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Taxi
There are almost four-thousand taxies in Fuzhou which are mainly of the model types Santana and Fukang. The cost is general the same among the large and middle sized cities. The flag-down rate of a Santana is 8 Yuan for the first 3 kilometers (about 1.9 miles), then 1.8 yuan for each additional kilometer. A Fukang is 7 Yuan for the first 3 kilometers, and then 1.4 yuan per kilometer. After 11 pm, the flag-down rate will be increased by 0.8 Yuan.

Bus
It is very convenient for tourists to go around the Fuzhou downtown area by bus. The ticket price is 1 Yuan; tourists should prepare small change prior to boarding, the price increases to 2 Yuan from May 15th to Oct 15th if the bus is operating its air conditioning.

We will offer some information on buses to some sights in Fuzhou as follow.

West Lake Park - Nos. 1, 810 and 811
Mt. Gu - Nos. 7 and 49, also there are bus near Wuyi Square that will take you to Mt. Gu, which will cost half and an hour (about 10 Yuan).
Mt. Yu - Nos. 11 and 20 (2 hours way)
Xichan Temple - Nos. 33, 38, 39
Memorial of Lin Zexu - Nos. 1 and 20
Mt. Ping - Nos. 8 and 20
Zhuzifang Block - Nos. 1 and 20

There are rickshaws on some roads, the cost can be negotiated. The main streets in Fuzhou downtown all run parallel, as long as you can find a main street, you will not lose your way.



Last updated: April 12, 2008