Putian

Putian ( , Putian dialect: Pó-chéng), also known as Puyang (莆阳) and Puxian (莆仙), historically known as Hinghwa, Hinghua, or Henghua ( ), is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, People's Republic of China. It borders Fuzhou to the north, Quanzhou to the south, and the Taiwan Strait's Xinghua Bay to the east. Mulan River flows through the city.

Putian ( , Putian dialect: Pó-chéng), also known as Puyang (莆阳) and Puxian (莆仙), historically known as Hinghwa, Hinghua, or Henghua ( ), is a prefecture-level city in Fujian Province, People's Republic of China. It borders Fuzhou to the north, Quanzhou to the south, and the Taiwan Strait's Xinghua Bay to the east. Mulan River flows through the city. ==History== Putian was first founded as an administrative area in the year of 568 as a city county during the Chen dynasty. Putian was later established as a military administered city in 979. Putian is known as the counterfeit sneaker capital with counterfeiters protected from internationally intellectual property law enforcement by the notoriously corrupt local courts. ==Language== Pó-chéng-uā (莆田话), a sub-dialect of Min Chinese is spoken. ==Economy== Putian has become an export base for Fujian products. The main industries are shoe-making, brewing, electronics, garments, fruits, vegetables, machinery and electrical goods. In particular, the area is known for high-quality counterfeits of shoes and the domination of Chinese private healthcare under the so-called "Putian system", where approximately 80% of private Chinese hospitals during the mid-2010s were owned by people connected to Putian, which was brought to Chinese public attention by the death of the cancer patient Wei Zexi in 2016 due to an unproven treatment used at a private hospital connected to the system. ==Culture== Putian is known for Putian (Henghwa) cuisine, a unique style of cuisine that places a heavy emphasis on fresh seafood. Duotou clams (哆头蛏, Sinonovacula constricta), locally harvested around the village of Duotou (哆头), are particularly well known. ==Tourism== Meizhou Island, most famous for being the legendary birthplace of the goddess Mazu, is located closely offshore of Putian. According to legends, Mazu in her earthly incarnation died on the seashore of Xianliang Harbor, in the coastal area of Putian, where Xianliang Mazu Temple hosts pilgrims from different Chinese provinces and from Taiwan, particularly for the ceremonies commemorating the goddess' death held in October. Because of its hosting "the most sacred places for Mazu believers," Putian is known as "Mazu's hometown." ==Higher education== Putian University Meizhouwan Vocational Technology College ==Climate== On September 4 2026 the city was struck by severe flooding caused by the landfall of Typhoon Saudel causing widespread damage. all-time Oct high ==Administration== Putian's municipal executive, legislature and judiciary are in Chengxiang District ( ). The municipal region comprises three other districts and one county: Hanjiang District ( ) Licheng District ( ) Xiuyu District ( ) Xianyou County ( ) ==References== ==External links== Putian Government Website

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