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Fuzhou, Fujian's overlooked treasure city, please save this in-depth travel guide to Fuzhou city!

Preface

Whenever friends talk about visiting Fujian, the first place that comes to mind is Xiamen; and when traveling around Xiamen, the first choice is Zhangzhou or Quanzhou.

However, Fuzhou , the capital of Fujian Province , doesn't mind being ignored and quietly enjoys its low profile. But if you miss out on Fuzhou, it would be a huge pity: just like the name of this city, Fuzhou has been a blessed treasure land since ancient times.

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Fuzhou, also known as the Banyan City or simply "Rong," is a city under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province, serving as its capital and a central city in the West Coast Economic Zone. Fuzhou is a city steeped in time. History has left a profound mark on this city. Banyan trees, centuries old, stretch out their rugged branches, casting a verdant shade that reaches the sky. Their drooping branches cast a shimmering shadow, and people gather beneath them to cool off and chat. These trees bear witness to Fuzhou's historical development. The cobblestone streets of the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, the view of the Minjiang River from the Luoxing Pagoda, and the Yongquan Temple nestled deep within Gushan Mountain are all worthwhile attractions in Fuzhou. Walking along Fuzhou's narrow streets, the shadows cast by the banyan trees on the mottled gray brickwork intersect, clash, and ultimately merge with the overhead power lines. You'll marvel at the vibrant vitality of this historic city today.

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Compared to Xiamen, which was founded in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1378), Fuzhou had a Neolithic culture as early as 5,000 years ago. When the Qin Dynasty unified China, the Minzhong County was established. At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the capital moved south for the second time to Fuzhou. The history and ancient culture have made Fuzhou a city with rich cultural heritage. The preserved ancient buildings and streets are even more worth recalling.

In modern times, Fuzhou has produced many talented people: Lin Zexu who destroyed opium in Humen, the academic giant Chen Jingrun, the literary masters Zheng Zhenduo, Bing Xin, and Lin Huiyin. Many celebrities even settled in the famous "Three Lanes and Seven Alleys".

In addition to the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, there is also a "rich area" from the Republic of China period on the north bank of the Minjiang River that runs through Fuzhou City, which is a replica of life on the Hangzhou Canal; and on the south bank of the Minjiang River there is also a small "Gulangyu" - the old houses in Cangshan District.

This place used to be the embassy district of 17 countries. Just like Gulangyu Island, Qingdao or Shamian in Guangzhou, it is home to many century-old foreign buildings and old red brick houses. It is the private back garden of Fuzhou people.

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Aerial photography of Three Lanes and Seven Alleys

Aerial photography of West Lake in Fuzhou

Aerial photography of Shangxiahang

Fuzhou Tourism Introduction

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Here's a hand-drawn map. You can see that the Minjiang River divides Fuzhou into two banks: Cangshan District on the south bank and Jin'an District, Gulou District, and Taijiang District on the north bank. Here's a list of places worth visiting in each district:

Jin'an District: Fudao (connecting several parks in Fuzhou), Guling (where foreigners live and escape the summer heat), Fuzhou East Station (suitable for taking photos)
Gulou District: Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Huaxiang Hall of the Christian Church, Shaoyuan No. 1 Cultural and Creative Park (a gathering place for young artists)

Taijiang District: Shangxiahang (CBD)

Cangshan District: Old Cangshan Western Architecture Expo Group

Must-see destinations | Three Lanes and Seven Alleys

Sanfang Qixiang is a must-visit place when visiting Fuzhou. Similar to Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu and the Southern Song Imperial Street in Hangzhou, it is a popular place for historical culture, distinctive architecture and local cuisine.

Nanhou Street, the main thoroughfare of the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, has existed for over a thousand years, making it the only extant street in China with a traditional alley layout and a "Ming and Qing Dynasty Architectural Museum." To the west, the three sections are called "fangs": Yijinfang, Wenrufang, and Guanglufang; to the east, the seven sections are called "xiangs," which, from north to south, are Yangqiaoxiang, Langguanxiang, Anminxiang, Huangxiang, Taxiang, Gongxiang, and Jibixiang.

Tourist service centers for the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys are located at each end of the lanes: one at Langguan Alley (north entrance) next to the Yangqiao Road entrance archway, and one at the south entrance, near the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall on Macau Road. The centers offer free luggage storage in various sizes, as well as loaner facilities such as umbrellas, crutches, wheelchairs, and first aid kits. Wheelchairs are also available for visitors with limited mobility.

