Location: Quanzhou
Top Things to do in Quanzhou
The 10 Best Things to Do in Quanzhou, China
Quanzhou, formerly known as Chinchew, is a prefecture-level city beside the Taiwan Strait in Fujian Province, China. Its is Fujian's largest metropolitan region, with an area of 11,245 square kilometers (4,342 sq mi) and, as of the 2010 census, a population of 8,128,530. Its built-up area is home to 6,107,475 inhabitants, encompassing the Licheng, Fengze, and Luojiang urban districts; Jinjiang, Nan'an, and Shishi cities; Hui'an County; and the Quanzhou District for Taiwanese Investment. Quanzhou was China's 12th-largest extended metropolitan area in 2010.
Restaurants in Quanzhou
1. Kaiyuan Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Instantcalmer - Ko Samui, Thailand
The two classic stone pagodas are under maintenance at the moment or I would have rated this excellent.
The grounds are extensive with many beautiful temples and other buildings, some quite good Gardens and excellent trees especially banyans and a 1,000 year old mulberry tree.
This is a functioning complex for training, classes and devotion. It is well supported by local worshipers and it shows unlike some other temples that are rather shabby in parts.
There was an excellent calm and spiritual atmosphere and I just stopped many times and soaked it in before going on to another section. Easy to spend a few serene hours here.
2. Qinyuan Mountain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By rdreamer - Singapore
This is a place of great religious significance... commemorating Lao Zhi (老子) who is deemed the founder of the Tao religion (道教).
Although a tourist attraction with the statue of Lao Zhi (老君岩), it is quite peaceful and serene.
Worth a visit if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
3. Dongxi Tower
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
4. Qingjing Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
5. Fujian Quanzhou Chengtian Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By N_and_R - Fishers, Indiana
We visited the Chengtian Temple during our bus tour of Quanzhou. As described elsewhere this is one of the few well-preserved Buddhist temples in Mainland China complete with a large garden surrounding it. The main features include the two stone pagodas, east and west, which dates back to about 800 years. Definitely worth visiting.
6. Quanzhou Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
7. Lao Zi Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Sassy D - Las Vegas, Nevada
I drove here on my motorcycle with my wife one lazy afternoon when I was teaching at a university in Quanzhou. 'Twas a lovely spring day. The sun was bright, the breeze was just a bit cool, and the rains in the fields from the previous days had left an intoxicating sweet fragrance in the air....
But I digress.
This place is alright. We went for a moderately interesting hike, took our picture with the sweet statue (I really have loved Lao Zi since Reading the Tao Te Ching more than 20 years ago), and bought some honey from the beekeepers who had tables set up on the road outside.
All in all, a lovely day.
8. Quanzhou Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By kalqc - Luzon, Philippines
Nice place. Informative museum. The history of chinese migration to southeast countries. Taiwan, Philippines, Singapore etc. That is why a lot of hokien speaking in southeast countries.
9. Luoyang Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By springmoon - Singapore
An example of China's ingenuity in engineering...and reflecting the masonry industry in nearby Nai'an and Chongwu towns. Built in 1057 still standing proud. Entirely of stone except for clever butterfly-shaped wedges which have held the stones together for 2,000 years. The pillar-bases are shaped as boat prows so that tremendous tidal currents flow harmlessly by... and live oysters were placed in the cracks so that natural secretions became a biological super-glue!
The average tourist is not interested in such things so you won't be fighting off the tourist hordes. Just get your taxi driver to turn off the main road + park for 15 mins while you consider the significance of this humble-looking construction.
Live oysters are still being dug up nearby but those are destined for the dinner table :-)
10. Quanzhou Guandi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 3lgdz - Manila, Philippines
Small local temple near the Qingjing Mosque, dedicated to Guan Yu, a hero of the Three Kingdoms and commonly associated with war. Locals come here while burning artificial money and incense while praying for their intentions. Worth around 10-15 minutes of your time - just brief.
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