Capital of Fujian provice, Fuzhou is a 2,000-year-old city with rich cultural heritage. It lies opposite Taiwan across the strait. The city abounds in banyan trees that were mostly planted at the time of the Northern Song Dynasty (A.D. 960-1127). So Fuzhou is also known as Rong Cheng, meaning the City of Banyans. Fuzhou has been the native place of famous men over the generations who made history. More historical sites are found in the city of Fuzhou than most of other Chinese cities. The three hills of Yu, Wu and Ping stand at triangular positions, while the two pagodas Bai Ta(White Pagoda) and Wu Ta (Black pagoda) face each other at a distance. These make up the city's landscape. Places of interest include the residence stone carvings and the cork sculpture, are objects of admiration since early on both in China and abroad. Fuzhou has abundant hot springs, and good quality hot spring water is supplied at the bathrooms of hotels. Fuzhou is also famous for culinary art. Gourmets' fascinations are such delicacies as Fo Tiao Qiang (Buddha-Jumps- Over-The-Wall) and clams in chicken soup. Fuzhou is accessible by modern routes of communication. It welcomes tourists from abroad and elsewhere in China.