【Nanhou Street】

Nanhou Street was once the largest market for traditional lantern production and sales in Fuzhou. During the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, Fuzhou folk were particularly active in making, buying, admiring, and giving lanterns. Because the Chinese character for "lantern" (deng) sounds similar to the Chinese character for "ding," it symbolizes the arrival of a new child. Around the eighth day of the first lunar month, parents in Fuzhou would give lanterns to their married daughters, and grandmothers to their grandchildren, wishing them the birth of a son.

Nanhou Street has become quite commercialized, with locations like Starbucks and McDonald's, blending Eastern and Western elements with the local architecture. Of course, there are also many local delicacies, such as Yonghe fish balls and Tongli meat dumplings, which attract many tourists. Don't just wander along the central axis of Nanhou Street; be sure to explore the alleys on both the east and west sides.

Entering from the north bridge road entrance, from north to south there are Langguan Lane, Ta Lane, Huang Lane, Gong Lane, etc.

Tower Lane

Ta Lane is located south of Langguan Lane and connects to Nanhou Street to the west. Its name derives from the "Yuwang Pagoda" built within the lane, symbolizing the prosperity of literature. After the wooden pagoda was destroyed during the Southern Song Dynasty, a small pagoda was built within the lane during the Qing Dynasty as a commemorative monument. In the 1950s, the small pagoda was moved to the entrance of the lane, reflecting the name Ta Lane.

Most of the dwellings in Taxiang are built with courtyards with wind and fire walls, wooden halls and rooms, and patios and corridors, which are typical of the ancient residential buildings in Fuzhou.

【Huangxiang】

Huangxiang Lane lies south of Taxiang Lane and connects to Yijinfang Lane to the west. The lane boasts a long history, said to be the Huang clan, who migrated from the Central Plains to Fujian 1,700 years ago to escape war and settled and prospered here, hence the name Huangxiang. Huangxiang is arguably the oldest lane among the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys. Its "Little Huanglou" is a highlight of the area.

Opening the door of the Little Yellow Building in Huangxiang is like stepping into another time. Hidden within this beautiful garden lies a two-story pavilion with beams painted with dragons and phoenixes. Upstairs, the corridors open onto terraces on either side, connecting to a rockery. Opposite, a rockery with lake rocks, a fish pond, an arched stone bridge, and a half-pavilion, surrounded by 12 hanging bells, embody the hallmarks of Jiangnan gardens.

【Palace Lane】

As its name suggests, Gong Lane has been home to many prominent figures throughout Fuzhou, particularly those of modern times, such as Shen Baozhen, the Qing Dynasty Governor-General of Liangjiang and Minister of the Fujian Shipbuilding Administration. The exquisitely designed residences of the wealthy families in Gong Lane are considered a culmination of Fuzhou's ancient architectural art.

In the alleys, the lanes are connected and the lanes are even quieter: Houke Lane, Zhaoxiang Lane, Liben Lane... These lanes are quiet places for taking photos, and you don't have to wait for the crowd to take pictures.

Turning into the alleys on the east and west sides, you will be surprised to find familiar names from history textbooks: Lin Zexu, Yan Fu, Shen Baozhen, Lin Juemin, Bing Xin, Lin Huiyin... They have all become "neighbors" after breaking the boundaries of time and space.

Time seems to slow down as I walk through these alleys. I encounter many artists who are still moving forward in this fast-paced world – those who make oil-paper umbrellas, paint sugar paintings, and draw fans.

【Artist Keeper】Intangible Cultural Heritage Oil-Paper Umbrella

Mr. Yan Lei, inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Fuzhou's oil-paper umbrellas, has revived this once-vanished craft. He opened the "Fangxiang Scholar" oil-paper umbrella studio, where he crafts umbrellas using a century-old technique. The cotton thread is wound one coil at a time, and the tung oil is applied repeatedly. A batch of 200 oil-paper umbrellas takes over 20 days to make, and even longer in bad weather.

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According to news reports, people in Fuzhou born after 1985 have all heard of the "Three Treasures of Fuzhou". The ox horn comb and hollow lacquerware are definitely two of them, but the third one is usually said to be Shoushan Stone.

