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 occupies an area of around 120,000 square kilometers (about 46,335 square miles). Its permanent resident population is slightly above 34.7 million. Many minority ethnic groups live in Fujian province: Hui, Miao and Manchu.
When to Go
Fujian has a year-round warm and humid climate. Annual average rainfall ranges from a low of 1,400 mm to a high of 2,000 mm, and annual average temperature from a low of 17
C to a high of 21C. It is hospitable in all seasons for travelers in this province.
What to See
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| Xiamen, Fujian |
Mount Wuyi (Wu Yi Shan) may enlighten you with its wonderland tour. Its beautiful mountains, vigorous rocks and limpid waters are legendary. Gulangyu Island, also called "the Garden on the Sea" by people in Xiamen, is a world of sea breezes, sunshine and exotic architecture with a Mediterranean flavor. Nanputuo Temple, among the four well-known Buddhist shrines in the nation, has the longest and most prestigious history.
Earth Towers of the Hakkas in Yongding area are the much fabled mountain residences in this world of make believe. The industrious and facile Hui'an women in the south of Fujian add much to their folk customs. The Kaiyuan Temple looks splendid, glittering and grand despite its age. Fujian also is a place where famous national heroes like Lin Zexu and Zheng Chenggong lived and won their seats of honor in history books.
Oolong tea produced in Fujian is famous, so if you have a chance to visit this province, you must taste it there with relish.
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Q & A on Fujian Province
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Feb. 5,2010 20:52 Reply
Ms.amy(Malaysia) said:
Hello
We want to travel from Macau to Xiamen then to Suzhou. We dont mind stopping in between these places and prefer to travel by SEA/TRAIN/BUS. Can you please help to map a proper route to these places. thank you.
Feb. 8,2010 01:37
Ms.Cindy replied:
From Macau, you should get to Gongbei Border first. If you want to visit Zhuhai, you can find direct bus at the border terminal to Guangzhou. From Guangzhou, you can take train or bus to Xiamen. It takes 14 hours by train and nearly 9 hours by bus. From Xiamen , you can take train (21 hours) to Hangzhou. Get around Hangzhou and then take bus or train to Suzhou then, 3-4 hours.
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Dec. 23,2009 20:42 Reply
Mr.kamal(canada) said:
I want to visit fujian city in february,2010 for a short time.iam looking for some body to help me about the guide the city and business places.
Jan. 12,2010 13:47
Mr.malis(USA) replied:
I just got back from Fu'an, I have been there 4 times in 20 yrs. I do not agree with the other poster. It can be a nice place, my wife grew up there. The Fu'an Fair hotel is nice and reasonable price.
Mike M
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Dec. 15,2009 22:42 Reply
Mr.mike(nigeria) said:
is fuan in fujian province?
Dec. 16,2009 00:53
Mr.Jerry replied:
Yes, it is in northeast Fujian Province, a place in Ningde city.
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Dec. 13,2009 19:40 Reply
Mr.andrew(usa) said:
travelers and teachers beware, fu an fujian,, very inhospitable, few services, dirty, unfriendly. beware proceed with caution, watch you belongings..............
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Nov. 27,2009 09:38 Reply
Mr.Li(USA) said:
I will be traveling to Xiamen in a few weeks. Can someone guide me to the "hakka houses" closer to Xiamen than the ones in Yongding?
Alternately, is there a better way to make this roundtrip in one day than with the overpriced RMB900 per person group tours?
Nov. 29,2009 22:33
Mr.Danny replied:
You can get to Nanjing. It is 3 hours by bus from Hubin SOuth Bus Station and Songbai Bus Station of Xiamen. If you just visit this one, you can get back the same day. Go early in the morning. Last bus back to Xiamen is around 19:00.