The 5 best located provincial capitals in China

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-02-08

Fifth stop: Changchun.

On the deep frontier of the Northeast, the city of Changchun carries a long and rich history. Although early historical records are limited, it dates back more than 2,000 years to the settlement of the Sushen people in the north, which later became part of the Fuyu Kingdom. With the evolution of history, Changchun has played an important role in Bohai Fuyu Mansion and Huanglong Mansion. However, the real name of Changchun appeared in the fifth year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1800), when the Changchun Hall was established, which opened the prelude to the city name of Changchun. In 1954, Changchun officially became the capital of Jilin Province.

Changchun is strategically located in the center of the Northeast Plain and is the natural geographical center of the Northeast region. The city is flat and fertile, and is one of the world's three largest black soil regions and one of the three largest corn belts. Yushu City is known as "the world's first granary", showing Changchun's important position in China's agricultural field. At the same time, Changchun is also the base of heavy industry in Northeast China, where well-known enterprises such as China FAW and CRRC Changchun Rail Coach are located.

Not only that, Changchun is also famous for its film culture, with the Changchun Film Festival, one of the four major film festivals in China. Changchun Film Studio was the first film studio in New China and left many classics. The development of the city is full of rich history and cultural connotations, and one cannot help but be amazed.

Fourth stop: Guiyang.

Guiyang, located in the central part of Anhui Province, carries a rich historical and cultural heritage. Geographically, it is located in the watershed area between the Yangtze River and the Pearl River, and is full of important geographical advantages of "the lips and teeth of the south of the Yangtze River, the right throat of the Huai", "the head of the south of the Yangtze River, the throat of the Central Plains". The city has the reputation of "the city of forests and the capital of summer", and has become one of the most watched cities in China due to its unique geographical location and pleasant climate.

The history of Guiyang can be traced back to the ancient Yelang period, and the historical origin of the summer water soaring and the application of fertilizer also shows its long-term existence. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Guiyang became part of Yelang. In the Tang Dynasty, it became the seat of the county. In the long river of history, Guiyang has changed its name many times, with the names of Luzhou, Luyang, Heqi and so on. Until the Sui and Tang dynasties, it became the "Shunyuan City" of the Shun Yuan Dynasty, and from this as a start, it gradually evolved into today's Guiyang.

Guiyang is known for its colorful minority culture. Home to 55 ethnic groups, Guiyang is perhaps one of the cities with the largest number of ethnic groups in China. Even more remarkable is its rise in cloud computing and big data industries. Relying on abundant hydropower resources, cool climate and stable geological structure, Guiyang has attracted many well-known enterprises and has become the main node city of "Eastern Data and Western Computing", and is praised as "China's Digital Valley".

Third stop: Taiyuan.

Taiyuan, located in Shanxi Province, in the middle of the Yellow River Basin, is an important cultural center in northern China. The geographical location of the city of Taiyuan is known as "the control of mountains and rivers, the shoulders of the world", "the key point of the four stops, the capital of the five plains", showing its unique position in Chinese history.

The history of Taiyuan can be traced back to 2,500 years ago, and the establishment of the ancient city of Jinyang marked the prototype of Taiyuan city. During the period from the two Jin Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty, Jinyang was still the seat of Taiyuan County or the Prefecture of Merge. Over time, Taiyuan has undergone many changes, including Luzhou Mansion in the Ming Dynasty and Taiyuan Mansion in the Qing Dynasty. However, one of the most striking historical moments was during the Song Dynasty, when Taiyuan became the birthplace of Tang culture. Since then, Taiyuan has been expanded many times and has become a cultural center in the north.

As a national historical and cultural city, Taiyuan not only has a long history, but also has a rich cultural heritage. Historical monuments such as the Jin Ancestral Hall, the Mengshan Giant Buddha, and the Tianlongshan Grottoes all witness the thousand-year-old civilization of Taiyuan. The development and prosperity of Taiyuan show us a picture of Chinese history.

Second stop: Hefei.

Hefei, located in Zheng**, Anhui Province, is a city with a long history and modern vitality. Sitting between the Yangtze River and the Huai River, and on the shore of Chaohu Lake, Hefei is known as "the head of the south of the Yangtze River and the throat of the Central Plains" with its unique geographical location.

The original names of Hefei include Luzhou, Luyang, Heqi, etc., and the reasons for the name are varied, among which the more mainstream is because the East and South rivers meet here and get the name. Its historical origins can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, and Hefei became part of Jiujiang County. During the Tang Dynasty, Hefei became the capital of the Southern Han Dynasty established by Liu Yan as the emperor of Guangzhou, which lasted 54 years. However, Hefei has been relatively low-key throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties, and Anqing is the political center of Anhui. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Hefei became the capital of Anhui Province and officially stepped into the fast lane of development and became a megacity in China.

Hefei has a long history and profound culture, and the architectural relics of various historical periods, such as Luyang Academy and Baogong Academy, have added a lot to the city. Today, Hefei is emerging as a university such as the University of Science and Technology of China and has become part of China's Digital Valley. In its nearly 300-year history as a provincial capital, Hefei has rapidly risen to become a modern city with a thriving economy and rich culture.

First stop: Guangzhou.

Guangzhou, located in the south-central part of Guangdong Province, is a city with a long history. As a city at the mouth of the Pearl River, Guangzhou has rich historical roots, and has twice become the capital of local separatist regimes. One was the capital of the Nanyue Kingdom, which lasted for 95 years, and the other was the capital of the Southern Han Dynasty, which lasted 54 years. In addition, the aliases of Guangzhou include Chuting, Sui, Huacheng, Yangcheng, etc., which add many ancient legends to the city.

Guangzhou is strategically located in the center of the Pearl River Delta and has been one of China's most important port cities since ancient times. Its geographical location, historical accumulation and cultural heritage have made Guangzhou occupy an important position on the stage of Chinese history. Today, Guangzhou is China's central city, a megacity, and an international first-tier city.

Guangzhou has played an important role in China's history and has left a deep mark on the world. Whether it is the change of history or the prosperity of modern times, Guangzhou is constantly interpreting the rise of Chinese cities.

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