Fuzhou (福州; Fúzhōu) is the capital of Fujian Province in China. An older romanisation is "Foochow".

The Fuzhou region has its own language, called Fuzhou Hua (Fuzhou speech) or Mindong (Eastern Min, where "min" is another name for Fujian). The region also has its own culture and an architectural style distinct from other regions in China and Fujian, which can be found both in the city and in the towns and rural areas around it. The city has the oldest wood structure in South China (Hualin Temple) and has one of the largest historic downtown districts in China "Three Lanes and Seven Alleys" with over 200 residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

 旅游景点

West Lake Park (西湖公园, Xihu Gongyuan), (Walk over a causeway to this park on an island in West Lake, located right in the middle of Fuzhou). Attractive urban lake in the center of Fuzhou. Rent paddle or electric boats and explore the lake. Walk over the arching footbridge to to the Fuzhou Science Museum, a small but nice museum featuring dinosaurs. Or, walk around the lake itself, it is surrounded by sidewalks and a boardwalk.

Wuyi Square (五一广场, Wuyi Guangchang). A central square with a huge statue of Mao. Visit at dawn or dusk to watch the ceremonial raising or lowering of the flag by highly trained and immaculate soldiers. Or visit at 6AM-8AM or late on weekends to watch at least half a dozen of martial arts, both armed and unarmed, being practiced. The founder of Uechi-ryu karate, Uechi Kanbun, spent 13 years in Fuzhou, from 1897 to 1910. There are a group on the East side of the park who say their style is what he studied.

Gu Mountain (鼓山, Gu Shan; lit.: Drum Mountain), (20 minutes bus ride from town). A Taoist temple houses nationally important archives written in monks' blood as well as superb veggie restaurant. It is a 1,900 meter climb, or a 20 minutes cable car journey to the top.

Baiyun Mountain, (Near Gu Mountain). Less heavily trafficked than Gu Mountain. After the grueling top section, you will be rewarded by some genuinely beautiful hospitality and refreshing tea in a cave! Magic. Plus some great views over the city.

Wu Mountain (乌山, Wu Shan). Overlooking the main square, a short walk to the hilltop which houses a pretty average temple. However, on the way up there is plenty of entertainment in the form of musicians and singers who congregate here to practice. The White Pagoda is also accessed by the same road behind Mao Tse Dong's statue and worth a look. There are several very good arts and crafts shops at the base of the hill. Haggle for all you are worth to obtain good prices. There is also an excellent Xinjiang restaurant near the top of the road up the hill. 

Qi Mountain (旗山, Qi Shan). A ¥5 bus ride from Fuzhou plus the last stage in a tuktuk or private cab (which will cost you around ¥150 for a return trip) up the winding 17km road to the site. A forest park with big, waterfalls and stunning views over receding mountain ranges from a vertigo-inducing suspension bridge. All this and monkeys to feed. 

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (三坊七巷), (a block West of Dong Jie Kou). This historic district in the heart of the city is one of the largest historic downtown areas in China, boasting about 268 ancient residences dating from Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Most of these residences feature the typical Foochow architectural style, which can only be found in the Eastern and Northeastern part of Fujian. The area was extensively restored around 2007, and as of 2012 additional work in neighbouring areas is still going on. Since 2011, ten of the finest residences require admission fees of ￥15 or ￥20 per person. A combo admission ticket including all ten is available for ￥120 (valid for 2 days). Many of the residences in the area are private homes, so tourists need permission from the residents to enter them.

Hualin Temple (华林寺), 78 Hualin Road, Fuzhou. Hualin Temple is a Buddhist temple in downtown Fuzhou, which currently functions as a small museum and no longer provides Buddhist services. Built in 964 AD and survived over 10 centuries, this is the oldest wood architecture extant in South China (south of Yangtze River). The temple has a typical Tang dynasty style with simplicity and elegance. Despite its great historic and architectural importance, the site is rarely visited, but it is truly a hidden treasure for serious lovers of ancient Chinese architecture.

  当地美食

Local specialties include:

Yu Wan (鱼丸). fish balls, a Fuzhou delicacy, minced beef and pork inside a fishy flour ball of dough in a thin broth, excellent.

Ban Mian (拌面). noodles with peanut sauce, a roadside cheapy

Bian Ro (扁肉). a small boiled dumpling, under ¥2 a portion 

Guo Bien Hu (锅边糊). large steaming hot soft rice noodles inside soup of rice powder and water, hint of shrimp or oyster, under 2 yuan a bowl

Oyster pizza (海蛎煎饼). a tradition food in Fuzhou Kind like a pizza but with fly oyster and leek in it。 Native people usually eat it in breakfast.

Budget

Wai Bo Tai, (Just off Yeshan Road). Good menu, cheap, great fresh seafood.

Mid-range

Hao Shi Jie (好世界), (on the corner of Ring Road Two (Er Huan Lu) and Yangqiao Road). Very expensive if you go upstairs, but stay on the ground floor and eat the dim sum which is cheap (under ¥250/head) and delicious. 

福州辖区包括

Fuzhou urban area consists of five districts:

Cangshan District (仓山区; Cāngshānqū)

Taijiang District (台江区; Táijiāngqū)

Mawei District (马尾区; Mǎwěiqū)

Gulou District (鼓楼区; 'Gǔlóuqū)

Jin'an District (晋安区; Jìnānqū)

Fuzhou also administers eight counties:

Fuqing (福清; Fú​qīng​shì)​ - an industrial town of about half a million

Changle (长乐; Cháng​lè​) - with a town and the airport

Mingqing (闽清县; Mǐn​qīng​xiàn)

Minhou (闽侯县; Mǐn​hóu​xiàn) - several universities have new campuses in this area

Yongtai (永泰县; Yǒng​tài​xiàn) - scenic area with waterfalls

Lianjiang (连江县; Lián​jiāng​xiàn)

Luoyuan (罗源县; Luó​yuán​xiàn)