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Fujian, short for Min (闽), is a province located on the southeast coast of China. It is bordered by Zhejiang Province to the northeast, Jiangxi Province to the west and northwest, Guangdong Province to the southwest and facing Taiwan Island with the Taiwan Strait in between. Fujian is mostly mountains and is traditionally described to be “Eight Parts mountain, one part water and one part farmland”.
When the sailboat loaded with luxurious silk and porcelain slowly departed from Quanzhou Port; When tenacious Zheng He faced the sea and the flag of the navigation age raised behind him, Fujian was destined to be remembered by history. The northwest is higher in altitude with the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site – Wuyi Mountain situated and the southeast is the coastline with many bays and islands, among them Gulangyu Island is the famous one. Fujian, also retains the unique earthen building group - Fujian tulou clusters in the southwest where you can experience the authentic Hakka culture and one the most beautiful coastlines in China in the northeast, which is an unmissable destination for shutterbugs. All in all, Fujian is the place where visitors will fall in love at first sight and never wants to leave.
Why Visit Fujian Province?World Heritage Site of China. There are four world heritage sites, including Mount Wuyi (in 1999) with the serene beauty of the dramatic gorges and numerous temples and monasteries, providing the setting for development and spread of neo-Confucianism; Fujian Tulou (in 2008) with 46 buildings constructed between 15th and 20th centuries mainly located in Yongding, Nanjing and Hua’an; China Danxia Landform (Fujian Taining, in 2010) is characterized by spectacular red cliffs and a range of erosional landforms, including dramatic natural pillars, towers, ravines, valleys and waterfalls. And the newly declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, which enjoys reputations of "Garden on the Sea", "World Architecture Expo", etc. - The charming Gulangyu Island (Xiamen, in 2017).
A place full of pyrotechnic exuberant. The culture and history of Fujian is not being buried underground but assimilated into local life. “The Garden on the Sea” - Xiamen is a paradise for gourmands. The fragrant of Hakka food wafted from the earth buildings that can hardly be found anywhere else. The Genre music murmuring in the ancient lanes and quietly slipping into the midsummer night dream of locals. Da Hong Pao is as enchanting and fragrant as a dancing beauty in the tea field. The hometown of loving Mazu - the God that Hakka people follow for generations...
Famous danxia landscape & mountain scenery. The charming Jiuqu Stream encircled Wuyi Mountain with its infinite tenderness; Take a boat and ride into the past on the emerald Shangqingxi River and admire the mahogany mountains on the crescent shaped Dajinhu Lake; Water rippling and sparkling under the sunshine in Baishuiyang Geological Landscape; Secluded caves and risky peaks morphs into the fantasy fairyland - Taimu Mountain; Affable and simple Lao Jun Rock quietly seated on Qingyuan Mountain...
Hakka culture & unique earthen buildings. Hakka, a subgroup of the Han Chinese, literally means “guest families”, are thought to have originated from the lands bordering the Yellow River and moved and settled in Southern China. Hakka people speak the Hakka language and have unique architecture based on defense and communal living - Hakka earthen buildings (Tulou). The architectural style of Hakka forts (round or square, designed as a large fortress and apartment building in one) is unique in China and around the world. Travelers who want to see the exceptional examples of a building tradition and experience a particular type of communal living, can come to see Tulous in Yongding and Nanjing counties in Fujian Province.
Beautiful coastal scenery & paradise for photography. Fujian is the largest province with a 3752-kilometer continental coastline and an 807-kilometer island coastline. Xiamen, Fuzhou and Quanzhou are all located in the coastal area. Besides Xiapu has the largest mudflat encompassing 40 square kilometers and more than 400 kilometers of coastline which is listed as “Top 10 Paradises for Photographers” to shoot tiger-striped beaches, bamboo structures and poles, buoys and fishing vessels…
Profound history & starting point of maritime silk road. Fujian has a long history. In the Mid-Tang Dynasty, five states set, namely Fu, Jian, Quan, Zhang and Ting. This is where the name “Fujian” comes. In the Southern Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty, Fujian had built trade relationships with more than one hundred countries and areas and the famous Maritime Silk Road started from this perch. Fujian was the starting point of Zheng He’s Naval Expeditions during the Ming Dynasty, and made his first voyage in 1405.
