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Kunming, known as the "Spring City," is the capital of Yunnan province. It's located in the middle of the Yunnan - Guizhou Plateau, where tons of mountains prevail. Being surrounded by the mountains on three sides, Kunming is endowed with rich natural landscapes. It has some of the most scenic mountains and lakes, including the sixth-largest freshwater lake - Dianchi. Besides, belonging to the low latitude, Kunming has a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by relatively modest temperatures all year along, making the city one of the ideal places for travel.
Located on the southeastern coast of China, nearby the estuary of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is the economic center of China and one of the most developed cities in China. It has a dense traffic network, bustling streets, high-rising skyscrapers, all of which show the charm of this modern city. Shanghai also served as one of the earliest trading port in and China and it's now one of the most important financial centers in eastern Asia. However, Shanghai is not just about modernness, it is also about old lanes, European-style architectures built hundreds years ago, classical Chinese gardens, and more. Let's explore the amazing new Shanghai!
Situated in the west plain of Sichuan Basin, south-central part of China, Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan Province. During the last 3000 years, Chengdu city has served as the political, economic, and cultural center of the province and an important transportation hub connecting cities from all directions in China. Since ancient times, the city has been praised as “county of heaven” or “land of abundance” (Tian Fu Zhi Guo in Chinese).
Beijing, the capital city of China, is the nation's political, economic, and cultural center. It is also a famous international metropolis as well as one of the most compelling tourist destinations. China has a territory resembling a proud rooster on the map, while Beijing is located right at the throat area of this rooster. Therefore, it holds an important strategic position for traveling down to southern China from the far northeastern regions. Meanwhile, being close to the port city of Tianjin, Beijing also serves as the most crucial transportation hub and port of entry.
Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province, is located just in the heart position of China. It was named as Chang’an meaning eternal peace and safe in ancient times. Xi’an has experienced thousand year’s splendor and became the important cradle of orient civilization. If you don’t come to Xi’an, it is meaningless that you say you have been to China. Xi’an is in the heart of the Central Plain of Shaanxi along the middle reaches of the Yellow River. Eight rivers wind across the city and continuous mountains encircle this place. Being in the heart of fertile Guanzhong Central Plain, Xi’an locals never worry about food. This advanced geography endows Xi’an the condition to be capital of so many dynasties. Also the mountains and rivers form beautiful landscapes for Xi’an. Mount. Hua is famous for its steepness and rare scenery. There are many other forest parks surrounding the city, providing good holiday resort for the citizens.
Suzhou is regarded as a human paradise by the Chinese literati and the "Venice of the East" by Mark Polo. The abundant water has nourished the city for thousands of years, making it one of the ideal cities for living. Even if you can't live there, just a stroll in the antique Chinese gardens and the old streets will suffice.
Hangzhou is a romantic place. For thousands of years, this beautiful place has fueled the eternal legends of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, and White Snake and Xu Xian. The picturesque landscapes of lakes, pagodas, waterfalls, pavilions, broken bridges and mountains only add more charm to the city. It’s no wonder the saying that in heaven there is paradise, and on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.
What comes to your mind in mentioning of Urumqi? Perhaps the exotic ethnic culture, the magnificent Tianshan Mountain, the vast obsolete land? The Urumqi travel guide will offer you all that and more. Located at the foot of Tianshan Mountain, Urumqi is the farthest city from the ocean. It's a human paradise rich in food, fruits, architecture, beautiful women, ethnic commodities, and best of all, fantastic landscapes. Let's have a virtual travel to Urumqi.
Luoyang, one of the Four Holy Cities in the world, is the oldest capital city in China. It had been the home for over a hundred Chinese emperors. Along the Luohe River are ancient ruins of Erlitou in the Xia Dynasty, Yanshi in the Shang Dynasty, Imperial City in Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Old Capital of Han and Wei Dynasties, and Old Luoyang in Sui and Tang Dynasties silently telling the long-gone past of Luoyang.
Located at the westernmost part of the Hexi Corridor with Sanwei Mountain in the east, Mingsha Mountain in the south, deserts in the west, and Taklimakan desert in the west, Dunhuang is a hub city connecting central China and the far western regions of Xinjiang. Since the opening of the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has been a city of a key position in communications between central China and western areas. Now, it becomes one of the famous destinations for people seeking Silk Road experiences.
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