Zhangzhou is located on the lower reaches of the Nine-Dragon River (Jiulong River), the second longest river in Fujian Province. Zhangzhou administers nine counties and a district, with a population of over 4 million spread out over 12,607 sq. km. The area is known for its production of fruit, flowers, and potted plants.

Internet sites about the Zhangzhou area

        http://www.fzu.edu.cn/fujian/ezhangz.html -- Overview of Zhangzhou

        http://www.chinats.com/zhangzhou/ -- More tourist information about the Zhangzhou area