Mawei (simplified Chinese: 马尾; traditional Chinese: 馬尾; pinyin: Mǎwěi; Foochow Romanized: Mā-muōi) is one of 6 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, China.

[2][3] Mawei District is located on the north bank of the Min River,[1] between Fuzhou's urban core and the coast of the East China Sea.

The district also includes Langqi Island formed by the two main branches of the Min River as it flows into the sea.

[3] While serving as the Viceroy of Min-Zhe, Zuo Zongtang established the Fujian Shipping Academy [zh] in 1866.

[3] The district sits on the northern bank of the Min River, and lies approximately 17 nautical miles from its mouth.

[1] Qingzhou Bridge spans the river, connecting Mawei's main urban center with Changle District.

[1] The district is also home to the Minjiang Estuary Wetlands, a provincial nature reserve spanning 869 hectares.