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8 Days Bests of Fujian Tour
Itinerary: Xiamen / Nanjing Tulou / Yongding Tulou / Quanzhou / Wuyishan / Fuzhou
Highlights: Gulangyu Island, Tianluokeng Tulou, Wuyi Mountain, Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple, Sanfang Qixiang, Foochow Arsenal Cultural Park, etc.
Catch all the best landscapes, cultures, histories and city vibes of the beautiful and diverse Fujian in one go—4 UNESCO World Heritage sites and Top 5 destinations! Start from Xiamen and enjoy a classic discovery of stunning Gulangyu Island with international architectural wonders, as well as Fujian Tulou with Hakka people's group life. Next, explore Quanzhou's well-preserved sites from the Maritime Silk Road time. Then, soak in the Danxia landscape, Dahongpao tea culture, and Neo-Confucianist, Taoist and Buddhist charm in Wuyishan (World Natural & Cultural Heritage). Finally, immerse in Fuzhou's pleasant, profound and vibrant charm, with key sites and museums of famous Foochow Arsenal.
How to Plan a Fujian TourMost travelers begin their Fujian tour in Xiamen, a vibrant coastal city known for its relaxed atmosphere and attractions like Gulangyu Island. Spend a day exploring the city, then take 1–2 days to venture out to the Nanjing and Yongding Tulou, the iconic earthen buildings that offer a deep dive into Hakka culture and rural life. From Xiamen, continue to Wuyi Mountain, easily accessible by high-speed train or flight. A 2-day stay lets you enjoy its stunning landscapes, tea plantations, and UNESCO-listed cultural sites. Next, head to Fuzhou, the provincial capital, and Quanzhou, a historically significant port city and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Each city is worth 1–2 days for cultural exploration, architecture, and local cuisine. If you’re a photography lover or looking for unique coastal scenery, finish your journey in Xiapu, known for its spectacular mudflat landscapes and traditional fishing scenes—ideally visited over 2–4 days.
A well-paced Fujian tour typically takes 8–10 days. You can also extend your trip to other top destinations in China—like Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, or Yunnan—for a richer travel experience. If you have any idea about your trip planning, please feel free to contact us to help you customize the perfect itinerary!
Top Travel Destinations in Fujian ProvinceFujian offers a perfect blend of coastal scenery, rich cultural heritage, and unique architectural wonders. From historic towns to breathtaking mountains and vibrant cities, it’s a destination full of diversity and charm waiting to be explored.
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7 Days Brilliant Fujian Tour
Itinerary: Xiamen / Nanjing Tulou / Yongding Tulou / Quanzhou / Fuzhou
Highlights: Gulangyu Island, Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple, Maritime Museum, Sanfang Qixiang, Foochow Arsenal Cultural Park, etc.
Embark on this unforgettable exploration through Fujian where ancient traditions and modern vitality meet fascinating landscapes. This meticulously crafted 7-day tour takes you to savor: from Xiamen Gulangyu Island with century-old international buildings to the majestic earthen fortresses of the Hakka Tulou, including iconic "Four Dishes One Soup" cluster and majestic "King of Tulou", from Quanzhou's UNESCO-praised Maritime Silk Road treasures to the refined Ming-Qing street and modern shipbuilding technology of Fuzhou... Just get immersed in Fujian's top stunning landscapes, heritage wonders, and local urban pulse!
