Hairpin in this life, beautiful in the world!
Tourists experience the "Hairpin Wai" headdress of local fisherwomen in Quanzhou Xuanpu Village. Photo by Zhang Xu
When the cold wind in the north rages and snow falls all over the sky,
Quanzhou is still full of flowers in winter
The ancient streets are full of tourists wearing hairpins.
Looking from a distance, it looks like a "flowing garden"
"Xiaopu girls" wear "hairpins and flower scarves" on their heads and walk on the street. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
here
"There are flowers in the four seasons and it often rains, but there is no snow in the winter but thunder is heard"
here
"The shadow of Cangguan is on Sanzhou Road, and the sound of the rising sea is heard by merchants from all over the world."
This is a world heritage city,
An important node of the ancient "Maritime Silk Road" - Quanzhou
Overlooking Quanzhou City. Photo by Chen Yingjie
Quanzhou
In ancient times, it was called "Citong", "Wenling" and "Carp City"
During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it was as famous as Alexandria in Egypt.
Known as "the largest port in the East"
The Liusheng Pagoda is a landmark for merchant ships sailing from the main channel of Quanzhou Bay to the inland port. It also plays a role in protecting merchant travelers. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
In the history of development towards the sea
Quanzhou retains many cultural heritages
Thousands of years of marine culture
shine here
The Laojun Rock Statue in Quanzhou is the largest existing Taoist stone statue in China. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
World Heritage City
2021
Quanzhou is included in the World Heritage List in the name of the city
Becoming the 56th bright pearl on China’s World Heritage List
22 World Heritage sites are dotted around
Continuing the historical context of thousands of years
in quanzhou
World heritage sites are at your doorstep and in your daily life
in quanzhou
Cultural monuments carrying thousands of years of rich history
Often surrounded by trivial yet lively modern life
It complements and complements the lives of local citizens.
The Quanzhou Shipsi Site, established in 1087, was an administrative agency established by the state power of the Song and Yuan Dynasties in Quanzhou to manage maritime trade affairs, marking that Quanzhou officially became an open national foreign trade port. The picture shows an aerial view of the archaeological excavation in the northeastern excavation area of the Shibosi site. Photo by Wang Jun
You can visit Tianhou Palace in Quanzhou
Looking for the ever-popular “officially announced” queen—Mazu
Tianhou Temple in Quanzhou is the oldest and highest-standard Mazu temple in China and an important center for the spread of Mazu belief around the world. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
You can visit the Nanwai Zongzhengsi ruins
Exploring the "Royal Code" in the Ancient City of Citong
Nanwai Zongzhengsi was the management agency of the Song Dynasty royal group who moved to Quanzhou. Photo by Cheng Dongdong
You can visit Anping Bridge, the “super project” of the Song Dynasty
Feel the magnificence of "There is no bridge like this one in the world"
Anping Bridge is the longest existing cross-sea beam-type stone bridge in China. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
You can visit the "Third Holy Tomb of Islam in the World"
Understand the motto "Go and seek knowledge, even if you are far away in China"
The Islamic Holy Tomb is the oldest and most complete Islamic holy site in China. Photo by Cheng Dongdong
like a
There are no walls, no tickets, and you can visit at any time
open air museum
Quanzhou lets everyone who comes here
You can enjoy the comfort of modern life
You can better feel the charm of the ancient city and monuments
Deji Gate is an important landmark in the southern commercial urban area of Quanzhou City during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, reflecting the official administrative guarantee for maritime trade and urban commercial development. The picture shows the ruins of Dejimen. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
The old store is open, but the sound of selling is still there
The old streets are connected, and the ancient sound of Citong is still there
What a world heritage that never ceases to exist
Quanzhou Ancient City Intangible Cultural Heritage Flash Mob. Photo by Chen Yingjie
The folk custom of splashing water on the sea during the Dragon Boat Festival in Quanzhou. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
Diverse city
In this fertile soil full of culture
Intangible cultural heritage treasures blend harmoniously with urban life
Quanzhou interprets the unique charm of "half city with fireworks and half city with immortals"
Folk culture full of distinctive characteristics
After years of collision and integration,
The original life scene in southern Fujian has been formed today.
Night view of Zhongshan Road in Quanzhou. Photo by Chen Yingjie
in history
Different countries, different religions, different ethnic groups
Traveling through time and space
Diverse coexistence, harmonious coexistence, and inheritance from generation to generation
These historical architectural heritage and the spirit of the Maritime Silk Road
It still exists today in this vibrant land.
