Traveling in Quanzhou, burning incense and cutting candles under the twin towers, the glazed bricks are carved with Tang Dynasty style, and the ancient temple is bustling with worshippers

🛕 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.