Historical records show that Wang Shenzhi brought oil-paper umbrellas with him when he entered Fujian, and they have a history of thousands of years. Master Yan Lei said, "I want to bring the oil-paper umbrella, once forgotten by Fuzhou people, back into people's daily lives. They're more than just a souvenir. Just imagine, in March and April every year, when the rainy season arrives, passers-by holding oil-paper umbrellas will be a beautiful sight!"

【Artist Keeper】Sugar Painting Memories

Sugar painting is commonly known as "inverted sugar figures" or "sugar lantern shadows" among the people. As a traditional folk handicraft, "painting with sugar" has always been loved by the people.

Master Lin Zhenjie, a sugar painting artist, is the third-generation heir of this craft: a furnace, a spoon, a shovel, a table, and a pot of sugar are not only everyone's childhood memories, but also the embodiment of his love for more than thirty years.

【Artist Keeper】Painting Fans Through the Years

Luo Zhiqiu, a fan painter born in Yangzhou, Jiangnan, learned palace painting from his master in his early years. He settled in Fuzhou for more than 20 years. Fuzhou's characteristic jasmine flowers, three mountains and two towers, and three lanes and seven alleys have become the subject of his works.

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【Overhead shooting point】

Because it is located in the most prosperous downtown area of ​​Fuzhou, there are many high-rise buildings around Sanfang Qixiang. You can go up to the public department store and find a suitable angle to take a bird's-eye view of the Sanfang Qixiang, which is also very spectacular.

Image source: @Noharajun

【Practical Information】

[Transportation]
Fuzhou Changle Airport: Take the airport shuttle bus directly to Sanfang Qixiang.
Fuzhou Railway Station or Fuzhou South Railway Station: Take Metro Line 1 directly to Sanfang Qixiang.

Subway: Subway Line 1 has been opened. You can choose "Dongjiekou" station and walk to Sanfang Qixiang.

Tips:

Since there are many entrances to Sanfang Qixiang, the recommended starting points are:

【1】Yangqiao Road entrance;

【2】Entrance to Antai Building;

【3】Guanya Plaza Wushishan Entrance (suitable for people living near Wuyi Square and Wushan Road)

[Tickets]
Although Sanfang Qixiang is a free attraction, many of the former residences of celebrities still require ticket fees: the combined ticket price is 120 yuan per person, which includes visits to Yan Fu's former residence, Ermei Study, Waterside Stage, Xiaohuanglou, Lin Congyi's former residence, Xie Family Ancestral Hall, Wang Qi's former residence, Guo Baiyin's former residence, Liu Family Courtyard, Yan Family Flower Hall, Liu Qixian's former residence, You Family Residence and other paid attractions.
Tips:

If you don't want to buy a combined ticket, you can also purchase tickets for individual attractions as you wish:

Waterside Stage, Xiaohuang Tower, and Lin Congyi's Former Residence: 20 yuan per person

Yan Fu's Former Residence and Liu Family Courtyard: 15 yuan per person

Wang Qi's Former Residence, Guo Baiyin's Former Residence, Yan Family Flower Hall, You Family Residence 10 yuan/person

Xie Family Ancestral Hall, Liu Qixian's Former Residence, Zhou Zhewen Art Museum (Guanglu Yintai Blue Brick Building) 5 yuan/person

The battery car in the scenic area costs 100 yuan per vehicle for two hours, and an additional 80 yuan will be charged for each hour exceeding the limit.

The self-service guide fee is 10 yuan per unit, with a deposit of 100 yuan, and must be returned to the service center before 16:30.

Chinese tour guide service fee: 100 yuan/group, English tour guide fee: 150 yuan/group, each group is equipped with 1 tour guide

Easter Eggs in Sanfang and Qixiang

From Pagoda Alley in the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, across the street to Flower Alley, you arrive at the most romantic spot in Fuzhou: Flower Alley Christ Church. The pink church, with its staggered roof, resembles a flower blooming in Flower Alley.

Image source: @Heimen official account

The church's facade is made of old granite from the Minjiang River, which turns into a transparent red on rainy days, creating a perfect combination of tradition and modernity, faith and heritage in the heart of Fuzhou city.

Image source: @Heimen official account

The old church of Huaxiang Christian Church has a history of nearly a hundred years, and this pink building is the new church completed in 2017. It has now become the most avant-garde new landmark in Fuzhou. The pink exterior is full of romance and has become a popular photo spot for locals and tourists.

