Dakaiyuan Temple

This is a long-awaited trip to Quanzhou.... The trip to Quanzhou must start from West Street A romantic citywalk full of life Let me understand the city's 'half city of life, half city of fairy' Organize a relaxed tour and photo check-in route 18 pictures to take you to check in at the super shooting location on West Street! Get ready for the little friends who are coming to West Street in Quanzhou to collect it! . 🚶🏻‍♂️Route recommendation South Christ Church—Bell Tower—West Street—Kaiyuan Temple—Xiangfeng Lane . 📷Photo location 1⃣️There is a carp terrace coffee (p1) I didn't expect the evening scenery to be beautiful, the shops on both sides of the street are warm, full of life 2⃣️Quanzhou poster wall (p2) Enter the main road of West Street on the right hand side there is an 85 degree C, turn into the alley to find! 3⃣️Quanzhou calendar wall (p4) Navigate to West Street Orange if, you can see it at the door! 4⃣️Bell Tower (p5) You can see it when you enter the main road of West Street 5⃣️Berry Super Crazy (p6-7) The rooftop can take two towers, the rooftop connected between the first and second stores can take the word 'Quanzhou' with red tiles as the background 6⃣️Xiangfeng Lane (p8, p15) A short alley, you can take a tower here! Mustard bookstore is also worth a visit! 7⃣️Kaiyuan Temple (p9-10) You can turn around first, and when you leave, you can really get a picture of the red wall at the exit! 8⃣️West Street Tourist Center Rooftop (p11) Here you can take a close-up photo of the person and the Buddha Tower 9⃣️Xiaoxi Cheng (p12, p14, p16, p17) A small alley next to the main road of West Street, you can take 'Quanzhou, this is a city you should go to at least once in your life - Bai Yansong' 1⃣️0⃣️South Christian Church (p13) On Zhongshan Street, you can take a photo with 'Love' at the church door. . If you are tired, you can also eat local snacks: sesame glutinous rice, noodle paste, scallop roast pork dumplings, taro cake.... If you have time, you can also wear flowers, come to Quanzhou to travel, one day on West Street is enough!

Quanzhou people stay up late to organize a super complete guide! Sisters who are preparing to come to Quanzhou can directly copy homework! Summarized transportation, accommodation, food, route, check-in attractions! · 【Transportation】 ✈️Plane: Direct to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport 🚅Motor car/high-speed rail: Quanzhou Station {It is recommended to go directly to Quanzhou Station, which is closest to the city and directly accessible by bus}, Quanzhou West Station, Quanzhou South Station 🚌City travel: The small white car that stops when you wave in the Licheng District, 2r/person to the station, ask the driver before getting on the bus whether he will go to the place you want to go, or you can make an appointment in advance in the 【Xiaobai Rent】 small 🟠 sequence 🚎Bus: 1r or rent a 🛵 small electric car, it is convenient to walk around the old city, and you are not afraid of traffic jams · 🛣️【3 days 2 nights route recommendation】 DAY1: Kaiyuan Temple·East and West Towers→West Street→Bell Tower→Chengtian Temple→Confucius Temple →Qingjing Temple →Guanyue Temple→Zhongshan Road Goldfish Lane DAY2: Qingyuan Mountain Laojun Rock→Xunpu Village→Zhenwu Temple→Tianhou Palace→Qinglong Lane Jubao Street DAY3: Overseas Traffic History Museum →Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum →Luoyang Bridge→Chongwu Ancient City→Xiaozai Town (Windmill Island) · 🍤【Food】 📍Water country noodle paste, 📍Aunt Zhuang's taro cake, 📍Aunt's chicken rack, 📍Love ah stone flower paste, 📍Bridge head vinegar meat, 📍Uncle Wu's earth bamboo freeze, 📍Yixin ice products · 📸【Check-in position】 1️⃣Quanzhou Film and Television Theater big word wall, go into the alley on the right of the famous product 2️⃣Berry Super Crazy Rooftop and Carp Coffee Rooftop, you can overlook West Street and East and West Towers, Carp Coffee House Rooftop, 20r/person for a cup of drink, closer distance 3️⃣The West Street Tourist Center is opposite the Kaiyuan Temple, and you can go up and take a photo with the tower without consumption 4️⃣The red wall in Kaiyuan Temple and the cherry blossoms at the end of January 5️⃣Xiangfeng Lane ⭕️【Trip preparation】 🏨Accommodation arrangement: Book suitable accommodation in advance, you can choose homestays near West Street 🗺️Itinerary planning: Understand the attractions, features and activities in advance, you can refer to travel guides, travel notes and guides on the Internet‘’ ☀️Weather conditions: Check the weather forecast to arrange clothes and itinerary reasonably. 💐There are now hundreds of shops in Xunpu Village, with many options, the price is uniformly 40 each, two sets of clothes, including hair styling without makeup, deposit 200r

