Introducing Fúzhōu
Fúzhōu, capital of Fújiàn, is a prosperous modern city that attracts a significant amount of Taiwanese investment, reflected in innumerable shopping centres and expensive restaurants. Unless you’re here on business the city holds very little interest, except as a launching pad for visiting Wǔyí Shān or Taimu Mountain.
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The city dates back to the 3rd century AD, and over the years became an important trading centre for tea. Marco Polo described the city as a ‘veritable marvel’, perhaps as applicable then as it is today, considering the scope of recent development.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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