Once hailed by Marco Polo as a 'great eastern port' teeming with merchants and goods, Quanzhou, a world heritage city in ...
QUANZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 December 2025 - As the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road and a ...
This article is the third in a series on the history and culture of Quanzhou. The southeastern city of Quanzhou, which covers an area of 10,000 square kilometers and is home to some eight million ...
Visitors are seen in the Luoyang Bridge scenic spot in Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 18, 2025. At the estuary of the Luoyang River in Quanzhou City, vast areas of lush ...
In July 2021, Quanzhou was inscribed on the World Heritage List, recognising its 22 heritage sites that reflect its vibrant ...
Marco Polo recalled Quanzhou in the 13th century as “the Haven of Zayton, frequented by all the ships of India, which bring thither spicery and all other kinds of costly wares”. The Venetian explorer ...
A kebab shop in Quanzhou’s busy Zhongshan Road may seem like an unusual place to seek insights into the origins of China’s modern-day strategy to play a greater role in global affairs. However, the ...
22 sites included in "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China", a new entry to the UNESCO World Heritage List. 1. Dehua Kilns: It's an outstanding example of the porcelain kiln sites that ...