Wenzhou City is situated in the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province and is its economic and cultural center. For centuries, the inhabitants here have relied on shipping, trading and fishing for their livelihoods. Its location on the sea has also been crucial to international trades. Shoes and electrical appliances produced here are popular both at home and abroad. Its citizens are progressive and open to western ideas. Millions of merchants have emigrated and started businesses throughout the world. The city is therefore a famous hometown of overseas Chinese.
Facts of Wenzhou
Chinese Name:  温州 (wēn zhōu)
Population: 9,117,000
Area: 12,065 square kilometers (4,658 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
City Flower: Camellia
City Tree: Banyan
Administrative Division: 4 districts (Lucheng, Longwan, Ouhai, Dongtou); 5 counties (Yongjia, Pingyang, Cangnan, Wencheng, Taishun); 2 county-level cities (Rui'an, Leqing)

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History of Wenzhou

What to see in Wenzhou?
The long coastline here gives rise to many beautiful islands and rich marine life. There are over 370 kinds of fish and over 430 kinds of seashells. It is also rich in mineral resources including alunite, granite and quartzite. The city sometimes claims to be 'World Alunite Capital' due to large deposits of this mineral. There are over 280 kinds of trees. Here lists top attractions in Wenzhou.

Yandang Mountain	Xiayangken Scenic Area	Baizhangji Waterfall
Nanxi River Scenic Area	Jiangxinyu Island	Flying Cloud Lake Scenic Area

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When to visit Wenzhou?
The city of Wenzhou means a mild and pleasant land. The city gets its name because of its mild climate without extremely cold winters or hot summers. It is an ideal place for vacation. Mountains, plains, islands, long rivers and broad seas coexist in the city.
Influenced by the subtropical monsoon climate, Wenzhou has four distinctive seasons yet temperatures remain mild throughout the year. On average, temperatures in January are around 5C-10C (41F-50F) while temperatures in July are usually between 27C and 30C (80F-86F). Although the region is pleasant all year long, as summer approaches, the city enters its rainy season. Tropical storms are most common between July and September. It is advisable to check weather forecasts before you plan your trip.

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How to get to Wenzhou?
Wenzhou is easily accessible by plane, train and bus. Wenzhou Longwan International Airport hosts 40 airlines, operating many air routes to around 100 cities, including Hong Kong and Taipei. Wenzhou Railway Station and Wenzhou South Railway Station operate the trains to/ from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou as well as other cities in Jiangsu, Jiangxi and Fujian provinces. Highways are also well developed with good service stations. Long distance buses serve neighboring counties and cities in Zhejiang Province as well as cities in Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Hunan, Sichuan, Jiangxi and other provinces in China.

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Wenzhou Travel Tips
Dining in Wenzhou: Local cuisine of this city features fresh seafood. Delicacies such as 'Fish Boiled with Three Kinds of Shreds', Garlic Seasoned Fishskin and other appetizers such as 'Tall Man' Wonton, 'Lamp' Cake and Fish Balls are all favorites renowned for their fresh taste, enticing aroma and beautiful presentation.
Nighlife in Wenzhou: Wenzhou is a modern city with many good hotels and restaurants catering for visitors. Various stores along commercial pedestrian streets provide a shopping paradise. Comfortable bars, dancing halls and amusement venues enrich the city's night life.
Shopping in Wenzhou: Wenzhou, famed as the 'Clothes World' and 'Shoe City' in China, is where you can find clothes and shoes of the latest styles and fashions at reasonable prices. You can go shopping on Wu Ma Street, Chan Jie Street, Jie Fang Road, Ren Min Road and Shamao He Women Street. The various clothes, shoes and exquisite ornaments sold in the stores along these streets or roads will certainly satisfy your requirements. If you want to buy some souvenirs, the traditional embodiments, glutinous rice sculptures, and stone sculptures are all good choices. Two peculiar items, 'Dragon Beard' mats and Taishun lacquer chopsticks are also interesting presents for your friends. You can make such purchases of these objects in tourist spots, supermarkets, malls and some special present markets in the city.
Festivals in Wenzhou: Each year, between September and October, the locals hold their Golden Autumn Cultural Festival. The festival is held around Jiangxinyu Island in the Lucheng district, and features traditional performances, magnificent light shows, and colorful fireworks. If you plan to visit around August 15th of the Chinese lunar calendar, you will have the good fortune of witnessing the music and poetry of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. Additionally, visitors can shop for handicrafts and delicious food throughout the city. Keep in mind that shopping centers often extend business hours and offer special promotions during festivals.

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