Cheap Flights from Sydney to Fuzhou

Fuzhou is the capital of the Fujian province, China. Located on the other side of the sea of Taiwan it shares many similarities with it especially when it comes to food. Despite being a capital city Fuzhou is less travelled but don’t be fooled, it is just the city you need to visit to know China. This city has a history as old as 2000 years which dates back to the Ming Dynasty it is one such place that will entertain both the millennials and their parents. Fuzhou is rich in religious culture and is home to varied traditions. The city has abundance of banyan trees population and is also called as the ‘Banyan city’. The city resides at the bank of Min River thus has plenty of seaports and aquatic life. Fuzhou is also famous for Hot springs, local cuisines and cafes.

Tip: Best time to visit Fuzhou is in autumn and winter, when the weather outside is suitable for outing.

Getting to Fuzhou

Fuzhou manages its flights from the FOC airport i.e. the Fuzhou Changle International Airport, compared to a traditional international airport the FOC is relatively smaller but has the amenities of an international airport. The airport is clean, catered by friendly staff, it has vending machines that sells SIM cards and even karaoke bar booth. The airport has limited options when it comes to western food but has plenty of restaurants offering local dishes and coffee shops. The airport also has several souvenir shops for quick shopping.

There are several flights that function from Sydney to Fuzhou tourists can choose from flights that have one stop or two stops or can opt for a direct flight to Fuzhou offered by Xiamen Airlines. The flights have an average timing of 9 to 15 hours depending upon the number of connecting flights. For cheap flights from Sydney, see the flights offered by multiple Airlines, China southern Airline, and China Eastern Airways.

Tip: the shops at Fuzhou accept only cash (Chinese currency) and union pay make sure you are equipped with either before entering the airport.

Sights in the City

The port city of Fuzhou is known for its historical buildings the city holds secrets of both the Ming dynasty and the Qing dynasty thus a trip to Fuzhou will be futile without visiting the Zhuzi which holds close to 200 beautifully preserved houses from the dynasties. The Fujain Museum and the Fuzhou Majianghaizhan Memorial Hall contain religious and cultural relics and accounts of war between China and France. The Xichan temple is one of the biggest and ancient temples in Fuzhou, visit it to understand the Buddhist culture or just for its beauty.

Nature lovers or those on a family trip should stop at the Fuzhou National Forest Park, it has a serine beauty and small hills perfect for hiking it has ponds for fishing and is a perfect spot for afternoon picnic. Panda worlds, Drum Mountain, Xihu park of Fuzhou are some places which shouldn’t be missed by nature lovers. One thing that shouldn’t be missed in Fuzhou is the sea food visit restaurants located along the coast for local delicacy or travel to the student street. When tired from all the travelling tourists can relax at the hot springs, certain hotels offer upto 50 different types of hot springs.

Tip: spend a day at the QI Mountain, amidst waterfalls, lush greenery, animals and away from the busy city.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Fuzhou comes easy it offers large number or options for accommodation for tourists. Tourists can choose to stay in Foochow architectural style hotels at the three lanes and seven Alleys area which is a historic downtown area. Tourists who prefer shopping and enjoying the night can choose to stay in the hotels situated in the Nan Hou Jie area which has plenty of shops and pubs. Those who want to try international and local cuisines should choose their accommodation at the Gutian Lu and Baiqi Lu area.

Tip: consider staying in old fashioned residencies and hotels to experience luxury and history at the same time.

To save on your travel budget combine your Sydney to Fuzhou flight booking with discount hotels, the travel time of Sydney to Fuzhou flights is longer but the travellers will have no problem commuting as the airport staff is friendly and the airport is loaded with amenities. To see the best of culture and learn more about the China’s history visit Fuzhou with Trip.com.