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Magnificent Kaiyuan Templein in Quanzhou
Kaiyuan Temple 开元寺 is one of the most important temples of the South East of China, located in the lively city of Quanzhou.
It is considered as the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian province, as well as one of the few surviving Hindu temples in Mainland China... a testimony if the importance of the city of Quanzhou during the medieval global maritime trade.
Because of its historical relevance, in 2021, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with other sites near Quanzhou.
📍Kaiyuan Temple is located in the West Street of the city of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China.
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Historic Gulangyu Island 🏝🏛🏘
Gulangyou its a tiny (only 2 km2), pretty island off the coast of Xiamen in Fujian Province. 🏝
Especially famous for its historic architectural heritage and its diverse subtropical nature, the island is entirely pedestrian zone! 🚶🏃🚶
No cars, motorbikes or even bikes are allowed... That makes it extremely enjoyable to visit!
The island hosts hundreds of beautiful colonial style buildings over a century old and several museums... 🏘 That's why Gulangyu holds the reputation of "Exhibition of the World’s Architecture" and has been enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🏛
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Recommended Visiting time: 1 - 2 days
Tickets: The island is free, however some of the attractions on the island have entrance ticket.
Where to stay: Yunji Hotel, conveniently located in the middle of the island, in a beautiful historic building and close to many restaurants.
What to do: Wonder around aimlessly and taste some local seafood dishes! And if it's summer, check out the beach! 🏖
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Liuao Emerald Bay!
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I am currently living in Zhangzhou and decided to visit some attractions here. One of them is in Zhangpu. The place is nearby Xiamen. I think this place isn't that popular yet. When we visited there, it was raining so hard and probably that was the reason we weren't able to see some visitors. When we arrived the place, it was big. A beautiful beach with fine sand which is good for swimming. It has a resort it is called Jade Seaside Resort. If you plan to stay longer. In our case we just had a short trip and explored the park though it was raining. There are some animals you can see such as big turtles, snakes, alpacas, fish and more.. Quite Interesting to be honest. It also has a little kind of Santorini which I think very Instagramable, too bad it was raining so I couldn't get more photos I wanted. A good park to visit during holidays.
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Nanjing Tulou Clusters
Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster was something special to see. The tulou or earthen building is a form of communal living which is typical of the Hakka ethnic group.
There’s a dazzling fireworks display at night and many of the residents sell their crafts right outside their quarters.
An unexpected highlight was the tourist office which was constructed in the style of the ancient buildings. See the last two pictures.
If you have the opportunity to visit, don’t miss it! Despite the many visitors, the village never felt crowded and the children were especially cute! #nanjing #nanjingchina #tuloucluster #fujianprovince #fujian #chinatravel