Source: Quanzhou Net (Reporters Wang Jinzhi and Intern Hu Xiaomei)

　　During the recent National Day holiday, Quanzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, experienced a significant tourism boost, with its picturesque rural areas drawing widespread attention. According to the Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has recently announced 85 selected rural tourism routes under the theme Flavours of Life, Relaxed Countryside, including the Maritime Heritage City Quanzhou: Flavours of Nostalgia tour.

　　Heritage Streets Come Alive

　　Yongchun Wuli Ancient Street came to life with festive crowds during the National Day holiday (Photo by Reporter Chen Xiaoyang, Correspondents Chen Zhipeng and Yan Caihong).

　　Culinary Delights Win Hearts

　　Quanzhou’s culinary offerings received glowing praise from locals and visitors alike (Photo by Reporter Zheng Yinjie).

　　A Fusion of History and Flavour

　　Quanzhou, celebrated as the birthplace of Minnan culture, boasts a rich historical legacy intertwined with a diverse culinary heritage. Its food culture reflects centuries of trade-driven cultural and religious influences. During the National Day holiday, Quanzhou’s iconic tourist sites witnessed a surge in visitor numbers, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

　　To provide an authentic cultural experience away from the bustling crowds, the Maritime Heritage City Quanzhou: Flavours of Nostalgia Tour invites travellers to explore the region’s culinary and cultural heritage. The route includes historic sites such as Hushan Ancient Town, Qiaoxin Vinegar Factory, and Wulin Traditional Village. Visitors can savour traditional delicacies such as Bang She Kui (sweet glutinous rice with mung beans and sugar) and Shigu White Duck Soup, alongside innovative treats like Yongchun Old Vinegar ice cream and vinegar-based drinks. The tour also features Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, including spicy satay and coconut milk-infused rice.

　　Tour Overview

　　Route Highlights:

　　Hushan Ancient Town – Qiaoxin Vinegar Factory – Wuli Ancient Street – Wulin Traditional Village – Shenhu Town – Anhai Town

　　Signature Dishes:

　　Shigu White Duck Soup, Pork Tripe Herbal Soup, Yongchun Pancakes, Old Vinegar Pork Knuckle, Taro Noodles, Penghu Meatball Soup, Sweet Fermented Rice Soup, Bang She Kui, Coconut Milk Rice, Bak Kut Teh (pork rib broth), Shenhu Claypot Rice, Oyster Omelette

　　Local Specialities:

　　Cunzao Candied Snacks, Kumquat Sweets, Tangerine Cakes, Anhai Tangerine Cakes, Yongchun Old Vinegar, Processed Rehmannia (a traditional Chinese herb), Hushan Late-season Lychees, Yongchun Oranges, Buddha’s Hand Tea, Handmade Noodles from Overseas Chinese Communities, Nanyang Coffee, Fortune God Coffee (Wulin Creative Covered Bowl Coffee), Shenhu Ice Cakes, Fish Rolls, and Su Cakes (traditional pastries).

　　Creative Products:

　　Yongchun Paper Weaving Art, Yongchun Incense, Longshui Lacquer Baskets, Yongchun Ceramics, Wulin Peranakan Bead Embroidery, Wudianshi Golden Scholar Lanterns, Shenhu Water-tight Compartment Junk Models, and Gold-Ingot Scholar Lanterns.