福建banner

Fujian

Basic Overview

Fujian is located on China’s southeast coast, known as the “Land of Tea, Mountains and Sea.” It is the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, with beautiful coastlines, green mountains, unique ancient tulou buildings, rich marine culture, and world-famous oolong tea. Fujian perfectly blends coastal scenery, profound history, distinctive folk customs and delicious seafood, making it an ideal destination for overseas travelers.
 

Natural Scenic Spots

Fujian’s natural scenery combines magnificent mountains, clear seas, beautiful islands, and lush forests. It has both coastal charm and elegant mountain views.
Wuyi Mountain

World natural and cultural heritage, famous for Danxia landform and tea mountains.

Gulangyu Island (Xiamen)

A beautiful car-free island with fresh air and coastal scenery.

Taimu Mountain

 Famous mountain with strange rocks, clear streams and sea views.

Pingtan Island & Coastline

Beautiful island with clean beaches and blue sea views.

Jiuzhou Lake & Wetlands

Peaceful lake and wetland scenery with rich ecological views.

Ancient History & Cultural Relics

Fujian has a long history as an important port of the Maritime Silk Road, preserving unique ancient tulou buildings, historic towns, and cultural relics.
Fujian Tulou (Hakka Round Houses)

World heritage, unique large-scale ancient residential buildings of Hakka people.

Gulangyu Historical Buildings

Various Western-style and traditional buildings forming unique architectural scenery.

Quanzhou Ancient Port Sites

Historic relics of the Maritime Silk Road starting point.

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (Fuzhou)

Well-preserved ancient blocks with traditional Min-style architecture.

Kaiyuan Temple (Quanzhou)

Famous ancient temple with a long history and exquisite architecture.

Local Cultural Experiences

1.Tulou Handicraft & Hakka Home Cooking

Visit century-old Hakka tulou cluster, learn bamboo weaving from local elders and help Hakka families make preserved vegetables and Hakka stuffed tofu for authentic farmhouse meals.

2.Minnan Nanyin Opera & Dehua Porcelain Making

Listen to ancient Minnan Nanyin folk music in old Quanzhou lanes; take a pottery lesson to shape and paint your own Dehua white porcelain souvenir.

3.Wuyi Rock Tea Picking & Tea Ceremony

Pick fresh tea leaves on Wuyi Mountain’s rocky tea gardens and experience the whole handmade tea roasting plus traditional Fujian gongfu tea ritual.

4.Putian Woodcarving Workshop

Study traditional Putian fine woodcarving craft with inheritors and carve small wood ornaments by hand.

5.Fisherman’s Life on Pingtan Island

Join coastal fishermen to mend fishing nets and make seafood congee, experiencing original island marine folk customs.

Local Folk Culture & Intangible Heritage 

Fujian has rich and distinctive folk culture, including Minnan and Hakka traditions, tea culture, ancient operas, and unique festivals.
Minnan & Hakka Folk Customs

Unique lifestyle, etiquette and festivals of local ethnic groups.

Fujian Tea Culture (Oolong Tea)

World-famous tea culture, especially Tieguanyin and Da Hong Pao.

Nanyin Music & Minnan Opera

Ancient traditional art with a history of thousands of years.

Mazu Belief & Festival Culture

Famous marine culture and traditional blessing customs.

Traditional Handicrafts (Paper-cutting, Wood carving)

Exquisite local handmade art with strong Min-style characteristics.

Authentic Fujian Food & Cuisine

Fujian cuisine (Min cuisine) is one of China’s eight great cuisines, famous for fresh, light, fragrant and sweet flavors. It focuses on seafood, soup and original taste.
 

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

World-famous top Fujian dish with luxurious ingredients and rich soup.

Oyster Omelette & Seafood Snacks

Popular local seafood snacks with fresh and tender taste.

Satay Noodles & Min-style Snacks

Classic street food with unique sweet and savory sauce.

Seafood Dishes

Fresh local seafood cooked in light and delicious ways.

Fujian Pastries & Desserts

Sweet and soft traditional snacks with local characteristics.

Recommended Tour Packages

We provide high-quality Fujian tour routes for overseas visitors, covering coasts, mountains, tulou and tea culture, with private car and English-speaking guide.

10-Day Fujian Classic Loop Tour

Xiamen → Tulou → Quanzhou → Wuyi Mountain → Fuzhou.

Xiamen & Gulangyu 3-Day Leisure Tour

Gulangyu Island → coastal scenery → ancient towns.

Wuyi Mountain Tea & Scenery 3-Day Tour

Wuyi Mountain → tea gardens → bamboo raft on Jiuqu Stream.

Fujian Tulou & Hakka Culture 2-Day Tour

Visit ancient tulou buildings and experience Hakka life.

 

Useful Travel Tips for International Visitors 

1.Best Time:

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most pleasant.

2.Coastal Climate:

Humid and rainy; bring sun protection and rain gear.

3.Food Taste:

Fujian food is light and fresh, not spicy, suitable for most visitors.

4.Tea Experience:

You can taste various famous teas at local tea houses.

5.Cooperation with Locals:

Respect local customs and religious traditions.

6.Transportation:

Convenient high-speed trains and flights between cities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!

user-tx
user-tx
user-tx
user-tx
  • How can we get in touch with you and by what means?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!

  • How can we get in touch with you and by what means?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!

  • How can we get in touch with you and by what means?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!

  • How can we get in touch with you and by what means?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!

  • How can we get in touch with you and by what means?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!

  • How can we get in touch with you and by what means?

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us! We will have specialists to answer your questions!