Liaoning Province is the hometown of the Manchus who ruled over the last Dynasty in China for 300 years. Within the province, there are 3 UNESCO World Heritage site, 3 site voted as the Most Beautiful Places in China and 1 Historical and Cultural City.
Shenyang is the province capital of Liaoning province. It is 322km west of Shanghai, 2 hours by high speed train from Shanghai.
51 heritage properties on Kulangsu Island, Xiamen City
World Heritage Site
Shenyang Imperial Palace Hall with Emperor's throne
The Shenyang Imperial Palace was used by the imperial family till their conquest of China in 1644. This palace is much smaller than the imperial palace in Beijing. The architectural is a combination of Chinese and Manchu styles.
Shenyang Imperial The Hall of Great Affairs
This is where the emperor ascends the throne, held his "meeting" and review "parades". It has pavilions on either side of it. The pavilions represent the different "department" of the imperial government. The design originate from the nomad's tent.
Shenyang Imperial Phoenix Tower
The Phoenix Tower is the highest structure in the entire palace.
World Heritage Site
Jiumenkuo Great Wall, Huairen County
This cluster is also called " 4 dishes and a soup" due to its layout.
Interior of Fujian Tuluo
The centre is an open space for the community living in the Tuluo. The families lives in the units surrounding the open space.
22 sites in Quanzhou City
World Heritage Site
Fuling
The Mausoleum has three sections. The first section is the entrance and a path way with stone carvings on either side. It leads to the second section scared way with 108 steps. It leads to a stele pavilion built in 1688 to record the good deeds of the emperor. The final section is here the tomb lies and has a city design complete with tower and walls.
Benxi City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Top Six Most Beautiful Tourist Caves)
Cave River
This cave has the world longest underground river discovered so far. The entrance of the cave is a semi circle.
River Rides
Visitors walk into the pier to take a 40 minutes boat ride to view the cave.
Dahongpao Tea Trees
The oolong tea from Mount Wuyi is known as Dahongpao or Big Red Robe tea. The six tea trees growing on the cliff are more than 340 years old.
Panjin City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Top Six Most Beautiful Marsh Wetlands)
Panjin Red Beach
Seepweed grows on the marshland and turns red around September every year, giving the marshland the red colour.
Panjin Red Beach
Seepweed is a type of salt tolerant grass.
Panjin Red Beach
Seepweed is a type of salt tolerant grass.
Panjin Red Beach
Seepweed is a type of salt tolerant grass.
Shenyang City Centre District
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Historical and Cultural City
9.18 Incident Museum Facade
The facade of the museum is in the shape of a diary that recorded the event on that day-18 Sept 1931.
9.18 Incident Museum - Exhibits
The photos and write ups recorded the occupation and the Chinese resistance.
9.18 Incident Museum - War Evidence
Outdoor exhibits showing the evidence of war.
Shenyang City Centre District
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Historical and Cultural City
Northeast China Liberation Monument
Shenyang City Centre District
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Historical and Cultural City
Forum 66 Tower 1
Shenyang North Railway Station
Fuzhou Taijiang Gutian Guild House Tianhou Temple
Shenyang City Centre District
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Historical and Cultural City
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
390km from Shenyang City
2hours by high speed train from Shenyang City to Dalian City.
Former Dalian Branch of Bank of Taiwan, Zhongshan District
Former Police Station, Zhongshan District
Dalian Former Dalian Branch of Yokohama Specie Bank, Zhongshan District
Former Dalian Branch of Bank of Taiwan, Zhongshan District
Former Dalian Branch of Daqing Bank, Zhongshan District
People's Culture Club, Zhongshan District
Former Dalian City Hall, Zhongshan District
Dalian City Tram Service, Zhongshan District
Lauhutan Ocean Park, Zhongshan District
One of the best aquarium in China.
Yuguang Street Church, Zhongshan District
Xinghai Square, Shakekou District
Modern Dalian city retains its charm.
Russian Street, Xigang District
A 500m street with Russian architectural buildings. A reminder of the past russian influence.
Dalian Zhuoshuizi International Airport, Ganjingzi District
Dalian North Railway Station, Ganjingzi District
White Jade Hill, Lushunkou District
The tower on White Jade Hill was built by the Japanese during their occupation of Port Arthur as Lushun was then known. Lushun City is 45km from Dalian City
White Jade Hill, Lushunkou District
Within the park, military weapons like tanks, ships, helicopters are displayed.
Nanzi Ammo Store, Lushunkou District
The ammo store was built by the Qing Dynasty government from 1880 to 1884 to keep ammo.
