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Some of City Attractions

Xinhuanet 2003-02-20 09:58:55

Forbidden City, Beijing

Chengde

Guangzhou

The Bund (Waitan),Shanghai

Suzhou

Fishing Girl Statue, Zhuhai

Beijing: As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the world's truly imposing cities, with a 3,000-year history and 11 million people. Covering 16,808 square kilometers in area, it is the political and cultural center of the People's Republic.

Chengde: Chengde is an 18th-century imperial resort, about 250 km northeast of Beijing, that is also known as Jehol or ¡°Rehe.¡± It was discovered by the early Qing emperor Kangxi in the late 17th century, who found the cool summer climate and natural scenery appealing as a summer retreat. Today Chengde is a popular tourist center and now a summer retreat for Beijing urbanites.

Guangzhou:  Guangzhou, nicknamed¡°City of Five Rams,¡± is the capital of southern China¡¯s Guangdong Province.Long been a major port city and commercial gateway to southern China, Guangzhou has an extensive history of foreign contact.Its culture has maintained strong distinctions from the rest of China not only in its cosmopolitanism and entrepreneurial spirit, but in its formidably complex dialect and world-famous cuisine.

Shanghai: The largest city in China, Shanghai contains the most striking blend of oriental and western cultures and of the past and present. In this city, European-style buildings can be seen standing alongside typical Chinese structures and ancient temples. Modern ocean-going vessels sail past junks. A flourishing commercial and industrial center, Shanghai has a population of over 12 million and a land area of 3,355 square miles.

Suzhou: Suzhou is located in the south of Jiangsu province, some 50 miles west of Shanghai, along the old Grand Canal. The city has been famous for its gardens for many centuries. According to a Chinese proverb says: ¡°In heaven there is paradise. On earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.¡± Suzhou has also long been noted for its beautiful women.

Zhuhai: Zhuhai SEZ(Special Economic Zone), standing up in the trend of China's reform and opening-up, is a new garden seaside city in South China, and also one of the earliest special economic zones established in China. She locates in South Guangdong province, covers a land area of 1514 sq.m, a sea area 6135 sq.m, with 690 km coastline, 146 islands large and small, bestowed the title "City of 100 Islands".

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