Taiyuan | The “Dragon City”

Taiyuan is an ancient city once known as “the Dragon City.” It is the ancestral home of the Wang lineage (one of China’s most common names). Settlements in the Taiyuan region date back to Neolithic times. The town, then known as Jinyang, was founded some 2,400 years ago. Its location in a valley near the Fen River put it near the invasion routes from the nomadic regions in the north to the agricultural heartland near the Yellow River.

ShenZhen | The “Garden City of the State”

Shenzhen is a sub-provincial city of Guangdong, China situated north of HongKong. Considered as one of the fastest growing cities in the world since 1970’s. Situated in the subtropical part of China, Shenzhen’s weather is generally pleasant, temperate and mild in the autumn; winters are mild, relatively dry at spring, and hot and wet summer. Shenzhen is occasionally hit by typhoons from the east, but the temperature rarely reaches over 35 degrees Celsius. Shenzhen has been elected as “Garden City of State” and “The model city in environment protection”. In Nov 2000, it was elected as “International Garden City” in Washington, the capital of the US.

QingDao: The “Lush Island”

Qingdao: The character 青 (qīng) in Chinese means “green” or “lush,” while the character 岛 (dǎo) means “island.” The city is lying at the southern tip of Shandong Peninsula and borders the three prefecture-level cities of Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west, and Rizhao to the southwest while facing out to the Yellow Sea on the east and south. The city has a 730.64-kilometre coastline attracting many tourists due to its seaside setting and a humid, warm temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. Parks, beaches, sculpture and some unique architecture line the shore.
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HangZhou “A Splendid and Luxurious City”

Hangzhou was settled as early as 4,700 years ago, thus giving birth to the auroral Liangzhu Civilization. One of the seven ancient capitals and the key scenic tourism and historical culture cities in China, Hangzhou once was applauded as”the most splendid and luxurious city in the world” by Marco Polo, the Italian traveler in the 13th century. With its famous natural beauty and cultural heritages, Hangzhou is one of China’s most important tourist venues.

Hailar Inner Mongolia(NeiMengGu)

Hailar was founded as a Chinese fort in 1734, and during the administration of the Republic of China it was the capital city of Xing’an Province. It is a center of agricultural production on the Chinese Eastern RR. Once known as Hulun, Hailar is comprised of two areas. The old section, (founded in 1734) reflects traditional Chinese elements. The area was occupied by the Chinese in the 7th century AD under the early T’ang dynasty, when it was part of the Hei-shui protectorate general. Chinese occupation, however, was short-lived

HaiKou HaiNan “A Pearl on the Treasure Island”

Haikou is a city with uncontaminated ecological environment. It is also noted as “a coconut city” or “a pearl on the treasure island” for its graceful coconut palms and fascinating sea scenery. It was called Haikou town during the early years of the Republic of China (1912-1949) and became a city in 1926. On June 1, 1950, the Haikou City Government was established. It became the provincial capital when Hainan province was established in 1988.

GuiLin GuangXi “The Finest Under Heaven”

At home and abroad, Guilin is primarily known for its enticing and unique scenery. Chinese frequently refer to it as the world’s most beautiful scenery, and one will acknowledge its beauty once one has taken a relatively tranquil trip down the Lijiang. The scenery of Guilin has been called the “finest under heaven”. Situated in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin City is South China’s shining pearl, with verdant mountains, elegant waters, magnificent crags and fantastic caverns.

GuangZhou “The Ram City”

Guangzhou is the capital of the Guangdong province in China. Formerly known as Canton. Guangzhou is famous for its long history and monuments. The symbol of the city is the Five Rams. It tells the history of an ancient tale where five angels mounted on five celestial rams distributed rice to the population, effectively eliminating famine forever. To this date Guangzhou is also know as the “Ram City” in the Chinese history books. The city is part of the Pearl River Delta. The climate of Guangzhou is sub-tropical. The average year-round temperature is 22C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of 28C. January is the coldest month, with an average of 13C. The rainy season falls between April and August. Average annual rainfall is 1,720 mm.

FuZhou FuJian “The Banyan Town” of China

Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, got its name because of the Fu Mountain to the north. Fuzhou is the major coastal city between Hong Kong and Shanghai. It is known as “Banyan Town” after the subtropical banyan trees planted there since the Song dynasty. As the central city of a province with many ethnic and linguistic links to Taiwan, Fuzhou has benefited from cross-strait investment and is today a major commercial and manufacturing center. Fuzhou’s climate is pleasant summer and winter, with blooming flowers and green trees all the year round. It got the name “city of banyans” during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), and even today, ancient banyan trees with their wide-spreading branches are everywhere to be seen in this sprawling city.