Quanzhou tour guide FAQ

Questions and Answers

How much does it cost to hire a tour guide for a day in Quanzhou?

There are two calibers: ancient city and inter-district, and the number of people fluctuates with the seasons. Send the date and number of people to WeChat or call 13666086789. There will be no price increase for one quotation.

When is the best time to experience Xunpu Hairpin Flower Wai?

Before 9 a.m., the light is soft and there are few passengers; at noon, there are queues and sunbathing. The plan arranges the time slots according to the light of the day.

What are the rules for asking for autographs at Guanyue Temple?

Toss the fork three times, ask again with a smile, and do not open the lots on the spot; the tour guide will first explain the process before offering incense to avoid being rude.

When is the best time to see Luoyang Bridge?

The best way to talk about "planting oysters and solidifying the foundation" is during the low tide period; we checked the tide table the day before departure and arrived 1 hour before low tide.

How long do I need to stay at the Customs and Excise Department?

At least 1 hour. The ships and religious stone carvings of the Song Dynasty are first-hand historical materials for the entire maritime silk line. To compress them is to cut off the root of the explanation.

Is West Street Main Street worth visiting?

Just go through it quickly. The contents are in the branch alleys: Taikui Lane, Tongzheng Lane, and Jiuguanyi. We will take tourists to the branch alleys.

Will Quanzhou be taken for tea and shopping?

No. The commitment card clearly states that there will be no shopping malls; we will not enter the "Free Tea Space" on West Street.

How to book an intangible cultural heritage performance?

Nanyin and Puppetry can be booked in advance according to the venue and the ticket price is extra; if the show is tight on holidays, please book it 2-3 days in advance.

What do Japanese and Korean foreign guests see in Quanzhou?

Japanese visitors focus on Master Hongichi and Zhu Zixue's academic context, while Korean visitors focus on Confucianism and historical materials on the Maritime Silk Road; the lectures are customized according to language lines.

Can you complete the ancient city in half a day?

Can. 4 hours covering Kaiyuan Temple, West Street, Bell Tower and one temple point; 1 hour is left for the Maritime Transportation Center alone.

Do Quanzhou tour guides speak Hokkien?

Some tour guides can speak Hokkien, which is suitable for families returning home and local elders; please note this when making a reservation.

How to issue an invoice?

Regular and multilingual services are invoiced according to travel agency business specifications; study services are invoiced according to course services, and red training services are invoiced according to training fees.