Understanding the profound culture of Quanzhou and checking in at popular tourist attractions (Part 2)

As the first historical and cultural city, the first capital of East Asian culture, the only city recognized by UNESCO as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, an international garden city, and a national garden city, Quanzhou has been awarded the Best Practice in Improving the Living Environment by the United Nations in Dubai. During the Tang Dynasty, Quanzhou was one of the four major ports in the world, and Marco Polo called it the "City of Light". During the Song and Yuan dynasties, it was known as the "Number One Port in the East".

Quanzhou Museum

The main building of Quanzhou Museum is very unique and aesthetically pleasing, with typical Minnan architectural style. It is the location of the UNESCO "World Centre for Cultural Diversity Showcase". Quanzhou Museum is also an important window to know about the historical and cultural heritage of Quanzhou, with its exhibits and exhibition halls showcasing the rich local cultural characteristics of Quanzhou.

China Min-Tai Cultural Museum

National Museum, a national themed museum, reflecting the historical relationship between mainland China and Taiwan. It focuses on showcasing Minnan culture and folk customs.

Nan Shaolin

Quanzhou Nan Shaolin Temple, also known as Zhengguo East Zen Temple, commonly known as Nan Shaolin. Quanzhou is the birthplace of Nan Shaolin martial arts, which flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties and faced multiple suppressions by the government during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its contribution to the development of Chinese martial arts is second only to Dengfeng Shaolin Temple.

Quanzhou Confucian Temple

Quanzhou Confucian Temple, one of the 18 scenic spots in Quanzhou, is a key national cultural relic protection unit (fifth batch). It was originally built in the Tang Dynasty and reconstructed in the Southern Song Dynasty. It is of large-scale and well-preserved, making it the largest Confucian Temple complex in the southeastern region. The main building, Dacheng Hall, follows the typical architectural style of Song Dynasty with double eaves and has a high level of regularity.

West Lake Park

West Lake Smoke and Mist, one of the eighteen scenic spots in Quanzhou. The garden has four islands, three bridges, three embankments and three bodies of water.