Changzhou (CZ) view pdf city guide
 Changzhou, which is also called the Dragon City, has a history of 3,000 years. Located in the lower reach of Yangtze River Drainage Basin and on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, Changzhou has a population of over 3.5 million and a total area of 4,375 km². The airport is nearly 15 km away from the downtown. Under the influence of East Asia Monsoon, Changzhou has a mild and humid climate and is easily reached by water, land and air transportation.
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Huai’an (HA) view pdf city guide
 The meaning of Huai'an is "everlasting peace of Huai River" in Mandarin. Standing in the northern bank of Yangtze River, Huai'an borders Anhui Province to the southwest of and Yangzhou is to its southeast. It is within 200 kilometers of Nanjing. The population is about 5.24 million and the land area is over 10,000 km². Huai'an is associated with some outstanding people in Chinese history. The well-respected former Chinese Premier, Zhou Enlai, was born and lived 12 years of his childhood in Huai’an.
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Lianyungang (LYG) view pdf city guide
 Lianyungang was one of the first 14 cities in China to be opened to the international economy and foreign trade. It is also well-known as the "Northern East-West Freight Corridor.” The history of the city dates back to the Tang Dynasty and was depicted as a paradise in the famous Chinese novel, A Journey to the West. The population of Lianyungang is about 4.65 million and the area is about 7,444 km². It has an ocean Monsoon climate and distinct four seasons.
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Nanjing (NJ) view pdf city guide
 With history of almost 2,500 years, Nanjing is known as the “Capital of Six Dynasties.” The name of Nanjing in Chinese language indicates "Southern Capital" in comparison with the "Northern Capital" of Beijing. Nanjing has a population of around 6.5 million and a total area of 6,509 km2. Affected by the East Asia Monsoon, Nanjing has a temperate climate.
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Nantong (NT) view pdf city guide
 With a long history from the Han Dynasty, Nantong has been called the "Pearl of the River and Sea.” Located on the northern bank of the Yangtze River, has a seacoast on the Yellow Sea and faces Shanghai across the river. The population is about 7.7 million and the total area is about 8,001 km². It has a wet subtropical climate affected by the influence of the East Asia Monsoon.
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Suqian (SQ) view pdf city guide
 Suqian has a history of around 2,500 years. The population is almost 5.15 million and the land is about 8,555 km². Owing to its location in a temperate zone with an ocean Monsoon climate, the annual average temperature is nearly 17°C. The city is known for its alcohol products, which have been awarded many national and international medals. Yanghe and Shuanggou, are the top brands.
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Suzhou (SZ) view pdf city guide
 There is a famous Chinese saying that, "Up in heaven there is paradise; on earth are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Located in the center of the Yangtze Delta, Suzhou neighbors Shanghai to the east and Zhejiang to the south. Lake Tai is to the immediate west and the Yangtze River is to the north. With a population of nearly six million, Suzhou covers a total area of 8488 square km, 42 percent of which is water. Suzhou enjoys a mild climate.
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Taizhou (TZ) view pdf city guide
 With the history of over 2,100 years, Taizhou has the meaning "peaceful state and lucky citizens" in Mandarin. Located on the north bank of Yangtze River, Taizhou has Nantong to the east, Yancheng to the north, and Yangzhou to the west. It has a population of 5 million and a total area of 5,790 km². Taizhou has a subtropical Monsoon climate with humid, changeable and variable winds.
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Wuxi (WX) view pdf city guide
 With the history of around 3,000 years, Wuxi has been called the "pearl of Lake Tai.” When two fugitive princes found this area where the tin deposits were resourceful, they named it Youxi meaning “has tin” in Mandarin. After the tin mine was used up in 25 AD, it was given the present name of Wuxi, meaning in Chinese “tin-less”. Wuxi has a population of around 4.5 million and a total area of 4,787 km2. Wuxi is about a128- kilometer driving from Shanghai and 183 kilometers from Nanjing. Affected by the subtropical Monsoon maritime climate, the weather is mild and humid with four distinct seasons. |
| Xuzhou (XZ) view pdf city guide
 Well-known for as a battlefield for army troops, Xuzhou is situated almost midway between Beijing and Shanghai. It is approximately a 300 kilometer drive from Nanjing. Xuzhou has a population of around 9.2 million and a total area of 11,260 km2. It has a mild climate.
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Yancheng (YC) view pdf city guide
 With the history of 2,100 years, Yancheng has the meaning of "salt city" in Mandarin. Because of its sea salt production and harvest fields, the city got the name of Yancheng. In terms of physical size, it is 16,920 km2, and it has a population of around eight million.
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Yangzhou (YZ) view pdf city guide
 With a history of 2,500 years, Yangzhou is situated in the south of Jiangsu. Yangzhou has a population of around 4.5 million and the total area is about 6,634 km2. Affected by the subtropical Monsoon climate, the average temperature is approximately around15°C.
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Zhenjiang (ZJ) view pdf city guide
 With a history of 2,500 years, Zhenjiang means the "garrison of the river" in Mandarin. Situated on the southern bank of Yangtze River, the city is close to Nanjing, Changzhou, and Yangzhou. The city has a population of 2.67 million and has a land area of 3,847 km2. Affected by the Asian Monsoon and Yangtze River, Zhenjiang has a subtropical climate and distinct seasons.
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