Use West Street to read the old port
Street life & heritage
Quanzhou Dakaiyuan Temple 泉州大开元寺
Kaiyuan Temple on West Street gives Quanzhou’s historic area a clear first anchor. Its religious architecture opens a broader reading of the old port city, where temples and other heritage sites reveal layers of maritime exchange across the urban landscape.
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Why it's worth it
Kaiyuan Temple on West Street gives Quanzhou’s historic area a clear first anchor. Its religious architecture opens a broader reading of the old port city, where temples and other heritage sites reveal layers of maritime exchange across the urban landscape.
Opening · Beijing time
daily: 06:30–17:40 · Last entry 17:00
Before you go
Follow the temple’s visitor rules: dress modestly and remove hats inside halls; pets and drones are not permitted. Keep restricted halls and monastic areas clear. Commercial photography requires the temple’s permission.
For a commercial photo session, ask the temple service centre about current permitted areas and registration before booking it.
Getting there
176, West Street No.
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Give the old port a story before walking its streets
Maritime trade and cross-cultural history