Why is Xiamen not the provincial capital of Fujian, and why is Fuzhou’s presence so low?

Fujian, located on the coast of the East China Sea, is the starting point of the South China Sea Silk Road in history. It has a very long history. The word "Fujian" first appeared in the 21st year of Kaiyuan of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, Fujian was established to strengthen military strength. The military envoy was named after the first characters of Fuzhou and Jianzhou. Fujian is very rich in tourism resources, but every time when Fujian is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is usually Xiamen. Xiamen’s Gulangyu Island is world-famous.

Xiamen has the reputation of "Garden on the Sea". It has a clean environment, fresh air and beautiful scenery. It is the most well-known among many cities in Fujian. It is also the most popular tourist city in Fujian. It has the world cultural heritage Gulangyu Island, Xiamen University, one of the most beautiful universities in China, the literary and artistic Zengcuo'an, and the Buddhist holy site Nanputuo Temple are some of the popular attractions among tourists.

Xiamen is so well-known that many people once thought that Xiamen was the provincial capital of Fujian. After all, Xiamen is a sub-provincial city in Fujian, a city under separate state planning, and one of China's special economic zones, and Xiamen's tourism resources Fuzhou is a world-famous tourist city. Generally speaking, when traveling to Fujian, the first thing that comes to mind is Xiamen, not the real provincial capital city Fuzhou. Fuzhou has also become a provincial capital city with almost no sense of existence.

Speaking of the economy, the GDP of cities in Fujian ranks first not in Fuzhou, the provincial capital, but in Quanzhou. Fuzhou ranks second and Xiamen ranks third.

Fuzhou has a much longer history than Xiamen. Fuzhou has a history of more than 2,200 years. It is a national historical and cultural city and has been the political center of Fujian for a long time. Fuzhou is also very rich in tourism resources. It was once awarded the title of China's Excellent Tourism City and has many tourist attractions, the most famous of which are Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, West Lake Park, Gushan, etc.

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. No large ticket is required to enter the scenic spot, but some attractions require tickets. Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is the largest group of Ming and Qing ancient buildings preserved in Fuzhou. It is also the best-preserved and largest historical and cultural block in China. It is known as the "Ming and Qing Architectural Museum of China". Many architects have walked through this block. of celebrities.

Three lanes and seven lanes, as the name suggests, has three lanes and seven lanes, including a central axis street. Its history can be traced back to the Jin Dynasty. It became perfect during the Tang and Five Dynasties, and was most developed during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Today, there are more than 200 ancient buildings preserved here, most of which are well preserved, attracting many tourists to come here for sightseeing.

Walking through the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys in Fuzhou, small alleys stretch out in front of you, with white walls and gray tiles, ancient stone roads and stone-carved archways, everything is so antique. Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is suitable for a leisurely tour, feeling the profound cultural atmosphere here and admiring the exquisite buildings and streets.

In addition to the West Lake in Hangzhou, there are also West Lakes in many cities in my country. There is a "West Lake Park" in Fuzhou. Fuzhou West Lake Park is a classical garden. Its history can be traced back to the third year of Taikang in the Jin Dynasty. It was excavated by Yan Gao, the county governor at that time. It has a history of more than 1,700 years. It was also the imperial garden of the Fujian Dynasty and has been a tourist attraction since ancient times. , and now it is the best place for citizens to relax.

In history, there are many literati who visited here and left many popular poems. Among them, Xin Qiji, a great poet in the Song Dynasty, wrote: "It is better to be clear in the mist and rain, and it is better to have Xi Shi unmarried." The scenery in West Lake Park is very beautiful, with pavilions, lakes and mountains visible everywhere.

The best way to visit Fuzhou West Lake Park is to take a ride on the lake and feel the charm of the water in Fuzhou West Lake Park. Moreover, there are no tickets required. I come here every weekend for fun, leisure and sightseeing. people.