1
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (Sanfang Qixiang), a historic district in the heart of Fuzhou, Fujian Province, is China’s largest surviving cluster of Ming and Qing Dynasty residential neighborhoods. Covering 40 hectares with 270 ancient buildings, this UNESCO-recognized area showcases Hokkien-style architecture, traditional crafts, and the scholarly legacy of Fuzhou’s elite. Once home to imperial officials, poets, and revolutionaries, it now blends cultural heritage with modern cafes, art galleries, and boutique shops, offering a vivid journey through China’s past and present.