The sea makes meals sing at Fujian eateries

When someone travels to Southeast China's Fujian province, a land with a maritime area of 136,300 square kilometers and a total coastline of 3,324 km, seafood is a predictable highlight of the province's dining scene and draws foodies to the area's fanciest and humblest restaurants.

In Fuzhou and Quanzhou, both of which once served as important ports along the ancient Maritime Silk Road, local signature snacks reflect the cities' marine culture.

Yuwan, or fishball, has been playing such an important role in the cuisine world of Fuzhou that local people say: "If there is no yuwan, there is no dinner."