The ancient city of Quanzhou is not large, and it is home to historic sites such as Kaiyuan Temple, Confucius Temple, Guanyue Temple, and Qingjing Mosque. It is recommended to go to Guanyue Temple first, walk northwest along Tumen Street, and you can visit Qingjing Mosque and Confucius Temple not far away. Pass through the Confucius Temple, walk north along Zhongshan Road, to the crossroad of West Street, walk west from the intersection, and you can reach Kaiyuan Temple not far away. Qingyuan Mountain is also worth climbing, but it's a bit far, you can take a taxi to Laojun Rock. The above-mentioned ancient sites in the ancient city can be finished in half a day; Qingyuan Mountain is very large, with a full-length hiking trail, clear signs on the mountain, you can arrange it yourself according to time and physical strength. Impression: More than 700 years ago, Quanzhou was a world trade center, concentrating various major religious cultures at that time. 1. Guanyue Temple is very popular; 2. Qingjing Mosque is a very old mosque; 3. Some Nestorian sites can be seen, Nestorianism is a branch of Christianity; 4. Zhongshan Road is a commercial street, not wide, with arcades on both sides, convenient for pedestrians; 5. The stone carvings of the Heavenly Kings on the tower of Kaiyuan Temple are very exquisite; 6. The huge statue of Laozi at the entrance of Qingyuan Mountain, carved from natural stone mountain, the deep eyes see through time and space; 7. The view from the top of Qingyuan Mountain is good, there are many cliff carvings, and there is a pagoda of the high monk Hongyi on the mountain.

✅【Life】 "In this small town where I live, everyone firmly believes that there are gods three feet above their heads, and they also believe in spirits. People live closely with ghosts and gods..." This is how writer Cai Chongda describes the attitude of Quanzhou people towards gods in his book 'Skin'. 🚩【Folklore】 In the daily life of Quanzhou people, the folklore of "respecting heaven and earth and fearing ghosts and gods" is vividly preserved. Here, there is a temple every five steps and a temple every ten steps. It is a "city of all gods" that integrates various beliefs such as Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Manichaeism, and Hinduism. 📍【Check-in】 Kaiyuan Temple, located on West Street in Licheng District, Quanzhou, can be said to be one of the most representative places of Quanzhou's earthly and immortal atmosphere. Many people even list visiting Kaiyuan Temple as a must-do when traveling to Quanzhou. 📖【History】 It was first built in the second year of the Tang Dynasty, and has a history of more than 1300 years. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian and a national key cultural relics protection unit. As a major part of "Quanzhou: The World Maritime Trade Center of Song and Yuan China", it has been included in the "World Cultural Heritage List". ➡️【What you see】 The Kaiyuan Temple we see now, its main temples were mostly built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was originally called "Lotus Temple" because of the allusion of "Mulberry Opening White Lotus". Later, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty ordered the construction of temples throughout the country to show the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, and they were all named after the year, hence the name "Kaiyuan Temple". 📍【Scale】 The temple covers nearly 120 acres and consists of a series of buildings such as the main building group in the middle road and the east and west stone towers. Not only is it high in regulation, majestic, and cleverly constructed, but it is also more splendid and brightly lit when you look closely. Especially the Zhenguo Tower and Renshou Tower, which are arranged in a "品" shape with the Daxiong Hall, not only stand tall for thousands of years, but are also the highest pair of stone towers in our country. Their meticulous and precise stacking methods and the exquisite relief carvings on the tower body are all shocking and are undoubtedly national treasures. 🚩【Achievements】 In addition, there are wooden couplets personally written by Zhu Xi, the Ganlu Jietan, which is known as one of the three major Jietan in China along with Beijing Jietai Temple and Hangzhou Zhaoqing Temple, and the Sutra Pavilion with a rich collection of historical materials, etc., are all must-see check-in points at Kaiyuan Temple. Of course, in addition to the magnificent and exquisite architecture and the long and diverse culture of Kaiyuan Temple, its classical, elegant, quiet and deep environmental atmosphere is also a reason why many people prefer it. ✅Check-in tips ➡️Quanzhou· Kaiyuan Temple 📍No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City 🎫Free open to the public ⏰Opening hours 06:00-11:00; 15:00-18:00 🚩Check-in points: East and West Towers—Daxiong Hall—Ganlu Jietan 🚌601, 014, 006, 002, get off at Kaiyuan Temple Station

