Quanzhou
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Why visit
Quanzhou is a Fujian port city for maritime history, temples, old streets, food, and the Song-Yuan trade story. It works when coastal China should feel older and more connected to the wider world.
When to avoid
Do not assume Quanzhou can be handled as a simple cluster of adjacent stops. A route through Quanzhou needs enough margin for hours and delays to change. For Quanzhou, closures and movement deserve attention, whether the place is small and quiet or large and slow to cross. The route should leave enough slack for closures, delays, and the distance between neighborhoods.