FUZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Boasting rich cultural and historical heritages, Fuzhou in southeast China's Fujian Province is more popular with its nickname: Banyan city, as numerous banyan trees are planted all over the city, providing shade for citizens along roads and streets.
With the Minjiang River flowing through the city, Fuzhou enjoys a favorable climate and high rainfall, which gives Fuzhou a natural advantage in greening and building itself an ecological-friendly city.
Aerial photo taken on May 18, 2020 shows a view of Xihu Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
Aerial photo taken on Feb. 14, 2021 shows a view of Huahai Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
During the past years, on the call of green development and ecological protection, the city has been actively promoting continuous environmental improvement. Unique parks have been built and new footpaths have been paved to improve the city's livability and living standards for citizens. So far, the local forest coverage rate has reached 58.36%, ranking second among capital cities nationwide.
Citizens do morning exercise under banyan trees at Baimahe Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 16, 2021. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)
Citizens stroll on a viaduct of Jinjishan Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 17, 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
Tourists walk on a lane at Gushan scenic spot in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 9, 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
A citizen plays the violin at Jinshan Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 10, 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
Pupils enjoy leisure time at Yeshanchunqiu Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 15, 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
A woman walks at Yeshanchunqiu Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 15, 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 27, 2020 shows the Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys), a scenic spot in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)
Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2021 shows citizens strolling on a viaduct of Jinjishan Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)
Aerial photo taken on March 16, 2021 shows citizens strolling on a viaduct of Jinjishan Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)■