The Fujianese city of Quanzhou is perfect for a day trip! 🌞🚆🙋 Here are its highlights, which are quite close to each others at walking distance: - Dakaiyuan Temple - West Street - Zhongshan Street - Quanzhou Confucian Temple - Qingjing Mosque - Guanyue Temple - Tianhou Temple - Quanzhou Maritime Museum Have fun in Quanzhuo and enjoy it's rich history and cultural heritage! #fujian #quanzhou #urbanexplorer #culturalheritage

Vibrant city to enjoy for at least 2 days for culture, architecture and food. Few worth it half-day trips around doable by didi. Active by day and night ! Visit the temple of the Queen of heaven in the morning then hang out around and through its southern streets during market time. Go back after sunset for a busy and messy atmosphere. Go to Kaiyuan temple in the afternoon and hang out on Xi jie, have tea and watch the sunset from one of the rooftop. Favorite one Baishui Haoxi, a nice-edgy renovated Republic of China building (around 1930). Get lost in the small streets and you will see small family temples built at every other corner. Other great temples, Confucian temple, Chengtian temple, Tonghuai temple, to see both by day and pass by by night. Stay at the Dongmian inn nearby the Chengtian temple, great host and ideal location. A half-day trip to Xunpucun is easy by didi, this village has old houses with walls built out of oysters shell, unique. Good destination for seafood and fish. A must try is also the ginger duck, a stewed duck long-cooked in iron pot with tones of ginger. #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #foodie #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #china #fujian #quanzhou

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple a must-see temple in Quanzhou Quanzhou Religious Holy Land, with numerous temple churches, large and small. The Dakaiyuan Temple, located at the starting point of West Street, is a must-see for Quanzhou. The East Tower and the West Tower, which are the symbols of Quanzhou Old Street, are the town tower and Renshou Tower in the temple. I especially liked his door, and I took a photo of no one for half an hour at the door. Address: No.176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City Tickets: Free Opening hours: 8

There are almost no tickets for the attractions in the old city of Quanzhou, except for the Qingjing Temple, which is only 3 yuan. Qingjing Temple, formerly known as Shengyou Temple, also known as Ayubha Grand Mosque, is located in Tumen Street, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is the oldest existing Islamic temple built by Arab Muslims in China. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Dazhong Xiangfu two years (AD 1009), the year is 400 years of history. The hall of worship associated with the gatehouse is also known as the Temple of Heaven. The Arab name is "Mesjid", the place where you worship God. It is a place of Muslim worship, covering an area of about 600 square meters, and the threshold is partially engraved with the Arabic Qur'an. Kaiyuan Temple is located in West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is an important cultural relic of the southeast coast of China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The temple was founded in the early Tang Dynasty in the second year of the arch (686 years), the first name of the Lotus Dojo, Kaiyuan twenty-six years (738 years) renamed Kaiyuan Temple. The existing main temples were built by the Ming and Qing dynasties. They are 260 meters long from north to south, 300 meters wide from east to west, and cover an area of 78,000 square meters. Kaiyuan Temple layout, the central axis from the south to the north are: Ziyunping, Shanmen (Tianwang Hall), Baiting, Daxiong Hall, Ganlu Ring, Tibetan Classical Pavilion. In the East Wing, there are Tan Yue Temple, Quanzhou Buddhist Museum (Hongyi Master Memorial Hall), Zhudi Temple. The West Wing has Anyangyuan, Gongde Hall and Shuilu Temple.

Quanzhou, Fujian, is an ancient city. Quanzhou is very famous in history. It once ranked the largest port in the East and is the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Especially after the Tang Dynasty, the Silk Road on the land began to decline, and the maritime Silk Road rose, and the status of Quanzhou became more and more important. Special historical status, this ancient city still retains many monuments. The most famous monument in the city is Kaiyuan Temple. There are many temples in Quanzhou, and Kaiyuan Temple ranks first in terms of scale and influence. Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple was built in the second year of the Tang Dynasty (686 years), and was renamed Kaiyuan Temple during the Yuan Dynasty. Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The buildings currently reserved are mainly built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Quanzhou and is now free. The most famous of the temple is the two stone towers. The east is the "town tower", which was built in Tang Xiantong six years (865 years). Today, the stone tower was rebuilt between the second year of Jiaxi in the Southern Song Dynasty (1238) and the ten years of Yuyou (1250). The West is the "Ren Shou Tower", which was built in the second year of the Five Dynasties Liang Shuming (916). This stone pagoda was rebuilt in the first year of the Southern Song Dynasty (1228) and the first year of Jiaxi (1237). The two stone towers of Kaiyuan Temple have become the symbol of the ancient city of Quanzhou, often appearing in various promotional films. This is the highest pair of stone towers in China.

