Fujian Province, with its capital Fuzhou, is on China's southeastern coast. It faces the island province of Taiwan across Taiwan Strait to the east. Neighboring provinces are Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, and Guangdong to the south. Fujian, located on the coast of the East China Sea, was the starting point of the maritime Silk Road. The pleasant climate and superior location endow Fujian great tourism advantages. Fujian has become a top tourist destination for the beautiful sea and island views, green mountains and special Tulou buildings.

Facts of Fujian
Chinese Name: 福建 (fú jiàn)
Capital City: Fuzhou
Area: 121,400 square kilometers (46,873 square miles)
Location: in southeast China
Population: 39,410,000
Nationality:  Han, She, Meng, Man, Hui, Gaoshan
Area Code: 0591-0599
Zip Code: 350000-3650000

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History of Fujian
The history of Fujian Province dates back over 10,000 years. Boasting a long history, Fujian was called the Region of Minyue during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Prefecture of Min-Zhong during Qing Dynasty. In the middle of Tang Dynasty, the post of Fujian Military Commissioner was established, and the province was hereafter called Fujian ...Fujian History. 

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Tourism Cities in Fujian
Administrative Division: 9 cities (Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Putian, Longyan, Sanming, Nanping, Ningde); 12 county-level cities; 44 counties; 29 districts. With a population of over 33 million, Fujian province covers an area of 120,000 square kilometers located in the southeastern region of China. There are 19 key national level historical sites in Fujian including  Anping Bridge in Jinjiang, Hualin Temple in Fuzhou, Kaiyuan Temple, and the Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou among others. Besides the 19 key national level preservation site, there are also 11 provincial level preservation sites.

Fuzhou	Xiamen	Nanping
Quanzhou	Longyan	Zhangzhou
Sanming	Putian	Ningde

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What to see in Fujian?
Fujian province is blessed with beautiful natural scenery, and features many famous mountains and peaks including Wuyi Mountain,  Mount Qingyuan, Wanshi Rock. Xiamen and Gulangyu island are listed as national key scenic spots. 

Wuyi Mountain	Yongding Tulou	Gulangyu Island
Fuzhou Attractions	Quanzhou Attractions	Zhangzhou Attractions
Putian Attractions	Longyan Attractions	Xiamen Attractions
Sanming Attractions	Nanping Attractions	Ningde Attractions

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When to visit Fujian?
April to November is the peak time for tours in Fujian. You can have fun on beaches in summer, and see the colorful autumn leaves on mountains in fall. Although Fujian China weather in the early spring and winter is not so cold, there are fewer landscapes worth seeing during the time...more to read: Fujian Climate & Weather

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How to reach Fujian?
Fujian Province is located at the transportation hub between the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It is the starting point of the Silk Road on the historical Shanghai and Zheng He's voyages to the West. It is also a distribution center for maritime trade. At present, the air, train, and highways in Fujian Province extend in all directions and the transportation is very convenient....Fujian Transportation

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Fujian Travel Tips
The people of Fujian are famed for their diligence, courage, industry and hospitality. This mountainous province is also renowned for the tradition of starting career in overseas countries, which makes it a famous hometown of overseas Chinese.
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