Fuzhou: Sanfang Qixiang, Oct 2023

From Xiapu, I headed back to Fuzhou to catch my flight home.  Had some time so made a short visit at Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷) which translates to “Three Lanes and Seven Alleys” and is the only remaining old quarter of Fuzhou.  There is a famous saying, “One Sanfeng Qixiang equals half of China’s modern history”.  Many famous politicians, industrialists, and writers used to live here.  As its name suggests, the area was built based on the traditional fish-bone architectural style with three lanes and seven alleys.  The historical block houses about 270 or so well-kept Ming and Qing builidngs, some of which are now museums, ancestral halls, hotels, and cafes, while others are still private homes.  The main thoroughfare has many cafes and shops selling local snacks and handicrafts.  For a bird’s eye view of the area, head up to the ITEAMO teahouse on the 10th floor of the Donghai Center Hall A.

View from ITEAMO of Dongbai Center Hall A.

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷)

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