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View Plans & PricingArea: 8,844 km²
Population: ~2.3 million (2020)
Quzhou means "Qu Prefecture" in Chinese, named after the ancient Qu River. It is located in western Zhejiang at the junction of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Anhui.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Quzhou Airport (JUZ) has domestic flights. Quzhou Railway Station and Quzhou West Station connect to Hangzhou and other cities on the Shanghai–Kunming high-speed railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Quzhou University and Quzhou Vocational and Technical College are the main institutions.
Quzhou lies in the hilly western Zhejiang with a humid subtropical climate. It has the Qiantang River tributaries, forests, and is famous for its ecological environment.
Visit the Confucius Temple of Quzhou (Nanzong Confucius Temple), Longyou Grottoes, Jianglang Mountain, and the ancient city wall.
Day 1: Confucius Temple and city wall.
Day 2: Longyou Grottoes and Jianglang Mountain.
Try Quzhou spicy duck head, three-headed one-palm (local specialty), rice noodles, and Zhejiang-style snacks.
Buy Quzhou snacks, bamboo paper, and local crafts. Main shopping is in Kecheng District.
Local Vibe: Quzhou (衢州) mixes merchant hustle with Jiangnan elegance. Locals are practical, business-minded, and quietly proud of their lakes and mountains. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Quzhou spicy duck head shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Quzhou is home to the Confucius Temple of Quzhou (Nanzong Confucius Temple), a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Quzhou spicy duck head is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Quzhou have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
侬好 (nóng hǎo) — Hello in Wu dialect.
落胃 (là wèi) — Comfortable in the stomach.
蛮好 (mán hǎo) — Pretty good.
• Lu Xun — China’s greatest modern writer was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang.
• Mao Dun — The famous novelist and critic was born in Jiaxing, Zhejiang.
• Jack Ma — The Alibaba founder started his empire in Hangzhou.
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