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đŸ—ŋ Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China

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đŸ—ŋ Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China
UNESCO World Heritage Site and maritime trade center of the Song-Yuan dynasties


🕐 3 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 12:45

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021
  • Major maritime trade hub during Song (960–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) 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 ...

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