Longyan is located in western Fujian Province, at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi provinces. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, warm and humid, with an average annual temperature of 18-20°C.
Longyan is an important birthplace of Hakka culture and was a key part of the Central Soviet Area in history, boasting numerous revolutionary sites and ancient buildings such as Hakka tulou.
Hakka culture is the core of Longyan's culture, with many intangible cultural heritage items like Hakka folk songs and Western Fujian Han Opera. Local cuisine is mainly Hakka, including Changting dried tofu, Liancheng white duck soup, and Yongding beef balls.
In recent years, Longyan has been developing eco-tourism and red tourism, with convenient transportation including Longyan Guanzhaishan Airport and Longyan High-Speed Rail Station, and its economy is growing steadily.
The best time to visit 龙岩 is Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November).
Spring (March-May) offers mild weather and blooming flowers, ideal for hiking and flower viewing.
Autumn (September-November) has clear skies and colorful tulou scenery, perfect for photography.
Summer is hot but suitable for escaping heat at Guanzhaishan; winter is cold but less crowded for a quiet visit.
In December 1929, the Fourth Red Army held the Ninth Party Congress in Gutian, Longyan, establishing the Party's absolute leadership over the army.
Yongding Tulou in Longyan, as part of Fujian Tulou, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Longyan-Xiamen high-speed railway opened, greatly reducing travel time between Longyan and coastal cities.
Recommended places to visit
A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for circular tulou, such as Zhencheng Lou and Chengqi Lou, known as 'Oriental Ancient Castles'.
A key national cultural relic protection unit and classic red tourism site, where the Gutian Congress was held in 1929.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Yongding Tulou is the core of Fujian Tulou, including Chuxi and Hongkeng Tulou clusters, outstanding examples of Hakka residential architecture.
Explore rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts
Traditional opera of Fujian, blending Hakka folk music with beautiful melodies, listed as national intangible cultural heritage.
Traditional construction techniques of Fujian Tulou, using rammed earth, listed as national intangible cultural heritage.
Must-know transportation for exploring the city
Located in Liancheng County, with flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.
300-800 RMB
Connects to Xiamen, Fuzhou, Shenzhen, etc., convenient and fast.
50-200 RMB
Covers major attractions and urban areas, low fare, some routes reach tulou scenic spots.
1-10 RMB
Taste the most authentic and popular local specialties
A specialty of Changting, fragrant, salty, sweet, and chewy, a traditional Hakka food.
Stewed with Liancheng's specialty white duck, clear soup with fresh taste, has heat-clearing effect.
A national geopark, famous for Danxia landform and Shimen Lake, known as 'The First Mountain of Western Fujian'.
A karst cave with various stalactites, the origin of Longyan's name.
A national nature reserve with rare animals like South China tigers, known as 'Green Jade on the Tropic of Cancer'.
Hand-pounded beef leg meat, bouncy and delicious, with savory broth.
Tofu stuffed with meat filling, pan-fried to golden, a must-have in Hakka banquets.
Crispy and tasty, with salty, sweet, garlic flavors, a popular local gift.