Popular Tourist Attractions & Activities in Fujian ProvinceWith more than thousands of years of Chinese and western culture blended, diverse natural scenery of coast, mountains and rivers, Fujian province has hundreds of attractions and many historical relics, including World Heritage Sites: Gulangyu Island, Fujian Tulou, Wuyi Mountain and Taining Danxia Landform, famous temples like South Putuo Temple, Kaiyuan Temple, Yongquan Temple, etc., splendid Xiapu Mudflat... Below are the top 12 tourist attractions and activities in Fujian Province. For more attraction information, please check Top 10 Things to Do in Fujian | Top Fujian Tourist Attractions.
Gulangyu Island
Praised as "World Architecture Expo" and the "Island of Piano", Gulangyu Island (鼓浪屿) is a romantic island with petty bourgeoisie sentiments, a great place to relax...
South Putuo Temple
South Putuo Temple (南普陀寺) is a sacred Buddhist resort, prosperous, yet you can feel tranquility from it, besides, tourists can taste the delicious vegetarian food in the temple.
Xiamen Huandao Road
Huandao Road (环岛路), the best place for cycling in Xiamen, refers to the road sections from Xiamen University to the Old Convention and Exhibition Center along the coast of Xiamen.
Nanjing Tulou
Nanjing Tulou (南靖土楼) is located in Zhangzhou City. The famous Hakka Tulous include Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Hekeng Tulou Cluster, Yunshuiyao Village, Yuchanglou Heguilou, etc.
Yongding Tulou
Yongding Tulou (永定土楼) is located in Longyan City. The famous Hakka Tulous include Chuxi Tulou Cluster, Gaobei Tulou Cluster, Hongkeng Tulou Cluster, Nanxi Tulou Cluster, etc.
Wuyi Mountain
Wuyi Mountain (武夷山) is a World Cultural & Natural Heritage Site with profound Chinese culture. It is a great place to feel the charm of ancient China and explore the miracle of nature.
Sanfang Qixiang
With the reputation of “The Historical Source and Cultural Root of Fuzhou”, Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷), or called Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, is the most famous historical block of Fuzhou.
Kaiyuan Temple
Kaiyuan Temple (开元寺), first built in 686 AD, is Fujian's largest Buddhist temple complex and a vital witness to Quanzhou's great status on Maritime Silk Road. East Tower and West Tower are its highlights.
Xiapu Mudflat
Xiapu Mudflat (霞浦滩涂) in Ningde City is regarded as the most beautiful coastal line in China and reputed as one of the Top 10 best photography bases in domestic area by the shutterbugs.
Taining Scenic Tourist Area
Taining Scenic Tourist Area (泰宁风景区), a vital part of Danxai Landscape, including the most popular Dajin Lake Scenic Area, Shangqing Stream, Taining Old Town, etc.
Taimu Mountain
Taimu Mountain (太姥山), known as the "Fairyland on the Sea", is featured with granitic peaks and caves and combines the natural scenery of mountains, sea and river with cultural scenery together.
Meizhou Island
Meizhou Island (湄洲岛) is praised as the “Oriental Mecca”. It is the hometown of Mazu. The grand Mazu Sea Festival is held on the 3rd of the 3rd lunar month and 9th of the 9th lunar month every year.
5 Days Xiamen, Fujian Tulou & Mount Wuyi Discovery Tour
Itinerary: Xiamen / Nanjing Tulou / Yongding Tulou / Xiamen / Wuyishan
Highlights: Gulangyu Island, Nanjing Tulou, Chengqi Building, Mount Wuyi
How to enjoy Fujian essences in the best way? This 5-day Fujian tour is your best choice to discover all the bests and musts of Fujian, including three terrific UNESCO World Heritage sites. You’ll enjoy comfortable coastal sightseeing in Xiamen with leisure stroll at outdoor architectural galley at Gulangyu Island in slow pace. Also, you’ll have a wonderful cultural day to nearby Fujian Tulou to admire those outstanding earthen buildings created by Hakka people among the lush and beautiful rice terraces mountain and field regions. Besides, you will visit famous Wuyi Mountain to appreciate its praisable Danxia splendors with large spread of green, lots of gratifying natural sceneries and enjoy the rich atmosphere of culture and history of ancient Chinese Dahongpao tea, three religions and literature!
