Zhangzhou (Fujian province): Taiwan Road and Hong Kong Road. [Photo/Agencies]

Zhangzhou (Fujian province): Taiwan Road and

Historic buildings and time-honored brands remain in this area, attracting not only tourists but also filmmakers. Famous movies like The Knot, The Straits and Bitter Sweet Taiwan all have scenes shot from this neighborhood.

What to see: The Ming Dynasty memorial archways,, The Confucius Temple, the hometown of Yang Sao