Fuzhou
Location : 27°59'N 116°21'E
Neighbouring Areas: Guangdong, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces
Physical Features:
Population: 6,608,000
Urban Population: 1,485,000
Area: 1,043 sq km
History: Fuzhou used to be a major gateway to the outside world. Over 2.5 million overseas Chinese, in no less than 50 countries, claim to have ancestors from Fujian.
It is also still substantially influenced by Buddhism--altogether there are six state-listed key temples in Fuzhou ( Yong Quan Temple, Xichan Temple , Linyang Temple , Dizang Temple , Wanfu Temple and Xuefeng Temple ).
Climatic Features: situated in sub-tropical monsoon area; enough sunlight and rainfall
Average Temperature: The average annual temperature is 19.6 degrees C and annual rainfall is 1,325mm. With no bitter cold winters or sweltering summers.However June, July and August are the typhoon period, so it is advisable to steer clear.
Rivers: Min River
Products: The city is famous for its lacquer and wood products....industrial chemicals and food-processing, timber-working, engineering, papermaking, printing, and textile industries.
Local Highlights: Located in the lower reaches of the Min River , the capital city of Fujian Province, Fuzhou City is situated in the eastern part of the Province. Fuzhou , the center of economic, political, cultural and transportation of Fujian Province , was so named after a mountain situated in the north called Mt. Fu . Additionally, many banyans were planted in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and now provide shade for the entire city giving it another good name - Rong Cheng ( Banyan City ). Besides, the city is renowned for both quality and quantity of hot springs throughout China . The cultured sights of Fuzhou are not as overwhelming as many of the top attractions in China, but the modern infrastructures of supporting establishments for tourism are complete, and a dazzling array of local dishes and snacks await your patronage.
Location : 27°59'N 116°21'E
Neighbouring Areas: Guangdong, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces
Physical Features:
Population: 6,608,000
Urban Population: 1,485,000
Area: 1,043 sq km
History: Fuzhou used to be a major gateway to the outside world. Over 2.5 million overseas Chinese, in no less than 50 countries, claim to have ancestors from Fujian.
It is also still substantially influenced by Buddhism--altogether there are six state-listed key temples in Fuzhou ( Yong Quan Temple, Xichan Temple , Linyang Temple , Dizang Temple , Wanfu Temple and Xuefeng Temple ).
Climatic Features: situated in sub-tropical monsoon area; enough sunlight and rainfall
Average Temperature: The average annual temperature is 19.6 degrees C and annual rainfall is 1,325mm. With no bitter cold winters or sweltering summers.However June, July and August are the typhoon period, so it is advisable to steer clear.
Rivers: Min River
Products: The city is famous for its lacquer and wood products....industrial chemicals and food-processing, timber-working, engineering, papermaking, printing, and textile industries.
Local Highlights: Located in the lower reaches of the Min River , the capital city of Fujian Province, Fuzhou City is situated in the eastern part of the Province. Fuzhou , the center of economic, political, cultural and transportation of Fujian Province , was so named after a mountain situated in the north called Mt. Fu . Additionally, many banyans were planted in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and now provide shade for the entire city giving it another good name - Rong Cheng ( Banyan City ). Besides, the city is renowned for both quality and quantity of hot springs throughout China . The cultured sights of Fuzhou are not as overwhelming as many of the top attractions in China, but the modern infrastructures of supporting establishments for tourism are complete, and a dazzling array of local dishes and snacks await your patronage.
