Kaohsiung Travel Fair Highlights Fujian’s Rich Cultural Heritage and Unique Crafts

Published on December 1, 2025

Aspects of Fujian’s intangible cultural heritage debuted Taiwan’s international travel fair in Kaohsiung which specialises in tourism and travel from 20+ countries and attracted tourists and travelers interested in Traditional Chinese crafts and cultural experiences. For the Fair’s Chinese Mainland pavilion, Fujian’s bodiless lacquerware, one of the aforementioned crafts, is the representative arts and crafts.

Among the Fair’s attracted crafts, bodiless lacquerware, is demonstrated and presented by Huang Shou-kun, one of the most famous lacquerware artists from Fujjou, the capital of Fujian Province. Huang is one of the provincial-level representative inheritors of this craft. He works on lavish lacquer art on display of which he has live, and of and by demonstration captivates and captures the audience. He works the traditional craft flowing and in beauty and spontaneity with colored lacquer of yellow, red, and blue. Centerpieces of the demonstration were students wiz youngsters from the audience who dipped mini-fans, with which he painted, in the crafted, colored, swirled, and lacquered bodiless of the traditional and refined art.

Tourism Boom

This centuries-old art form is highly praised and has been practiced for generations in Fujian because of its detailed and delicate patterns. This craft is the application of lacquer on fans, trays, and other decorative objects for lasting beauty and durability. Huang’s demonstration at the travel fair showcased the charm of this cultural practice and allowed attendees to appreciate the intricacies of this craft. \n\nFujian’s Cultural Heritage as a Tourism Attraction Fujian Province, in the southeastern part of China, is rich in cultural heritage and provides tourists a chance to experience the old world crafts, art, and traditions of China.

For being one of the most culturally varied areas in the country, Fujian has an abundance of folk art and crafts, and bodiless lacquerware is just one of its many masterpieces. \n\nOther than lacquerware, Fujian’s tea culture, traditional opera, and unique architectural forms like the Hakka roundhouses, and many other offerings of intangible cultural heritage provide charm to the region and attract many Cultural Tourism enthusiasts drawn to its preserved historical sites, enchanting nature, and vibrant traditions.

The Kaohsiung Winter International Travel Fair facilitates the expansion of customers and clients personnel from and to the cultural and tourism sector of, Fuzhou, China, and Taiwan, and the other Asian countries and clients of the Aviation, Tourism and Travel. industries, and Taiwan. Taiwan and other Asian clients of the Travel and Tourism Fair, and from Taiwan, and other Asian clients of the Aviation, Travel, and Tourism industries, and Asia, improve and enrich Taiwan’s promotional strategies and accessibility to customers and clients and to other countries and clientele and to Taiwan to the clients and customers and to other Asian region countries.

Tourism in Fujian: An Emerging Destination for Foreign Visitors

Though Fujian has been a cultural center of China for years, it has only recently been drawing the interest of international travelers. Fujian’s unique history, stunning scenery, and cultural riches make it the perfect area of travel for those seeking a genuine Chinese adventure. Fujian is also known for lacquerware, and its Wuyi Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and beautiful coastal areas offering a variety of outdoor recreation.

For those travelers interested in traditional Chinese building, the Tulou, the large, fortified earthen dwellings of the Hakka people containing several household units and used for communal living, is a fine example of traditional Chinese building and culture.

Another of Fujian’s draws is its well-known tea culture and the tea plantations, tea ceremonies, and the region’s famous oolong tea. Tea is also one of China?s most produced products and tea production is one of the region’s draws for visitors.

Fujian’s Growing Appeal at International Travel Fairs

Fujian’s participation in travel fairs, such as the one in Kaohsiung, is the next step in the province’s efforts to enhance its global travel presence. At these fairs, Fujian is able to promote its unique culture, attracting a greater interest in the province and encouraging international travelers to visit the lesser-known destinations in China.

Fujian is the first to focus on the intangible heritage from the traditional crafts, such as the bodiless lacquerware, as numerous provinces in China start to appreciate the value in cultural tourism. For travelers seeking authentic cultural tourism, Fujian has plenty to offer, as one can experience ancient crafts and traditions, as well as the natural beauty the region has to offer.