Quanzhou: A Living Maritime Silk Road City Welcome to Quanzhou, a city where a thousand years of global history still flows through everyday life. In 2021, "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song–Yuan China" was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing renewed global attention to this former "largest port of the East." Unlike cities preserved as static museums, Quanzhou is a living chronicle. Incense rises from centuries-old temples beside stylish cafés; local women wearing traditional zanhua floral headdresses pass by curious travelers; ancient Nanyin melodies echo alongside contemporary art and design. Today, Quanzhou is shaping itself as an international welcoming city, with improved visitor services and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. Here, you can experience a rare balance of everyday life and spiritual heritage - often described as "half bustling streets, half poetic calm."