Fujian (Extended)
Southeastern coastal province famous for Gulangyu Island (Xiamen), Fujian Tulou (Hakka round houses, UNESCO), and the Maritime Silk Road city of Quanzhou.
provinces2026-10-27
At a glance
- Region
- east
- Capital
- Fuzhou
- Population
- 41.9 million
- Area
- 124,000 km²
- Best season
- October–December and March–May
- Pinyin
- Fújiàn
- Country
- CN
- Signature cuisine
- Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Oyster Omelette
Why visit
For Gulangyu — the car-free island with colonial architecture, piano museum, and beach. For the Tulou — the Hakka round houses, some 500+ years old. For Quanzhou — UNESCO Maritime Silk Road heritage.
Getting there
Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN) has international flights. HSR from Shanghai: 4-5h to Xiamen.
Getting around
Xiamen has a metro. Gulangyu is a 10-minute ferry. For Tulou, take a tourist bus from Xiamen (2-3 hours).
Key cities
UNESCO sites
Day by day
3 — Xiamen + Gulangyu
Day 1: Xiamen old town. Day 2: Gulangyu Island. Day 3: Xiamen University + beach.
5 — Xiamen + Tulou + Quanzhou
Add 2 days: Tianluokeng Tulou + Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road sites.
Famous for
- Gulangyu Island
- Fujian Tulou (UNESCO)
- Tieguanyin oolong tea
- Mazu temples
FAQs
Is Gulangyu worth visiting?
Yes — one of China's most charming spots. Car-free, with 19th-century colonial architecture, the Piano Museum, and beaches.
What are Tulou?
Hakka earthen round houses — some 500+ years old, 3-4 stories tall, housing entire clans of 200-300 people.
Is Quanzhou worth visiting?
Yes — UNESCO Maritime Silk Road site with 25+ monuments. Kaiyuan Temple, Qingjing Mosque, maritime museum.