Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Travel guide - Introduction to Anxi

Introduction to Anxi

Anxi is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China. It is located between 118°18′ and 118°47′ east longitude and 24°59′ and 25°30′ north latitude. It is located in Fujian of south central. The total area of ??the territory is 1,631 square kilometers and the population is approximately 830,000.

Anxi is located in the Golden Triangle of southern Fujian, with a mild and humid climate, four distinct seasons, and an average annual temperature of about 20°C. Anxi has a long history and is one of the famous tea towns in China. It is known as the "Hometown of Camel Tea in the World" and "Hometown of China's Tieguanyin". Anxi's Tieguanyin tea, Dahongpao tea, Narcissus tea and other tea varieties are famous throughout the country.

In addition to tea, Anxi also has many tourist attractions worth visiting, such as Xiwangmu Mountain, Folk Art Museum, Guanyin Temple, etc. Anxi has a long history of humanities and exquisite culture. It has produced many famous figures, such as Ming Dynasty writer Tang Yin, Qing Dynasty writer Chen Weisong, etc., as well as many excellent traditional craftsmen, such as Panjia (Panshan Bamboo Weaving). Anxi is a vibrant and charming city, attracting more and more people to visit, study and live.