City Introduction
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Taiyuan: Phoenix Rebirth and Culinary Carnival on the Land of Sanjin
As China’s only provincial capital starting with the character “Tai” (Grand), the character “Yuan” (Plain) in Taiyuan’s name conceals a 3,000-year-old civilization code
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Shijiazhuang: A Millennium-Old City and Modern Symphony on the Yan-Zhao Land
Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province embraced by the Taihang Mountains, is often called “the youngest provincial capital” yet harbors millennia-old civilization codes.
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Urumqi: The Pearl of the Silk Road at the Foot of Tianshan Mountains
Urumqi, honored as the “Capital of the Asian Continent,” serves as the beating heart of Xinjiang and a radiant jewel in the hinterland of Central Asia.
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Tianjin: A Millennium Port City on the Bohai Coast, Where East Meets West in a Northern Jewel
Tianjin’s history encapsulates half of China’s modern narrative. From its opening as a treaty port in 1860 to liberation in 1949, the city transformed from a vital hub of water transport to an industrial powerhouse.
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Hohhot: A Millennium Symphony of Grassland Jewel and Modern Melody
Nestled at the confluence of grasslands and the Yellow River at 40°N latitude, Hohhot shines like an emerald on China’s northern frontier.
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Beijing: Decoding Time and Delighting Palates in the Millennium Capital
Beijing, a metropolis with 3,000 years of urban history and 800 years as a capital, stands as a three-dimensional historical epic carved into the North China Plain.
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Shenyang: Cradle of a Dynasty, Millennium of Shengjing Legacy
In the northeastern expanse of China, Shenyang shines like a resplendent pearl, embodying both profound historical heritage and the vibrancy of a modern metropolis. Formerly known as Shengjing and Fengtian, this city serves as the capital of Liaoning Province, a sub-provincial city, and one of Northeast Asia’s international hubs.
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Changchun: A Poetic Chronicle of Time and the Vibrant Tapestry of Daily Life in the Northern Spring City
Nestled in the heart of Northeast China, Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province, shines like a lustrous pearl across its 24,744-square-kilometer expanse. This “Northern Spring City” harmonizes historical resonance with modern vitality, serving as the nucleus of the Harbin-Changchun Megalopolis.