Quanzhou
- States
- China
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2021
- Location
- Fujian Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 24.7102777778, 118.4441666667
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 1561
- WH Site
- 1561
Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Fujian Province, recognized in 2021, is a historic port city that thrived as a global trade hub from the 10th to 14th centuries during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Spanning 22 sites—including docks, pagodas, mosques, and archaeological remains—it showcases maritime infrastructure and a multicultural legacy blending Chinese, Islamic, and Hindu influences. This 540-hectare area highlights Quanzhou’s pivotal role in the Maritime Silk Road, reflecting its economic and cultural significance in medieval East-West exchange.
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Points (16)
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• Anping Bridge
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• Islamic Tombs
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• Jiuri Mountain Wind-Praying Inscriptions
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• Liusheng Pagoda
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• Luoyang Bridge
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• Shihu Dock
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• Site of Shunji Bridge
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• Sites of Cizao Kilns (Jinjiaoyishan Kilns)
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• Sites of Dehua Kilns (Qudougong Kiln)
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• Sites of Dehua Kilns (Weilin-Neiban Kilns)
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• Statue of Lao Tze
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• Statue of Mani in Cao'an Temple
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• The Old City
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• Wanshou Pagoda
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• Xiacaopu Iron Production Site of Qingyang Village in Anxi
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• Zhenwu Temple and Estuary Docks