Huaxiang Christ Church Old Church

The German architect who designed Huaxiang New Church, recipient of the European Outstanding Architect Special Award, incorporated the saddle-wall style of traditional Fuzhou dwellings into the building. The church's rooftop offers panoramic views of the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys.

Image source: @Heimen official account

After the Opium War in the late Qing Dynasty, Fuzhou became one of the five trading ports. Western envoys, businessmen and missionaries flocked to the city and built many churches along the Minjiang River. On the north bank of the Minjiang River is the Victorian Gothic red-brick Cangxia Christ Church; in the Cangshan Legation Quarter, there is also the Fanchuanpu Catholic Church, known as the "largest church in Jiangnan."

Zhongzhou Island Christian Church

Tips:

Huaxiang Christian Church Address: No. 7 Huaxiang, Bayiqi North Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou

Cangxia Christian Church Address: No. 21, Qingnianheng Road, Taijiang District, Fuzhou City

Zhongzhou Island Christian Church Address: West side of Zhongzhou Island, Fuzhou City

Cangshan Old Houses | As Beautiful as Gulangyu Island

The old houses in Cangshan, Fuzhou, are of the same age as those on Gulangyu Island. The difference is that there are no influx of tourists here; Western-style buildings and local urban atmosphere coexist without any sense of incongruity.

Image source: Chi Zhihai's hand-drawn map

After the opening of the Five Ports to trade, a large number of foreigners entered Fuzhou, and Western-style buildings sprang up one after another—consulates, foreign companies, mansions, churches, hospitals, schools, private residences, villas, racecourses, and more—to the tune of nearly a thousand. These old houses are primarily distributed in the area around Yantai Mountain in Cangshan, such as Gongyuan Road, Duihu Road, Maiyuan Road, and Lequn Road, where they are concentrated. The sheer number and diversity of these old houses here has earned it the nickname "Museum of International Architecture"—a private literary and artistic sanctuary for Fuzhou locals.

Old Church

Stone Church (St. John's Church)

Shicuo Church, originally named St. John's Church, is a Gothic-style stone church built in 1860. "Cuo" means house in the Fuzhou dialect, meaning "stone house church." Unlike other churches in Fuzhou, Shicuo Church does not allow local residents to worship there. Lequn Road was once a hub for foreigners in Fuzhou, and Christians from all over the world gathered at St. John's Church, earning it the nickname "International Church." In 1992, the church was designated a municipal cultural relic protection site.

In the light yellow autumn, many young men and women either peek at the scenery inside the iron gate, or hold up their mobile phones or cameras to take pictures of the 300-year-old stone ginkgo tree inside the iron gate, and cheer at the sight of the ginkgo leaves covering the ground.

Panseongpo Catholic Church

"Watch the horses galloping in Cangqian, and watch the foreign ships in Fanchuanpu" is a common couplet from a Fuzhou proverb. Cangqian refers to Cangqian Mountain, located north of Nantai Island, across the Taijiang River from the island. During the Hongzhi reign of the Ming Dynasty (1498), the eunuch supervisor of shipping ceded Zhongzhou to foreigners free of charge to open a new port for foreign ships. This port was named "Fanchuanpu" and later renamed "Fanchuanpu" to promote its pronunciation.

Fanchuanpu is home to a famous church called the Fanchuanpu Catholic Church. Built in 1864, the third year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, it is Fuzhou's oldest Catholic church and served as a filming location for a film starring Han Lang, Zhou Xun, and Tong Dawei. The church was rebuilt in the autumn of 1932 and completed in September 1933. Costing 170,000 silver dollars, the French architect designed the building, resulting in a blend of Gothic and French (Romanesque) architectural styles. The vaulted ceiling of the church does not actually bear the weight of the roof; instead, the triangular trusses within the vaults are the true load-bearing elements, transmitting the roof load to the walls, columns, and floor through the triangular trusses. This Western-style, orthodox rib vaulting system has never been seen before in Fujian Province. Facing the Minjiang River, the church is imposing and remains the largest Catholic church in Fujian Province.

In 2008, road construction necessitated the relocation of the Panseongpo Church's rectory. Considering its status as a cultural relic, authorities opted to move the building entirely. On October 6th, after more than a month and a 80.7-meter shift, the structure safely arrived at its designated rotation point and began a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation, shifting from its original east-west orientation to a north-south orientation, ultimately aligning it parallel to the main church. Following the relocation, the dilapidated portions of the rectory will be repaired, allowing it to serve a wider range of functions.

