Jiayuguan-the greatest pass under heaven

The Hexi Corridor stretching westwards from Lanzhou in Gansu Province was China's land connection with Central Asia. Virtually a narrow passage between the snow-capped Qilian Mountains to the south and the waterless desert to the north it is home to the historical Silk Road. It was also strategic in the defence of Ancient China. Recently I travelled along this route by overnight train from Lanzhou to the 'Greatest Pass under Heaven', Jiayuguan.Today this modern city of 100,000     

Xuzhou—the "Athens of the Orient"

正LOCATED at the junction where north meets south and between Beijing and Shanghai,Xuzhou City boasts a long history,rich culture and gorgeous landscape.Its reputation as a famous Chinese historical and cultural city attracts tourists from far and wide.Wondrous Culture of the Chu and Han Dynasties Xuzhou has a history of over 6,000 years and was established as a city about 2,600 years ago.It is the hometown of Peng Zu,legendary figure in Chinese history,the place where Liu Bang,first emperor of the Han Dynasty,was born and the former     

Tian jin: A Hot Investment Destination For German Businesses

<正>Tianjin,where five branches of the Haihe River meet,is to the west of the Bohai Sea and to the south of Yanshan Mountain.In ancient times,Tianjin was prosperous due to grain transport by water,and now it is the largest coastal city in north China.Historically Tianjin was one of China’s earliest trading ports open to foreign countries,with many world-famous entrepreneurs and financiers once making money here;today the city is establishing itself as a national base for advanced manufacturing industries,     

Hi-tech Tunnel Sets World Record

A sport utility vehicle takes the new direct route from Xi’an, capital city of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, to Zhashui County through the Zhongnanshan Tunnel, which opened on January 21.With a total investment of nearly 3.2 billion yuan, the four-lane highway is the world’s longest double-tube tunnel, stretching 18.02 km.As a major part of the province’s expressway network, the tunnel connects Xi’an with southwest Shaanxi through the Qinling Mountains, shortening the previous three-hour trip to 40 minutes.The highway tunnel is also planned as part of a national highway linking north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.     

Zhongshan,an Ecological Beauty

Zhongshan,south China’s Guangdong Province,is the hometown of Dr.Sun Yat-sen,the man who initiated China’s democratic revolution in the early 20th century. Situated in the southern part of the Pearl River Delta and covering an area of 1,800 square km, Zhongshan is geographically connected with Guangzhou,the provincial capital,to the north, and is in the vicinity of Hong Kong and Macao. Zhongshan is famous for its large population of overseas returnees and is home to a natural environment conducive to living and working.     

The Charm of the Dazhaimen Restaurant

The Dazhaimen Restaurant, in Wanliu Xingui Mansion, Wanliu East Road, Haidian District, Beijing, recently opened. The Dazhaimen is regarded as a “living cultural relic” on the western Beijing landscape. Its interior décor is a convergence of architecture and antique furniture from both north and south China. The excellence of the restaurant’s “Zhaimen private cuisine” must be experienced in order truly to be ap-preciated. The Dazhaimen also stages performances of traditional Chinese opera, enjoyed to the ac-companiment of a fragrant, refreshing and constantly replenished cup of tea.     

Nanjing-China''''s Important Economic Hub

Nanjing,boasting a history of more than 2470 years, is one of China's four ancient capitals and a world-famous historical and cultural city. Being the capital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing has become an important economic centre in China with heavy chemical industry as the principal sector. The city's production capacity in electronics and chemicals ranks second in China, with car manufacturing in third place, while industries like machine building, household appliances and building materials are also significant.     

Investment Catalyst

正China’s massive funding helps upgrade cooperation with Africa Limpopo Province in the far north of South Africa takes its name from the mighty Limpopo River,which forms the natural border with Zimbabwe.It’s a region teeming with wildlife,bountiful historical and cultural treasures and spectacular scenery.Now the province,and its northernmost     

A Low-Carbon City

Nanchang, capital of central China’s Jiangxi Province, is a rich cultural city with a long history. It connects China’s three major economic circles of the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta and the west coast of the Taiwan Straits.     

Exploring Common Interests

The classic Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms,whose plot unfolds against the turbulence and political struggles in China’s Three Kingdoms period from 169 to 280,is also popular in neighboring Japan and the Republic of Korea(ROK).The people in these two countries know Chengdu,the capital of Shu State during the period and today,capital of Sichuan Province in southwest China,as a famous historical city.     

