4 Days 3 Nights: Exploring Quanzhou with the Lonely Planet Itinerary

Spend three to four days in Quanzhou, with two full days dedicated to exploring the ancient city, temples, and alleys in the urban area. Incorporate visits to several museums throughout your itinerary. Don't miss climbing Qingyuan Mountain for a panoramic view of Quanzhou. In the evenings, enjoy a Nanyin music performance and grab a late-night bowl of vermicelli soup at a street stall before bedtime. Venture beyond the city to admire the red-brick mansions at Cai's Ancient Residential Complex. Visit Shishi to see the 99-room Fanzi Building and the ancient Yongning Fortress. Foodies should head to Anhai to try worm jelly and walk across the Wuli Bridge. If visiting in winter, spend a night in Dehua and choose between Shiniu Mountain or Jiuxian Mountain to witness frost-covered trees. For tea enthusiasts arriving after Qingming Festival, a trip to Anxi to savor Tieguanyin tea is a must. (Excerpted from Lonely Planet: Fujian)