Putian

Putian is a prefecture level city, in the eastern coast of Fujian Province. Surrounding cities are Fuzhou City in the north, Quanzhou City in the south, and facing Taiwan Strait in the east. As one of the Fujian export base, Putian also known as Lychee City, a large lychee producer.

Putian known as "Lychee City" because of the delicious fruit that attracted the nation's empress during the Tang Dynasty. In order to preserve the fresh taste of the lychee, the fastest horses were used to deliver the fruit over thousands of kilometers to the capital.

Putian has been attracted many scholar and talented person in the past. During the early reign of Tang Dynasty, there have been numerous cultural and local talents, such as Lin Mo (later deified as Mazu-The Sea Goddess), Cai Xiang, Lin Zhaoen, Zheng Qiao and many more. The Puxian dialect still remains the rhyme of Tang and Song Dynasty, and Puxian Drama is the one of the oldest culture in China.

Originally established in 568, Putian has long history and several time renamed, also known as Xinghua in the past. After through some changes, Putian prefecture was founded in 1983. Rich in natural resources, unique culture and has many of scenic area, Putian is a good choice destination for tourist.