{"id":14087,"date":"2025-04-21T14:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=14087"},"modified":"2026-04-25T06:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:55:34","slug":"fujian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/fujian\/","title":{"rendered":"Fujian, de thuisbasis van Mazu-overtuigingen, Nanyin en Hakka Tulou"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14087\" class=\"elementor elementor-14087\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f09ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64f09ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-753ed09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"753ed09\" 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class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/\">The China Journey<\/a >\n        <span>-<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/peoples-republic-of-china\/\">China<\/a>\n        <span>-<\/span>\n        \n        <a id=\"current-page\"><\/a >\n    <\/div>\n\n<script>\n  document.getElementById('current-page').textContent = document.title;\n<\/script>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b32f694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"b32f694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFujian blends Central Plains culture, Minyue heritage, and overseas influences, with key cultural symbols like Mazu, Nanyin, and Hakka Tulou shaping the region\u2019s identity.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>About Fujian<\/h2><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"><div class=\"h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ldwoh-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ldwoh-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"><article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-655\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ca77c3d1-e4f8-4aa9-aad5-022a2a7a14c4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"><div class=\"h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vxxcx-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vxxcx-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"><article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-661\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"487eba22-0066-4477-896d-94309f9e1243\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"105\">Fujian Province, abbreviated as Min, is located on China&#8217;s southeastern coast with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fuzhou\/\">Fuzhou<\/a> as its capital.<\/p><p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"258\">It borders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang-travel-guide\/\">Zhejiang<\/a> to the northeast, Jiangxi to the northwest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangdong-travel-guide\/\">Guangdong<\/a> to the southwest, and faces Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait to the southeast.<\/p><p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"397\">The terrain is characterized by mountains and hills, covering about 90% of the province&#8217;s total area, with a subtropical monsoon climate.<\/p><p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"568\">Fujian governs nine prefecture-level cities and Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone, covering 124,000 square kilometers of land and 136,000 square kilometers of sea.<\/p><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"682\">The province&#8217;s rich history is marked by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/silk-road\/\">the maritime Silk Road<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/quanzhou\/\">Quanzhou<\/a> and Fuzhou playing pivotal roles.<\/p><p data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"783\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Fujian is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Wuyishan, Gulangyu, and Fujian Tulou.<\/p><p data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"783\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you want help choosing routes, trip length, and the best places to combine on a first visit, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-travel-guide\/\">Fujian Travel Guide<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-097f32f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"097f32f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e65bd58 table elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e65bd58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"table\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"2378\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><thead data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"><tr data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"><th data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\">Category<\/th><th data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"80\">Detail<\/th><th data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"99\">Category<\/th><th data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"151\">Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"2378\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><tr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"458\"><td>Alias<\/td><td>Min, Ba Min, Haixi<\/td><td>Administrative Code<\/td><td>350000<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"613\"><td>Administrative Type<\/td><td>Province<\/td><td>Region<\/td><td>People&#8217;s Republic of China<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"767\"><td>Location<\/td><td>Southeastern coastal China, East China region<\/td><td>Area<\/td><td>124,000 km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"922\"><td>Subdivisions<\/td><td>9 prefecture-level cities<\/td><td>Government Location<\/td><td>76 Hualin Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1074\"><td>Climate<\/td><td>Subtropical monsoon climate<\/td><td>Population<\/td><td>41.83 million (end of 2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1526\"><td>Famous Attractions<\/td><td>Wuyishan, Gulangyu, Fujian Tulou, Taining Scenic Area, Baishuiyang, Qingyu Mountain, Taimu Mountain, Sanfang Qixiang, Gutian Meeting Site, Meizhou Island<\/td><td>Airports<\/td><td>Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, Wuyishan Airport, Sanming Shaxian Airport, Longyan Guanzhi Mountain Airport, Xiamen Xiang&#8217;an International Airport (under construction)<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1898\"><td>Train Stations<\/td><td>Fuzhou Station, Fuzhou South Station, Xiamen North Station, Quanzhou Station, Zhangzhou Station, Putian Station, Xiamen Station, Hui&#8217;an Station, Dehua Station, Quangang Station, Quanzhou South Station, Quanzhou East Station, Fuqing West Station, Longyan Station, Fuding Station<\/td><td>License Plate Code<\/td><td>Min A &#8211; Min K<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2052\"><td>GDP<\/td><td>577.61 billion yuan (2024)<\/td><td>Provincial Flower<\/td><td>Narcissus<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2224\"><td>Cities<\/td><td>Nanping, Sanming, Longyan, Zhangzhou, Ningde, Putian, Quanzhou, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xiamen-travel-guide\/\">Xiamen<\/a>, Fuzhou<\/td><td>Capital<\/td><td>Fuzhou<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2378\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><td>Current Leadership<\/td><td>Zhou Zuyi (Party Secretary), Zhao Long (Governor)<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f1a7f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36f1a7f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81faacc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81faacc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b13f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"07b13f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fujian-map.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14705\" alt=\"fujian map\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fujian-map.webp 722w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fujian-map-228x300.webp 228w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fujian-map-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88c04a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88c04a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32e7777 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32e7777\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Fujian Administrative Divisions Overview<\/h2><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"170\">Fujian Province, abbreviated as Min, is located on the southeastern coast of China, bordering Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, and Guangdong to the southwest.