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Jiangsu

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Jiangsu is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning (now Nanjing), and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is (sū), the second character of its name. It is the province with the highest population density in China, though provincial level municipalities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Tianjin have a higher density.Jiangsu borders Shandong in the north, Anhui to the west, and Zhejiang and Shanghai to the south.

Jiangxi

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If you are looking for a place to explore China's rich history and culture, Jiangxi is a great choice! This province in South-central China has a lot to offer, from the majestic Yangtze River that flows through its northern regions, to the scenic hills and mountains that dot its southern landscape. Jiangxi is home to many ethnic minorities, ancient temples, and revolutionary sites. You will never run out of things to see and do in this amazing province!

Shandong

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Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea, is known for its Taoist and Confucian heritage. It was also home to the ancient state of Qi, the last kingdom conquered by Qin Shi Huang, who proclaimed himself China’s first emperor in 219 B.C. in a ceremony on Taishan Mountain. One of China’s most sacred peaks, Taishan features shrines, stone tablets and pilgrimage trails.

Shanghai

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Shanghai  is the most populous city in China and the most populous city proper in the world. It is one of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China, with a population of more than 24 million as of 2014. It is a global financial centre, and a transport hub with the world's busiest container port. Located in the Yangtze River Delta in East China, Shanghai sits on the south edge of the mouth of the Yangtze in the middle portion of the Chinese coast.

Jilin

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Jilin Province is a wonderful place to visit and explore. It is located in the heart of China's northeast region, which is rich in history, culture and natural beauty. Jilin Province has something for everyone, whether you are interested in ancient temples, modern cities, snowy mountains or lush forests. You will be amazed by the diversity and charm of this province, which is also known for its ethnic minorities and cuisine. Come and discover Jilin Province, a hidden gem in China's northeast!

Liaoning

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Liaoning Province is a coastal region in northeast China, also known as "the Golden Triangle" for its strategic location. It borders the Yellow Sea, the Bohai Gulf, and the Yalu River, making it a gateway to the Korean Peninsula and a hub of trade and commerce. Liaoning is the smallest, southernmost, and most populous province in the Northeast, with its capital at Shenyang, a city with a long history and rich culture. Liaoning has a diverse landscape of plains, mountains, and peninsulas, and a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.

Guangdong

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Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province. It surpassed Henan and Sichuan to become the most populous province in China in January 2005, registering 79 million permanent residents and 31 million migrants who lived in the province for at least six months of the year. The provincial capital Guangzhou and economic hub Shenzhen are amongst the most populous and important cities in China.

Heilongjiang

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Heilongjiang is a fascinating province in northeast China, bordering Russia along the Amur and Ussuri rivers. It has a rich history and culture, as well as abundant natural resources and diverse wildlife. Heilongjiang means "Black Dragon River" in Chinese, which is the name of the Amur in China. The province is home to various ethnic groups, including Han, Manchu, Korean, Mongol and Hui. Heilongjiang is also known for its harsh winters and ice festivals in its capital city, Harbin.

Zhejiang

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Zhejiang is an eastern coastal province of the People's Republic of China. The word Zhejiang (crooked river) was the old name of the Qiantang River, which passes through Hangzhou, the provincial capital. The name of the province is often abbreviated to "Zhe".Zhejiang borders Jiangsu province and Shanghai municipality to the north, Anhui province to the northwest, Jiangxi province to the west, and Fujian province to the south; to the east is the East China Sea, beyond which lie the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Beijing

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Beijing, formerly romanized as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The metropolis, located in northern China, is governed as a direct-controlled municipality under the national government, with 14 urban and suburban districts and two rural counties. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southeast.

 

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