Editor's note: This report focuses on Quanzhou as part of our special series, "Rising Star Cities," about Chinese cities whose annual GDP exceeds 1 trillion yuan ($155 billion). At the end of 2021, there were 24 such cities. Click here for more stories on Quanzhou, an ancient trading hub known for its cultural diversity. You can also explore our earlier coverage of Ningbo, Changsha and Chongqing. 

Quanzhou, a melting pot of culture, religion and civilization, made the world cultural heritage list last year. We take you to the Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center for a look at the city's cultural and historical objects.