Exploring China Through a Thousand Cities and Counties | Fuzhou, Fujian: A Stroll Through the Verdant “Banyan City”
As the cicadas’ hum fades and a gentle breeze begins to stir, Gulou District in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, welcomes autumn. Though the summer heat lingers, the greenery grows even richer. The century-old banyan trees in West Lake Park stretch their dense canopies, casting dappled shadows through their leaves, while ripples on the lake mirror the scene like an ink-wash scroll. Along the red walls of 3 Lanes and 7 Alleys and Zhuzi Lane, vibrant greenery contrasts elegantly with the gray tiles and white walls, as if time itself were humming a quiet melody through the ancient alleys.
In Yeshan Mountain Spring and Autumn Park, towering ancient trees intertwine with winding vines, where historical relics blend seamlessly with nature’s vitality—every leaf whispers tales of the city’s thousand-year legacy. Along Guping Road, camphor and banyan trees form a leafy tunnel, with sunlight filtering through the foliage, casting a soft glow on passersby. This sea of green is Fuzhou’s lingering farewell to summer and its most serene welcome to autumn.
