Stevens An Lie, a consultant of UNESCO, once said that "the earth building is the unique and mythical mountain building mode in the world." The Earthen Building in Fujian Province was listed in the World Cultural Heritage List because it "is the historical witness of the oriental blood ethics relationship and the traditional culture of ethnic groups living together, and is the unique architectural artistic achievement of large-scale earth ramming in the world, with universal and outstanding value".

 

NIGHT TOUR. DRAGON LANTERN

A building can accommodate hundreds of households, they have thrived here for generations, full of mystery. The Earthen Building in Fujian Province originated in the Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty and matured in the Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 700 years. Follow Awesome Tour, enter the Tulou Lantern Festival, visit Tulou at night, and experience the Hakka folk customs.

Every Spring Festival, whether in urban or rural areas, every household should choose beautiful red couplets and stick them on their doors to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, adding a festive atmosphere, which expressing the Chinese working people's beautiful desire to avoid evil, eliminate disasters, and welcome good luck. It is said that this custom originated in the Song Dynasty and became popular in the Ming Dynasty.

MAKING GLUTINOUS RICE CAKE

Glutinous rice cake is made from glutinous rice and potatoes as the main ingredients. After soaking, it is steamed in a steamer and quickly pounded in a stone spoon until soft and flexible. The rice paste is made into a ball shape that can be large or small while hot. It is then rolled on a plate of sesame stir fried ground flour mixed with white sugar (or soybean stir fried ground flour mixed with white sugar) to be eaten. The taste is fragrant and sweet. Whenever there is a happy occasion, locals will make brown sugar mixed with glutinous rice cake to entertain guests, to show good luck.

 

Setting off fireworks is an ancient Chinese folk festival activity. Developed based on gunpowder. At first, it was a leisure item exclusively for aristocrats and wealthy people to compete for luxury. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, fireworks production technology had new developments and gradually became a holiday gift. During the Spring Festival, Yuanxiao and other major events, fireworks should be set off to cheer up.

 

 

West Street was built during the Song Dynasty and is a well preserved ancient street area in the downtown area of Quanzhou, preserving a large number of buildings with original historical features. For over a thousand years, this ancient street area has still preserved numerous cultural relics and scenic spots in Quanzhou since the Tang and Song dynasties.

KAIYUAN TEMPLE PRAYING

During festivals, people go to temples to pray for blessings and peace. Kaiyuan Temple has a history of over 1300 years and is an important cultural relic and historical site along the southeast coast of China. It is also one of the largest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province.
ART FISHING VILLAGE. ZENGCUO'AN

Zengcuo'an is located on the roundabout road in Xiamen. It has gradually transformed from a simple coastal fishing village to a sincere cultural and creative village today. Its history, charm, and posture are all hidden in subtle and secluded alleys, hidden in the babbling of ancient red brick houses. Visit the ancient red brick houses and the Nanyang style "Fan Zai Lou"; Stroll around Fifth Street and Eighteen Alleys, searching for the footprints of fishing villages in the alleys.

Take a ferry from Xiagu Wharf to Haihai Garden Gulangyu Island. At its peak, when passing by a small path, one can almost hear the sound of piano playing from every household on Gulangyu Island. Therefore, Gulangyu Island is also known as the "Sea Piano Island".

 

Located by the South Creek of the Kowloon River, surrounded by mountains. This is known as the "number one village in southern Fujian", leisurely and peaceful, a paradise in the world. With ancient architecture and the intelligence of the ancients, it is a picturesque ancient village and a red brick avenue, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

 

The 360 degree indoor landscape reality performance "Legend of Minnan" is performed 24/7, showcasing the unique historical and cultural classics of Minnan in a stunning scene created by modern high-tech. This performance has applied for more than 20 invention patents and utility model patents.

 

"Chapu" is a fishing village located in Fengze District, Quanzhou City. In history, Quanzhou was once the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, where merchants gathered. As an important port in Quanzhou, commerce and trade were also very prosperous. Various porcelain and goods were continuously transported across the ocean from here to various countries. When these cargo ships returned, if they did not carry cargo, their center of gravity would be unstable, which was not conducive to navigation. Therefore, a large amount of oyster shells were carried back as ballast. Using local materials and using these oyster shells to build houses is the unique feature of Shapu Village. (Women's Experience Features: Flower Hairpin)

 

Quanzhou, as the source of Minnan cuisine, is located at the confluence of mountains and seas, carrying mountains on its back. The climate is mild, with abundant rainfall, and seafood such as fish, shrimp, snails, sturgeon, oysters, etc. are year-round. In addition, the mountains, forests, and streams are rich in mountain delicacies such as shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, stalagmites, stone scales, river eels, and turtles, making traditional Quanzhou cuisine a unique combination of mountain delicacies and seafood.

 

Tulou New Year's Eve Dinner

 

 

 

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