63km from Shenyang City
1hour by car from Shenyang City
Benxi Water Cave National Park, Benxi City
274km southwest of Shenyang City
1hour 5mins by high speed train from Shenyang City
Historical and Cultural City
Liaoning Shenyang Campaign Memorial
The Liaoning Shenyang Campaign from September to November of 1948 is one of three major campaigns in the Chinese civil war. The People's Liberation Army won the campagn and controlled the entire northeast China.
Liaoning Shenyang Campaign Memorial
Guangji Temple Pagoda
Guangji Temple
Guangji Temple
Guangji Temple
Daoguang 25 Wine
Coast off Mountain Bijia
Mountain Bijia
Mountain Bijia
Mountain Bijia
Bijia Mountain Sanqing Pavilion
Bijia Mountain Five Goddess Palace
Local Seafood
Local Seafood
Jinzhou South Railway Station
Fuzhou Prefecture Counties
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Fuqian Tianhou Temple
Local Food
Luoyuan Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2009.
Fuzhou Prefecture Counties
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Lianjiang Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2009.
Fuzhou Prefecture Counties
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Xiayu Tianhou Temple
This Temple of the Queen of Heaven or Tianhou Temple in Xiayu Village is the oldest on Pingtan island. It was built in 1773.
Neihu Tianhou Temple
Neihu Tianhou Temple Mazu Statue
Haitan Ancient City
The ancient city was developed during the Ming Dynasty and was reconstructed in 2015.
Pingtan Traditional Stone Houses
The granite stone houses are built to withstand the strong wind and storms.
Pingtan Traditional Stone Houses
The granite stone houses are built to withstand the strong wind and storms.
Pingtan Traditional Snacks Shilai yunzhuan
Shilai yunzhuan means luck is of coming in Chinese. It is a popular snack with a sweet potato flour skin and filled with shredded seaweed, raddish, cabbage, pork and shrimp. This snack can be traced back to the end of Qing Dynasty when the residents eat it during the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Pingtan Traditional Snacks Pingtan Fishball
Fuzhou Prefecture Counties
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Minqing Confucius Temple
Futou Street Old Water Gate
Futou Street Site of County Office
Futou Street Wu Family Ancestral Hall
Futou Street Traditional Wooden House
Minqing North Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2015.
Fuzhou Prefecture Counties
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Yongtai Tianhou Temple
Yongtai Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2013.
Fuzhou Prefecture County Level City
Fuzhou city is 1993 km 3 hours from Beijing by air.
Fuqing Liqiao Street Tianhou Temple
The Tianhou Temple was founded next to the river habour in the Ming Dynasty .
Fuqing Liqiao Street Ruiyun Pagoda
The Ruiyun Pagoda was constructed in 1606.
Fuqing Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2010.
Wanfu Temple
One of the National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area.
Xiamen City District
Xiamen city is 292km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 50 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
City Skyline
Skyline seen from ferry to Gulangyu Island.
Zhongshan Street
The most popular shopping street in Xiamen.
Zhongshan Street
The most popular shopping street in Xiamen.
Zhongshan Street Seafood
A specialty dish in Xiamen.
Zhongshan Street Seafood
A specialty dish in Xiamen.
Nanputuo Temple
Entrance to temple halls.
Nanputuo Temple
Scenery outside temple.
Nanputuo Temple
Inside of the temple.
Chaozong Palace
The temple was first built in 1662 and located in the area formerly called Yushapo which has the only port designated by the Qing Dynasty government for sailing to Taiwan. The government officials, sailors and merchants will seek Mazu' blessing in this temple before sailing.
Huli Fort
The fort was built in 1891. The 280mm Krupp cannon in the fort is the largest in the world.
Guanyinshan Beach
Xiamen coast near International Business Centre
Gulangyu island Buildings around island
The buildings around the island has the western architectural style.
Gulangyu island Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall
The hall is deliciated to Zheng Chenggong who defeated Holland and ended their rule of Taiwan in 1662.
Gulangyu island Sunlight Rock
The rock is the highest point in the island.
Xiamen Railway Station
The railway station opened in 1957 and last upgraded in 2016.
Xiamen City District
Xiamen city is 292km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 50 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Xiamen's international airport. The airport opened in 1983.
Wutong Port
This is the port for ferry to Jinmen island.
Minnan Chaotian Temple
The temple opened in 2013.
Xiamen City District
Xiamen city is 292km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 50 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
Tan Kah Kee Residence
A reconstructed building of Mr Tan Kah Kee's residence. Mr Tan Kah Kee was an overseas Chinese who contributed greatly to China and Jimei.
