Zhangzhou City, located in the south end of Fujian Province, neighbors Guangdong Province to the southwest and is separated from Taiwan by the Taiwan Strait in the east. It lies in the half way between two special economic zones, Xiamen in Fujian and Shantou in Guangdong. Zhangzhou is the most concentrated area of mushroom canning production, processing and export in China. It is also one of the birthplaces of the Hokkien culture. Also, the unique Tulous scattered all over the city represent its long-standing Hakka architectural culture. Being one of the famous scenic spots in Fujian Province, Dongshan Island in Zhangzhou embraces beautiful coastal scenery, featuring broad sea view, gentle beaches and lush forests.

Facts of Zhangzhou
Chinese Name: 漳州市 (zhāng zhōu shì)
Population: 4,974,100
Area: 12,600 square kilometers (4,865 square miles)
Location: in the south of Fujian Province, southeastern China
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Xiangcheng, Longwen); 8 counties (Yunxiao, Zhangpu, Zhao'an, Changtai, Dongshan, Nanjing, Pinghe, Hua'an); 1 county-level city (Longhai)
Area Code: 05926
Zip Code: 363000

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History of Zhangzhou
The earliest records about the administrative history of this area should be traces back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). During the Sui Dynasty (581-618), Longxi County was established here, falling into the clutches of Quanzhou (present Fuzhou). This city was set up later in southern part of the Longxi County in 686, Tang Dynasty (608-907).

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What to see in Zhangzhou?
Zhangzhou is famous for Tulou clusters., which are also called Hakka's Roundhouses to spread all over the city, including counties of Hua'an, Pinghe, Zhao'an, Yunxiao and Zhangpu. The original roundhouse is lives as barracks, castle or mountain fastness constructed with clay mixed with many other materials into different shapes. There are entirely more than eight hundred roundhouses in total. Heguil Earth Building, or Hegui Tulou, also named as Shanjiaolou (means the Dwelling at the Foot of the Hill), is a five-storeysquare dwelling is located in Pushan Village, Meilin Town, Nanjing County,Zhangzhou City,Fujian Province. Dongshan Island is also worth to visit. Other Scenic Spots: Zhangzhou Seashore Volcanic National Geo-park, Nanshan Temple, Sanping Temple.

Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster	Taxia Tulou Cluster	Yuchang Tulou Cluster
Huaiyuan Earth Building	Hekeng Tulou Cluster	Dongshan Island

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How to get to Zhangzhou?
By Air: Zhangzhou city has no airport because it is only 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. After arriving Xiamen, visitors can change to the buses and trains to get to.
By Bus: It is convenient to get to Zhangzhou from Xiamen by bus. From Xiamen South Hubin Bus Station, buses to this city leave every 20 minutes. Train is not suggested between these two cities, because the whole journey will take one hour or even longer by train but within 30 minutes by bus through the Haicang Bridge.

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When to visit Zhangzhou?
Zhangzhou City enjoys a moderate weather all the year round, bearing the subtropical humid monsoon climate. Its annual average temperature reaches 21 ºC .  It is favorable for visiting during the whole year. February to October is the best time for Zhangzhou travel. 

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Zhangzhou Travel Tips
Special Local Products: This city abounds with flowers and fruit. Daffodil, camellia and orchid growing here are of good quality. Fruits prolific are Mandarin Orange, lithe, banana, longan, grapefruit and pineapple. Boasting a spacious sea area, the city is also teeming with various sea products.

Physical Features: The northern area is mountainous, and its southwestern end is adjacent to the sea. That is the main trends the terrain of the city slopes along. Jiulong River, the second largest river in Fujian, flows through the city, producing valleys and basins on the river banks. On the lower reaches of the Jiulong River lies the largest plain of the province, Zhangzhou Plain.

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