Ancient City of the Minyue Kingdom

THE Minyue Kingdom city is35 kilometers north of theWuyi Mountains in FujianProvince, and has a history ofmore than 2,300 years. Constructedon the summits of a few foothills,the city faces the magnificent WuyiMountains to the west, and hills andmounds to its north and south. Agurgling crystalline stream originating in the Wuyi Mountains flowsfrom the west to the city and thengoes past it from north to south. Itsvast stretches of alluvial plains inthe east and north give this ancientcity a…     

Frontier Fraternity

Border city in south designated pilot zone to enhance collaboration with ASEAN Located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China and bordering Viet Nam,the city of Baise has a special place in Chinese history.It was here that late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping mobilized the Zhuangs,the ethnic minority after whom the region is named,to stage an uprising against the Kuomintang authority in 1929 and built the Youjiang revolutionary base,a bastion of the Communist Party of China.     

Nanjing Software： The New Brilliance of an Ancient City

TOGETHER with Dalian and ＇Chengdu, the city of Nanjing is a major producer of computer software in China.People may wonder what in the world has made Nanjing, a city known for its cultural and historical heritage, a leader in China＇s software industry. And how did this seem to happen overnight？ In spite of its relatively low profile, Nanjing has a few tricks up its sleeve the other cities don＇t.     

Linyi： Rivers,Mountains and Much,Much More

I have been to many cities across China. For sure, cities in the south are modern. But in my opinion they lack the depth. In the north, it’s just the opposite," said renowned scholar, author and commentator Yu Dan recently. But she also added: "Linyi in Shandong Province is an exception to this rule. It’s inherited the south’s modernity and the north’s sense of dignity." Linyi literally means "by the Yi River."     

Exploring the Regional Economy

LOCATED on the North China Plain, Taocheng District comes under Hengshui City jurisdiction. It's also the city's political, economic and cultural center, and is just 250 kilometers south of Beijing and Tianjin, north China's major trading port. To its south lie Xingtai and Handan, huge coal, iron and steel production bases, and 100 kilometers west is Shijiazhuang International Airport. Taocheng is 180 kilometers to the west of Huanghua and Binzhou ports on the Bohai Bay and a major transportation hub in the regions surrounding     

Protecting the Qinling Mountains

正The Qinling Mountains, ranging 1,600 km long from east to west and 300 km wide from north to south in central China, is also known as the natural boundary between the north and the south of China due to its unique climate and geographic location. The area is extremely rich in biodiversity. They are home to 3,800 species of plants and 530 species of animals, including famous ones such as the giant panda, snubnosed monkey, takin, crested ibis and black stork. In addition, it has abundant mineral resources, such as molybdenum, nickel, and limestone.     

Rising From Blueprints

One-year-old Sansha is taking shape as a city As China’s youngest city to administer about 2 million square km of islands,coastal areas and territorial waters in the South China Sea,Sansha in Hainan Province was established on July 24,2012,as an important base to safeguard China’s sovereignty and serve marine resources development.It is the country’s     

Folk Songs Flying in Nanning

NANNING, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southwest China, is a beautiful city with a lively culture and centuries-old history. It is located in the south of the Tropic of Cancer and has a sub-tropical climate. Abundant sunshine and precipitation fill the city with luxuriant plant life. Its lush green landscape has earned Nanning the name of Green City.     

三亚-进入中国的热带门户 美丽三亚魅力无限(英文)

Sanya lies on the south coast of Hainan, facing the South China Sea. It is the country's favorite tropical seaside resort city. In recent years, Sanya has striven to become an international tourist resort. It has worked hard to exploit its advantageous geographical location and abundant natural resources and forge a 'healthy, beautiful and fashionable' city identity. Sanya has received the China Habitat Award, and been honored as the country's Most Charming City.     

让世界了解太原 让太原走向世界——纪念太原建城2500年

As an important communica-tion center of Northern China,Taiyuan has a convenient trans-portation system of airways, rail-ways and highways connecting with each part of the country. The special location of the city creates the advantage of connecting the north with south, linking the west with east in the situation of eco-nomic construction and opening to the outside of the country. Taiyuan is now becoming a distribution center for the flows of people, commodities and the capital cover-ing the…