Hui'an County

Hui'an County is an administrative district in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, situated between the coast and inland areas. The landscape combines mountains and coastal zones where granite extraction and stone craftsmanship remain central to the local economy and built environment.

The area began as a traditional stone quarrying region where local craftspeople extracted granite for their communities. Over generations, this work evolved into a larger manufacturing industry that expanded far beyond its original craft-based foundations.

Local stone workers practice traditional craftsmanship that shapes how people understand their region and its heritage. The granite structures and sculptures throughout the area reflect how deeply this work is woven into daily life and community pride.

The Hui'an Railway Station connects to the main Fuzhou-Xiamen line, offering regular service to larger cities. Visitors explore the area best by using local buses and taxis to reach the stone quarries and workshops scattered throughout the region.

Buildings throughout the area are often constructed from narrow granite blocks, a direct result of the region's quarrying traditions. This distinctive building style emerged from the practical advantage of having high-quality stone available locally and the skills to process it on site.