Xiamen Airlines has launched a brand new flight service on 24 June 2024, connecting Singapore Changi Airport to Quanzhou, a captivating city nestled in China’s Fujian Province. This provides travellers with a direct link from Singapore to this city that is steeped in history and cultural charm.
Things to do in Quanzhou
Quanzhou is well known as the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road and as a vibrant global maritime trade centre from the 10th to 14th centuries. In 2021, UNESCO inscribed "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" on its World Heritage List, featuring 22 historical sites and monuments across the city.
Quanzhou's skyline is a glimpse into this city's rich tapestry that is waiting to be explored.
The World Heritage Status and Quanzhou’s rich cultural heritage have propelled it to become one of the most popular emerging tourist destinations in China, attracting both domestic and international travellers.
Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou is one of the four major mosques along the coastal area of Southeast China.
Of the many things to do in Quanzhou, a must-visit, especially for history buffs, is the Quanzhou Ancient City. You can find eight of the city’s 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites here, including Kaiyuan Temple, which boasts one of China’s oldest and tallest stone pagodas, and Qingjing Mosque, a landmark recognised as one of China’s earliest Islamic places of worship.
Beyond its historical treasures, Quanzhou offers a vibrant cultural scene with captivating local opera performances, like the renowned Quanzhou Nanyin, and a delectable culinary scene known for its fresh seafood dishes, reflecting the city's long maritime history.
All you need to know on Xiamen Airlines’ direct flight from Singapore to Quanzhou
The four times weekly non-stop service from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights depart Singapore at 1:45pm for a 4-hour 35-minute journey with a scheduled arrival time of 6:20pm at Quanzhou.
The Early Check-in Lounge at Terminal 1 Departure Hall opens from 8:00am to 8:30pm daily, allowing passengers of selected airlines to check in early for their flight.
Xiamen Airlines passengers can take advantage of the Terminal 1 Early Check-in Lounge, which allows for check-in beyond the standard 2.5-hour window before your flight. This provides ample time to conveniently check in your luggage, explore Jewel Changi Airport (connected to Terminal 1), indulge in lounge services and experience all that Changi Airport has to offer.
The flight service from Quanzhou to Singapore operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays as well, scheduled to depart at 8:30am to land in Singapore at 12:45pm.
Xiamen Airlines also connects Changi Airport to other destinations in China, including Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport), Fuzhou (Fuzhou Changle International Airport) and Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport).
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