To live in Fujian is to enjoy high qualities of life. With forest coverage ranking the first in China, the Province is endowed with clear waters, ever-green mountains, a moderate climate, and prime air quality. It has the least polluted environment throughout China, with its energy consumption per RMB 10,000 GDP as low as half of the national average.

For sight-seeing, investors in Fujian do not have to travel far. The Province is rich in tourist resources, having within its borders 13 state-level scenic spots, 12 state-level natural reserves, 4 state-designated historic and cultural cities, 23 state-level forest parks, 8 national geoparks and 2 national tourist resorts. Mount Wuyi in Northern Fujian and the traditional earthen dwelling cultural heritage in Western Fujian have been listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO. Renowned far and near are also the National Geopark of Jinhu, the Gulang Isle of Xiamen, the Temple of Mazu (the legendary goddess of sea) on Meizhou Island, the starting point of the historic “Silk Road on the Sea” in Quanzhou, and many others.

To spend one’s leisure time, a foreign investor in Fujian would probably go to one of its 9 international-standard golf courses or check into one of its 433 starred hotels, including many five-star ones in Fuzhou and Xiamen. For investors with families, two international schools have been authorized to operate in Xiamen.

Shopping, too, is exceedingly convenient in Fujian. Whether one settles down in urban or rural areas, shopping centers and business outlets are always within easy reach. In major cities, one can even shop at multinational supermarkets and stores such as Metro, Wal-Mart, Carrefour and B&Q.