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Zayton Rediscovered: A Weekend in Historic Quanzhou
Explore China Adventure Club journeysJourney at a glance
- Day 1 Arrive in Quanzhou
- Day 2 Quanzhou
- Day 3 Depart Quanzhou
About this Journey
Embark on a voyage of legend and philosophy in the place where faraway lands meet, at the entrance of the ancient Maritime Silk Road: Quanzhou.
The coastal city of Quanzhou has centered its prosperity and survival on its maritime trade, proving to be a key port during the use of the Maritime Silk Road. Its key location proved to be a portal into other worlds, such as South Asia, and lands further afield, meaning Quanzhou became a multicultural hub.
Today decadent mosques and Arabic architecture can be observed as a result of this cultural trade. Quanzhou is laden with features evocative of the medieval era, with stone statues distinctively laid out as landmarks. But today Quanzhou is a hub for economic investment, now well connected by land and a marketplace for a cornucopia of imports and products.
Tour Highlights
- Discovering local legends at the Holy Tombs
- Drifting through the paradisiacal landscape of Qingyuan Mountain
- Experiencing Arabic architecture with a twist at the Qingjing Mosque
YOUR JOURNEY
Route Map
Select a route section to explore the map. Tap a stop for its location or use the directions link for the next leg. Flights, trains, cruises and hiking arrangements follow your itinerary.
- 1QuanzhouDirections to Luoyang Bridge
- 2Luoyang BridgeDirections to Maritime Museum
- 3Maritime MuseumDirections to Holy Tombs
- 4Holy TombsDirections to Kaiyuan Temple
- 5Kaiyuan TempleDirections to Qingyuan Mountain
- 6Qingyuan MountainDirections to Qingjing Mosque
- 7Qingjing MosqueDirections to Quanzhou
- 8Quanzhou
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Quanzhou
Explore the coastal city once at the heart of the Maritime Silk Road, where mosques, Arabic architecture, and medieval stone statues tell stories of global trade • Visit the Luoyang Bridge, one of China’s four ancient bridges, with pagodas, statues, and boat-shaped jetties stretching across the Luoyang River.
Meals included: dinner
Day 2 Quanzhou
Arrive in Quanzhou and meet our local guide • Visit the Quanzhou Maritime Museum to see life-sized ships, maritime relics from the Silk Road era, and exhibits on the city’s role in global trade • Explore the Holy Tombs at the foot of Lingshan Mountain, China’s oldest Islamic site blending Arabic and Chinese architecture • Wander the alleyways to Kaiyuan Temple, the province’s largest Buddhist temple, with towering pagodas and relics of a Hindu shrine hidden within its grounds.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinnerExplore Qingyuan Mountain, a national park dotted with revered Buddhist and Taoist relics, including Song Dynasty stone carvings of figures like Laozi • Visit the Qingjing Mosque, one of China’s oldest, built in 1009 by Arabic merchants, and admire its towering archways adorned with lotus-carved details.
Day 3 Depart Quanzhou
Explore Qingyuan Mountain, a national park dotted with revered Buddhist and Taoist relics, including Song Dynasty stone carvings of figures like Laozi • Visit the Qingjing Mosque, one of China’s oldest, built in 1009 by Arabic merchants, and admire its towering archways adorned with lotus-carved details.
Your Flight Back Home
Your local guide will escort you to the airport and help you check in for your flight home.
Meals included: breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions
Which destinations are part of Zayton Rediscovered: A Weekend in Historic Quanzhou?
The suggested route includes Quanzhou, Luoyang Bridge, Maritime Museum and Holy Tombs. The order, available stops and travel connections are confirmed for your dates and can change with opening hours, local conditions and the arrangements in your proposal.
What does “Your Flight Back Home” involve on this journey?
Your local guide will escort you to the airport and help you check in for your flight home. The precise visit remains subject to your confirmed itinerary.
Can Zayton Rediscovered: A Weekend in Historic Quanzhou be adjusted to our dates and interests?
Yes. Tell us where you plan to arrive and depart, how many people are traveling, and the places or experiences you value most. We can discuss a tailored route, subject to available services, access and the time needed between stops.
What is included in the price of Zayton Rediscovered: A Weekend in Historic Quanzhou?
Your written proposal will identify the agreed transport, guide services, hotels or cruise accommodation, admission fees and meals. International flights, optional activities and other items vary by program, so ask us to confirm them before booking.
Hotels
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West Street Inn Boutique Hotel Located in the alleys of West Street, the West Street Inn emanates a quaint traditional Hokkien-style charm with a refreshing breeze of modernism running through it.
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Details
What’s Included
- Services of an English-speaking local guide
- Accommodation based on double occupancy with breakfasts included
- All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
- Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
- Meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
- Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
- Travel and medical insurance
- Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
- Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers
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