Fuzhou is the capital of Fujian, China, lying between the Min River estuary to the south and the city of Ningde to the north.
Together, Fuzhou and Ningde make up the Mindong linguistic and cultural region. Fuzhou's population was 8,291,268 as of the 2020 Chinese census.
In 2015, Fuzhou was ranked as the 10th fastest growing metropolitan area in the world by Brookings Institution. Fuzhou is listed as No. 20 in the China Integrated City Index 2016's total ranking, a study conducted by the National Development and Reform Commission. Fuzhou is also a major city for scientific research, appearing in the global top 50 cities as tracked by the Nature Index. The city is home to several major universities, notably Fuzhou University, one of China's key universities and other public universities, including Fujian Normal University and Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University.
Tourist attractions
Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷) "Three Lanes and Seven Alleys" is a cluster of ancient residential buildings dating from the late Jin dynasty now features a pedestrian zone with shops along the street. Situated at the centre of the city at Gulou District, it is the most popular touristic destination in the city. Many buildings were revitalized recently to increase tourism.
- Lin Zexu Memorial Hall (林则徐纪念馆) (Aomen Rd)
- West Lake (福州西湖) (An artificial landscape-style lake built in 282)
- Hualin Temple (华林寺) (Built in 964, Song dynasty) Its main hall is known as the oldest surviving wooden building in south China and was confirmed as an important heritage site under state protection in 1982.
- Dizang Temple (The Temple of Sacrificing Guardian of the Earth, founded in 527)
- Xichan Temple (西禅寺) (Buddhist temple founded in 867)
- Wu Ta (乌塔) "Black Pagoda" (Originally built in 799, rebuilt in 936)
- Bai Ta (白塔) "White Pagoda" (On the top of Mount Yu, originally built in 905, 67 m in height, collapsed in 1534, rebuilt in 1548, 41 m in height)
- Yongquan Temple (涌泉寺) (Founded in 915, and located on the top of Mount Gu)
- Mount Gu (鼓山), the tallest mountain in the area. Attracts many residents, especially in the weekends for hiking trips.
- Mount Qi (旗山) (In Nanyu, Minhou County.)
- Luoxing Tower (罗星塔) (In Mawei District and built in the Song dynasty. Was called "China Tower")
- Tanshishan cultural relics (昙石山文化遗址) (In Ganzhe, Minhou County)
- Saint Dominic's Cathedral (福州圣多明我主教座堂)
- St. John's Church, Fuzhou
- Jinshan Temple (金山寺) (Originally built in 1131–1162, rebuilt in 1934)
You can find more information about Fuzhou in the following website:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzhou