Things to do in Anxi

It's nice to go for a walk in your spare time. The scenery is nice when the weather is good, and it feels different when it rains. Just don't go during holidays, because there are many cars on the one-way road and it takes a long time to get into the parking lot. It will feel better on weekends when there are fewer people. Recommended

The environment is quite nice, I like it a lot, I'll come again next time.

Anxi Xiheshan Tieguanyin Cultural Park is a tourist and cultural town with tea culture as its theme. It has a large space and is surrounded by mountains and rivers. There is also an ancient house in southern Fujian built in 1876, which retains the traditional ancient house architecture with southern Fujian characteristics and is transformed into a homestay. There is a tea garden behind the ancient house, which is rich in Tieguanyin. Here you can experience the 8 steps of ancient tea making. May Day and National Day are better seasons, and the tea buds are relatively tender. In the busy city life, enjoy the comfort outside the hustle and bustle of the city!

Kaiyuan Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, boasts imposing twin pagodas and towering banyan trees, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Just a wall away lies West Street, a vibrant hub of activity, with its exquisitely carved ancient buildings that blend the diverse cultures of the Maritime Silk Road, making it a worthwhile destination to savor and appreciate the rich heritage of Quanzhou.

At first I thought the water quality and environment were average, but after getting on the rafting boat I really experienced what excitement was. The scenery along the river was nice, and the rescuers provided very good service at each rapids point. Really, it was worth the money!!!

It was quite a show. Even though the performance conflicted with my schedule, I still made time to see it. Chinese martial arts, starting from a young age, has a long history and is very meaningful. Quanzhou is truly a wonderful place, blessed with beautiful scenery and talented people. Due to time constraints, I didn't have a chance to properly see the other sights of Shaolin Temple. I'll definitely visit again next time.

Quanzhou's 5A-level scenic area is very close to the city center; there's a direct bus to the scenic area. Take the scenic area shuttle bus up the mountain; the driver will take you all the way to the last stop, so you might miss a few attractions. Hiking down the mountain allows you to see some nice spots. It takes about two hours to see the highlights.

There are several well-preserved Confucian temples in Fujian, such as the Fuwen Temple in Quanzhou City, the Confucian Temple in Fuzhou City, the Changting Tingzhou Confucian Temple, the Tongan Confucius Temple, and the Zhangzhou Confucian Temple. The Anxi Confucian Temple is also quite good. It is also quite large. It is free and has the Anxi Museum inside.

The main attractions included in the package ticket are Shuzhuang, Sunlight Rock, and the Palace Museum. There's also an organ performance in the Bagua Building. Otherwise, you can skip the rest. The price is similar to snowboarding, but one yard saves some time.

Quanzhou Ancient City. Quanzhou is a place with a profound cultural heritage, reaching its peak during the Song and Yuan dynasties. It was the "largest port in the East" and the starting point of the "Maritime Silk Road." Designated one of the first batch of National Historical and Cultural Cities in 1982, and in 2021, "Quanzhou: A World Maritime Trade Center of Song and Yuan China" was inscribed on the World Heritage List, with eight World Heritage sites within the ancient city. The core urban area covers approximately 6.41 square kilometers, and the city's outline resembles a carp. The most central areas of the ancient city include: West Street (a thousand-year-old street), Kaiyuan Temple + East and West Pagodas, the Bell Tower, the arcade buildings along Zhongshan Road, Qingjing Mosque, the Confucian Temple, and the Tonghuai Guanyue Temple. Religious diversity coexists here, earning it the title of "World Religious Museum." Here, you can find traditional Minnan red-brick houses, Western-style buildings, and arcade buildings coexisting; intangible cultural heritage such as Nanyin music, Liyuan opera, and puppet shows are vibrant; Minnan delicacies such as tusu jelly, rice noodle soup, and runbing are abundant; the night view is dazzling, making it an excellent place for a walking tour. Don't bother eating at the food stalls on the pedestrian street; most of them are popular tourist spots, the taste is average, and they don't really represent the quality of Quanzhou snacks.