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1. Maritime Museum (Haiwai Jiaotong Shi Bowuguan)
The Maritime Museum, east of the library on Dong Hu Lu, used to be one of the most interesting museums in China, especially for anybody who already...
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2. Qingjing Mosque
- Also recognized as the Ashab Mosque, it stands as the lone mosque in Quanzhou and one of the only such structures in the Fujian province. Time... read more
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3. Kaiyuan Temple
- Architectural awe reigns at Quanzhou's largest Buddhist temple and top tourist attraction. Located 45 scenic minutes up the coast from Xiamen,... read more
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4. Qingyuan Mountain
- Mountain views replace Xiamen's beaches and waves at this wildly scenic mountain park. Located just under an hour northeast of Xiamen on the tree-thick... read more
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5. Quanzhou Taiwan Friendship Museum (Quanzhou Ming Tai Bowuguan)
Both inside and outside, the design of this museum is equally impressive. The exterior seems to spread to fill as much area as possible while inside...
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6. Cai Family Residence (Minnan Jian Zhu Da Guan Yuan)
About 30 minutes out of the main town, this well-preserved complex of 16 complete examples of Southern Fujian Qing dynasty residences is an interesting...
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7. Quanzhou Museum (Quanzhou Bowuguan)
The brand-new Minnan-style Quanzhou Museum is so new that you may be the only visitor in the place. The museum provides the usual political propaganda,...
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8. Statue of Zheng Chenggong
At 38m (125 ft.) high, 42m (138 ft.) long, and weighing in at 500 tons, this huge monument to Chinese propaganda is visible from just about any...
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9. Muou Bowuguan (Puppet Museum)
While the idea of a puppet museum may sound a little dull, Quanzhou is full of surprises. Have you ever seen a puppet disrobe, smoke, or pour itself...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Quanzhou. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
