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Private Quanzhou City Highlights Sightseeing Day Trip from Xiamen
1 day
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Stop At: Quanzhou Maritime Museum, No.425 Donghu Street, Fengze District, Quanzhou 362017 China
Meet local expert guide from your Xiamen downtown hotel at 8:30am, and aboard comfortable private vehicle to start the Quanzhou Highlights sihgtseeing.
Due to the special location, Quanzhou has been China's marine door to exotic cultures since ancient times. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, this port became one of the largest world ports. As the starting point of the Sea Silk Road, it accepted diverse religions including Christianity, Islam and Manichaeism, and today Quanzhou is called 'World Religions Museum'. As the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian, Kaiyuan Temple has attracted many domestic and foreign travelers who are interested in Buddhist culture. You will firstly follow your guide to explore this fairly complete set of courtyard galleries.
Continue sightseeing to the Qingjing Mosque, also named Ashab Mosque, it was initially built in 1009 and today is the oldest Arab-style mosque in China. Here you will discover the ancient history and unique blend of Arabic and Chinese architecture in this holy mosque. Later stroll around the nearby Guandi Temple dedicated to Guan Yu, and visit the only museum in China specializing in overseas relations, the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, which showcases the important role that Quanzhou played in economic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries.
Afterwards, local guide will transfer you back to Xiamen and drop off at your hotel to conclude the trip.
Duration: 8 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quanzhou Maritime Museum, No.425 Donghu Street, Fengze District, Quanzhou 362017 China
Meet local expert guide from your Xiamen downtown hotel at 8:30am, and aboard comfortable private vehicle to start the Quanzhou Highlights sihgtseeing.
Due to the special location, Quanzhou has been China's marine door to exotic cultures since ancient times. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, this port became one of the largest world ports. As the starting point of the Sea Silk Road, it accepted diverse religions including Christianity, Islam and Manichaeism, and today Quanzhou is called 'World Religions Museum'. As the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian, Kaiyuan Temple has attracted many domestic and foreign travelers who are interested in Buddhist culture. You will firstly follow your guide to explore this fairly complete set of courtyard galleries.
Continue sightseeing to the Qingjing Mosque, also named Ashab Mosque, it was initially built in 1009 and today is the oldest Arab-style mosque in China. Here you will discover the ancient history and unique blend of Arabic and Chinese architecture in this holy mosque. Later stroll around the nearby Guandi Temple dedicated to Guan Yu, and visit the only museum in China specializing in overseas relations, the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, which showcases the important role that Quanzhou played in economic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries.
Afterwards, local guide will transfer you back to Xiamen and drop off at your hotel to conclude the trip.
Duration: 8 hours
Included
- Private tour
- Private car/van with driver
- Professional tour guide
- Chinese lunch
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket fees
- Entry/Admission - Quanzhou Maritime Museum
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
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