Fujian Weather & Best Time to Visit
Fujian Province is situated in Tropic of Cancer which is deeply influenced by the monsoon circulation and terrain. Hence, the climate of Fujian belongs to the subtropical maritime monsoon climate with mildly cold winters and humid summers. It has an average temperature around 17~21℃ and an average rainfall of around 1400~2000mm.
Fujian can be visited all year round and you can travel anytime you like. You can take a cruise to Gulangyu Island or enjoy the idyllic tulou clusters in spring, cycle along Huandao Road and relax on the beach in Summer, shoot amazing pictures of coastal scenery in Xiapu in autumn and visit historical city like Xiamen, Fuzhou and Quanzhou in Winter. The following recommended places in each season are for your reference.
Best Places to Visit in Spring: Xiamen, Gulangyu Island, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Tulou, etc.
Best Places to Visit in Summer: Qingdao, Weihai, Yantai, etc.
Best Places to Visit in Autumn: Xiapu County, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Fujian Tulou, etc.
Best Places to Visit in Winter: Xiapu, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, etc.
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How to Get to & around Fujian
Get to Fujian
Fujian can be arrived flexibly by flight, train, cruise and highway. Xiamen and Fuzhou are two major transportation hubs. You can choose or combine available transportation tools according to your travel plan.
By Flight
There are overall 7 airports in Fujian, the three major international airports in are Xiamen Gaoqiao International Airport, Fuzhou Changle International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport. There are international flights to London, Sydney, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Singapore, etc. and domestic flights to Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guilin, Kunming, Chengdu, etc. There is an airport in Wuyishan City, for those who want to get directly to Wuyi Mountain at high speed, can take flights to Wuyishan Airport.
By Train
Fujian province has a well-developed high-speed rail system, connecting the vast majority of areas in the province. Currently there are frequent high speed trains to Xiamen, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Wuyi Mountain, Xiapu County and other places in Fujian from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Huangshan and other nearby provinces. If you want to go to Fujian Tulou Area, you are suggested to get to Xiamen first and transfer to a car or bus to Fujian Tulou area for about 2-3 hours.
Get around FujianIt is recommended to use high speed trains when you travel between destinations which are not close to each other, such as Xiamen – Fuzhou, Xiamen – Wuyishan, etc. Xiamen, Fujian Tulou Area and Quanzhou are located closely, thus you can transfer among them by car. Xiapu mudflats and Fujian tulou clusters are scattered in Xiapu, Nanjing and Yongding , therefore taking a car is the best way to travel around. Flights are seldom used for city-to-city transfer in the province.
To get rid of hustle and bustle of public transportation and time-consuming tickets booking, it is strongly recommended to travel Fujian with our packaged tour which includes not only tour guide, hotels, meals, attractions, etc., but also takes care of all the transfers during your trip, from airport/train station pick up, high speed train, flights to private vehicle and your own driver, so that you can focus all your time and energy on enjoying magnificent culture and beautiful landscape of Fujian. Feel free to contact us if you need any help.
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5 Days Xiamen & Fujian Tulou Highlights Tour
Itinerary: Xiamen / Nanjing Tulou / Yongding Tulou / Xiamen
Highlights: Gulangyu Island, Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, Hongkeng Tulou Cluster, Chuxi Tulou Cluster
Xiamen, adorned with serene and refreshing coastal vistas, and Fujian Tulou, home to magnificent Hakka earthen structures nestled amidst picturesque rural mountains, stand as two of Fujian's most beloved destinations, captivating hearts across China. Get away to the quiet and eye-pleasant rural Hakka villages in Nanjing and Yongding to appreciate the globally famous Fujian Tulou listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage for high architectural skills, intricate designs and amazing functions for communal living. Do not miss the must-see Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, nice Zhenchenglou, beautiful Chuxi Tulou Cluster, etc. Besides, enjoy one full relaxing day in Xiamen, soaking up captivating seashore and wandering around the famous Gulangyu Island (Kulangsu) boasting over 1,000 historical international architectures!