<\/p><p data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"227\">It is also separated from Taiwan by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/taiwan\/\">Taiwan<\/a> Strait.<\/p><p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"325\">The province has a population of 41.83 million and covers an area of 124,000 square kilometers.<\/p><p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"433\">Fujian has a subtropical monsoon climate, featuring a diverse landscape dominated by mountains and hills.<\/p><p data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"568\">The province is known for its historical and cultural significance, with landmarks such as Wuyishan, Gulangyu, and the Fujian Tulou.<\/p><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"721\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">It also holds a rich cultural heritage with a history of maritime trade, including its important role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/silk-road\/\">the Maritime Silk Road<\/a> and Zheng He&#8217;s voyages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f9864 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52f9864\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e685f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e685f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9825b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9825b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cities in Fujian (Ranked By GDP)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4872f4b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4872f4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5a6ae2 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"c5a6ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fuzhou\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14558\" alt=\"Fuzhou\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou.webp 961w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fuzhou\/\">Fuzhou<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A historic city with over 2200 years of history, known for its well-preserved cultural heritage and thriving digital economy in marine industries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7687540 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7687540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/quanzhou\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-e1742029145504.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14560\" alt=\"Quanzhou\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-e1742029145504.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-e1742029145504-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-e1742029145504-766x1024.webp 766w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-e1742029145504-768x1026.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-e1742029145504-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/quanzhou\/\">Quanzhou<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A pivotal city in the Maritime Silk Road, rich in cultural heritage with flourishing industries in textiles, footwear, and building materials.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc0059 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7fc0059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xiamen\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14559\" alt=\"Xiamen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xiamen\/\">Xiamen<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">An international port city known for its fusion of cultural influences, high-end manufacturing, and beautiful scenery with popular tourist attractions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c2c82 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"99c2c82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14561\" alt=\"Zhangzhou\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Zhangzhou<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A prominent industrial and agricultural hub, home to chemical industries and traditional architecture, offering natural landscapes and ecological beauty.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da9e647 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"da9e647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ningde.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14564\" alt=\"Ningde\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ningde.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ningde-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ningde-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ningde-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Ningde<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A rising hub for the lithium battery and stainless steel industries, offering stunning landscapes with deep-water ports and natural wonders.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5c69e8 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a5c69e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14565\" alt=\"Putian\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Putian<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A city with a rich cultural heritage, famous for its Mazu temple and the thriving footwear industry, now transitioning to digital and healthcare industries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2cedca elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a2cedca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Longyan.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14563\" alt=\"Longyan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Longyan.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Longyan-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Longyan-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Longyan-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Longyan<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A significant red tourism destination, it celebrates Hakka culture with unique architectural sites like the world heritage-listed Tulou and historical revolutionary landmarks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07bd4ab elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"07bd4ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sanming-e1742029074968.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14566\" alt=\"Sanming\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sanming-e1742029074968.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sanming-e1742029074968-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sanming-e1742029074968-766x1024.webp 766w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sanming-e1742029074968-768x1026.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sanming-e1742029074968-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Sanming<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Known for its commitment to ecological tourism and sustainable industries, including a world geological park and famous for its local food industry.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6fca53 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f6fca53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanping.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14562\" alt=\"Nanping\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanping.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanping-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanping-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanping-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Nanping<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Nestled in the heart of the Wuyi Mountain, known for its rich tea culture, natural beauty, and historical significance in Confucian thought and crafts.