Situated on the southeast China coast, Fujian Province is separated by a 180-km strait from Taiwan, the largest island in China.In the northeast of Fujian is The East Sea,and The South Sea in its southeast, it has 3,324-km coastline.
The map of Fujian province
Climate
Fujian has a sub-tropical climate, warm and humid. The climate between coastal and inland regions are quite differernt. Fujian has an annual temperature of 17°－21°C .
Ethical Minority Group
The Min people are the the natives of Fujian ,besides, Fujian is home to several other nationalities, the largest of which is the She people, a branch of the Miao nationality who moved to Fujian from the Yangtse River Valley. Another is the Hui, who are scattered in urban areas; the Ding and Guo clans in southern Fujian and Putian ,etc. The Han nationality,all came from the Central Plain,some of them are called Hakka families,mean "guest families".
Cities and highlights
Fuzhou,the capital of Fujian, is an 2000 years old city.It is also known as Rong Cheng, meaning the City of Banyans. The three hills of Yu, Wu and Ping stand at triangular positions, while the two pagodas White Pagoda and Black pagoda face each other at a distance. These make up the city's landscape.
Xiamen, which is actually an island linked to the mainland,is a Special Economic Zone.It is well-known by its seaside and pleasant tree-lined beaches. Gulangyu, also known as Piano Island, is a popular, peaceful weekend getaway,and it is the most beautiful scenic spot in Xiamen.
The Piano Island in Xiamen
Quanzhou is a port which once flourished in ancient time,it is the start of "The Sea Silk Road" .Many historical and cultural traditions have been seen here. It is said that to see underground relics, you should go to Xi’an; and to appreciate above ground scenes, go to Quanzhou.
Wuyi Mountain,is a typical Danxia landform,its vigorous rocks and limpid waters are legendary.The main attractions are the Nine-bend Stream flowing down the mountain in a zigzag way and the 36 peaks.
Wuyi Mountain
Besides Wuyi Mountain ,Drum Hill in Fuzhou, Tailao Mountain in east Fujian are the other two beautiful mountains .
In addition,Earth Buildings of the Hakkas in Yongding area are the much fabled mountain residences in this world of make believe. So don't miss them!
Earth Building in Yongding
Great taste
Fujian Cuisine is characterized by clear, refreshing, delicious and light tastes, slightly sweet and sour. People there don't like to eat spicy food very much.The most typical famous dish is Monk Jumps over Wall,with a history of over 100 years.Whenever this dish is served, the whole restaurant will be full of aromas.
Oolong tea is famous, so if you have a chance to visit this province, you must taste it there with relish.
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