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Quanzhou: Where a Millennium of Global Trade Simmers in Every Pot
In China's newest UNESCO City of Gastronomy, history is not only preserved in monuments and archives, but tasted— in a bowl of noodle soup, a freshly rolled spring roll, and the shared rituals of everyday kitchens.
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Gastronomy Meets Guochao: World Heritage City Quanzhou Sparks a New Wave of Consumer Energy
QUANZHOU, China, December 2025 — Last weekend, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Quanzhou was transformed into a vibrant, open-air culinary adventure. More than 5,000 hiking enthusiasts gathered not only to retrace the city's historic role along the Maritime Silk Road, but also to experience a specially designed World Heritage Gourmet Walk.
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When Gastronomy Meets Music, Design, and Ceramics: Chinese Creative Cities Forge New Alliances
QUANZHOU, China — What new possibilities emerge when the culinary vitality of a City of Gastronomy intersects with the rhythm of a City of Music, the innovation of a City of Design, or the craftsmanship of a City of Crafts and Folk Art? This question anchored a recent UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) cultural salon held in Quanzhou, one of China's newest members of the network.
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Quanzhou, UNESCO "City of Gastronomy" Launches New Dining Voucher Program
QUANZHOU, China, 3 December (Quanzhou Online) — The application period for the second round of Phase II of the "Fujian: A Feast for the Senses" dining voucher programme officially opened on 1 December, according to the Quanzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau.
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Official Unveiling of Quanzhou's UNESCO "City of Gastronomy" Logo
The Erythrina variegata, locally known as the Citong flower and celebrated as Quanzhou’s city blossom, embodies the convergence of the city’s millennia-old cultural heritage and its distinctive culinary traditions. Drawing on this symbolism, Quanzhou officially unveiled its logo as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy yesterday at Deji Gate Square in the historic city centre.
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Empowering the "UNESCO City of Gastronomy" Brand:Second Batch of Zheng He Family Banquet Restaurants Unveiled in Quanzhou
When Quanzhou was officially recognised as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in October, the accolade confirmed what locals have long known: this ancient port breathes food culture. Now, riding the momentum of this global honour, the Quanzhou Taiwanese Investment Zone has announced a second cohort of 14 accredited "Zheng He Family Banquet" restaurants, presenting plaques to newly certified venues.
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Quanzhou's "Mountain–Sea Chef King" Competition Adds New "Chef's Table Storytelling" Event
On November 13, the pre-competition briefing for the 2025 Quanzhou Mountain–Sea Chef King Competition was held, bringing together nearly 200 chefs who have advanced to the finals.
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Quanzhou Advances Integrated Gastronomy Strategy Following Its Designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Newly designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Quanzhou has launched a coordinated planning process to strengthen its culinary ecosystem and promote cross-sector collaboration.
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Nearly 200 Chefs Advance to the Finals of the Quanzhou "Mountain–Sea Chef King" Competition
On 19–20 November, three sub-competitions—the Quanzhou Culinary Star Skills Competition, the Quanzhou Snack Skills Competition, and the Quanzhou Rural Cuisine Skills Competition—will take place at the Quanzhou Honour International Hotel in Donghai.
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Quanzhou Shines Again as a "City of Gastronomy": Minnan Flavours Triumph on the African Stage
At the World Chinese Cuisine Competition (Africa Division) recently held in Nairobi, Kenya, the Hutou Snack Delegation from Quanzhou impressed judges and audiences alike with their exceptional craftsmanship and cultural depth—winning two Special Gold Awards, two Gold Awards, and one Silver Award.
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