Where religions live side by side

Every Friday, the Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, Fujian province, welcomes hundreds of Muslims attending prayers. Among them are dozens of foreign visitors.

A few blocks away are scattered several different places of worship, including a Confucian temple and the Kaiyuan Temple, a Buddhist temple dating back to 685, built during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

"The mixture of temples and mosques is an indication of the city's long and rich history. It also showcases the city's inclusive nature," said Zhang Lianzhu, director of the mosque's office.