ChinasoutheastIt has always been a very, very open attitude. The first four special economic zones in China's reform and opening up are all located in southeast China. Many merchants and seamen are from this area. Today, this area is still an important trading center.
This is also the source of a large number of immigrants. The ancestral homes of most overseas Chinese are in these three provinces. In Western countries, most of the ancestral homes of Chinese descent are in Guangdong Province, and the most common Chinese food in the West is also Cantonese cuisine. Almost all Taiwanese can be traced back to Fujian Province. existSoutheast AsiaMost of the immigrants are from Fujian or Guangdong. Although Hainan has a small population, it also accounts for a large part of overseas Chinese, especially inSingaporewithMalaysia。
area
city
- 1 Fuzhou — The capital of Fujian Province, the political, cultural, and transportation center of Fujian Province
- 2 Guangzhou — The capital city of Guangdong Province with a developed economy. It is an important transportation hub in the Pearl River Delta
- 3 Haikou — Hainan Special Economic Zone and the capital city of Hainan Province, one of the most livable capital cities in China
- 4 Quanzhou — A historic port that used to be the main point of the Maritime Silk Road
- 5 Sanya — Hainan's tourism industry center
- 6 Shantou — Guangdong's Special Economic Zone
- 7 Shenzhen — Guangdong’s megacities, special economic zones, close toHongkong
- 8 Xiamen — Special Economic Zone in Fujian
- 9 Zhanjiang — Located in Guangdong, the capital of furniture
- 10 Zhuhai — Guangdong's special economic zone, close toMacao
Other destinations
- WuyishanIs a UNESCOWorld Heritage List, Is a famous scenic spot in Fujian Province.
- Danxia Mountain is the naming place of the world "Danxia Landform". It was also approved by UNESCO as one of the world's first global geoparks on February 13, 2004.
- Two areas with very unique buildings are also includedWorld Heritage List：
- Western FujianTulou
- Overseas Chinese in Guangdong in the early 20th centuryKaiping"Diaolou" built.
learn
Language
This region of China is very rich in languages, and there are many Chinese "dialects" that are difficult to understand. The most used population isCantonese(Although Cantonese is not spoken in areas outside Guangdong Province). Other languages spoken in this area are Hokkien andHakka. Like other places in China, Mandarin isLingua franca. Because Putonghua is the only teaching language in domestic schools, most people can speak Putonghua and their own dialects.
arrival
transportation
Like the rest of China, the railway network in this region is very developed. Trains are also the main method of intercity transportation, and many tourists also take trains. EMUs have been opened for railway lines in the southeast region; as long as your budget allows, taking EMU/high-speed rail is the best way to travel—fast, clean, and comfortable.
All major cities have airports, and there are more domestic flights; some airports also have international flights. For flight details, you can read articles in each city.
The expressways in the southeast region are also relatively developed, and most of the road conditions are very good. Buses extend in all directions, and in some places it is cheaper to take a bus than a train. You can also drive by yourself.
go sightseeing
route
- One day tour around Hong KongIs a tourist route in the surrounding area of Hong Kong
- Land travel from Kunming to Hong KongwithHo Chi Minh City to Shanghai overland travelline
Activity
Dining
Cantonese cuisine and Fujian cuisine are the two major cuisines in China's "eight major cuisines". Cantonese cuisine is found all over the world and is a common style in Chinese restaurants all over the world. Cantonese cuisine is relatively familiar to foreign tourists. Fujian cuisine is famous for its seafood. A very famous dish is called "Buddha Jumping over the Wall", which is a stew. The name of the dish means that the dish smells very fragrant, and the monk can't help but scent the scent and jump out of the wall. Hainan is also famous for its seafood. Hainan cuisine generally does not contain a lot of seasonings, and is lighter than other dishes.
Nightlife
Safety
The humidity in summer is generally very high. There will be typhoons from May to November.