The Min River (Fujian) runs through Gutian, covering a distance of 35 kilometres (22 mi).

Fungal exports include snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) (白木耳) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (香菇).

Other exports include perch (鲈鱼), carp (鲤鱼), honey peaches (水蜜桃), reddish slab stones (桃花红石板材) and Younai plums (油柰).

The number of overseas Chinese from this area amounts to more than 200,000, many now resident in Sitiawan, Perak in Malaysia.

It is also a "national model county", which is famous for its culture, physical education and broadcasting TV programs.