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Yibin: The Millennium Wine Capital at the Confluence of Three Rivers, Where Bamboo Seas and Delicacies Intertwine in a Poetic Realm

Nestled at the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces, the Jinsha River and Min River converge here to form the majestic Yangtze River, earning Yibin the geographic title of “the First City Along the Yangtze River.” With a 2,200-year history of urban settlement, this ancient city served as the starting point of the Southern Silk Road in antiquity and now shines as China’s Liquor Capital.

Sichuan Yibin China City Introduction

A Deep Dive into Nanjing: A Journey Through the Mist and Dreams of Jinling

Nanjing, an ancient city nurtured by the Yangtze River and the weight of history, has long been celebrated as “the land of elegance in Jiangnan, the imperial realm of Jinling.” As one of China’s four great historical capitals, it carries the echoes of the Six Dynasties – where the fragrance of blossoms once lingered in the overgrown paths of Wu Palace gardens – and the lingering charm of the Republic of Era, when lantern light danced with oar songs along the Qinhuai River.

Nanjing - Jiangsu - China Travel

Zhengzhou: At the Heart of Heaven and Earth — A Symphony of Millennium-Old Capital and Lively Local Culture

Zhengzhou, an ancient city nurtured by the Yellow River and Mount Song, has stood as a cradle of Central Plains civilization since 3,600 years ago when it was known as Bo, the capital of the Shang Dynasty. Here, the reign of King Pangeng marked a golden age – bronze ritual vessels and oracle bone inscriptions illuminated the dawn of Chinese civilization. The Zhou Gong’s Shadow Gauging Platform (a UNESCO-recognized observatory) cemented its status as the “Center of Heaven and Earth,” while Mount Song’s slopes became a sacred stage for emperors’ Fengshan ceremonies (mountain worship rituals). For millennia, Zhengzhou remained the geographic and cultural origin point of Chinese civilization.

Zhengzhou - Henan - China Travel