Tips:

Stone House Church Address: No. 22, Lequn Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City

Address: No. 54, Xinmin Street, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province (next to Nanjiangbin West Road)

consulate

U.S. Consulate

At one time, 17 foreign consulates were located here, far exceeding the number of consulates on Gulangyu Island. It was once a gathering place for Chinese and foreign elites, producing the most exquisite lacquerware and the most fashionable Western-style clothing. It was also home to the most advanced medical centers and the origins of higher education.

Republican-era architecture

The red-brick buildings on Fuyuan Road evoke both the illusion of Gulangyu and the hazy feeling of Qingdao. Xiulu, the residence of Bing Xin's cousin, Yinglu, the former postal director of Shanxi and Yunnan during the Republic of China, and Qinghelu, owned by Indonesian immigrants from the Yu family in Fuqing.

There are also many former sites of girls' schools from the Republic of China period here, which later became the predecessors and former sites of various branches of Fujian Normal University, attracting many girls to take photos in the style of the Republic of China.

Tips:

Xiulu Address: No. 1-8, Dongshanli, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City

Yinglu Address: No. 6 Fuyuan Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou

Qinghelu Address: No. 4 Fuyuan Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou

Former site of South China Women's College of Arts and Sciences: Near the Cangshan Campus of Fujian Normal University (on Shangsan Road, where you will see the ancient city wall).

If well preserved, it could become a rare tourist attraction of Fuzhou. Unfortunately, since the 1990s, with the accelerated renovation of Fuzhou's old city, a large number of old houses have been demolished.

Shangxiahang | A Century of Fujian Merchants Living on the Canal

Compared with the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, where many historical celebrities gathered, Shangxiahang is a treasure trove of wealth for wealthy businessmen. Its status is similar to Gangnam in Seoul and Lujiazui in Shanghai, and it is lined with many villas of wealthy people from the Republic of China period.

The golden signboard of "Xiankang Shenhao", the once prosperous merchant guild hall, and the Caifeng Villa, a blend of Chinese and Western styles. As the wealthy merchants gradually declined, these things can only remain in the memories of the old Fuzhou people.

But with the government's renovation and restoration, these historical buildings have begun to take on new functions: art bookstores, ancient-style taverns, creative restaurants... It is also pleasant to listen to the guzheng and drink some flower wine by the river at night.

Tips:

Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Dadaokou Station and walk for 7 minutes

Fudao | A blessed path through mountains and hills

Singapore is praised as a "Garden City" – a perfect blend of urban culture and natural scenery. Walking along Fudao, you will feel this very strongly.

Fudao, the Fuzhou Urban Forest Trail, is the first steel frame hollow design in the country. It connects Zuohai Park in the northeast and Minjiang Corridor in the southwest, and runs through five major parks along the Jinniu Mountain ridge in the middle.


In the middle, there are many beautiful scenic spots such as Rhododendron Valley, Cherry Blossom Garden, Purple Bamboo Forest, Cliff Wall, and Orchid Creek.

Walking through it is like walking above the forest, and you can also overlook the night view of Fuzhou.

Fuzhou East Railway Station | A great photo spot for hipsters

Image: Tuchong.com @Cement0

In fact, there is a Fuzhou East Station in Jin'an District of Fuzhou that has been forgotten. When the new Fuzhou Railway Station was built, the old Fuzhou East Station gradually withdrew from the stage of history.

Image: Tuchong.com @Cement0

As the sun sets, the lonely rails, the solitary locomotive, the long tunnel entrance, and even the weeds on the roadside all exude a strong literary and artistic atmosphere, making it a great place for literary and artistic youth to take photos.

Tips:

Friendly reminder: Fuzhou East Railway Station is not completely abandoned. It still serves as the Fuzhou Locomotive Depot for railway transportation, so please be careful when taking photos.

Food|"Eat me and you will be blessed!"

From famous dishes at state banquets to street food, Fuzhou is an almost forgotten paradise for foodies.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

"When the altar is opened, the aroma of meat spreads to the surrounding neighborhood, and even the Buddha, hearing it, abandons his meditation and leaps over the wall to come." This famous Fuzhou dish, combining over 20 ingredients including abalone, sea cucumber, and fish lips, smells and tastes delicious. It has appeared on state banquet menus and in Stephen Chow's film "The God of Cookery."

