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Fuzhou

City · Fujian, 🇨🇳 China
Population 8,291,268
Area 1,257 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.fuzhou.gov.cn

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Fuzhou Essentials

Fuzhou’s landscape is defined by the Ming and Qing dynasty architecture of San Fang Qi Xiang and the merchant heritage of the Shangxiahang district. The city’s geography, centered on the 'Three Mountains and One River' concept, is accessible through the Fuzhou Forest Trail, an innovative elevated walkway winding through the urban canopy. Cultural sites like the 10th-century Chongmiao Baosheng Jianlao Pagoda and the Fu Culture Museum highlight the city’s spiritual traditions, while Yantaishan showcases colonial-era architecture and modern revitalization.

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Religious Heritage Sites

Fuzhou’s religious landscape spans over a millennium, featuring architectural styles from ancient wooden halls to colonial-era cathedrals. This collection includes Hualin Temple, home to one of the oldest surviving wooden structures in southern China, and the unique Jinshan Temple, situated on a rock in the middle of the Min River. Explore Gothic Revival churches on Yantai Mountain and historic Taoist shrines that reflect the city's blend of Buddhist, Christian, and local folk traditions.

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Parks and Scenic Lakes

Fuzhou’s landscape is defined by its 'three hills, two pagodas, and one lake.' This collection features the historic West Lake, dating back to 282 AD, alongside the ancient scenic areas of Wushan, Yushan, and Pingshan. Modern additions include the award-winning Fudao forest walkway connecting Meifeng and Golden Bull Hill, the seasonal blooms at Huahai Park along the Min River, and the lotus ponds of Chating Park. These sites combine classical Chinese garden architecture with innovative urban ecological design.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–23°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–25°
  • 9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 24° · extremes 10°–30°
  • 16° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 16°–32°
  • 20° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–34°
  • 24° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 25°–35°
  • 26° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 25°–35°
  • 26° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 20°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 26° · extremes 15°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 9°–28°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

San Fang Qi Xiang
Walk
Hualin Temple
Drive
Fuzhou Forest Trail

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