A wonderful stay! Discover the charm of old Minnan in the depths of ancient alleys.

In Quanzhou, a city blessed by time, the vibrant atmosphere of West Street and the morning and evening bells of Kaiyuan Temple create a unique urban rhythm. The Xiangyu Hotel, true to its name, is hidden in the winding ancient alleys next to West Street, a tranquil oasis welcoming travelers eager to explore the heart of Quanzhou. The hotel is a renovated traditional Minnan house. With meticulous attention to detail, the designers preserved the original red brick, white stone, and swallowtail ridge architectural style. Stepping into the lobby, the high wooden beams and sunlight from the patio create a dialogue, while contemporary minimalist furniture and the mottled traces on the old walls form a wonderful symbiosis. Minnan artifacts, such as carved door lintels, old-fashioned steelyards, and lacquered food baskets, are reimagined as art installations, narrating the past glory of the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Guest rooms are categorized by "alley," "house," and "courtyard." Basic rooms cleverly utilize vertical space with loft designs and smart home systems. Traditional Minnan hall layouts are transformed into suites, with tatami tea areas facing carved lattice windows. The top floor boasts private terraces with close-up views of the East and West Towers of Kaiyuan Temple. All bedding is linen, suitable for the humid Minnan climate. Bathrooms feature terrazzo and brass fixtures, blending retro charm with modern sophistication. The restaurant specializes in local creative cuisine: noodle paste with French foie gras, and seaweed jelly with single malt whisky, a fusion of tradition and innovation. Every morning, the butler delivers a bamboo basket filled with breakfast from time-honored shops in the old city—Hou Apo's meat dumplings and Wu's sesame cakes—making breakfast on the guest room terrace a unique ritual. The hotel's location is superb: a 3-minute walk east leads to the culinary battlefield of West Street; westward through Xiangfeng Alley is the Ziyun Screen of Kaiyuan Temple, offering a peaceful escape from the crowds in the morning; a 15-minute stroll north reaches Zhongshan Road, where arcades house numerous cafes and cultural and creative spaces.