What city is the provincial capital of Fujian Province?

The provincial capital of Fujian is Fuzhou.

Fuzhou City is located at the eastern end of central Fujian Province, bordering the Taiwan Strait to the east, Sanming City and Nanping City to the west, Putian City to the south, and Ningde City to the north. The city's total area is 11,968.53 square kilometers, and the municipal district area is 1,761.2 square kilometers. The landform of Fuzhou City is a typical estuary basin, with Gushan Mountain in the east, Qishan Mountain in the west, Wuhu Mountain in the south, and Lianhua Peak in the north. Its altitude is mostly between 600 and 1,000 meters.

Fuzhou City’s extreme temperatures range from a maximum of 42.3℃ to a minimum of -2.5℃. In 2013, Fuzhou ranked first among the four hot stoves. The annual relative humidity is approximately 77%. The heat island effect often occurs, and Fuzhou is a basin terrain, with temperatures reaching over 36°C at noon in summer. The dominant wind direction is northeasterly, and southerly wind is dominant in summer. The weather is hot from July to September, which is the period when typhoon activity is concentrated. On average, there are two typhoons that directly land in the city every year. The best tourist season is from April to November every year.

Fuzhou’s attractions

1. Three Lanes and Seven Alleys

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is a historical and cultural district in Fuzhou, which preserves many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. , including Lin Zexu’s former residence, Yan Fu’s former residence, Ye’s residence, etc. The layout of lanes and lanes here is well preserved and is an important representative of the lane system of feudal society in ancient Chinese society. Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is an important place to preserve history and culture in Fuzhou and is also a cultural relic protection unit in Fujian Province.

2. Gushan

Gushan is a famous scenic spot in Fuzhou and is known as the "back garden" of Fuzhou. Gushan is a famous place for mountain climbing and exercise in Fuzhou. There are many thousand-year-old temples on the mountain with strong incense. Gushan is evergreen all year round, and the Yongquan Temple on the mountain is full of incense. In addition to Gushan, Gushan also has beautiful natural scenery, such as the ancient Yongquan Temple with strong incense. Gushan is one of the famous attractions in Fuzhou and one of the scenic spots in Fujian Province.

3. Pingtan Island

Pingtan Island is located on Haitan Island, Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. It is known as the "Maldives of China". Pingtan Island has beautiful natural landscapes and preserves the original island style. The most famous one is Blue Tears, which you go to around April every year because you can’t see it in other seasons. On Pingtan Island, you can enjoy the clear water, feel the company of windmills, and experience entertainment activities such as beach football and Frisbee throwing. In addition, the beach on Pingtan Island is very gentle and open, making it very suitable for leisure activities such as beach football.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Fuzhou