Top China Cities

Beijing

Located on the northern tip of the North Hua Plain, Beijing is now the capital of China and center of politics, economy, culture,science,transportation as well as tourism.
The first inhabitant of the Beijing area is believed to be "Peking Man" at Zhoukoudian Village living about 700 thousand years ago. The city was originally founded about 3000 years ago; it is one of the six capitals of ancient China and a historical and cultural city boasting rich and colorful cultural relics and historical sites. Here you can find ancient palaces, royal gardens, temples, royal tombs, ancient pagodas, sculptures, celebrities' formal residences, classical and modern architecture as well as various museums and memorials. The Imperial Palace, the Great Wall and Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian have been listed in the UNECO World Heritage List to better protect them.
Beijing has become an international metropolis, attracting more and more people with its unique past and future.

Guangzhou

Guangzhou (Canton), located at the north of the Pearl River delta, is an important trading center as well as a busy port and the capital city of the province of Guandong. It is a beautiful city with evergreen scenery and flowers blooming all the year round.
Guangzhou is also one of the most important centers of foreign commerce in South China. The Chinese Export Commodities Fair has been held twice a year in the city since 1957.
"Eating in Guangzhou" has become a popular saying both at home and abroad. Guangzhou ranks first in the number of restaurants and teahouses in the country. Cantonese cuisine is good in color, fragrance, taste and presentation. In addition, the delicate Cantonese pastry is also well known for its wide range of varieties, delicious flavor and beautiful color. Cantonese cuisine is among the most famous four in the country.

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China is one of the two special administrative regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. It is commonly known as Hong Kong, which is often written Hongkong in older English-language texts. The Hong Kong Government officially changed the name of Hongkong to Hong Kong on 3 September 1926.

Hong Kong is on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta on the southeastern coast of the People's Republic of China, facing the South China Sea in the south, and bordering Guangdong Province in the north. Because Hong Kong has one of the world's most liberal economies and is a major international centre of finance and trade, it is China's richest region.

Urumqi

Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located in the middle-northern Tian Shan Mountain range on the southern edge of the Zhunger Basin. Covering an area of 12, 000 sq km (about 2,965,262 acres), Urumqi is the home of Uigur, Han, Hui, Manchu, Kazakstan, Russian, Tatar, Mongolian and many other nationalities. Once a stationing for troops in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), it became a city during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Since 1884, Urumqi has been the capital of Xinjiang Province. Now, Urumqi is the commercial, political and cultural center of Xinjiang.
For over two thousand years, the area around Urumqi has been lush pasture populated by many minorities who herded sheep and cattle; Urumqi actually means "beautiful pasture" in Mongolian.
Facing the East Sea on the east, Shanghai is the largest city and center of commerce and finance in China and an important international port in the west Pacific area. Growing in power, it has established extensive communication with the outside world, attracting more and more attention.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a famous city with historical culture, epitomizing the modern Chinese history. Since the port of Shanghai was opened in 1843, she has become a place where the east civilization blends with the west culture. She is modern but lacks no traditional charm. Here you can see both classical western architecture and modern skyscraper; you can hear psalm from cathedral in Xujiahui, and smell incense burning in the Temple of Jade Buddha; boys are playing football in the alley while elders entertain themselves with mah-jong under the trees; you can go to symphony, ballet or enjoy Shanghai Opera (also called Hu Opera); here you can enjoy local specials, taste snacks from every corner of the country, have a cup of tea in the old street, and also find French dishes, American KFC. West and Orient come together here, each brings forth her best.

Taiwan

Taiwan province is located in the Western Pacific between Japan and the Philippines off the southeast coast of China, from which it is separated by the Taiwan Strait. With a total area of about 36,179 square kilometers, Taiwan is 394 kilometers long and 144 kilometers wide at its widest point.
Taiwan's population surpassed 22.988 million in 2007. Kaohsiung City in the south is the most densely populated place, followed by Taipei in the north and Taichung in central Taiwan. Almost 70 percent of Taiwan's population is concentrated in metropolitan areas.
Fascinating culture, breathtaking scenery, artistic masterpieces, delicious cuisines, and friendly people make Taiwan an ideal destination for tourists. In addition, the island's convenient transportation, excellent hotels, and outstanding restaurants allow travelers to explore these many attractions in comfort.

Kashgar

Being a 2000 year old Middle Eastern town, Kashgar was once a last stop outfitting station and trading post for travelers and merchants plying the ancient Silk Road linking China, India, Pakistan and the Great Roman Empire, for which it's praised as "Pearl on the Silk Road".
Kashgar boasts numerous historical heritages. Many Islamic and Buddhist tombs represent its glorious past, such as Abakh Hoja Tomb which enjoys world fame.
Kashgar is also rich in fruits that are unique in the region, such as melons, watermelons, grapes, pomegranates and figs which are of high quality.