đŋ Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China
UNESCO World Heritage Site and maritime trade center of the Song-Yuan dynasties
đ Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021
- Major maritime trade hub during Song (960â1279) and Yuan (1271â1368) dynasties
- Located in Fujian Province, southeastern China
- Home to multiple religious traditions including Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Christianity
Quanzhou served as one of the world's most important maritime ports during the Song and Yuan dynasties, functioning ...