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54fbefb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54fbefb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-defd237 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"defd237\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3b8d0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3b8d0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scenic-boat-tour-along-crystal-clear-waters-with-towering-rock-formations-in-Fujians-natural-landscape-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14665\" alt=\"Scenic boat tour along crystal clear waters with towering rock formations in Fujians natural landscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scenic-boat-tour-along-crystal-clear-waters-with-towering-rock-formations-in-Fujians-natural-landscape-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scenic-boat-tour-along-crystal-clear-waters-with-towering-rock-formations-in-Fujians-natural-landscape-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scenic-boat-tour-along-crystal-clear-waters-with-towering-rock-formations-in-Fujians-natural-landscape-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scenic-boat-tour-along-crystal-clear-waters-with-towering-rock-formations-in-Fujians-natural-landscape.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b88ca16 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b88ca16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b75060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b75060\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Scenery in Fujian<\/h2><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"><div class=\"h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ldwoh-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ldwoh-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"><article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-655\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ca77c3d1-e4f8-4aa9-aad5-022a2a7a14c4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"><div class=\"h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vxxcx-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vxxcx-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"><article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-661\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"487eba22-0066-4477-896d-94309f9e1243\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"139\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-travel-guide\/\">Fujian Province<\/a> is a coastal gem in southeastern China, offering a rich blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, and vibrant culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"316\">Known for its diverse landscapes, it boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/\">UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a> such as the Fujian Tulou and Wuyishan, along with scenic spots like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/most-beautiful-islands-in-china\/\">Gulangyu Island<\/a> and Taimu Mountain.<\/p><p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"479\">The province has a deep cultural heritage, with thriving traditional arts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/traditional-tea-processing-techniques-and-associated-social-practice\/\">tea culture<\/a>, and historical sites that reflect its long-standing maritime connections.<\/p><p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"636\">Its economy thrives through a combination of modern industries, traditional craftsmanship, and tourism, making it one of the most dynamic regions in China.<\/p><p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"772\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether you\u2019re exploring ancient temples or enjoying the picturesque coastline, Fujian provides a unique and unforgettable experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bbe28e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bbe28e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-845abb7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"845abb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf3c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8cf3c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fujian-Cuisine-e1729921977855-767x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4248\" alt=\"Fujian Cuisine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fujian-Cuisine-e1729921977855-767x1024.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fujian-Cuisine-e1729921977855-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fujian-Cuisine-e1729921977855-768x1025.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fujian-Cuisine-e1729921977855.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc195fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc195fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bccd519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bccd519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Food in Fujian<\/h2><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-cuisine\/\">Fujian&#8217;s culinary<\/a> culture has deep roots dating back to ancient times.<\/p><p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"228\">Before the Qin and Han dynasties, the indigenous people of Fujian lived near water and primarily consumed seafood, including shellfish and marine animals.<\/p><p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"368\">During the Qin and Han periods, agriculture flourished, and rice became the staple food, with fish, shellfish, and fruits as side dishes.<\/p><p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"473\">The introduction of wheat and soybeans occurred after the migration of people from the Central Plains.<\/p><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"620\">By the Tang and Song dynasties, Fujian&#8217;s cuisine became more diverse and sophisticated, influenced by both local agriculture and maritime trade.<\/p><p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"812\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The province is renowned for its rich variety of flavors and unique regional dishes, and tea culture, particularly in the Southern Fujian area, has been integral to daily life for centuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197e6d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"197e6d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0089305 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0089305\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e97bc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3e97bc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-in-Fujian-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14704\" alt=\"Intangible Cultural Heritage in Fujian\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-in-Fujian-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-in-Fujian-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-in-Fujian-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-in-Fujian.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b5c4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50b5c4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db7dca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3db7dca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Intangible Cultural Heritage in Fujian<\/h2><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"><div class=\"h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ldwoh-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-ldwoh-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"><article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-655\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ca77c3d1-e4f8-4aa9-aad5-022a2a7a14c4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\"><div class=\"h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vxxcx-79elbk h-full\"><div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-vxxcx-1n7m0yu\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"><article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-661\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"><div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"487eba22-0066-4477-896d-94309f9e1243\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"162\">Fujian Province, a leader in China\u2019s intangible cultural heritage (ICH) preservation, follows the principles of protection, rescue, rational use, and development.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"293\">As of February 2025, it boasts 10 UNESCO ICH listings, becoming the only province with &#8220;Grand Slam&#8221; status across all categories.<\/p><p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"391\">With 145 national-level projects and 705 provincial-level ones, it ranks among the top in China.<\/p><p data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"511\">Fujian actively engages in international collaboration, such as the successful \u201cSend Wang Ship\u201d project with Malaysia.