Entering Quanzhou, one must not miss Kaiyuan Temple! This ancient monastery, with a history of over 1200 years, has witnessed the glory of the Maritime Silk Road in Quanzhou. Inside the Mahavira Hall, the three giant statues of Sakyamuni Buddha stand solemn and majestic, as if telling stories of a millennium. The architectural style of Kaiyuan Temple is unique, with the charm of the Tang Dynasty coming towards you. Here, every step is imbued with the profound Buddhist culture. But remember, respect the temple etiquette, speak softly, and do not take photos at will. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or evening to avoid the peak of the crowd, to welcome the first ray of sunlight or to bid farewell to the last streak of sunset with Kaiyuan Temple. Come to Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, feel the weight of history, and let your soul embark on a tranquil journey. Opening hours: 06:30~17:00 Free admission, located inside West Street, parking nearby is inconvenient, you can take the bus to nearby and then walk.

The Renshou Pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou is quite interesting. On the dragon gate on the fourth floor, there is a relief of Sun Wukong. It's amusing to find the protagonist of the Ming Dynasty's 'Journey to the West' on a stone tower from the Song Dynasty. If I hadn't known since childhood that Sun Wukong wields a golden cudgel, I might have mistaken the object in his hand in the relief for a broadsword... 🏯 About Renshou Pagoda The western pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple was originally a wooden tower during the Five Dynasties period, and was rebuilt into a stone tower during the Southern Song Dynasty. It has weathered many years and is a five-story octagonal pavilion-style stone pagoda. 📸 Highlights ✅ Sumeru Base: Various mythical creatures, flowers and plants + strongmen supporting the tower ✅ Human reliefs: Found on every level of the pagoda, with bodhisattvas, monks, arhats, vajras, and of course, Tang Sanzang and the eldest disciple... ✅ The 'heart' character stone: The dot of the 'heart' character is at the bottom, located right beside the pagoda The main theme of Renshou Pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple is the equality of all beings. The pagoda's body features reliefs of all kinds of figures without any concept of hierarchy or status. Otherwise, how could there be a monkey among them? Back in the Song Dynasty, he wasn't yet the Great Sage Equal to Heaven...

🛕 Next stop is the bustling West Street, filled with the scent of life, but before entering West Street, one must first visit this landmark ancient temple of Quanzhou: Kaiyuan Temple. This is the largest temple in Fujian Province, carrying a lot of heritage and memories. ————————— Name: Kaiyuan Temple Address: No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province Admission: Free Opening hours: 06:30-18:00 ————————— 🛕 Following the crowd, we entered this well-preserved ancient temple with a simple and natural atmosphere, and suddenly the mood became very different from the outside West Street. As you stroll around, you will discover its uniquely beautiful atmosphere. 🌟 Bustling Popularity Upon entering Kaiyuan Temple, one will be shocked by the bustling popularity here, with pilgrims and tourists crisscrossing, filling the main area to the brim. Some people rush through to admire the sights, some worship and burn incense with devotion, and some dance lightly in flowing skirts for photos. While feeling the popularity, one naturally gains a sense of respect. 🌟 Majestic Grandeur This ancient temple, which was founded in the Tang Dynasty, retains the simplicity and grandeur of the Tang and Song styles. The area is much larger than imagined. The eastern and western towers stand solemnly among them. Stone pillars, ordination platforms, worship courtyards, and treasure halls are decorated with solemn and grand carvings, adding a mysterious color to this ancient temple. 🌟 Quiet Stroll Wandering around, as you reach the side halls and backyards, the crowd gradually thins. Suddenly the world becomes quiet, with hands on wooden railings and feet on stone steps, serene and elongated. It seems to form a strong contrast with the noisy details outside, quietly observing the architecture, houses, and carved inscriptions, leaving footprints in the casual corners, even feeling at ease. 🛕 When you come to Kaiyuan Temple, you should be able to feel the devotion and expectation for a beautiful life in Quanzhou, a city where half of it is temples, and experience a different atmosphere as you walk through it.