and integrate into the lives of Quanzhou people
Devout worshipers. Photo by China News Service reporter Sun Hong
Strolling around Quanzhou City
Hundreds of meters long Tumen Street
Qingjing Temple and Guanyue Temple "live next to each other"
Qingjing Temple in Quanzhou is the earliest existing Islamic temple in China. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
The popular Tonghuai Guanyue Temple in Quanzhou is one of the most famous places for folk religious activities in southern Fujian, and its spirit spreads far and wide to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asian countries. Photo by China News Service reporter Sun Hong
Inside Kaiyuan Temple
Buddhist temples housed Hindu gods
Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple with the most prominent official status in Quanzhou during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. It is also the largest existing Buddhist temple building group in Fujian Province. The picture shows the east and west towers of Kaiyuan Temple. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
In the fishing village of Xianpu
Women’s headdresses bear the mark of Persian civilization
Tourists took photos with the fisher girls of Xianpu Village. Photo by Zhang Xu
A little "Xiaopu girl" from Quanzhou. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
On the hills in the countryside of Jinjiang
Hidden are the remains of the "Mingjiao" written by the writer Jin Yong
…
The Caoan Mani Light Buddha Statue is the only existing stone statue of Mani Light Buddha in the world. Photo by Cheng Dongdong
The Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple and Xuegong are the largest Confucian temple complex and Confucian sacrificial place in southeastern China. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
Zhenwu Temple is a Taoist temple dedicated to the sea god Zhenwu during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
Year 2003
UNESCO places the world's first
"World Multicultural Exhibition Center"
Located in Quanzhou
Sri Lankan intangible cultural heritage artists experience intangible cultural heritage skills in Quanzhou. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
A theatrical performance at the 5th Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming
city of fireworks
The most impressive thing about a city
often its taste
There is a saying in southern Fujian
It’s called “eating like an emperor”
Stroll through the ancient city
All kinds of "ancient flavors" that make people unable to walk away
There is always one that can make you feel unique to Quanzhou
Fireworks in the world
Quanzhou fireworks - delicious food. Photo by Lin Jie
Mornings in Quanzhou often start with a bowl of noodle paste
Pork bones and seafood make soup stock
Add chopped noodles
Thicken with sweet potato powder, stir and stew
The result is a silky, mushy soup base
Fried vinegar pork, braised large intestine, fried pork liver, poached eggs...
in quanzhou
There is nothing that cannot be put into noodle batter
If so, it must be because it doesn’t taste good
Paste paste. Photo by Lin Jie
Pancakes (spring rolls)
It is the common memory of old Quanzhou people
a round cake
Wrapped in inherited skills and flavors
What is rolled up is the nostalgia and nostalgia of generations of wanderers
How can you come to Quanzhou and not eat ginger duck?
It’s not a delicacy for “mother ducks”
It’s an interesting combination of “ginger mother + duck”
Ginger duck. Photo by Wu Xiaoling
Advantages of Quanzhou facing the sea
It is most vividly reflected in a bowl of roasted pork rice dumplings.
Soft and glutinous rice grains wrapped with seafood and mountain delicacies
Dip in special sauce
Fragrant but not greasy, with a long aftertaste
Roasted pork rice dumplings. Photo by Lin Jie
Oyster pancake is the taste of home for many Quanzhou people
Freshly dug oysters are plump and sweet
Fry in a pan with chopped green onions and eggs
After taking it out of the pan, put a piece on it and put it in the mouth with sweet and spicy sauce.
Maybe you will understand the reason why Quanzhou people are obsessed with umami.
Oyster omelette. Photo by Lin Jie
Jellied bamboo shoots, a dish from southern Fujian
Food with originality, magic and imagination
Classified as "dark cuisine" by many people
Dip it in the sauce and just take a bite
It will definitely impress you
Frozen bamboo shoots. Photo by China News Service reporter Sun Hong
Siguo soup is a unique summer drink of southern Fujian people.
A mouthful of refreshing sweetness accompanied by the hot summer and the sound of cicadas
Of course, you can also drink it in winter
The premise is not to heat
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Four fruit soup. Photo by Lin Jie
city of struggle
Even if thousands of years have passed
The ocean spirit of “If you love to fight, you will win”
Still shining
Anta, Lilang, Septwolves, Xtep,
361°, Peak, Hongxing Erke,
Heng'an, Dali, Panpan...
These familiar national brands all come from Quanzhou
in quanzhou
Not only can you stroll around and eat
You can also buy, buy, buy
Anta showroom. Photo by China News Service reporter Sun Hong
The famous host Bai Yansong once commented on Quanzhou:
This is a city you have the chance to visit at least once in your life
He also said:
As long as you love life,
You will definitely fall in love with Quanzhou!
Quanzhou West Street is full of fireworks at night. Photo by Chen Yingjie
AI also went to Quanzhou
Let’s take a look at Quanzhou in the eyes of AI
Half city fireworks, half city fairy
People come and go to Quanzhou for fun
Wander and breathe in the ancient bluestone and red tiles
Experience tranquility in temples everywhere
"Song and Yuan China·Haisi Quanzhou" welcomes you!
Author: Sun Hong, Zeng Shibin, Wang Dongming
Visual: Li Xueyao and Li Xiaotian
Mapping: Sino-Singapore AI Laboratory
Source: China News Service WeChat official account