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A coastal province in eastern China with a developed economy and world cultural heritage sites such as Suzhou Gardens.

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

An autonomous region in southern China, famous for its Guilin landscape and ethnic minority culture.

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

Dali City (Bai: Dallit sil) is a county-level city in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, and is also the capital of Dali Prefecture. It is located in the western part of Yunnan Province, China, on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, and on the shore of Erhai Lake. The city covers an area of ​​1,739 square kilometers, with a total population of 771,100 in 2020. The Municipal People's Government is located in Haidong Town. Dali City is a national historical and cultural city[6], an excellent tourist city in China, a national garden city[7], and a national comprehensive tourism demonstration area[8]. In ancient times, it was the capital of Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom successively. It is one of the earliest developed regions in Yunnan Province and has served as the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan for more than 500 years.

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).

The central area of Beijing, with many historical sites and cultural attractions. Dongcheng District, under the jurisdiction of Beijing, is located in the eastern center of Beijing. It borders Chaoyang District to the east and north, Fengtai District to the south, and Xicheng District to the west. It lies between 116°22′17″-116°26′46″ east longitude and 39°51′26″-39°58′22″ north latitude. The maximum distance from east to west is 5.2 kilometers, the maximum distance from north to south is 13 kilometers, and the total area is 41.84 square kilometers [57] [60]. As of October 2022, Dongcheng District has 17 sub-districts under its jurisdiction [34]. As of the end of 2023, Dongcheng District has a permanent population of 703,000. [46] Dongcheng District is the area with the most cultural relics and historical sites in Beijing. There are 16 national-level cultural relics protection sites in the district, accounting for 37% of Beijing; 60 municipal-level cultural relics protection sites, accounting for 24% of the city; and 57 district-level cultural relics protection sites. Among the famous 16 new Beijing scenes, the "Tian'an Beautiful Sun" and "Forbidden City Sunset", the ancient and mysterious Lama Temple, the Imperial Academy, the highest institution of learning in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the "left ancestor and right community" Taimiao and Sheji Altar, the Beijing Ancient Observatory that explores the mysteries of the sky, the bell and drum tower of the Mingjin Leigu Time-telling Platform, the Wen Tianxiang Temple with its righteous spirit, and the Peking University Red Building have long been famous at home and abroad. In addition, there are a number of former residences of celebrities such as Mao Zedong, Mao Dun, Lao She, and Soong Ching Ling. In addition, there are Beijing residential courtyards. [60] In 2024, the GDP of Dongcheng District will increase by about 4.5% year-on-year; the district-level general public budget revenue will reach 19.5 billion yuan; the fixed asset investment will reach 27 billion yuan; the per capita disposable income of residents will increase by about 3% year-on-year; and the energy consumption per unit of GDP will decrease by about 5%. [76]

Wenzhou (Wenzhou dialect pronunciation: Iu ciou [ʔy33-11 tɕiɤu33-32], Zhejiang Min dialect pronunciation: Un-chiu) is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China. It is an important commercial city and regional center city on the southeast coast approved by the State Council. It is a famous overseas Chinese hometown in Zhejiang Province. It is located in the southeast of Zhejiang Province, on the south bank of the lower reaches of Oujiang River. It is a coastal port city and also a coastal open city of the People's Republic of China. It was included in the Yangtze River Delta integration plan in 2019. [4] It was called Ou in ancient times. The old city was built by Guo Pu, a famous scholar in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, according to Feng Shui ideas. At that time, Guo Pu climbed Xiguo Mountain on the south bank and saw several peaks standing in a staggered manner, shaped like the Big Dipper, and Huagai Mountain locked the "mouth of the Big Dipper". He designed Wenzhou City based on this. Therefore, Wenzhou has the beautiful name of "mountains like the Big Dipper and the city like a lock", also known as "Dou City" [5]. Legend has it that when the city was built, a white deer passed by with a flower in its mouth, which people regarded as a good omen, so Wenzhou is also known as "Deer City". The municipal government is located at No. 321 Xiushan Road, Lucheng District. Wenzhou is known as the Jerusalem of China and has become the largest urban Christian center in China. [6] In 2019, the program "A Family in Wenzhou" broadcast by China Central Television Comprehensive Channel showcased the innovation and development of Wenzhou's private economy.