• Kaiyuan Monastery - Meet your tour guide in your Xiamen downtown hotel at your chosen departure time and aboard a comfortable private vehicle to Quanzhou (about 90 minutes). As the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian, Kaiyuan Temple has attracted many domestic and foreign travelers who are interested in Buddhist culture. Once arrive, you will firstly follow your guide to explore this fairly complete se t of courtyard galleries. Major buildings in Kaiyuan Temple include Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Palace, the Sweet Dew Temple, the Sutra Depository, and Gongde Tang. Two long corridors and two stone towers date from the Song Dynasty (960-1279). In addition, many cultural relics are kept in the temple. Kaiyuan Temple is a must for visitors to learn the local culture. After exploring the entire complex, you will surely appreciate the Buddhist culture exemplified by the Kaiyuan Temple. Next enjoy a delightful local lunch with the recommendation from your guide. Continue to visit the Qingjing Mosque, also named Ashab Mosque, it was initially built in 1009 and today is the oldest Arab-style mosque in China. Later take a stroll around the nearby Guandi Temple dedicated to Guan Yu. The temple is more than 1000 years old. Besides praying for your loved ones, you can also go there to learn about Guandi and history of the temple. Then head to Fuwen Temple built in Tang Dynasty as a memorial temple of Confucius, the greatest ideologist and the founder of Confucianism, who was and is acknowledged as the greatest sage in China. The main body is Dacheng Hall, which is used to worship Confucius. The architectural structure of the hall is unique in Quanzhou. The entire hall is supported by 48 white stone pillars. Afterwards, the driver will transfer you back to Xiamen and drop off at your hotel.

• Experienced tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Xiamen Siming and Huli district
• Driver with private car
• Admission tickets

• Lunch(If you book the package without lunch)
• Gratuities(optional)

Spend an entire day with a fully-licensed guide exploring the renowned historical landmarks in Quanzhou, a city that was once a bustling international port on the maritime Silk Route. Marco Polo described it as “one of the world’s busiest ports for merchandise.” As the starting point of the Sea Silk Road, Quanzhou embraced a variety of religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Manichaeism, earning it the nickname ‘World Religions Museum’ today. Visit Kaiyuan Temple, one of China’s largest and most significant Buddhist temples, and the nearby Qingjing Mosque, the oldest mosque in China, recognized as one of the top ten Muslim holy sites globally. Stroll around the nearby Guandi Temple, dedicated to Guan Yu, and explore the Fuwen Temple, built during the Tang Dynasty as a memorial to Confucius, the esteemed ideologist and founder of Confucianism. Enjoy the flexibility of a custom-built private tour, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace and preference.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.