Fuzhou Three Lanes and Seven Alleys

Fuzhou

福州 · The Blessed City of Banyan Trees and Min Culture

🏛️ 5A National Attractions · Fuzhou

Last verified 23 Aug 2025

Fuzhou's 5A roster is boutique—a single, wonderfully preserved old-city quarter that anchors any visit and pairs well with nearby hills and rivers.

1 Quick Metrics

Total 5A sites
1 (Three Lanes & Seven Alleys)
Fujian official A-grade list
UNESCO share
0 (Fuzhou city has no WH sites; nearest are Wuyi Mtn & Gulangyu—outside Fuzhou)
No World Heritage sites
Ticketing
Public lanes free; selected historic-house interiors ticketed 08:30–17:00.
Mixed free & paid access
Access
Central Gulou area; easy metro/taxi reach
Downtown location

2 Why It Matters

Three Lanes & Seven Alleys is one of China's best-preserved Ming–Qing urban fabrics—living lanes, not a theme set. It's also Fuzhou's only 5A attraction, recognized in Fujian's official A-grade list.

3 Pro Tips

1
Go early for courtyards, return after dusk for lantern shots
2
Pick 2–3 house museums that match your interests (literati homes vs. craft guildhalls)
3
Plan a tea stop on Nanhou Street between sites

4 The Full 5A List

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Historic Quarter · Gulou
Three Lanes & Seven Alleys / 三坊七巷历史文化街区景区

National 5A; free public streets; interiors ticketed 08:30–17:00; emblem of Fuzhou's historic identity.

Start with the lanes, then fan out to Drum Mountain or riverfront cafés—No Tourist Traps. No BS.