Fuzhou fish balls

The best fish balls in Fuzhou are made from pounded eels, which are richer in fat and have a more delicate taste. They are stuffed with lean pork or shrimp, and have a good taste, good gluten, and a tender and smooth texture.

Laohua

The extremely fine Xinghua rice noodles are cooked by just boiling them in soup, and can be paired with seafood, meat, and other ingredients to suit your taste. It is a favorite everyday and affordable delicacy for the old Fuzhou people.

meat swallows

Meat dumplings are an upgraded version of northern wontons, southern wontons, Sichuan dumplings, and southern Fujian flatbreads - fresh meat is beaten into a skin as thin as a cicada's wing, which is tender, chewy, and full of chewiness.

Hot Springs in the City | Great Places for a Hot Spring Bath

Yuanmai Hot Spring

Yuanmai Hot Springs is located in the heart of Gulou District, offering free parking and affordable rates. Its garden-themed hot springs offer a variety of teas, including milk and green tea, and the water quality is excellent. They also offer free hot water, ginger tea, and a fruit buffet, along with bamboo chairs for relaxing.

Tips:

Transportation: Take bus No. 9, 19, 54, 65, 78, 80, 102, 111, 160, 525, or Sightseeing Line 2 in Fuzhou City and get off at "Longyao (Judong Amusement Park)" stop. It is a 2-minute walk to the destination.

The ticket price is 140 yuan per person and the opening hours are 10:00-23:55; it is open as usual on holidays.

Minggu Hotel

Located in the Hot Spring Museum Experience Area at No. 8 Wenquan Park Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City (next to the Gulou District Administrative Service Center). There are other well-known hot springs outside Fuzhou City, such as Gui'an Hot Springs in Lianjiang and Qishan Forest Hot Spring Resort in Minhou.

Transportation | Main Transportation & Internal Transportation

airplane

Fuzhou Changle International Airport is located in Zhanggang Town, Changle City, southeast of Fuzhou City, about 50 kilometers from the city center and about an hour's drive away.

Airport shuttle

Boarding Location: Under the Airport Terminal Overpass
Arrival Location: Apollo Hotel, Wuyi Middle Road
Ticket Price: 25 Yuan
Operating Hours: 8:00 AM - Last Flight of the Day, every 10-30 minutes

taxi

Price: The starting price is 10 yuan for 3 kilometers, including a 2 yuan fuel surcharge. 1.8 yuan per kilometer after 3 kilometers. A taxi from the airport to downtown Fuzhou costs about 200 yuan.

train

Fuzhou's railway status is at the center of Fujian Province. There are high-speed trains from Xiamen in the south and high-speed trains directly to Hangzhou and Shanghai in the north.

Fuzhou has two railway stations. The Fuzhou Station in the city center serves both ordinary and high-speed trains, while the Fuzhou South Station only serves high-speed trains (Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai are the key points).

Fuzhou Station

The railway station is located at the northernmost end of the city. It mainly serves ordinary passenger trains arriving in Fuzhou from inland areas, as well as high-speed trains arriving in Fuzhou from Shanghai, Xiamen and other places.

How to get there: Take a bus to [Railway Station] or take Metro Line 1 to [Fuzhou Railway Station]

Fuzhou South Railway Station

Located in the southern part of Fuzhou, it's quite far from the city center. All trains stopping at South Station are from Xiamen, Shanghai, and other places.
How to get there: Take a bus to [South Railway Station] or take Metro Line 1 to [Fuzhou South Station]

Tips:

Although there is a newly opened Metro Line 1 connecting the two stations, it still takes more than half an hour to transfer between the two stations, so you must pay more attention when buying tickets.

Fuzhou Metro

There are 6 lines planned, and Line 1 and Line 2 are currently open: the starting price is 2 yuan

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Fuzhou Bus

Fuzhou's bus service is very frequent, covering almost every scenic spot, and is very fast unless it's rush hour. With the exception of some special buses and urban and rural buses, most buses in Fuzhou are self-service with a 1 yuan per person coin coin.

City taxis

The starting price for a taxi in Fuzhou is 10 yuan plus 1 yuan for 3 kilometers (I went there several times and the driver took a detour). I recommend taking an online taxi, which is convenient and the price is acceptable.