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Fujian province: Sanfang Qixiang Historical and Cultural Block in Fuzhou
Updated: Nov 25, 2019
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Sanfang Qixiang Historical and Cultural Block in Fuzhou
福州市三坊七巷历史文化街区
Fuzhou city, the capital of East China's Fujian province, has a history of more than 2,200 years. At its ancient heart, running along on both sides of Nanhou Street, are ten world-renowned ancient streets. They are called sanfang qixiang, or Three Lanes and Seven Alleys.
Covering an area of 38.35 hectares, the Sanfang qixiang block was originally built in the late Western Jin Dynasty (265-316). It retained its basic pattern throughout the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and prospered in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and the era of the Republic of China (1912-49).
Home to hundreds of houses built by the wealthy people and high-ranking officials in ancient times, sanfang qixiang is now the largest and best preserved Ming (1368-1644) and Qing architectural district in China, with about 270 well-preserved ancient residences and 159 listed preserved buildings including nine national protected historical sites and eight provincial protected historical sites.
Main attractions:
Yijin Lane, Wenru Lane, Guanglu Lane, Yangqiao Alley, Langguan Alley
