Ningde's yellow croakers are fresh and delicious. [Photo/News center of Jiaocheng district of Ningde]

Fujian, renowned as a seafood province, with over 1,600 square kilometers of marine aquaculture area, offers a year-round abundance of seafood delights.

The winter season in Fujian brings seafood with firm textures and delicate flavors, for a truly delightful culinary experience.

Let's explore the delectable seafood delights of eastern and central Fujian, where natural resources inspire a love for authentic flavors.

In Lianjiang county's eastern coastal region, 47 natural harbors and 109 fishing villages present a wonderfully diverse array of fresh seafood, including swimming crabs, mackerels and mantis shrimps. The thriving fishing markets there showcase a variety of seafood and local delicacies, promising a sensory feast.

Journey to Changle Beach, where visitors not only relish the coastal scenery but also indulge in the seafood delights of Zhangang in the Changle district of Fuzhou. Zhangang's razor clams are a key ingredient in Fuzhou's renowned boiled sea clam with chicken soup.

Elsewhere, Putian city's cuisine harmoniously blends the freshness of seafood with the richness of mountain flavors.

On the shores of Putian, delicacies like Nanri Island abalone, razor clams and seaweed enchant the taste buds, with Nanri Island abalone standing out as a favorite.

Cultivated with locally bred kelp and seaweed as bait, Nanri Island abalone boasts a unique taste and texture, rich in protein and nutrients, earning accolades from foodies.

Putian seaweed, a national geographical indication product, is harvested. Using traditional sun-dried methods, its distinct flavor and quality is preserved, offering a superior and unique taste.

Ningde city, a pivotal seafood hub in Fujian and China, boasts 305 islands and 178 harbors, nurturing a variety of high-quality seafood.

Renowned for its yellow croaker fish, Ningde is home to the major spawning ground for them in China, with eight out of 10 yellow croakers in the country originating from the region.

So, welcome to Fujian, where you can savor a lavish seafood feast offered by this bountiful land and create your own unforgettable seafood memories this winter!

A delicious serving of Nanri Island abalone is always tempting. [Photo/Huang Liyong for the Publicity Department of the CPC Putian Municipal Committee]