<\/p><p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"615\">The province invests heavily in ICH preservation through legislation, funding, and digital innovation.<\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"749\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">It also creates vibrant heritage zones and integrates ICH into tourism, making it a global model for cultural heritage preservation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 202px; top: -4.09375px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09679c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09679c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27ba421 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"27ba421\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a977110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a977110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Intangible Cultural Heritage in Fujian<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57fe5fb e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57fe5fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0ad92b elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a0ad92b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanyin-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14624\" alt=\"Nanyin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanyin-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanyin-1-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanyin-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nanyin-1-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Nanyin<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A traditional music form performed in Minnan dialect, featuring string and wind instruments, it is considered a living fossil of Chinese music and was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage in 2009.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0a4f9 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3f0a4f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"1232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shaowu-Nuo-Dance.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14625\" alt=\"Shaowu Nuo Dance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shaowu-Nuo-Dance.webp 928w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shaowu-Nuo-Dance-226x300.webp 226w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shaowu-Nuo-Dance-771x1024.webp 771w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shaowu-Nuo-Dance-768x1020.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shaowu-Nuo-Dance-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Shaowu Nuo Dance<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A sacred ritual dance performed with masks, known for its raw and powerful movements, preserving ancient ritualistic customs and one of the oldest Nuo dances in China.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27477d7 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"27477d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Datianshan-Lantern-Dragon.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14626\" alt=\"Datianshan Lantern Dragon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Datianshan-Lantern-Dragon.webp 508w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Datianshan-Lantern-Dragon-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Datianshan-Lantern-Dragon-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Datianshan Lantern Dragon<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A giant dragon made of hundreds of wooden boards with candles inserted, creating a starry flow during its nighttime dance, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity for over a thousand years.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f3b47 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"20f3b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yi-Dance-e1742034963729.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14627\" alt=\"Yi Dance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yi-Dance-e1742034963729.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yi-Dance-e1742034963729-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yi-Dance-e1742034963729-767x1024.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yi-Dance-e1742034963729-768x1025.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yi-Dance-e1742034963729-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Yi Dance<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">An ancient ritual dance performed with feathered scepters, divided into civil and military styles, representing hierarchies and listed as a national-level heritage in 2021.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea40edd elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"ea40edd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liyuan-Opera-e1742034930107.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14628\" alt=\"Liyuan Opera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liyuan-Opera-e1742034930107.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liyuan-Opera-e1742034930107-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liyuan-Opera-e1742034930107-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Liyuan-Opera-e1742034930107-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Liyuan Opera<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A traditional southern opera from the Song and Yuan dynasties, famous for its structured performance style, strict techniques, and elaborate rhythms, recognized as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b86fea elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9b86fea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Puxian-Opera.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14629\" alt=\"Putian Puxian Opera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Puxian-Opera.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Puxian-Opera-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Puxian-Opera-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Puxian-Opera-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Putian Puxian Opera<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">An ancient southern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-opera\/\">Chinese opera<\/a> performed in the Putian dialect, known for its unique puppet-like movements and classical songs, listed as a national heritage in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a50fe1 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7a50fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Min-Opera.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14630\" alt=\"Min Opera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Min-Opera.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Min-Opera-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Min-Opera-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Min-Opera-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Min Opera<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A style of Chinese opera that combines the Yue and Hui melodies with rich performances in the Fuzhou dialect, featuring classic stories like \"Pearl Tower\" and \"Lychee Peach.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddc2e87 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"ddc2e87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gaogai-Opera.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14631\" alt=\"Gaogai Opera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gaogai-Opera.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gaogai-Opera-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gaogai-Opera-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gaogai-Opera-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gaogai-Opera-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Gaogai Opera<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A comedic opera featuring exaggerated performances, particularly by clowns, it blends elements of puppetry and Nanyin, with a rich repertoire including \"Liang Sheng Sanyi.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0baa315 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"0baa315\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Marionette-Puppetry-e1742034861509.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14632\" alt=\"Quanzhou Marionette Puppetry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Marionette-Puppetry-e1742034861509.