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  "excerptHtml": "<p>Quanzhou, a former maritime powerhouse in Fujian Province, blends rich history, diverse cultures, and coastal charm into one of China’s most fascinating — yet least known — cities.</p>\n",
  "contentHtml": "\n<p>Once the busiest port in the world during the Song and Yuan dynasties, Quanzhou was where East met West in a bustling exchange of goods, ideas, and beliefs. Today, it remains a living museum of that golden age, with ancient mosques, Buddhist temples, Christian churches, and traditional Chinese pagodas standing side by side. Walking its streets is like flipping through the pages of a well-worn travel diary, filled with stories of traders, explorers, and monks who once called it home. Yet despite its incredible history, Quanzhou remains off the beaten path for most travelers, quietly preserving its treasures for those curious enough to seek them out.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div>\n<iframe title=\"Why foreigners should visit Quanzhou, a rarely visited but totally underrated city! 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