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Cities in China


Cities in China

The entrance to the Forbidden City, Beijing
The entrance to the Forbidden City, Beijing
China has many large and famous cities. Below is a list of the nine most important to travelers in mainland China. Other cities are listed under their specific regional section. See the Dynasties and capitals section for a detailed list of China's many previous capitals.
  • Beijing (北京) — the capital, cultural center, and host of the 2008 Olympics
  • Guangzhou (广州) — one of the most prosperous and liberal cities in the south, near Hong Kong
  • Guilin (桂林) — popular destination for both Chinese and foreign tourists with sensational mountain and river scenery
  • Hangzhou (杭州) — famously beautiful city and major center for the silk industry
  • Kunming (昆明) — capital of Yunnan and gateway to a rainbow of ethnic minority areas
  • Nanjing (南京) — a renowned historical and cultural city with many historic sites
  • Shanghai (上海) — famous for its riverside cityscape, China's largest city is a major commercial center with many shopping opportunities
  • Suzhou (苏州) — "Venice of the East," an ancient city famous for canals and gardens just west of Shanghai
  • Xi'an (西安) — the oldest city and ancient capital of China, home to ten dynasties including the Han and the Tang, terminus of the ancient Silk Road, and home of the terracotta warriors
  • You can travel to many of these cities using the new fast trains. In particular, the Hangzhou - Shanghai - Suzhou - Nanjing line is a convenient way to see these historic areas.

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