任意一个有名城市的概况,英文版

Nanchang [简明英汉词典]
南昌[江西省]

Nanchang built in 202 BC, has a history of over 2200 years. In the old years, it used to be a prefecture seat, but now it is the capital of Jiangxi Province. With an area of 7402.36 square kilometers and a population of 4.6 million, 2 .03 million of whom are urban citizens, the city has become one of the 35 biggest cities in China. Now, the city governs four outlying counties (Nanchang, Xinjian, Jinxian, and Anyi), five districts (East Lake, West Lake, Qingyunpu, Qingshan Lake, and Wanli), two national development zones (Nanchang High-tech Industry Development Zone and Nanchang Economic and Technological Development Zone), and a new district (the Honggutan New District).
Since the ancient times, Nanchang has been enjoying the advantageous position. Now, it is also the only capital city located among the Yangtze River Delta, the Zhujiang River Delta, and the Southeast Fujian Delta. It is the land linking East China and West China and connecting South China and North China. The Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Zhe-Gan Railway that meet in Nanchang, the three national expressways that go through the city, the Gan River that runs through the Poyang Lake into the sea and the North Nanchang International Airport have formed the three-dimensional communications network and upgraded Nanchang's position as a hub of communications.

With a sub-tropical humid and moderate climate, the city boasts plentiful rain and four different seasons. Nanchang has won the honors of "National Advanced City in Hygiene", "Advanced City in the National City Civilization Construction", "National Outstanding City in Tourism", "National Model in Double-Support Movement", and "National Advanced City in City Appearance Improvement".
Nanchang is a landscape capital city. Around the city are green mountains and in the city are many lakes. The air and water here are of best quality.Rivers criss-cross in the city. The Gan River and the Fu River run through the city and the Jing River, the Xin River, and the Rao River twine it. In the urban area, there are four lakes and in the outskirts of the city, there are eight lakes.This forms a unique scenery that the city and lakes harmoniously fuse together. It is a promised land and a land of rice and fish. Now, the city has planned to build it into a civilized and garden-like heroic city. The focus of its construction is on the shores of rivers and lakesides. The migratory birds, lakes and forest in the city, together with the layout of "one river and its two shores", have created many beautiful views of Nanchang. Nanchng provides beautiful scenic spots, green belts, ecological areas and amusement parks for residents from all directions.
Nanchang is a famous historical city. Its historical relics are scattered among the wonderful natural scenic spots. The beautiful lakes and mountains have made its unique style and features and built its historical and cultural resources. Nanchang has been named a famous historical city by the state council in 1986.The city has over fifty important cultural relic units which are respectively national class、provincial class and city class. The Tengwang Pavilion standing on the Gan River is known as one of the three famous buildings in the south of the Yangtze River with its elegance and magnificence. The touching view of "The single wild duck is flying along with the setting sun; one can not tell the color of the autumn waters from that of the sky" has made the Tengwang Pavilion known at home and abroad. The Qingyunpu Temple laid out quietly and tastefully in the old tall trees has recorded the hermit life of Badashanren, a famous painter of Chinese ink and wash in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. The Hongyadanjing is the origin of the Chinese temperament. It is said that Ling Lun, a musician of the Huang Emporer, cut bamboo to make pipe, and created temperament. The view of "Two waterfalls spray on both slopes and a spring erupts from the Hongya" is a wonder. The historical relics and sites like Youmin Temple (known across Southeast Asia), the Ruzi Summer Palace (commemorating Xu Zhi, a celebrity in the Eastern Han Dynasty), the Xishan Longevity Palace (commemorating Xu Xun, a Taoist in the Jin Dynasty), the Pavilion of Water Goddess of Mercy (built in the Tang Dynasty), the Guanao Summer Palace,Supu and the Hundred Flower Islet are inserted in the city. In the flourishing city, you may feel the quietness, grace, and taste.

Situated in the northeas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin has always been famous for its scenery and culture. It has an area of 4,194 square kilometers and a population of 1.25 million.
Guilin is a karst basin surrounded by mountains. The Li River flows through Guilin from north to south. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with an annual temperature of 19ºC, and 310 frost-free days.

Annual rainfall averages 1,926 millimeters. The main mineral deposits of Guilin are iron, aluminum, zinc, barite, talcum, and limestone.
The industries of Guilin mainly include machinery, rubber, textile, food processing, medicine, and electronics. Tires and electric meters manufacturing are playing an important role in China.
Handicraft industry is flourishing here. Guilin's chief farm products are rice, corn, sugarcane, fruit, and vegetables.

