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Beijing | Xi'an | Shanghai | Honk Kong | Guilin | Suzhou | Tibet | Yangtze River

Beijing Beijing

Beijing (Northern Capital from the Chinese) is one of the world's great cities. It is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of Chinese civilization. It is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China and it has been an integral part of China's history for centuries as the seat of the Chinese rulers. Beijing is renowned for its temples and palaces, temples, stone walls and gates, world-class universities, art galleries and excellent restaurants. You have probably seen many of the city's sights during the broadcast of 2008 Olympic Games, including the Great Wall, the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Hutongs (famous Beijing alleyways).
Xi'an Xi'an
Xi'an (also called Xijing - western capital) is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital (under various names) of some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, The city has more than 3,100 years of history. The Eastern terminus of the Silk Road and it is outside of the city that the famous Terra-cotta Soldiers still stand and guard the Qin Shihuang's Tomb. The city is home of various research and development facilities including China's space exploration program.
Shanghai Shanghai
Shanghai and - China's economic capitals. is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people. The city is located on China's central eastern coast near the mouth of the Yangtze River. Originally a small fishing town, its favorable location had turned it into an important port and a commercial hub between east and west. China's international isolation between 1949 and 1973 had stalled the development of the city, but since 1990s the city's growth has skyrocketed, its population more than doubled in just twenty years and it became the showcase of the world's fastest growing economy.
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Hong Kong Is located on China's south coast on the Pearl River Delta. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial capitals and a major business and cultural hub. It was ruled by the British from 1842 to 1997 and then handed over to Chinese authorities. Along with Macau, Hong Kong is one of two special administrative regions and is not considered part of mainland China.[8] Under the "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong has a high degree of autonomy, is largely self-governing, and maintains a highly capitalist economy. This economy has turned the city into the leading economic center of Asia with the highest living standards in the world. The city's unique heritage on the verge of different civilizations and its dynamic economy make it a cosmopolitan center like no other which is reflected in the city's skyline, cuisine, music, traditions and art.
Gulin Guilin
Guilin means "forest of Sweet Osmanthus" in Chinese, owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. The city unique scenery attracts thousands of travelers each year.
Suzhou Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in the Yangtze River Delta renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens which make it a great tourist attraction.
Tibet Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in East Asia that is home to the indigenous Tibetan people. The lateau is the highest region on Earth and has in recent decades increasingly been referred to as the "Roof of the World." Tibet was once an independent kingdom, but it was incorporated into People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1950s. The region's rulers, the Dalai Lamas, a line of Tibetan spiritual leaders, who nominally ruled the Tibetan region since 1640s fled to exile in protest. It is interesting that since 1751 only three of the fourteen Dalai Lamas have actually ruled Tibet. The Tibetan administration was subordinate to the Chinese empire of the Qing Dynasty and later to China's Communist Party.
Yangtze River Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia (6,380 km) and the third-longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in South America. It flows from the north and then turns sharp left dividing North and South China and falling into the East China Sea at Shanghai. As the largest river in China, Yangtze occupies an important role in China's history, economy and folklore. It is on the Yangtze that you will find the largest hydro-electric power station - Three Gorgeous Dams.


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