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Fujian, called "Min" for short, is situated in the southeast of China on the coast of the East China Sea. Fujian Province faces Taiwan Province to the east across the Taiwan Straits, borders Guangdong Province on the south, and is not far from Hong Kong and Macao. It has an land area of 121,400 square kilometers, a sea area of 136,000 square kilometers, and a population of 30 million.
Latest archaeological studies reveal that Fujian has a history of 10,000 years.
Fujian is a multi-national province. In addition to the Hans, there live the She, Hui, Mongolian, Manchu, Gaoshan, and 26 other ethnic groups. The Shes in Fujian make up half of the total She population in China. These ethnic tribes have colorful customs, such as the She wedding ceremony, the clothing of women in Hui'an, man playing with fish, and man and snake sharing the same dwelling.
Fujian is known for its Wulong Tea and narcissus. The Fujian cuisine is one of China's eight major cooking styles. The local stone carvings, bodiless lacquenvare, cork patchwork, and other handicrafts are much sought after by tourists.
Fujian boasts of famous mountains that rise abruptly above the ground and charming mountain peaks that stand one after another. The Wuyi, Qingyuan, and Tailao mountains, Gulangyu Islet, and Wanshi Crag have found their way into the list of major scenic areas in China. Moreover, the province has over 3,300 kilometers of coastlines, 1,400 islands, and several hundred bays and beaches. Beautiful sightseeing includes Mount Wuyi called "The Garden on the Sea", Nanputuo Temple, and Earth Towers of the Hakkas. It is hospitable in all seasons for travelers because of its year-round warm and humid climate.
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