🏺 Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China
Maritime trade hub and porcelain production centre, Song-Yuan dynasties (10th–14th centuries), Fujian Province
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Fujian Province, southeastern China
- Period: Song (960–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) dynasties
- UNESCO inscription: 2021
- Kiln type: Multi-chambered dragon kiln with advanced firing technology
Quanzhou is a port city in Fujian Province that served as one of the world's most significant maritime trade centres during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 for its outstanding testimony to medieval global commerce, technological innovation, and cross-cultural exchange. As of 2026, the archaeological sites associated with Quanzhou—including the Dehua Kilns and the broader city infrastructure—remain accessible to researchers and visitors ...