The 2013 China International Leisure Development Forum has recently published its newly updated list of the top 10 Chinese leisure cities
Lijiang, Yunnan Province
Located in northwest Yunnan Province, at 527 kilometers from Kunming, Lijiang is a city boasting a popular UNESCO world cultural heritage -- Lijiang Ancient Town -- which has a history of more than 800 years. This town is famous for its unique architectural style which blends the different elements from several cultures.
Lijiang is also renowned for its snowy mountains, river valleys, pastures, gorges and lakes, which compose picturesque sceneries. It's a tremendous place to relax and enjoy a cool summer.
Guilin, Guangxi Province
Guilin is famous for its wonderful scenery, rivers and karst peaks covered in lush greenery. Located in the northern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the city claims its hills and rivers are among the greatest in the world. Compared to other Chinese cities, Guilin is relatively small and compact; getting around presents no serious obstacles. Locals ride their bicycles everywhere, even when it is raining.
Sanya, Hainan Province
Sanya, a seaside city situated at the southernmost tip of Hainan Province, is a noted tourist resort. With its tropical monsoon climate, the weather there is favorable, hot in the summer but pleasantly warm during the other three seasons. Therefore, it makes for the perfect place to spend your winter break. Its long coastline attracts large numbers of tourists both from home and abroad every year.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Hangzhou is the capital city of southeast China's Zhejiang Province, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Dubbed the "Paradise under Heaven," the city is well-known across the globe for its splendid natural scenery, numerous historical relics, fine silk and Longjing tea. It is one of China's major ancient cities, as well as one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in the country.
Hangzhou is famous for its splendid natural scenery and historic relics. Its most popular tourist site is the West Lake, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Additional must-sees such as the Linyin Temple and Six Harmonies Pagoda are also good options to visit.
Qingdao, Province
Qingdao, a major city in Shandong Province, lies on the southern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula overlooking the Yellow Sea. Called the "Eastern Switzerland," the city is an important seaport, naval base and industrial center in China. Its beautiful coastline, a unique blend of water and mountains, and favorable living environment make it one of the most popular travel destinations around the country and in the world.
Kunming, Yunnan Province
As the capital of Yunnan, Kunming is known as the City of Perpetual Spring for its pleasant all-year-round spring climate. The city is one of China's most popular tourist destinations.
Kunming has a history spanning more than 2,400 years, and features numerous must-see attractions such as the Dianchi Lake and Yunnan Ethnic Village. The wide variety of its historical and natural beauty makes it one of the top 10 most popular tourist cities in all of China.
The city has a large ethnic minority population, lending it a varied and rather exotic minority cultural vibe. Kunming is also noted for its many local delicacies, including the well-known "Across the Bridge Rice Noodles (Guoqiao Mixian)."
Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is a historical city as well as a business center, with a history dating all the way back to 611 B.C. It boasts a great number of natural and cultural heritage sites.
The city features one of the most important centers of Taoism, the oldest existing irrigation project in the world and a large habitat for giant pandas. It is a livable city due to its mild climate and rich resources. Famed for its hot and spicy cuisine, the city was named City of Gastronomy by UNESCO in 2010. It is also well-known for its appetizing delicacies and slow pace of life.
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
Located in eastern China, Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, features a glorious history, unique culture and amazing night scenery. Known as one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, the city boasts countless historical relics, including the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall, ruins of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace, the Confucius Temple and the Ming tombs -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition, visitors who love the night sky must not miss out on the Qin Huai River, a place which offers its visitors a most spectacular night scenery. It is also the birthplace of ancient Nanjing culture.
Dalian, Liaoning Province
Situated in the southernmost part of Liaoning Province, right on a peninsula separating the Bohai and Yellow seas, Dalian is one of China's most vibrant and modern cities. With its clean air, beautiful beaches and pleasant summertime temperatures, Dalian has become an ideal destination for those who want to escape the summer heat and the hustle and bustle in metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai.
Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province
Located in central Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou is a city with a history of 2,500 years. Since ancient times, it has been a leading economic and cultural center, as well as a major port for foreign trade and exchanges on the lower reaches of the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers. Historically speaking, it was one of the wealthiest cities in all of China, known for its great merchant families, poets, painters and scholars.
The most famous attractions of the city include Slender West Lake, Ge Garden and Daming Monastery. Its "Three Knives," kitchen knife, pedicure knife and hair knife, are the city's three traditional products.
Featuring a favorable leisure environment, it won the United Nations' Habitat Scroll of Honor Award in 2006.
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The list, published every three years, covers more than 60 candidate cities. This year's ranking, the third of its kind, was based on public polls, an online survey and expert opinions. The criteria included are the scale of the city, its leisure environment, government support, residents' satisfaction and leisure activities.
Source: china.org by xu lin
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