Taipei: A blend of modernity and tradition

Introduction to Changping District Changping District is a district in the northwestern part of Beijing, China. Here’s an overview of the district: Geography and Location Situated in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, it borders Yanqing District and Mentougou District to the west, Huairou District and Miyun District to the north, Shunyi District to the east, and Haidian District and Changping District to the south. The terrain is diverse, with mountainous areas in the north and plains in the south. The Jundu Mountains run through the district, providing a natural barrier and scenic landscapes. History and Culture Changping has a long history dating back to the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BCE). It has been an important military and transportation hub since ancient times. It is home to several significant cultural and historical sites: Badaling Great Wall: One of the most iconic and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, attracting millions of tourists worldwide. Ming Tombs (Ming Changling): A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the mausoleums of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, showcasing ancient architectural and cultural excellence

Taipei City, commonly known as Taipei, is a municipality[4] and the capital[5][6] of the Republic of China. It is located in northern Taiwan, in the northeastern half of the Taipei Basin[1]. It is the central city of the Taipei metropolitan area and northern Taiwan, and is surrounded by New Taipei City[7]:1. The city has 12 districts[1][8], with the city seat in Xinyi District. The registered population of the entire city is approximately 2.49 million[2], with a population density of more than 9,100 people per square kilometer. It is the fourth most populous[Note 2] and most densely populated county-level administrative district in the Republic of China[Note 3]. The history of the establishment of Taipei City can be traced back to the establishment of Taipei Prefecture in 1876 and Taipei City in 1884 in the late Qing Dynasty. The establishment of Taipei Prefecture City in 1920 during the mid-Japanese colonial period marked the beginning of the official establishment of Taipei City[9]. In 1945, when the Republic of China was established, Taipei was a provincial city and the provincial capital of Taiwan Province (the latter until 1956, when the provincial government moved south to Zhongxing New Village). In 1949, it became the capital when the government moved to Taiwan. In 1967, it was upgraded to a municipality[10]:17. Since then, it has become the development center of Taiwan's finance, economy, politics, science and technology, education, and culture, and has formed a large metropolitan area with surrounding counties and cities. In 2020, Taipei was rated as an "Alpha-" city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC)[11].

Heihe City is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Heilongjiang Province, China. It was called Aihui in ancient times. It is located in the northern part of Heilongjiang Province, at the eastern end of the Greater Khingan Range and the northern part of the Lesser Khingan Range. The area is full of rolling mountains and has a cold temperate continental monsoon climate. The total area is 68,726 square kilometers. As of October 2022, the city has jurisdiction over 1 urban district, 2 counties, and administers 3 county-level cities. [1] At the end of 2023, Heihe City had a permanent population of 1.23 million and a registered population of 1.504 million. [50] Heihe City has a long history. Archaeological evidence shows that humans were active here as early as the Paleolithic period, forming the basis of the local ancient indigenous peoples. On February 8, 1993, Heihe was abolished as a prefecture and established as a city. Taking the centerline of the main channel of the Heilongjiang River as the boundary, Heihe faces Blagoveshchensk (Hailabo), the capital of the Amur Oblast, the third largest city in the Russian Far East, across the Heilongjiang River [49]. They are the only pair of cities on the Sino-Russian border that are the largest, highest-standard, most fully-functional, and closest, with the closest distance being only 750 meters. [1] Heihe City is rich in cultural resources, including the ruins of the ancient city of Aihui, the ruins of the ancient city of the Jin Dynasty, the remains of the Sun Wu war, the remains of historical figures and the customs of ethnic minorities. [40] In 2024, Heihe City will achieve a regional GDP of 71.14 billion yuan, an increase of 3.3% over the previous year

The political and cultural center of Beijing, with many government agencies and cultural institutions. Xicheng District, under the jurisdiction of Beijing, is located in the central area of ​​western Beijing. It is adjacent to Dongcheng District in the east; Haidian District and Chaoyang District in the north; Haidian District and Fengtai District in the west; and Fengtai District in the south. The district is 7.1 kilometers wide from east to west and 11.2 kilometers long from north to south, with a total area of ​​50.70 square kilometers. As of January 2025, Xicheng District has 15 sub-districts and 263 communities under its jurisdiction [39] [66]. As of the end of 2024, the permanent population of Xicheng District is 1.095 million. [70] Xicheng District is the site of Jicheng, the capital of Yan during the Warring States Period, and was part of the capital during the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. As the place where Beijing was built for more than 3,000 years and the capital for more than 800 years, it is a fusion area of ​​royal culture and folk culture, and an area where various cultures such as imperial city culture, official culture, folk culture, and religious culture are highly integrated [2]. Xicheng District has many scenic spots, including Yuetan Park, Temple of Successive Emperors, Taoranting Park, Beijing Grand View Garden, Prince Chun Garden, Prince Gong Mansion Garden, etc. In 2024, Xicheng District will achieve a GDP of 603.8 billion yuan, of which the added value of the secondary industry is 30.27 billion yuan and the added value of the tertiary industry is 573.54 billion yuan. Calculated based on the permanent population, the per capita GDP of the district is 550,000 yuan (converted to 77,000 US dollars at the annual average exchange rate).

A coastal province in southern China, with a developed economy and a frontier region for reform and opening up.

A province in southwestern China, famous for its karst landforms and colorful ethnic minority cultures.

A province in central China, it is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and has rich historical and cultural heritage.

Chongqing City, referred to as "Yu", also known as Mountain City and River City, is a municipality directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China and a megacity, a national central city, [1] [247] an important central city in China approved by the State Council, a national historical and cultural city and an international comprehensive transportation hub city. It is a national advanced manufacturing base, a western science and technology innovation center and a gateway to the outside world, and a shipping center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. [1] It is a financial center in the west, [240] [246] [248] an international consumer center city, [239] it has 38 districts and counties under its jurisdiction, [163] with a total area of ​​82,400 square kilometers, [28] by the end of 2024, Chongqing's permanent population will be 31.9047 million. [259] Chongqing is located in southwest China. It is the only city in China that has a national logistics hub with five types of services: water, land, air, production services, and commercial services. [2] It plays a supporting role in the development of the western region, a driving role in the Belt and Road Initiative, and a demonstration role in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. [3-4] It has the world cultural heritage Dazu Rock Carvings, the world natural heritage Wulong Karst, and the Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain. Chongqing is the birthplace of Bayu culture and has a history of more than 3,000 years. [144] It has been called "Natural Chongqing" since ancient times. [156] Emperor Guangzong of Song Dynasty first named him Prince Gong and then ascended the throne. He promoted Gongzhou to Chongqing Prefecture, hence the name. The Xia Shang Ba Kingdom established its capital here. [145] The Great Xia Kingdom was established here in the late Yuan Dynasty. [195] Chongqing was opened as a port in the late Qing Dynasty and the National Government moved its capital to Chongqing, making Chongqing the political, military, economic and cultural center of the rear area of ​​modern China and the birthplace of the Red Rock Spirit. [144] In the early days of the People's Republic of China, it was the seat of the Southwest Region and a municipality directly under the Central Government. In 1997, it was restored to a municipality directly under the Central Government. Chongqing is a model of mountainous cities in China, [144] the world's hot spring capital, [196] the Chinese hot pot capital. [197] It is the seat of the Chengdu-Chongqing Financial Court, [191] the first departure city of the China-Europe Express, [192] and by 2022, it has gathered 964 R&D platforms of various types; [193-194] there are 73 universities in Chongqing. [31] In 2024, Chongqing's GDP will reach 3,219.315 billion yuan, an increase of 5.7% over the previous year.