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Marionette-Puppetry-e1742034861509-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Marionette-Puppetry-e1742034861509-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Marionette-Puppetry-e1742034861509-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Quanzhou Marionette Puppetry<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A traditional form of puppetry known for its elaborate string work and realistic performances of mythological tales, listed as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage in 2012.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d23dd7 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d23dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/paper-cutting\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangpu-Paper-Cut-Art.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14633\" alt=\"Zhangpu Paper Cut Art\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangpu-Paper-Cut-Art.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangpu-Paper-Cut-Art-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangpu-Paper-Cut-Art-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangpu-Paper-Cut-Art-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/paper-cutting\/\">Zhangpu Paper-Cut Art<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A representative form of southern Chinese paper cutting, known for its intricate floral and folkloric designs, recognized as a national intangible heritage extension project in 2008.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5c2632 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f5c2632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year-prints\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Woodblock-New-Year-Pictures.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14637\" alt=\"Zhangzhou Woodblock New Year Pictures\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Woodblock-New-Year-Pictures.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Woodblock-New-Year-Pictures-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Woodblock-New-Year-Pictures-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Woodblock-New-Year-Pictures-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year-prints\/\">Zhangzhou Woodblock New Year Prints<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">One of China's four major woodblock New Year pictures, characterized by bold, contrasting colors and celebratory themes, still produced in traditional workshops over a century old.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e9fea2 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8e9fea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shoushan-Stone-Carving.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14638\" alt=\"Shoushan Stone Carving\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shoushan-Stone-Carving.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shoushan-Stone-Carving-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shoushan-Stone-Carving-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shoushan-Stone-Carving-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Shoushan Stone Carving<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">This intricate craft uses Shoushan stone, famous for its vibrant colors and fine textures, to create sculptures of people and animals, with techniques passed down for centuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b960c6 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4b960c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Puppet-Head-Carving.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14639\" alt=\"Zhangzhou Puppet Head Carving\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Puppet-Head-Carving.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Puppet-Head-Carving-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Puppet-Head-Carving-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhangzhou-Puppet-Head-Carving-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Zhangzhou Puppet Head Carving<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A unique craft where cypress wood is carved into expressive puppet heads, often painted in bright colors, forming the core of the region's puppet theater tradition.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd9935 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6cd9935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Qing-Bamboo-Carving-e1742034800973.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14640\" alt=\"Putian Qing Bamboo Carving\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Qing-Bamboo-Carving-e1742034800973.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Qing-Bamboo-Carving-e1742034800973-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Qing-Bamboo-Carving-e1742034800973-767x1024.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Qing-Bamboo-Carving-e1742034800973-768x1025.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Qing-Bamboo-Carving-e1742034800973-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Putian Qing Bamboo Carving<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Carving delicate images of landscapes and calligraphy into bamboo, with the unique technique preserving the green skin of the bamboo for added aesthetic beauty.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3acf323 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3acf323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Flower-Lanterns.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14641\" alt=\"Quanzhou Flower Lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Flower-Lanterns.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Flower-Lanterns-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Flower-Lanterns-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Quanzhou-Flower-Lanterns-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Quanzhou Flower Lanterns<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">An ancient lantern-making tradition that began during the Tang dynasty, these intricate lanterns are often made to commemorate historical stories, added to the national heritage list in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6523f86 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6523f86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Wood-Carving-e1742034770618.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14642\" alt=\"Putian Wood Carving\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Wood-Carving-e1742034770618.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Wood-Carving-e1742034770618-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Wood-Carving-e1742034770618-767x1024.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Wood-Carving-e1742034770618-768x1025.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Putian-Wood-Carving-e1742034770618-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Putian Wood Carving<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">This traditional woodcraft uses longan wood to create religious and artistic figures, with techniques of both round and relief carving, recognized for its timeless elegance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4293be0 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4293be0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Softwood-Paintings.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14643\" alt=\"Softwood Paintings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Softwood-Paintings.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Softwood-Paintings-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Softwood-Paintings-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Softwood-Paintings-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Softwood Paintings<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Using cork bark, delicate 3D landscapes and garden scenes are carved, creating intricate, lifelike images, celebrated as a unique form of Eastern art, listed as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d87e53a elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d87e53a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yongchun-Paper-Weaving-Paintings-e1742034726881.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14644\" alt=\"Yongchun Paper Weaving Paintings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yongchun-Paper-Weaving-Paintings-e1742034726881.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yongchun-Paper-Weaving-Paintings-e1742034726881-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yongchun-Paper-Weaving-Paintings-e1742034726881-766x1024.webp 766w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yongchun-Paper-Weaving-Paintings-e1742034726881-768x1026.