Fuzhou City - the Center of Ancient Culture and Exquisite Sights

Added: 05/30/2006

Fuzhou city is a famous ancient city in Chinese history. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Fujian Province with a population of over 500 million. The city is popular with tourists and due to the fact that many high quality hot water springs are found scattered over the city, Fuzhou is called "A City of Warm Springs". So pack your bags and be prepared to sooth your aches and pains in one of the most renowned of Chinese cities.

Fuzhou, Fujian Province lies in the lower reaches of Minjiang River. Fuzhou City is the capital situated in the eastern part of the Province. A regional commercial and fishing center that used to trade chiefly with Taiwan, Fuzhou was linked with the central Chinese railway system in 1956, and its economic ties are now mostly with the mainland. It has an airport, chemical plants, a small, integrated iron and steel complex, textile and paper mills, machine shops, food-processing establishments and paper mills. Fuzhou seaport is the most useful transportation in Fuzhou.

Fuzhou City consists of an old walled city, and a modern riverside town. A bridge crosses to Nantai Island, the former foreign settlement and business center. The old city of Fuzhou dates from the T'ang dynasty, A.D. 618-906. After the Opium War, Fuzhou was established as a treaty port. By 1850, it was the principal Chinese port and the world's largest tea-exporting center.

The climate of Fuzhou is subtropical and comfortable, affording tourists the opportunity to visit the city all the year round. January is the coldest month, with July being the hottest with an average temperature 28.6C. The best time for travel here is from April to November. Fuzhou is a tourist city that boasts both natural and manmade sights. 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.

Fuzhou City is one of the 14 coastal port cities opening to the outside world. Mawei Harbor has opened as an economic and technological development zone. Fuzhou is rich in tourism resources. In the districts, the well-known mountains include Gushan Mountain, Yushan Mountain, Wushan Mountain and Pingshan Mountain. Famous parks consist of West Lake, Zuohai Park and Forest Park. Yongquang Temple and Xichan Temple are also celebrated. Lin Zexu's Tomb and the Great Hall of Hualin Temple are major historical and cultural sites under state protection. Other scenic spots and historical sites are scattered throughout the city including Eighteen Bends Stream, a square and broad heavenly abode.

Besides, Fuzhou City is renowned for both quality and quantity of hot springs throughout China.

The tourism industry of Fuzhou with its sustainable, fast and healthy development is being perfected day by day. In this coastal city, the reception establishments related to tourism are modern. At present, there are over 80 stared hotels, and the recreational facilities are very numerous. The transportation network of Fuzhou is well developed and incorporates the road, rail, water and aviation networks, providing your trip to Fuzhou with convenient all-around access.

Fuzhou City is continuing to develop its prosperous, modern and well rounded tourism industry. With its ancient culture and exquisite sights, the city welcomes the global tourist.

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