Road and West Street, Licheng District 📸 The second-floor windowsill of the milk tea shop is a great spot! 🍜 Must-eat after shooting: Pangong Braised Noodles (a local secret) 4️⃣ Xiao Xicheng Artistic Shots 📍 13 Pei Alley, West Street 📸 Classic poses at the quote wall | Beautiful light and shadow in the alleys 🍗 Kebilon Fried Chicken Drumsticks are right at the alley entrance (long queue king!) 5️⃣ Xunpu Village Vibes 📍 Xunpu Village, Donghai Street, Fengze District 💐 Flower Hairpin Experience: 40 RMB/person (includes costume) 📸 Must-shoot: Sunset silhouette by the sea! 6️⃣ Wulin Ancient Village 📍 East-West Third Road, Jinjiang City 🕰️ Recommended visit time: 3+ hours 📸 Symmetrical composition of red brick mansions | Cultural documentary in the alleys 🥩 Must-eat: Wang Zei Beef (time-honored brand!) ---------------------- 💡 Super Practical Tips: ⏰ For the ancient city, shooting is recommended early 7-9 AM / late 4-6 PM 🌞 Remember to apply sunscreen at Xunpu Village! 🎭 Puppet Theater requires advance reservation (front row seats for the show) 🍙 Must-bring back to the city: Atu Meat Zongzi (perfect for eating on the train) ---------------------- ✨ The beauty of Quanzhou is hidden in every red brick and every wisp of fireworks Save this guide and be the most dazzling star in your friend circle this National Day! 🥰
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