A fuwù qū (service area) is a designated rest stop along highways or expressways in China, typically offering fuel, food, restrooms, parking, and sometimes convenience stores or small restaurants. The term literally breaks down as fú (to serve), wù (service), and qū (area or zone), together meaning 'an area providing services.' These facilities are especially important for long-distance drivers who need to refuel, stretch their legs, or grab a quick meal without exiting the controlled-access road.

Service areas are standardized and clearly marked with blue signs featuring white Chinese characters and English lettering. Unlike ordinary roadside stops, they are integrated into the highway infrastructure and often managed by provincial transportation authorities. While similar to U.S. rest areas or European motorway service stations, Chinese service areas tend to be larger, more commercially developed, and frequently include local snack specialties or branded fast-food outlets.