22 Facts About Fujian

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Fujian is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, Guangdong to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the east.

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2.

Name Fujian originated from the combination of the city names of Fuzhou and nearby Jianzhou .

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3.

Recent archaeological discoveries in 2011 demonstrate that Fujian had entered the Neolithic Age by the middle of the 6th millennium BC.

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4.

Fujian's kingdom extended beyond the borders of contemporary Fujian into eastern Guangdong, eastern Jiangxi, and southern Zhejiang.

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5.

Fujian was part of the much larger Yang Province, whose provincial capital was designated in Liyang .

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6.

Parts of northern Fujian were conquered by the Wuyue Kingdom to the north as well, including the Min capital Fuzhou.

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7.

Fujian was a Qin General during the Warring state period who belonged to the indigenous Man, a Baiyue ethnic group of Southern China and Northern Vietnam.

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8.

In 1172, Fujian was attacked by Pi-she-ye pirates from Taiwan or the Visayas, Philippines.

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9.

Fujian briefly established the independent Fujian People's Government on 1933.

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10.

Fujian came under a Japanese sea blockade during World War II.

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11.

Fujian is separated from Taiwan by the 180 kilometres -wide Taiwan Strait.

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12.

Fujian contains several faults, the result of collision between the Asiatic Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate.

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13.

Fujian is one of the more affluent provinces with many industries spanning tea production, clothing and sports manufacturers such as Anta, 361 Degrees, Xtep, Peak Sport Products and Septwolves.

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14.

Fujian leads the provinces of China in longan production, and is a major producer of lychees and tea.

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15.

Fujian is the host of China International Fair for Investment and Trade annually.

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16.

Predominant religions in Fujian are Chinese folk religions, Taoist traditions and Chinese Buddhism.

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17.

Many well-known teas originate from Fujian, including oolong, Wuyi Yancha, Lapsang souchong and Fuzhou jasmine tea.

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18.

Fujian tea ceremony is an elaborate way of preparing and serving tea.

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19.

Fujian is home to a number of tourist attractions, including four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of the highest in China.

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20.

Wuyi Mountains was the first location in Fujian to be listed by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites in 1999.

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21.

Fujian Tulou are Chinese rural dwellings unique to the Hakka in southwest Fujian.

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22.

Fujian includes professional sports teams in both the Chinese Basketball Association and the Chinese League One.

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