BeijingMay 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quanzhou, a historic city in Fujian Province, is driving its transformation from a “manufacturing powerhouse” to a “fashion capital” by advancing the integration of “World Heritage + Fashion” industries.
In this World Heritage city, 22 World Heritage sites, including Kaiyuan Temple and Luoyang Bridge, weave together the vibrant memories of the “Number One Eastern Port” from the Song and Yuan dynasties, making Quanzhou a highland for cultural tourism development. In 2025, the city received 112 million tourists throughout the year.
Leveraging its unique strengths, Quanzhou has established a special task force for “World Heritage Quanzhou, Fashion Capital” to promote the integration of “World Heritage + Fashion” industries, driving the transition from a “manufacturing powerhouse” to a “fashion capital.”
Quanzhou is home to 13,000 textile, apparel, and footwear enterprises, giving rise to renowned brands such as Anta, Xtep, Septwolves, 361°, and Peak. In 2025, the output value of the textile, apparel, and footwear sector exceeded 700 billion yuan, positioning Quanzhou as a key landmark on China’s fashion manufacturing map.
From the bustling sails of the “Number One Eastern Port” in the Song and Yuan dynasties to the surging tides of today’s hundred-billion-yuan industrial clusters, Quanzhou weaves its fashion spirit with industrial confidence, allowing the legacy of World Heritage and modern trends to shine together. It has forged a path of high-quality development that empowers industries through fashion and connects the world through trade.