Quanzhou: a crucial port along the eastern maritime Silk …
Quanzhou / © Municipality of Quanzhou. Located on the south-east coast of China, the city of Quanzhou was one of the most important Chinese ports along the historic Maritime Silk Roads. Known as Zayton (or Zaitun) by traders arriving from the Arab world, the port has welcomed sailors and travellers from many different cultures and religions as they …