Quanzhou
China · Fujian ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Fujian, China
Quanzhou is a prefecture-level port city on the north bank of the Jin River, beside the Taiwan Strait in southern Fujian, People's Republic of China. It is Fujian's most populous metropolitan region, with an area of 11,245 square kilometers (4,342 sq mi) and a population of 8,782,285 as of the 2020 census. Its built-up area is home to 6,669,711 inhabitants, encompassing the Licheng, Fengze, and Luojiang urban districts; Jinjiang, Nan'an, and Shishi cities; Hui'an County; and the Quanzhou District for Taiwanese Investment. Quanzhou was China's 12th-largest extended metropolitan area in 2010.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,782,285
- Coordinates
- 24.914, 118.586
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Quanzhou
Quanzhou is the kind of major metropolis you find in Fujian Sheng, China. It counts about 8,782,285 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Quanzhou is strongest on culture, water sports and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Quanzhou
Culture in Quanzhou
(5)Culture in Quanzhou covers Docks, Mosques, Museums, Religious Sites and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Quanzhou's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Quanzhou
(4)Our data lists Bodyboard, Sailboats, Surf and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Quanzhou.
Nightlife in Quanzhou
(2)Nightlife in Quanzhou covers Events and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Quanzhou.
Best time to visit Quanzhou
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Quanzhou stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Quanzhou is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Quanzhou that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Quanzhou known for?
- Quanzhou, in Fujian Sheng, China, is best known for culture, water sports and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,782,285 residents.
- What can you do in Quanzhou?
- Recorded activities in Quanzhou include Docks, Mosques, Museums, Religious Sites and Statues. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Quanzhou?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Quanzhou stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Quanzhou located?
- Quanzhou is located in Fujian Sheng, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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