CITY JOURNAL / Fujian

Quanzhou

A maritime city’s connections appear in temple stone and carving.

Quanzhou’s history as a trading port left marks in its religious buildings. Kaiyuan Temple offers one place to notice how distant cultural connections found a local form.

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Kaiyuan Temple

Twin stone pagodas frame a Buddhist temple with a maritime past. Look for the varied forms that connect Quanzhou’s architecture with cultural exchange.

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Watercolor illustration from the app; inspired by local scenery.

West Street (East Section)

Walk a defined stretch of Quanzhou Old Town after dark for local food and historic street life.

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Before travelling, check current access, opening times and entry requirements with the relevant official sources.

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