Zhangzhou, Fujian🇨🇳 Ancient City of Southern Fujian for Thousands of Years (4K HDR)

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Zhangzhou (漳州), located in Fujian Province (福建省), China, is a prefecture-level city known for its rich history and cultural significance. It occupies the southeast corner of Fujian, facing the Taiwan Strait and surrounding the prefecture of Xiamen (厦门). The city's name, Zhangzhou, comes from its historical status as the seat of the imperial Zhang Prefecture. It is also known by other romanizations such as Changchow. Geographically, Zhangzhou lies on the banks of the Jiulong River, approximately 35 miles from central Xiamen, with which it forms a single urbanized area. The city enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate, characterized by mild to warm winters and long, hot, and humid summers. As of the 2020 census, Zhangzhou had a population of over 5 million people. The city's economy has historically been centered around silk, brick, and sugar production, and it remains a center of trade and industry today. Zhangzhou is also noted for its dialect, part of the Southern Min branch of Min Chinese, though Mandarin is used for government, education, and official business. The city's administrative divisions include four urban districts and seven counties, such as Xiangcheng District (芗城区) and Longwen District (龙文区). Zhangzhou's rich history includes being a prosperous city during the early Qing dynasty, serving as a primary Fujianese port for trade with Portuguese Macao and Spanish Manila. The city has also been a center for traditional medicine, with the invention of Babao seal paste by druggist Wei Changan in 1673. Transportation in Zhangzhou is facilitated by two passenger stations, serving both the older Yingtan–Xiamen Railway and the high-speed Xiamen–Shenzhen Railway. The city is also home to Minnan Normal University and Tenfu Tea College, contributing to its educational landscape. Notable residents from Zhangzhou include Chen Yuanguang, a leader in the sinicization of Fujian and northern Guangdong, and Lim Gu Tong, an international author and cultural ambassador. Zhangzhou maintains sister city relationships with several cities worldwide, reflecting its global connections and cultural exchange. 🎉Follow 💫DuckTravel走鴨旅行✨ 👉Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DuckTravel?sub_confirmation=1 👉Join Us: https://www.youtube.com/@DuckTravel/Join 👉Contact Me：https://www.instagram.com/wn.wang/ ☕Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DuckTravel 🗺️Interactive map https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1kXyZDZSmTa-rTjVSaCgzmeciX-JZM3M 📍Today's Attractions Zhangzhou Old City (漳州古城) https://maps.app.goo.gl/5gr5icf6QXUoieCGA 🎬Timestamp 00:00 Yan'an South Road (延安南路) 10:21 Wenmiao Wai (文庙外) 18:20 Yan'an South Road (延安南路) 21:21 Boai West Road (博爱西路) 23:31 Hong Kong Road (香港路) 30:18 Taiwan Road (台湾路) 36:27 Ancient City Alley (古城巷) 39:26 South Beginning Road (南始路) 40:32 Taiwan Road (台湾路) 43:42 Youth Road (青年路) 48:36 Xinhua West Road (新华西路) Thanks for looking! #Zhangzhou #Fujian #China 🎞️ Playlist 🇮🇳 India: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC7tC2J4Mql9r7ZBSihEsvey 🇸🇬 Singapore: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC6540DqmfCdsMDWCN0jTVWr 🇮🇩 Indonesia: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC4C6WtSA7dZpF8wO3LykvGp 🇲🇾 Malaysia: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC792PxbpQZraSvVMa9Md94s 🇹🇭 Thailand: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC5hbh3pmB4ivc84oPvJdH8W 🇱🇦 Laos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC68QzVs1QukY4n-VJXvSqts 🇻🇳 Vietnam: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z55lEYvKC4Asmu0y4yaD4eMFZU8EKWh Commercial (non-sharealike) licenses for broadcast, advertisement and resale are available upon request. Please contact my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wn.wang/ for business inquiries. 📌 Note: As of October 5, 2025, all content on this channel is licensed under the YouTube Standard License, and any reuse under previous CC terms is no longer authorized.