Qingjing Temple

#qingjingmosque. was constructed in 1009, the Arab style mosque is the oldest of its kind in China also known as the Ashab Mosque, is a mosque located in the city of #quanzhou #china #scenicspotguide #happynewyear .

Quanzhou is the first national historical and cultural city. There is a clean temple in Tumen Street. The construction history can be traced back to 1009 AD. It was the Dazhong Xiangfu years of the Northern Song Dynasty. At this time, the trade between the Great Song and the Arab world was frequent. Many Arab businessmen lived in Quanzhou or often went to Quanzhou to do business. The special needs of the faith led to the construction of the Qingjing Temple. The main building material of the Qingzhou Qingjing Temple is stone. This material is very strong, and the general typhoon and earthquake can not cause damage. The building is sturdy and can't be never bad. Both the Yuan and Ming dynasties had maintained the Quanzhou Qingjing Temple. During the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, they were greatly damaged by natural disasters. This exotic temple could not be restored to its original appearance. Now inside the Qingjing Temple, you can see the restored wall and some pillars. They tell the people the long history as the historical artifacts of the vicissitudes of life. The various temples, theaters and ruins of ancient cities in Europe are no different. Quanzhou Qingjing Temple is the oldest and largest Islamic temple in China. Its architectural style is in line with the mosque in Damascus, the capital of Syria. After a long period of time, this ancient temple still has main buildings such as the gatehouse, the worship hall, and the Mingshan Hall.

Sisters planning to visit Quanzhou soon, hurry up and save this two-day, one-night Special Forces tour of Quanzhou 🚄Itinerary: Day1: Bell Tower➡️West Street➡️Kaiyuan Temple➡️Chengtian Temple➡️Zhongshan Street➡️Guandi Temple➡️Qingjing Temple Day2: Xunpu Village➡️Wudian City➡️Wulin Ancient Village➡️Shishi Bagua Street➡️Golden Coast Food Recommendations: 1️⃣Chun Ge Teppanyaki 2️⃣Quangang Floating Rice Cake 3️⃣Yipin House A must-visit treasure trove of Min cuisine restaurants when traveling to Quanzhou Their menu is very rich with all kinds of Southern Fujian dishes available, and the taste is authentic Recommended Dishes Southern Fujian Satay Paste Crab Southern Fujian Satay Paste Crab has won the title of New Fujian Cuisine Famous Dish, with generous portions, especially rich crab paste, very fresh, combined with the taste of satay, the flavor is unique, very fresh and sweet Qiaotou Fried Vinegar Meat One of Quanzhou's most representative delicacies, the meat has a very good texture, freshly fried vinegar meat, very crispy

🚗🚗🚗Travel Route: Day1: Zhongshan Street in Quanzhou→Qingjing Mosque→Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou→West Street→East Street→Quanzhou Huaxiang Catholic Church→Windmill Island Day2: Wudian City Traditional District→Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village→Shishi Ten-mile Golden Coast On the first day, check in at the West Street scenic spot in the city in the morning. Since I traveled during the New Year period, it's best to head out early, around eight o'clock to West Street. Parking is more available near the Kaiyuan Temple parking lot, and there are fewer people in the morning. After checking in at the city's scenic spots, have breakfast by the way. After ten o'clock, the crowd starts to increase. At this point, don't go to the West Street parking lot anymore, as there's basically no space to enter, and it's a waste of time. After checking out West Street, head to Hui'an Windmill Island. You can stop along the way at the beach to take photos. Cars can only park by the roadside. You can drive up the mountain directly from the entrance to Windmill Island. The scenery is nice with not many people. If you have time, you can walk down from the top of the mountain along the coastal road to take photos. On the second day, Wudian City, Wulin, and Luojia Temple. Wudian City and Wulin have similar styles, but overall Wulin seems a bit better. If you have enough time, you can visit both. Luojia Temple is suitable for self-driving, not worth it by taxi, and it's troublesome to return, hard to hail a cab, and really crowded. It takes about an hour to stroll around and take photos, the experience is just average. The two-day itinerary did not include Xunpu Village, which is close to the city area and too crowded, so there's no need to go there and squeeze. Windmill Island is the most worthwhile visit, with fewer people and a good experience, and the scenery is nice. If you want to check in and take photos at West Street, it's best to come in the morning. At other times, it's too crowded. The main thing about going out is to avoid crowds, otherwise, the experience is really bad. Overall, most of the scenic spots in Quanzhou this time are mainly for photo-taking and checking in, similar to the recent online trend. The main reason to come is still for taking photos, with a special recommendation for Windmill Island!!

