2024 marks a pivotal year in Quanzhou's culinary journey—its first as a candidate for UNESCO's "City of Gastronomy" designation.

　　  July 2024—Quanzhou officially launched its bid for the World City of Gastronomy title.

　　  September 2024—The 2024 Shanhai Chef King Competition successfully concluded, celebrating the finest in Quanzhou cuisine.

　　  Ongoing Initiatives Elevating Quanzhou's Culinary Standing:

　　    Maritime Silk Road Medicinal Cuisine Exchange

　　    One Town, One Banquet

　　    Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Food Exhibition

　　    Quanzhou Local Snack Standards Development

　　    Hujiang Eighteen Dishes

　　    One County, One Banquet Market Expansion

　　    Official Slogan for Quanzhou's Culinary Bid Unveiled

　　These initiatives are transforming Quanzhou into a culinary destination, fostering a dynamic food culture while enhancing tourism and cultural exchange.

　　To help visitors fully enjoy Quanzhou's rich culinary traditions this Lunar New Year, we have compiled the "New Min Cuisine, True Quanzhou" Food Guide 100+—a must-have resource featuring the city's best restaurants, iconic dishes, and hidden gems.

　　Experience Quanzhou's Culinary Heritage—Where Tradition Meets Innovation!