The 10 Best Things to Do in Quanzhou, China

November 10, 2017 Timmy Ribble

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

27 Xi Jie, Quanzhou, China +86 595 2238 3285
Excellent
43%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Kaiyuan Monastery

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

North Suburb of Fengze District, Fengze District, Quanzhou 362000, China +86 595 2277 7675
Excellent
34%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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4 based on 106 reviews

Qinyuan Mountain

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

West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou 362002, China +86 595 2238 3285
Excellent
33%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
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4 based on 24 reviews

Dongxi Tower

Reviewed By cutejelly - Shanghai, China

the interesting historic figures on outside of each level of the tower are quite amazing. The faces and guestures are not pocker faces at all. Unfortunately couldn't go inside because those are too old.

4. Qingjing Mosque

Tumen St, Quanzhou, China
Excellent
25%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
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4 based on 39 reviews

Qingjing Mosque

Reviewed By RS8888 - Shenzhen, China

This Mosque is over a thousand years old. Built around 595 - 605 AD now stands in ruins. Not much to see for those who do not like history but a lot to learn about how the Arab arrived in China in the early years.

5. Fujian Quanzhou Chengtian Temple

No.115 Nanjun Road, Licheng District, Quanzhou 362002, China
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Fujian Quanzhou Chengtian Temple

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

No.425 Donghu Street, Fengze District, Quanzhou 362017, China +86 595 2210 2655
Excellent
44%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4 based on 26 reviews

Quanzhou Maritime Museum

Reviewed By Javier L - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This was the second time I am here. There's a big collection of ancient ship replicas, quite informative. There's also another part of the museum which shows the information and exhibits of different religions which set foot in China.

7. Lao Zi Statue

Qingyuanshan Park, Quanzhou, China
Excellent
61%
Good
20%
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13%
Poor
6%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Lao Zi Statue

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

Xihu Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou 362008, China +86 595 2275 7518
Excellent
54%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Quanzhou Museum

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

Luoyang Town, Quanzhou 362121, China
Excellent
28%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 28 reviews

Luoyang Bridge

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

Tumen Street, Quanzhou, China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Quanzhou Guandi Temple

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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