My bestie has great taste! Uncovered a hidden gem of a boutique stay in Quanzhou

Tucked within the vibrant atmosphere of Quanzhou's West Street lies the extraordinary design hotel - Nanyue·Forever18 Neo-Chinese Designer Boutique (West Street Kaiyuan Temple Branch). Its facade features a striking blend of Minnan red bricks and raw concrete, with an intricately carved screen wall at the entrance that filters out the urban bustle. The room's 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows frame the East and West Pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple like natural artwork, complemented by a Dehua white porcelain incense burner beside the bathtub. Amenities feature the natural tea-seed care series from century-old local brand "Laofanzhi". All bedding combines silk-linen blends, with bedside control panels integrating an ancient city sound map function. Breakfast offers customizable rice noodle soup with toppings like oysters, vinegar-marinated pork, or intestines; dinner features worm jelly paired with Shishi chili foam. Afternoons bring unique tea experiences in the lounge - Anxi Tieguanyin tea blended with Yongkang aged vinegar creates a flavor revelation. Step outside to West Street's food paradise: within 100 meters find "Yafo Runbingpi" making fresh spring rolls and "Wu's Mochi" handcrafted desserts. The walk to Kaiyuan Temple passes cultural landmarks like 1915 Art Space and Jiezi Bookstore.