Guilai Hall
The hall was built on the wish of Mr Tan Kah Kee for returning overseas Chinese to gather.
Turtle Garden
A garden with the Jimei Liberation Monument and tomb of Mr Tan Kah Kee.
Jimei Schools Village
The schools in the Jimei district was started in 1913 with donation from overseas Chinese Mr Tan Kah Kee.
Xiamen North Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2010.
Xiamen City District
Xiamen city is 292km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 50 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
Songyu Wharf
Wharf with ferries to Gulangyu Island.
Coast of Haicang near Songyu Wharf
Xiamen Haicang Free Trade Port Area
Xiamen Dayu Island Egret Nature Reserve
Xiamen City District
Xiamen city is 292km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 50 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
Tong'an Confucius Temple
Wharf with ferries to Gulangyu Island.
Tong'an Ancient City Wall
Tong'an Bell Tower
Xiamen City District
Xiamen city is 292km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 50 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
Dadeng Island
Zhangzhou city is 289km from province capital, Fuzhou City and 1hour 30 mins from Fuzhou City by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Zhangzhou City
Weizhen Pavilion, Xiangcheng District
Street scene outside Weizhen Pavilion
Interior of Tuluo
There are many Tuluo around Zhangzhou and not all are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is one of the more famous Tuluo not listed. The wooden columns at each floor slants to a different direction. One reason given was that it was as such to showcase their expertise in building such structures.
Volcano Park, Zhangpu County
Beach and volcano rocks along the coast.
Quanzhou City Centre
Quanzhou city is 102km north of Xianmen City and 198km south of Fuzhou City. It is 40mins by high speed train from Xiamen city.
Historical and Cultural City – Zhangzhou City
Street Scene and clock tower
Old shop houses along the street. The clock tower was designed by a British architect and built in 1934 .
Old Buildings around Confucius Temple
Zhongshan Street
Houses of Ceylon Residents
Former houses where the Ceylon residents stayed in ancient times. There was a Ceylon prince who had lived in Quanzhou after travelling via the Maritime Silk road 600 year ago. His descendants still live in Quanzhou.
Quanzhou Guandi Temple
Quanzhou Guandi Temple
Quanzhou City Centre
Quanzhou city is 102km north of Xianmen City and 198km south of Fuzhou City. It is 40mins by high speed train from Xiamen city.
Historical and Cultural City – Zhangzhou City
Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum
The Ancient Boat Museum of Quanzhou Bay exhibits a Song dynasty era boat discovered in 1974. It is one of the permanent exhibition of Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum.
Quanzhou Qingyuan Hill The Rock of Courage
Quanzhou Qingyuan Hill Sky Lake
View of Quanzhou City from Qingyuan Hill
Quanzhou Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2010.
Quanzhou Food
Traditional Quanzhou food at railway station.
Quanzhou Prefecture County Level City
Quanzhou city is 102km north of Xianmen City and 198km south of Fuzhou City. It is 40mins by high speed train from Xiamen city.
Wudian City Traditional Area Cai's Clan Temple
The Cai family temple first built their home here during the Song Dynasty.
Wudian City Traditional Area Cai's Clan Temple
The temple was first built during the Ming Dynasty.
Wudian City Traditional Area Zhuang's Clan Temple No 1 Scholar Plaques
There are 10 "Number 1 Scholar" plaques in the clan temple. The Zhuang Clan has a long list of scholars.
Wudian City Traditional Area
Wudian City Traditional Area east meet west architectural style in southern Fujian
Wudian City Traditional Area
Quanzhou Prefecture County
Quanzhou city is 102km north of Xianmen City and 198km south of Fuzhou City. It is 40mins by high speed train from Xiamen city.
Chongwu City, Hui an County
The city walled was built in 1387 during the Ming dynasty to protect against Japanese pirates.
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Chongwu City, Hui an County
Inside the city walls.
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Putian City Centre
Putian city is 153km south of Fuzhou City and 45 mins by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Putian City
Drum Tower
The only remaining drum tower in Fujian province.
Wenfeng Gong
A temple built in 1354 in Putian City.
Baihu Shunji Temple
This Tianhou Temple was first built in 1160. It's one of the earliest Tianhou Temple and once known as the three Tianfei Temples in the Southern Song Dynasty. It is located in Yuhu Park along Zhenhai Street.
Putian City Centre
Putian city is 153km south of Fuzhou City and 45 mins by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Putian City
Coast of Meizhou Island
Meizhou island is 42 km from Putian City.
Meizhou Island Mazu Temple Complex
Meizhou Island Mazu Temple
Xianliang Port Tianhou Ancestral Shrine
Pinghai Tianhou Temple
This Tianhou Temple was first in 999. It's one of the earliest Tianhou Temple and the first to branch off from the first Mazu Temple.
