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Fuzhou City (Fúzhōu Shì), abbreviated as "Rong" is the capital of Fujian Province. The city is known as "Rongcheng" (Banyan City) because of the abundance of banyan trees and its lush green canopy. As a famous historical and cultural city in China, Fuzhou integrates its profound heritage of over two thousand years with the urban spirit of "embracing all rivers, being tolerant and great" fostering a unique temperament that is gentle, inclusive, and understated.

Fuzhou is located on the southeastern coast of China, nestled in the estuary basin of the Min River, surrounded by mountains, and facing the East China Sea. It enjoys a typical subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by warmth, humidity, and abundant rainfall year-round, allowing ancient banyan trees to take root and flourish. The unique "Three Mountains, Two Pagodas, One River" (Pingshan, Wushan, Yushan, White Pagoda, Wu Pagoda, Min River) forms the basic framework of Fuzhou's old city, creating a distinctive pattern where mountains are within the city, the city is within the mountains, and the river flows through the city.

The charm of Fuzhou is deeply embedded in its ancient and picturesque alleyways and courtyards. The most outstanding representative is undoubtedly "Three Lanes and Seven Alleys" the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, known as "a living fossil of China's urban `lilong` system" and a "museum of Ming and Qing architecture." Strolling through it, white walls, black tiles, saddle-shaped firewalls, and exquisite gardens silently tell the stories of the rise and fall of prominent families and the continuation of cultural heritage over hundreds of years.

Fuzhou's culture, much like its local dish "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" appears modest but is rich in content, serving as the birthplace of "Min Cuisine" Its culinary focus is on freshness, harmony, and mellowness, particularly excelling in soups. A bowl of authentic "Fish Balls" or "Rouyan" (Meat Swallows) carries all the Fuzhou people's memories of their hometown flavors. Furthermore, Fuzhou is a renowned "City of Hot Springs" in China, where natural hot springs scattered throughout the urban area are a daily pleasure for locals to dispel dampness and relax, forming an important part of their leisurely lifestyle.

As a crucial hub of the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road" and one of the central cities of the West Coast Economic Zone, Fuzhou is actively developing, leveraging its unique geographical location and advantages as an overseas Chinese hometown. From the echoes of modern industry at Mawei Shipyard to the vigorous rise of "Digital Fuzhou" today, this ancient Banyan City is finding a unique development path where old and new coexist and thrive amidst its ancient alleyway fabric and the tide of modernization.