FUJIAN

Location: Situated on the southeast China coast, Fujian Province is separated by a 180-km strait from Taiwan, the largest island in China

Area: 121,400 sq km
Capital: Fuzhou
Coastline: 3,300 kilometers long

Population: 34.71 million (March 2001)
Urban Population: 12 million

Ethnic groups: Han, and the She, Hui and Gaoshan ethinic groups.

Tourist Attractions: Gulangyu Island, called the "garden on the sea" in Xiamen; Mt. Wuyishan, scenic spot in Chong'an county

Climate: Bordering the East China Sea, Fujian enjoys a typical sub-tropical marine climate, characterized by mild temperatures. The average annual temperature is 19.6 Cº and annual rainfall is 1324.5mm. With no bitter cold winters or sweltering summers, there is all ideal time throughout year to visit this southern city.