Quanzhou Old Street Photo Check-in~The Atmosphere of Everyday Life

Here are some photo check-in spots in Quanzhou full of the atmosphere of everyday life: Ancient Streets and Alleys • West Street: One of the earliest developed streets in Quanzhou, preserving a large number of historic buildings. You can go to the rooftop of the West Street Tourist Service Center to overlook the whole view and the East Tower of Kaiyuan Temple, or take photos of the East and West Towers with the sunset at the rooftop of places like Carp Coffee. You can also take photos at the "Quanzhou" poster wall. • Xiangfeng Alley: Starting from Kaiyuan Temple's Ziyunping on West Street, the alley is full of bougainvillea on the walls, creating a unique photo opportunity with the East Tower. There are also cultural spots like the Mustard Seed Book House. • Sanchao Alley: Located on the south side of the east section of West Street, you can take photos with the West Tower, admire traditional ancient residences, and find a filial piety and integrity culture-themed wall in the alley. Temples and Ancient Monasteries • Kaiyuan Temple: The red walls on the other side of the Mahavira Hall resemble the "Forbidden City style." The main gate offers a frame with the temple and ancient tower; the open space in front of the East and West Towers is great for detailed shots of the towers, especially beautiful during spring when flowers bloom. • Chengtian Temple: A pure land in the bustling city. At the incense burner in front of the Mahavira Hall, known as the "Top Temple of Southern Fujian," shooting through the incense burner adds an ancient charm. The corridor beside the main hall and the ancient banyan tree in front of the hall are also good spots for photography. • Quanzhou Prefecture Confucian Temple: Featuring architectural styles from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. From the second floor of the restaurant beside the Confucian Temple, you can overlook the red-tiled roofs. The Pan Pond, Dacheng Hall, and Chongsheng Shrine are also excellent photo locations. Characteristic Villages • Xunpu Village: The Shunji Palace Mazu Temple in Xunpu is a popular check-in spot. The incense burner at Shunji Palace and the large banyan trees on both sides make great photo subjects. Inside the village, many red cloths with "Xunpu" written on them, the ancient Wu Mansion gate, oyster shell houses, and the popular shop "Huami Home" are all good choices. City Landmarks and Others • Bell Tower Traffic Light Intersection: At dusk, you can capture the fireworks scene of Quanzhou under the sunset here. The Nanyang-style arcade buildings on Zhongshan Road nearby are also highlights for photography. • Donghai Taihe Plaza: In the evening, walk from the stairs beside Taihe Plaza to the Jinjiang Bridge viewing platform. Using a telephoto lens, you can capture the full view of Taihe Plaza and the Jinjiang River estuary. Standing at the Jinjiang South Bank Ecological Park, you can shoot panoramic views of Taihe Plaza and Jinjiang Bridge.