"Half City of Mortals, Half City of Immortals" | Quanzhou 2-Day 1-Night Guide (Copy This!)

Just returned from Quanzhou and can't stop raving about this divine city! Walking 20,000 steps through the old town in 30°C summer heat, I was unexpectedly healed by the nostalgic flavors and red-brick houses everywhere~ 🚶♀️Walking Route (for reference): Kaiyuan Temple ➠ West Street ➠ Clock Tower ➠ Guan Yue Temple ➠ "Love Lies" filming locations (All attractions are free! Accessible by walking or "Xiaobai" electric carts - highly recommended) 🔥Must-Visit Spots: ❶ Kaiyuan Temple (open until 17:45 in summer) Fujian's largest Buddhist temple, with the iconic East and West Pagodas as Quanzhou's landmarks. ❷ West Street Clock Tower | A sweet crossroads that transcends time ❸ Guan Yue Temple | More stunning at night than daytime! 🙏🏻Divination Guide: Toss the crescent blocks before drawing lots. Incense money is voluntary - go early. ❹ "Love Lies" Filming Locations 📍 Zhuang Jie's Home - Quanzhou Ancient Post Inn Address: No. 51, Jiuguan Post Lane, West Street, Licheng District (Rooftop photos are super photogenic) 📍 Chen Maidong's Home - Quanzhou Xiangmi Homestay Address: No. 45, Zhenfu Lane, Licheng District 📷Best Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Twin Pagodas • Youli Rooftop Café (20 yuan entrance fee or buy a drink) • Top floor of "Meichaofeng Rooftop Store 1" on West Street (free) • Tourist Center rooftop (free) All offer different angles of the pagodas (Best during dusk or night) 2️⃣ West Street Clock Tower + Church ⛪️ Great for crowd shots. For empty shots, go at 7am. Avoid evenings. 3️⃣ Zhuang Jie's rooftop from "Love Lies" is extremely photogenic 4️⃣ Lizhiyuan Restaurant courtyard is super photogenic 🌸About Hairpin Flowers🌸 Tried "Flourish" near West Street - Lush flower arrangements, new costumes, friendly owner. Found a random street photographer. 🍜Tested & Approved Food: 1️⃣ Lizhiyuan Restaurant 📍 Alley opposite East Pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple on West Street. Expect queues - go early. Great ambiance, super photogenic. 2️⃣ Shuimen Guozai Rice Noodle Soup Delicious - try it for breakfast. 3️⃣ Auntie's Chicken Frame (similar to others, skippable) 4️⃣ Dongxing Beef Restaurant on Zhongshan Road Crowded but tasty, average service. 🏠Accommodation Stay near West Street - many homestays. Highly recommend Ancient Post Inn (Zhuang Jie's home from "Love Lies") 👗Outfits Suggest Chinese-style or light-colored clothing. Grab this summer-exclusive guide and create your own Quanzhou story in this city "half mortal, half immortal"! 📝Tips: 1️⃣ Hairpin flower shops everywhere on West Street - no need to go to Xunpu Village. Find photographers on the street (quality varies). 2️⃣ Old town: Walk + hail "Xiaobai" carts (2 yuan/ride). 3️⃣ Streets are empty at 7am - perfect for photos. 4️⃣ Guan Yue Temple is most vibrant at dawn. 5️⃣ Book TV drama homestays in advance. Quanzhou, Fujian