The antiquated spelling of Fuzhou hints at the old-world chic that's obvious as soon as you plonk down on the green leatherette booths and use a pencil to tick off some Fuzhou favourites from the picture menu, such as Fúzhōu xiāngyóu xiā (福州香油虾, sesame oil stir-fried prawns) and the challenging yet moreish nán jiān gān (南煎肝, lychee-braised liver).
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Fuzhou
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This ‘downtown’ series of ancient residential buildings is known as ‘Three Lanes and Seven Alleys'. Thousands of visitors wander the white-walled streets…
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This rocky hill park in the centre of Fuzhou rises above a snow-white statue of Mao Zedong (毛主席像, Máo Zhǔxí Xiàng) playing ‘traffic cop'. Check out the…
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The former residence of the anti-opium trade reformer is a surprisingly well-presented museum. It offers an overview of Fuzhou’s seafaring history,…
Nearby Fuzhou attractions
0.42 MILES
This rocky hill park in the centre of Fuzhou rises above a snow-white statue of Mao Zedong (毛主席像, Máo Zhǔxí Xiàng) playing ‘traffic cop'. Check out the…
0.45 MILES
The former residence of the anti-opium trade reformer is a surprisingly well-presented museum. It offers an overview of Fuzhou’s seafaring history,…
0.89 MILES
This ‘downtown’ series of ancient residential buildings is known as ‘Three Lanes and Seven Alleys'. Thousands of visitors wander the white-walled streets…