Fujian Province, also called Min for short, faces Taiwan to the east across the Taiwan Straits. Fujian Province features a natural landscape of spectacular mountains and crisscrossing rivers as well as man-made scenic attractions. Latest archaeological studies reveal that Fujian has a history of 10,000 years.

Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, three principal religions in the world, have a considerable influence in Fujian. Minju, Liuyuan, and Puxian operas; Quanzhang puppet show; and Nanyin music have had a cultural influence throughout China. Fujian is the native place of Zhu Xi, a renowned philosopher of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), who founded the Zhuzi School of philosophy there. The well-developed and somewhat independent culture of Fujian Province has produced noted philosphers and many heroic people in history. Many contemporary revolutionaries, scientists, men of letters, artists, and architects are also from Fujian. More than eight million overseas Chinese and foreign citizens of Chinese origin come from this province

Fujian is a multi-national province. In addition to the Hans, there live the She, Hui, Mongolian, Manchu, Gaoshan, and 26 other ethnic groups. Fujian is known for its Wulong (oolong) Tea and narcissus. The Fujian cuisine is one of China's eight major cooking styles. Notable local handicrafts include stone carvings, bodiless lacquerware, and cork patchwork.

Fujian Province.   Click here to learn more about Fujian Province.

Fuzhou.   This is the provincial capital of Fujian. Most adoptive families will spend some time in Fuzhou to process documents and receive their children there. Click here for more information about this city.

Information for families visiting Fujian Province.