Jinjiang · 晋江
Jinjiang, in Fujian province, is "China's footwear capital": brands like Anta, 361° and Xtep are headquartered here, and the city concentrates thousands of footwear and sportswear manufacturers. It's more of a business city than a touristic one, but it retains a historic center with traditional southern Fujian (Minnan) architecture.
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What to see
Wudianshi (traditional streets)
Historic area of red-brick architecture typical of southern Fujian, with traditional Gaojia opera performances
Cao'an Temple
The world's only surviving Manichaean temple, on Mount Huabiao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Anping Bridge
One of the best-preserved ancient bridges on the old coastal route, from the Song dynasty
Jinjiang Museum
Local history and the culture of overseas Chinese originally from the city
Getting around
Jinjiang has its own airport, Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN), within the municipality itself, with flights to major Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong) but few direct international connections: for international flights it's usually better value to fly to Xiamen or Fuzhou first and continue by high-speed rail (Fujian's coastal line connects both cities to Jinjiang in just over an hour). Jinjiang doesn't have a metro yet, so getting around the city is usually by taxi or DiDi (starting fare ~9-15 CNY) or shared bikes like Mobike/Hello Bike, widely used for short trips.
On local networks in mainland China, some international services may be restricted or unavailable. If you rely on them for work, prepare a connectivity solution that complies with current rules before travelling and do not depend on a single app. Hong Kong operates under a different internet regime.
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Frequently asked questions about Jinjiang
When is the best time to visit Jinjiang?
September to November, with milder and less humid weather. If your trip is for business, the city's big footwear fair takes place in April.
Do I need a visa to visit Jinjiang?
As of this review (August 2026), ordinary-passport holders from Spain and Portugal may enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, visits to family or friends, exchange or transit. The exemption for these countries is announced through 31 December 2026. Always check the official policy before booking because it can change.
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Reviewed on 2026-08-23
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