22 Facts About Fujian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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