Guilin is well connected to more than 10 cities throughout China by air. From Guilin boats can reach Guangtzhou via Yangshuo and Wuzhou.
The rail and road transportation facilities here are also good.
Guilin is the most beautiful sightseeing area in China. Every year a great number of tourists visit Guilin. The Li River scenic area is very famous for it charming scenery. The special locally-made products include Sanhua liquor, crisp candy, and rice-flour noodles.

Introduction of Zhongshan City

Zhongshan Municipality is the hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), forerunner of the Chinese democratic revolution. Situated in the mid-south of the Pearl River Delta, and the west side of the estuary of the Pearl River, the municipality adjoins Guangzhou Municipality in the north, links with Zhuhai Municipality in the south, neighbors Jiangmen Municipality in the west and lies in the vicinity of Hong Kong and Macao. The municipality exercises jurisdiction over 19 towns, 4 urban districts and a national high-tech industrial development zone. The municipal government is seated at No. 1, Songyuan Road of Eastern District. Zhongshan is a famous native place to overseas Chinese. Over 800,000 Chinese nationals and ethnic Chinese living in 87 countries and compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan find their roots in Zhongshan.
Zhongshan was called Xiangshan in ancient times. It was part of Panyu County in the Han Dynasty (206 BC- 220), Dongguan Prefecture from Jin Dysnasty (265-420) onward and Donguan County in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). In the 22nd year of Shaoxing Period (1152) in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), Xiangshan County was established on the basis of the coastal portions allotted from Nanhai County, Panyu County and Xinhui County, joining the jurisdiction of Guangzhou Prefecture. It came directly under Guangdong Province after the founding of the Republic of China. Cuiheng Village of Xiangshan County is the hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. In 1925, Xiangshan County was renamed as Zhongshan County. With approval by the State Council, Zhongshan County was changed to Zhongshan City (county-level) in December 1983 and elevated to a municipality in January 1988.
The geological structure of Zhongshan Municipality belongs to Central Guangdong Col of South China folding. The terrain mainly consists of plains, high in the center and flat around. The plain area slopes down from northwest to southeast. Wugui Mountain and Zhugao Mountain tower in the mid-south of the municipality. The leading peak of Mount Wugui 531 meters above sea level, is the highest in the municipality. Zhongshan lies in low latitude area, with the entire territory in the south of the Tropic of Cancer. It is subject to subtropical monsoon climate, which is characterized by abundant heat and light, plentiful rainfall and clear distinction of humidity and dryness. The annual average temperature is 21.8 centigrade. Water vaporization carried by summer monsoon is the major source of rainfall. One may encounter such bad weather like typhoon, frost, and rainfall in low temperature, wind of cold dew and rainstorm here. The typical vegetation is the evergreen tropical rain forest. Vegetation mainly consists of over 610 kinds of plants and forest coverage is 12.95%.
Major tourist attractions are former residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Sunwen Memorial Park, Zhongshan Town, which is a TV program-making base of CCTV, Sunwen West Road, which is a pedestrian shopping street featuring local history and culture. There are Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Zhongshan Hot Springs, Spring & Forest Valley, Seaside Resort, a river-crisscrossing area with strong South China features, Zimaling Park, Wen Tower atop Bufeng Peak and Happy Valley. The former residence of Sun Yat-sen is a national AAAA attraction.
Folk culture is rich in Zhongshan. Among the art forms are Zhongshan folk song, dance of dragon, lion, crane and phoenix and Huangpu Parade (a parade where children with strong make-up imitate famous opera characters). Zhongshan is the land of folk songs. Xianshui Song, Gaotang Song, Dazeng Song, Hakka Song, Crane Song, Song of sisters-in-law, Fishing Drumbeat, Dragon Boat and children's song enjoy popularity among the folks. Xianshui Song and Gaotang Song, which have a history of over 300 years, are the most distinctive. They are popular in Dashatian District such as Tanzhou Town.
Since implementing the policy of reform and opening up, Zhongshan municipality has maintained a fast and healthy growth momentum in economy and all social sectors. In recent years, Zhongshan was awarded prizes one after another, such as "Nationally Designated Clean City", "Nationally Designated Landscaping City", "Nationally Designated City Practicing Rejuvenation through Science and Technology", "Top Tourist City in China", "Nationally Designated Environmental Protection Model City", "Nationally Designated Smooth Traffic Model City". In 1997, it was granted Habitat Scroll of Honor Award by the United Nations.