Sighting by Location: China UFO & Alien Sightings
China’s history with unidentified aerial phenomena spans centuries, with records of “celestial carriages” and “flying pearls” found in ancient dynastic texts. Modern interest peaked during the “UFO craze” of the late 1970s and 80s when official publications began documenting unexplained sightings witnessed by millions.
Fujian Province Sightings
Known for its coastal vantage points, Fujian has contributed numerous reports of high-altitude objects and maritime-related UAP encounters over the East China Sea.
Guangdong Province Sightings
Guangdong is a major hub for modern reports, including a notable 2015 “floating city” mirage in Foshan and a 2016 incident where a UFO reportedly brought traffic to a standstill in Guangzhou.
Hebei Province Sightings
This province was the site of a significant 1998 military intercept near Changzhou, where a jet fighter was ordered to pursue a mushroom-shaped object witnessed by over 140 ground observers.
Hong Kong Sightings
From the legendary Wah Fu estate sighting in the 1970s and 80s to modern captures over Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong maintains a dense record of urban UAP activity.
LanXi Chekiang Province Sightings
The LanXi region within Zhejiang (Chekiang) Province has a documented history of unconventional aerial sightings, often involving low-flying objects witnessed over its historic rural landscapes.
Jiangsu Province Sighting
Historical archives from Jiangsu include a detailed 11th-century account by polymath Shen Kuo, who recorded a recurring “flying pearl” that cast shadows for miles around.
Shanghai Province Sightings
As a global aviation center, Shanghai frequently reports radar-confirmed UAPs, including several incidents that have temporarily grounded air traffic at major international airports.
Taiwan Sightings
Taiwan’s UAP record began in earnest with the 1967 Taipei “Big Dipper” photograph and includes military-documented investigations into objects sighted over the Taiwan Strait since 1968.
Zhejiang Province Sightings
Zhejiang gained international attention in 2010 when Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport was shut down for several hours after staff monitoring equipment detected a mysterious glowing object.
China Overall Sightings
