A little quirk goes a long way in Quanzhou’s fairly routine hotel scene, so this place is a welcome sight for independent travellers. Located at the western edge of the old town, the six-bed mixed dorm here is small but clean and private rooms sport unusual furniture choices. But most of your time will be spent in the cool communal areas anyway, sipping cappuccino and comparing purchases from the market.
Catch bus 40 (westbound) from the long-distance bus station and alight at Línzhāngmén (临漳门). Look for a green gate and a sign saying 'puppet'. A taxi from the train station and the centre of town is around ¥20.