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Xiamen City, abbreviated as "Xia" or "Lu", is a prefecture-level city, a sub-provincial city, a separately planned city, and a Type I large city under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province, China. [164] [198] It is located on the southeastern coast of Fujian Province [186]. It faces the Big and Small Kinmen Islands to the east and Longhai District of Zhangzhou City to the south. It borders Nan'an City of Quanzhou City, Anxi County of Quanzhou City, Changtai District of Zhangzhou City, and Longhai District of Zhangzhou City by land. [207] It has a total area of ​​1,700.61 square kilometers and the language used is the Minnan dialect. [123] As of the end of 2023, Xiamen City has 6 districts under its jurisdiction; by the end of 2024, the permanent population of Xiamen City is 5.35 million [225]; the Municipal People's Government is located at No. 61 Hubin North Road, Siming District. [204] The territory of Xiamen City consists of the mainland area along Xiamen Bay in the southeast of Fujian Province, as well as the islands of Xiamen Island, Gulangyu Island, and Xiamen Bay. The terrain slopes from northwest to southeast, and is mainly composed of coastal plains, terraces, and hills. It has a subtropical marine monsoon climate, with mild and rainy weather, no severe cold in winter, and no scorching heat in summer. [205] In ancient times, Xiamen Island was a habitat for egrets, so it was also called "Egret Island". During the Western Jin Dynasty, Tong'an County was established. In the 27th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1394), Xiamen City was built. In 1935, Xiamen City was established. In 1980, Xiamen Special Economic Zone was established. In 1988, it became a separately planned city. In 1994, it was promoted to a sub-provincial city.

Sanya City is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hainan Province. It is located at the southernmost tip of Hainan Island and is known for its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and luxury resorts. Sanya is one of China's most popular tourist destinations and is often called the "Hawaii of China".

Leshan City (Sichuan dialect pinyin: No2san1; local pronunciation: [nʊʔ3sã55]), formerly known as Jiazhou and Jiading, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China, located in the south-central part of Sichuan Province. The city borders Zigong City and Yibin City to the east, Liangshan Prefecture to the south, Ya'an City to the west, and Meishan City to the north. It is located in the southwest of the Sichuan Basin, with the Chengdu Plain in the north, the hilly area of ​​central Sichuan in the east, and the Xiaoliangshan Mountains in the southwest. The terrain is high in the southwest and low in the northeast. The Minjiang River runs from north to south, merges with the Dadu River and the Qingyi River in the urban area, and then flows out of the city to the southeast. The total area of ​​the city is 12,720 square kilometers, with a population of 3.2605 million. The Municipal People's Government is located in the Shizhong District. Leshan is a national historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China. The famous Leshan Giant Buddha is located on the south side of Lingyun Temple on the east bank of the Minjiang River. Mount Emei, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, is located in the northwest of the city.

Tianjin City, referred to as "Jin", also known as Jingu and Jinmen, is a municipality directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, a national central city, and a megacity [222]. It is located in the North China region of the People's Republic of China, in the lower reaches of the Haihe River Basin, bordering the Bohai Sea to the east, Yanshan Mountain to the north, the capital Beijing to the west, and the rest of the city is adjacent to Hebei Province. As of October 2023, Tianjin has 16 districts under its jurisdiction [93], with a total area of ​​11,966.45 square kilometers. As of the end of 2024, Tianjin has a permanent population of 13.64 million. [268] Tianjin is located in the northeast of the North China Plain and has a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate with distinct four seasons. Tianjin has been prosperous since ancient times due to the canal transportation. After the middle of the Tang Dynasty, it became a land and water port for transporting grain and silk from the south to the north. In the Jin Dynasty, Zhigu Fort was established at the Sanchakou area where the North-South Grand Canal and the Haihe River meet. This was the earliest establishment in Tianjin. In the Yuan Dynasty, "Haijin Town" was established, which was a military stronghold and a grain transportation center. In the second year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1404), the city was officially built. On March 7, the third year of the Yongzheng reign, Tianjin Wei was promoted to Tianjin Prefecture, which belonged to Hejian Prefecture [243]. In the ninth year of the Yongzheng reign, Tianjin Prefecture was promoted to Tianjin Prefecture, which had six counties and one prefecture under its jurisdiction. After 1912, Tianjin Prefecture was abolished [234]. It is the only city in ancient China with a definite record of its founding time [231]. Tianjin is an important central city in China approved by the State Council, a national historical and cultural city, a modern marine city, an international comprehensive transportation hub city, a national advanced manufacturing R&D base, a northern international shipping core area, and a financial innovation operation demonstration area [1] [230]. Tianjin is a major node of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, a strategic fulcrum of the Maritime Silk Road, a meeting point of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the nearest eastern starting point of the Eurasian Continental Bridge. It is an important seaport for neighboring landlocked countries, the largest port city in northern China, and a key location and gateway to protect the capital. [257]

Jieyang City is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province and one of the four cities in the Chaoshan region. It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, located in the southeastern part of Guangdong Province, at the center of the geographical axis between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Haixi Economic Zone.

Hefei City, abbreviated as "Lu" or "He", was formerly known as Luzhou, Luyang, and Hefei [1]. It is a prefecture-level city, provincial capital, and megacity under the jurisdiction of Anhui Province [93-94]. It is located in the eastern part of China, the central part of Anhui Province, and the western wing of the Yangtze River Delta. It surrounds Chaohu Lake and has a total area of ​​11,445 square kilometers [101]. Jianghuai Mandarin is spoken. As of March 2025, Hefei City has jurisdiction over 4 districts, 4 counties, and administers 1 county-level city. As of the end of 2024, the permanent population of Hefei City is 10.02 million. [122] Hefei City has a subtropical monsoon humid climate, with obvious monsoons, distinct four seasons, mild climate, and moderate rainfall; there are three types of landforms in the territory: hilly land, low mountain residual hills, and low-lying plains. [119] Hefei has been established as a county since the Qin Dynasty. In the third year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty (583), Hefei County was restored. From then until the end of the Qing Dynasty, Hefei was the seat of Luzhou, prefecture, and road. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), Luzhou Prefecture was abolished and Hefei County was directly under the jurisdiction of Anhui Province. In September 1945, the capital of Anhui Province was moved to Hefei. In 1952, Anhui Province was restored and Hefei became the capital of Anhui Province in New China. [16] [111] Hefei is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. It is named after the Dongfei River and the Nanfei River both originate here. It is an important administrative center, commercial port and military town in the Jianghuai region. It is known as "the right collar and throat of the Huai River, the lips and teeth of the south of the Yangtze River", "the first county of the Jianghuai River, the key point of Wu and Chu", "the former site of the Three Kingdoms, the hometown of Bao Zheng, and the cradle of the Huai Army".

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]

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.