✅Jinjiang Managed by Quanzhou City, a Type II large city, located on the southeast coast of Fujian, southeast of Quanzhou City, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a total area of 649 square kilometers. As of October 2022, Jinjiang City has jurisdiction over 6 streets and 13 towns, with a permanent population of 2.076 million people. ✅History Established as a county in the sixth year of Kaiyuan in the Tang Dynasty (718), it has a history of more than 1300 years. It has always been the first city of Quanzhou Prefecture and the core of the Jin Triangle in southern Fujian. It is separated from Taiwan by a strip of water and is known as the 'Buddhist Country of Southern Quanzhou' and 'Seaside Zoulu'. ✅Wulin Traditional Ancient Village in Jinjiang The ancient village was formed during the Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty, covering an area of about 1000 acres, with a building area of 60,000 square meters, and more than 10,000 overseas Chinese living abroad. It is known as the 'Overseas Chinese Architecture Museum'. In 2016, it was included in the list of traditional villages in China by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development; in 2017, it was selected as a provincial key project, and together with the national '13th Five-Year Plan' key project Jin Hua Integrated Circuit Industrial Park, 800 acres of pastoral scenery are connected to form the 'Core' town of Jinjiang, which was selected into the second batch of characteristic town creation list in Fujian Province. ✅Transportation 5 minutes from the high-speed rail station, 15 minutes from Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, 15 minutes by car from the center of Jinjiang City, 5 minutes by car from Shishi City, 30 minutes by car from Quanzhou, and 40 minutes by car from Xiamen. ✅Quanzhou/Jinjiang Quanzhou—Jinjiang, about 30-40 minutes, taxi ¥70x round trip=¥140, ancient village entrance/ancient village battery car ¥9 round trip. ✅Quanzhou|Jinjiang 2-day itinerary reference D1, Kaiyuan Temple, West Street, East Street, Bell Tower, Zhongshan Road Historical and Cultural District, Quanzhou Islamic Qingjing Temple (Ticket: ¥3) D2: Jinjiang Wulin Ancient Village (one day is enough for photo shooting, half a day for sightseeing)

🚗🚗🚗Travel itinerary: Day1: Quanzhou Station → Kaiyuan Temple → West Street → Chengtian Temple → Qingjing Temple → Guanyue Temple → Tianhou Palace → Overseas Transportation History Museum Day2: Xunpu Village → Luoga Temple → Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village Scenic Area Day3: Quanzhou Station

🌟Quanzhou Two-Day Tour Guide Open🌟 ── Day One ── 🌈Entering Quanzhou for the first time, the weight of history and the feast of food intertwine✨ 🎉Arrive at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport or Quanzhou Station early in the morning, open your heart and prepare to welcome this thousand-year-old historical and cultural city! 🛕Our first stop is Kaiyuan Temple, an ancient temple whose history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. As you step through the threshold, you will be shocked by the thousand-year-old trees and the tranquil atmosphere. The temple is filled with buildings from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, each brick and tile telling the story of the years. It's free to visit! 🍢After lunch, stroll through the intertwined history and reality of West Street, as if you were in the marketplace of ancient times. The dazzling array of small shops and unique local snacks will satisfy your appetite. 📸In the evening, West Street and the vicinity of Kaiyuan Temple are excellent places for photo ops. The warm yellow street lights and the quaint buildings create an interesting contrast, producing great shots in minutes! 🍃If you have enough time, the night views of East Lake and West Lake Park are not to be missed. The lakes and mountains are even more enchanting at night, and a walk among them is refreshing. ── Day Two ── A deeper understanding of culture and customs🕌 🗿We set off in the morning to visit the Prefectural Confucian Temple, where we can appreciate the architectural forms of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Every pillar and tile is full of historical traces. 🕍Next, we visit the Qingjing Mosque, the earliest existing Islamic mosque in China. Its unique architectural style and strong religious atmosphere command respect. ⛩Then we go to Guanyue Temple, where the incense is very strong. Entering the temple, you will be infected by the strong atmosphere of faith. 🌾Our last stop is the Tianhou Palace, the origin of Mazu temples at home and abroad. Mazu, as the protector of the sea, has always been revered by seafarers. Here, you can feel the profound influence of Mazu culture. 🍲After lunch, we go to Xunpu Village to learn about the culture of Xunpu fisherwomen wearing 'flower crowns', and enjoy the sunset on the Jinjiang River. Beautiful scenery and delicious food, everything is available. 🎈The two-day tour of Quanzhou ends here. Have you been attracted by the deep historical culture of this city? Come to Quanzhou and experience the weight of history and the feast of food!🎉🎊

#timetotravel Qingjing mosque is the oldest mosque in China, standing in its present site for over 1300 years! it is located around 1.5km from the main West Street and convenient to get to. The entry costs just 3 RMB, but beware that women must cover up modestly to enter. I saw other female visitors denied entry because they were wearing skirts. Inside you can find ruins from centuries ago, while prayer rooms that are still in use today! #quanzhou #fujian

Qingjing Temple and Guandi Temple, two large temples of different styles and different styles, only 50 meters away, is also amazing. Quanzhou people have a saying that "you believe in your Mohammed, I worship my Guan Erye", this is what it means. It is also rare that many religions can coexist peacefully in a city and develop together. When I saw the Guandi Temple, which was full of incense, I suddenly realized that it was said that Quanzhou was a "city of light".