Fujian Accommodation and Where to StayThe tourism industry has developed well in Fujian, so is its accommodation. It is usually easy to find a good hotel that is well located and equipped with good facilities in Xiamen, Fuzhou and Wuyi Mountain etc. The two biggest cities, Xiamen and Fuzhou, have the highest-end hotels with many international luxury hotel brands and domestic luxury hotel brands offering suites, deluxe rooms, standard rooms, etc. Smaller places like Quanzhou, Nanjing Tulou Area, Yongding Tulou Area, Xiapu County, Weifang, etc. mainly offer Chinese hotels, including featured guest houses, valuable 3-star 4-star and 5-star hotels. There are many top-class resorts in and around the Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area.
As for hotel areas, we suggest you choose those hotels not too far away from the city center, business districts and transportation stations. If you are an independent traveller, you are suggested to stay close to train stations, shopping streets, major attractions so that you can find public transportation, food and shops easily. If you prefer a worry-free tour operated by travel agencies like China Discovery, you can accommodate around the commercial center, or stay away from the crowds. Your travel agencies will find a well-located and well-equipped hotel for you.
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Fujian Travel MapsFor your better understanding of the location and transportation of Fujian Province and help you plan your Fujian trip, here we collect some useful Fujian travel maps including Fujian China Map, Fujian Province Map, Fujian Attractions Map and maps of Xiamen, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Nanjing, Yongding, Wuyishan, Xiapu, etc.
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7 Days Brilliant Fujian Tour
Enjoy a classic visit to top highlights in Xiamen, Fujian Tulou, Quanzhou and Fuzhou for a nice discovery of its 3 remarkable UNESCO Heritage wonders, brilliant culture & history, stunning landscape, and local urban pulse!
5 Days Xiamen, Tulou & Mount Wuyi Discovery Tour
The most popular Fujian trip to discover all best sightseeing, culture and history of Fujian Province with great fun, including classic visit to Xiamen with Gulangyu, Fujian Tulou in Nanjing and Yongding and Wuyi Mountain with Jiuqu Stream rafting!
3 Days Classic Wuyi Mountain Tour
This 3 days tour takes you to visit Wuyi Mountian in the most classic way to have fun at this excellent idyllic happy retreat listed as UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage without missing joyous Jiuqu Stream rafting fun and Da Hong Pao tea plantation walking!
3 Days Classic Xiamen and Fujian Tulou Tour
Spend three wonderful days marveling at the essence of Xiamen, the Garden City on the Sea. You will not only visit the famous Gulangyu Island, but also view the Hakka earthen buildings.
5 Days Xiamen & Fujian Tulou Highlights Tour
This 5-day trip takes to enjoy all best highlights in Xiamen with refreshing coastal landscape including Gulangyu Island and most popular and authentic UNESCO Heritage earthen buildings in Nanjing Tulou and Yongding Tulou in one go!
4 Days Best Xiamen, Fujian Tulou & Quanzhou Tour
Take this wonderful 4-day journey to discover best highlights of Xiamen Gulangyu, Fujian Tulou, UNESCO-listed Quanzhou City in one go, savoring not-missing landscape, local culture and historical stories of above overseas Chinese hometowns!
6 Days Xiamen Fujian Tulou & Yellow Mountain Tour
The amazing holiday to catch top UNESCO World Natural & Cultural Heritages in east China in one go, including wondrous Yellow Mountain, fantastic peaceful Fujian Tulou clusters and pleasant sunny Xiamen with Gulangyu architecture!
4 Days Classic Xiamen, Fuzhou & Fujian Tulou Tour
This 4 Days Classic Tour takes you to visit Xiamen's romantic Gulanyu Island, the UNESCO World Heritage treasure - Hakka Fujian Tulou, and the surprisingly wonderful and profound provincial capital - Fuzhou in one Go!
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