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Friday, April 18, 2014

Top Romantic Chinese Cities


Ningbo, Zhejiang Province(浙江宁波)
Ningbo is a seaport city in the northeast of Zhejiang Province. It lies south of Hangzhou Bay, facing the East China Sea to the east. It is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, with a history dating back to the Hemudu culture in 4,800 B.C. Ningbo was known as a trade city on the Silk Road at least 2,000 years ago, and is now one of the three major business centers in Zhejiang. The open character of people living in this harbor water city makes them quite the romantics.

Foshan, Guangdong Province(广东佛山)
Located in central Guangdong Province, Foshan sits at the intersection of South and Southeast Asia, where economic development is thriving. The vitality of the city and its local culture endow the people here with a very romantic temperament.

Dongguan, Guangdong Province(广东东莞)
As an important industrial city located in the Pearl River Delta, Dongguan is a manufacturing hub for electronics and communications equipment, possessing factories of many international companies such as Samsung Electronics and Nokia. Fast economic development brings the city more fresh culture and thoughts, which in turn nurture the romantic concept of young people.

Changsha, Hunan Province(湖南长沙)
Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, is located on the lower reaches of the Xiang River, a branch of the Yangtze River. It is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, boasting a history of more than 3,000 years. The city is now a major inland port, as well as a commercial and industrial center. Its slower pace of life and lesser overall pressure make it a favorite with people from the surrounding areas. It is reputedly a famous city with beautiful scenery and abundant entertainment.

Wuxi, Jiangsu Province(江苏无锡)
Wuxi is the second largest city in Jiangsu Province. Split in half by Taihu Lake, China's second largest fresh water lake, Wuxi is known as the "pearl on Taihu Lake." Wuxi was one of the four major rice markets in earlier times and now has become a full-fledged modern city. The people in Wuxi are particularly known for their kindness.


Kunming, Yunnan Province(云南昆明)
As the capital of Yunnan, Kunming is known as the City of Perpetual Spring for its pleasant all-year-round spring climate. The city has a large ethnic minority population, lending it a varied and rather exotic minority cultural vibe. With a history spanning more than 2,400 years, it features numerous must-see attractions. The wide variety of its historical and natural beauty gives the location and its inhabitants a truly innate romantic character.

Chongqing(重庆)
As a major city in southwestern China, Chongqing is known for its long history, gorgeous scenery and spicy yet appetizing local cuisine. Even if you were only to stay in the city itself, this will make for a memorable experience. Have some tea, enjoy the local food, have a chat with the locals, walk through the antique streets or just hang out in Chongqing's unique towns. All these seem pretty romantic to us.

Chengdu, Sichuan Province(四川成都)
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.

Shenyang, Liaoning Province(辽宁沈阳)
Shenyang is the capital and largest city of Liaoning Province as well as the largest city in northeast China in terms of population. As one of the country's most important industrial centers, Shenyang serves as a transportation and commercial hub, and forms an attractive area for investment. It is a famous historical and cultural city, the birthplace of the early culture in Liaohe River basin.

Dalian, Liaoning Province(辽宁大连)
Situated in the southernmost part of Liaoning Province, right on the 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.

Source: china.org

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