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yongchun-Paper-Weaving-Paintings-e1742034726881-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Yongchun Paper-Weaving Paintings<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Combining paper weaving and painting techniques, these artworks are known for their subtle, refined aesthetic, often depicting natural landscapes and flowers, recognized in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8563214 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8563214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-Bead-Embroidery.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14645\" alt=\"Xiamen Bead Embroidery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-Bead-Embroidery.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-Bead-Embroidery-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-Bead-Embroidery-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Xiamen-Bead-Embroidery-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Xiamen Bead Embroidery<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Using glass beads and sequins, intricate patterns are embroidered onto garments or accessories, creating vibrant designs with strong Southeast Asian influences, listed as provincial heritage in 2011.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-097d8e2 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"097d8e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dehua-Porcelain-Firing-Technique.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14646\" alt=\"Dehua Porcelain Firing Technique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dehua-Porcelain-Firing-Technique.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dehua-Porcelain-Firing-Technique-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dehua-Porcelain-Firing-Technique-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dehua-Porcelain-Firing-Technique-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Dehua Porcelain Firing Technique<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Renowned for its white porcelain, this delicate art uses advanced firing techniques to create detailed sculptures and figures, a tradition listed as national heritage in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c67157c elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"c67157c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-Lacquerware-Technique.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14647\" alt=\"Fuzhou Lacquerware Technique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-Lacquerware-Technique.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-Lacquerware-Technique-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-Lacquerware-Technique-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fuzhou-Lacquerware-Technique-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Fuzhou Lacquerware Technique<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">An intricate technique of applying lacquer over a mold, followed by decorating with gold and silver, creating durable, beautifully patterned items, recognized in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a4c36 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"38a4c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-teas\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-Processing-Technique.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14648\" alt=\"Wuyi Rock Tea Processing Technique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-Processing-Technique.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-Processing-Technique-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-Processing-Technique-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-Processing-Technique-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wuyi-Rock-Tea-Processing-Technique-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-teas\/\">Wuyi Rock Tea Processing Technique<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Using traditional charcoal roasting, Wuyi Rock Tea is processed through a meticulous series of steps to enhance its unique \"rock charm\" flavor, recognized as a national heritage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f34a5f elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2f34a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woodblock-Printing-Technique-e1742034664459.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14649\" alt=\"Woodblock Printing Technique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woodblock-Printing-Technique-e1742034664459.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woodblock-Printing-Technique-e1742034664459-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woodblock-Printing-Technique-e1742034664459-766x1024.webp 766w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woodblock-Printing-Technique-e1742034664459-768x1026.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Woodblock-Printing-Technique-e1742034664459-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Woodblock Printing Technique<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">This ancient craft involves carving texts and images into wooden blocks for printing, a method used for centuries to print books and artwork, listed as national heritage in 2006.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b89bf4 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4b89bf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jian-Kiln-Jian-Zhan-Firing-Technique.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14650\" alt=\"Jian Kiln Jian Zhan Firing Technique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jian-Kiln-Jian-Zhan-Firing-Technique.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jian-Kiln-Jian-Zhan-Firing-Technique-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jian-Kiln-Jian-Zhan-Firing-Technique-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jian-Kiln-Jian-Zhan-Firing-Technique-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Jian Kiln Jian Zhan Firing Technique<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Famous for its iron-glazed porcelain, Jian Kiln specializes in firing black-glazed tea bowls with distinctive patterns, including rabbit fur and oil spots, recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a31c4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a31c4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45cec4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"c45cec4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"29594\" class=\"elementor elementor-29594\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-15491 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-anhui tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/anhui\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tAnhui\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14087 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-fujian tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/fujian\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFujian, Home to Mazu Beliefs, Nanyin, and Hakka Tulou\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17389 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-gansu tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/gansu\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGansu\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-11407 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-guangdong tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/guangdong\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGuangdong, the Starting Point of the Maritime Silk Road\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18599 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-guangxi tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/guangxi\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGuangxi, Ba Gui Culture &amp; Iconic Guilin Mountain Views\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16677 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-guizhou tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/guizhou\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGuizhou Province: Basic Info, Culture &#038; Food\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-15345 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-hainan tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/hainan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHainan\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14075 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-hebei tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/hebei\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHebei\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18130 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-heilongjiang tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/heilongjiang\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHeilongjiang, Best China&#8217;s Ice-Snow Tourism Destination\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13781 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-henan tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/henan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHenan\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17755 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-hubei tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/hubei\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHubei\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17578 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-hunan tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/hunan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHunan, Heart of Chu-Han Culture and Red Culture\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17942 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-inner-mongolia tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/inner-mongolia\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tInner\u00a0Mongolia, Kingdom of Grasslands, Ocean of Songs, Homeland of Wine\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8639 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-jiangsu tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/jiangsu\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJiangsu, a land of Wu charm and Han elegance\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18779 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-jiangxi tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/jiangxi\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJiangxi\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18278 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-jilin tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/jilin\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJilin, Snow Paradise, Changbai Mountain, and Winter Fishing\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18430 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-liaoning tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/liaoning\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tLiaoning\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-19131 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-ningxia tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/ningxia\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNingxia\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-18945 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-qinghai\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/qinghai\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tQinghai\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13139 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-shaanxi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/shaanxi\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShaanxi, A Birthplace of Chinese Nation &amp; Civilization\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8620 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-shandong\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/shandong\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShandong, Land of Qi and Lu, Hometown of Confucius\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13304 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-shanxi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/shanxi\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShanxi\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14093 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-sichuan\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/sichuan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSichuan, Land of Shu Civilization, Hotpot, and Pandas\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13019 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-city tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-taiwan\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/taiwan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTaiwan, a Cultural Blend of Hakka, Indigenous, and Western Influences\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16884 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-city-basic-info tag-municipality tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/tianjin\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTianjin\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17229 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-tibet\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/tibet-xizang\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTibet\/Xizang\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17041 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-xinjiang\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/xinjiang\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tXinjiang, Ethnic Customs of the Western Regions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-15673 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-yunnan\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/yunnan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tYunnan, A Cultural and Natural Paradise with Scenic Wonders\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9284 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-jiangsu tag-province tag-province-basic-info\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/zhejiang\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tZhejiang, A Timeless Land of Jiangnan Charm\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f87783d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f87783d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3ccba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f3ccba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About Fujian<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22ebc8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c22ebc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2030\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2030\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Fujian China known for? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2030\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d49fba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d49fba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbc7ea2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbc7ea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fujian is known for its cultural heritage, such as the Wuyi Mountains and Gulangyu Island, and its place as a starting point for the Maritime Silk Road. It also excels in tea culture, traditional crafts like Dehua porcelain, and its rich marine culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2031\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2031\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What language do they speak in Fujian? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2031\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4956973 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4956973\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99ba52d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99ba52d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"auto-hide-last-sibling-br paragraph-JOTKXA paragraph-element br-paragraph-space\">In Fujian, people speak various dialects, including Minnan, Fuzhou dialect, Hakka, and Pu-Xian. Mandarin is widely used in urban areas as the official language.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2032\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2032\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are Fuzhou and Fujian the same? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2032\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87cb2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b87cb2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2a05de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2a05de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"758\">No, Fujian is the province, while Fuzhou is its capital city, serving as the political, cultural, and economic center of the region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2033\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2033\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do they speak Mandarin in Fujian? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2033\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-053d78d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"053d78d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ced3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32ced3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"968\">Yes, Mandarin is the official language used in government, schools, and public spaces, though local dialects dominate in rural areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2034\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2034\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the famous food in Fujian? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2034\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af743f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af743f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f53de6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f53de6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1209\">Fujian cuisine is famous for seafood and unique flavors, with dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Shacha noodles, and Oysters Omelette being popular specialties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2035\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2035\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the main religion in Fujian? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2035\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ecb2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"02ecb2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ebc02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ebc02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fujian has a diverse religious landscape, with Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Catholicism being practiced, alongside local folk beliefs such as the worship of Mazu.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Fujian China known for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Fujian is known for its cultural heritage, such as the Wuyi Mountains and Gulangyu Island, and its place as a starting point for the Maritime Silk Road. 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class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnthony\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI\u2019m Anthony, the founder and editor of The China Journey.\r\nI create practical, experience-based guides covering travel, food, and culture across China, with a focus on helping international travelers make clear planning decisions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98825d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98825d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7747397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7747397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/dalian-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42204\" alt=\"Dalian Travel Guide cover with coastal skyline Xinghai Square seafood beaches and travel tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dalian-Travel-Guide-cover-with-coastal-skyline-Xinghai-Square-seafood-beaches-and-travel-tips.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/dalian-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tDalian Travel Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover the best of Dalian with our full travel guide\u2014explore beaches, seafood, history, transport tips, and top attractions for all travelers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4571 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-city tag-city tag-city-basic-info tag-jiangsu tag-popular-city tag-suzhou\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/suzhou\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11692\" alt=\"Suzhou Master of Nets Garden A tranquil view of the classical Chinese garden reflecting Suzhous heritage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Suzhou-Master-of-Nets-Garden-A-tranquil-view-of-the-classical-Chinese-garden-reflecting-Suzhous-heritage-e1745159460976.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">City<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/suzhou\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSuzhou\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore Suzhou&#8217;s enchanting canals, historic temples, and classical gardens. Discover the charm of traditional architecture and local culture in this scenic city.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-5393 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-attraction tag-attraction tag-attraction-travel-guide tag-mount-tai tag-mountain tag-shandong tag-shandong-attraction tag-taian tag-taian-attraction tag-travel-guide tag-unesco-site\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/mount-tai\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rock-inscription-Wuyue-Duzun-carved-into-a-granite-peak-at-Mount-Tai-summit-against-a-clear-blue-sky-e1773237241867.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27271\" alt=\"Rock inscription \u201cWuyue Duzun\u201d carved into a granite peak at Mount Tai summit against a clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rock-inscription-Wuyue-Duzun-carved-into-a-granite-peak-at-Mount-Tai-summit-against-a-clear-blue-sky-e1773237241867.webp 721w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rock-inscription-Wuyue-Duzun-carved-into-a-granite-peak-at-Mount-Tai-summit-against-a-clear-blue-sky-e1773237241867-500x347.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rock-inscription-Wuyue-Duzun-carved-into-a-granite-peak-at-Mount-Tai-summit-against-a-clear-blue-sky-e1773237241867-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rock-inscription-Wuyue-Duzun-carved-into-a-granite-peak-at-Mount-Tai-summit-against-a-clear-blue-sky-e1773237241867-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rock-inscription-Wuyue-Duzun-carved-into-a-granite-peak-at-Mount-Tai-summit-against-a-clear-blue-sky-e1773237241867-150x104.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Attraction<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/mount-tai\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMount Tai\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, renowned for its breathtaking views, historic temples, sunrise vistas, and cultural significance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-6876 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-culture tag-culture tag-festival tag-guide tag-holiday\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/chinese-holiday-festival\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26346\" alt=\"Yulin Lantern Festival in February \u2013 Crowds walking under glowing red lanterns celebrating Chinese New Year at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yulin-Lantern-Festival-in-February-\u2013-Crowds-walking-under-glowing-red-lanterns-celebrating-Chinese-New-Year-at-night-e1751624356264.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Culture<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/chinese-holiday-festival\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChinese Holidays and Festivals in 2026: Dates, Traditions &#038; Travel Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover China\u2019s major festivals and holidays\u2014Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn, ethnic celebrations, and modern holidays\u2014your guide to culture and travel timing.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13708 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fortune category-zodiac-year tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling tag-ox tag-wuxing tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nl\/1997-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1997-Fire-Ox-Chinese-zodiac-forecast-cover-with-career-wealth-relationship-health-and-lucky-element-guidance-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43176\" alt=\"1997 Fire Ox Chinese zodiac forecast cover with career wealth relationship health and lucky element guidance\" 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