Putian Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2009.
Putian City Centre
Putian city is 153km south of Fuzhou City and 45 mins by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Putian City
Guanghua Temple
Guanghua Temple Sjijiawen Buddhist Pagoda
The 30.6m pagoda was built before 1165.
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Guanghua Temple
Guanghua Temple
Guanghua Temple
Mulan Wier
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Mulan Wier
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Putian Prefecture Xianyou County
Putian city is 153km south of Fuzhou City and 45 mins by high speed train.
Fengting Tianhou Temple
This Tianhou Temple was first built during the Northern Song Dynasty (1098-1100). It's one of the earliest Tianhou Temple.
Xianyou Confucius Temple
Xianyou Chengkeng Mazu Temple
Xianyou Chengkeng Temple
Xianyou Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2015.
Ningde Prefecture City
Ningde city is 70km north of Fuzhou City and 45mins by high speed train.
Ningde Tianhou Temple, Jiaocheng District
This Tianhou Temple was founded in 1762. It was the site of negotiation between the nationalist and communist forces in 1937.
Nanmendou Street
Ningde Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2009.
Coast of Xiapu Beibi Village, Xiapu County
Xiapu is a county of prefecture level Ningde city. The coast attracts photographers every year.
Coast of Xiapu Beibi Village, Xiapu County
Fishing boats during low tide.
Songshan Tianhou Temple, Xiapu County
Songshan Tianhou Temple. It was built between 1023-1032.
Longyan Prefecture City
Longyan city is 433km southwest of Fuzhou City and 35mins by high speed train.
Jichuan Gate, Changting County
One of the 12 gates protecting the ancient city.
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Sanyuan Gate Tower, Changting County
One of the 12 gates protecting the ancient city.
A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Dingzhou Ancient City Wall, Changting County
The city wall was first built during the Tang dynasty. A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Dingzhou Confucius Temple, Changting County
Dingzhou City God Temple, Changting County
Site of Former Fujian Provincial Soviet Government, Changting County
Site of Former Fujian Provincial Soviet Government, Changting County
Site of Former Fujian Provincial Soviet Government, Changting County
Site of Former Fujian Provincial Soviet Government, Changting County
Longyan Changting Dingzhou Academy, Changting County
Fuyin Hospital, Changting County
Fuyin Hospital, Changting County
The Old Well, Changting County
East Main Street, Changting County
Old Houses along East Main Street, Changting County
Qingen Villa, Changting County
World Hakka Maternity Plaza, Changting County
Tingzhou Hakka Theatre, Changting County
The theatre design is similar to a traditional Hakka House
Changting South Railway Station, Changting County
The railway station opened in 2015.
Sanming Prefecture City
Sanming city is 306km southwest of Fuzhou City and 35mins by high speed train.
Taining Ancient City, Taining County
Taining Ancient City, Taining County
Taining Railway Station, Taining County
The railway station opened in 2013.
Shaxian Delicacies Culture City, Shaxian County
Shaxian Delicacies
Shaxian Delicacies
Shaxian Delicacies
Shaxian Delicacies
Shaxian Pressed Salted Duck
Sanming North Railway Station
The railway station opened in 2013.
Nanping Prefecture City
Nanping city is 70km west of Fuzhou City and 35mins by high speed train.
Wuyishan Tea Shops, Wuyishan City
Wuyishan Tea Shops, Wuyishan City
Wuyishan Produce, Wuyishan County
Wuyishan Produce, Wuyishan County
Wuyishan North Railway Station, Wuyishan City
This station is the nearest high speed railway station to the Wuyi Mountain. The railway station opened in 1997.
Wuyishan East Railway Station, Wuyishan City
The railway station opened in 2015.
Zhishan Drum Tower, Jian'ou City
Jian'ou Confucius Temple, Jian'ou City
Jian'ou Tongji Gate, Jian'ou City
Jian'ou pressed salted duck, Jian'ou City
Jian'ou West Railway Station, Jian'ou City
Fuzhou City
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
佛跳墙
Lychee Pork
荔枝肉
Kompiang
光饼
Fuzhou Fishball
福州鱼丸
Fuzhou Taro Paste
芋泥
Xiamen and Quanzhou Cities region
Satay Noodles
沙茶面
Ginger Duck
姜母鸭
Oyster Omelet
海蛎煎
Sandworm Jelly
土笋冻
Fujian food influenced by Hakka cultural heritage
Changting Tofu
长汀豆腐
Putian & Xianyou region