Fuzhou Changle Xianying Palace Maritime Silk Road Cultural Tourism Upgrade Project Approved
On August 13, the 'Maritime Silk Road' cultural tourism upgrade project of Changle Xianying Palace was approved for filing. The palace was originally built in 1138 during the Song Dynasty and rediscovered in 1992 during the construction of Changle Airport. Over 50 clay statues were unearthed with butterflies flying around, earning it the name 'Butterfly Palace'. Covering 30 mu, it consists of a new above-ground palace and an ancient underground palace, operated by Xianying Palace Scenic Area Tourism Development Company.
Impact and considerations
The approval of this project will enhance local cultural tourism facilities, offering new cultural experiences for business travelers and boosting regional tourism economy.
Key points
- The 'Maritime Silk Road' cultural tourism upgrade project of Changle Xianying Palace was approved for filing.
- The palace was originally built in 1138 and rediscovered in 1992.
- Covering 30 mu, it consists of a new above-ground palace and an ancient underground palace.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- 执惠
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- First source publication
- 17 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 19 Aug 2026, 18:07
- Last updated
- 17 Aug 2026, 08:00
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- TripVivid：福州长乐显应宫海丝文旅提升工程获批 2026-08-17 (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 17 Aug 2026, 08:00