Elsewhere in the ROC the traditional Han Chinese culture was southern Fujianese. Meanwhile, eastern Fujian itself has experienced such rapid develpment that almost all of its traditional architecture has been destroyed. The traditional eastern Fujianese settlements on Matsu are just about the only ones left in pristine condition anywhere in the world.
這些聚落是標準的閩東特色，由於台灣其他地區皆為閩南文化，大陸閩東地區也因近年過度開發，傳統建築幾乎毀損殆盡，馬祖地區的閩東聚落可以說是世界碩果僅存的了。