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Chongqing

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Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin), and the only such municipality in inland China.
 

Guizhou

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Guizhou is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.

During the Chinese Han Dynasty from about the third to the first centuries BCE, Guizhou was home to the powerful and independent Yelang polity, which covered parts of modern day Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.

Sichuan

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Sichuan is a province in Southwest China with its capital in Chengdu.

The province and its vicinity were the cradle of unique local civilizations, which can be dated back to at least the fifteenth century BC (coinciding with the later years of Shang Dynasty). Beginning from the ninth century BC, Shu (today Chengdu) and Ba (today Chongqing City) emerged as cultural and administrative centers where two rival kingdoms were established.

Tibet

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Tibet is a fascinating region of the world, rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Tibet is home to the highest mountains on Earth, including Mount Everest, and the largest and highest plateau, the Tibetan Plateau. Tibet is also known for its unique religion, Tibetan Buddhism, which has influenced its art, architecture, and literature. Tibetans are proud of their identity, traditions and have a strong sense of spirituality and compassion.

Yunnan

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Yunnan is a wonderful place to explore, with its diverse landscapes and rich culture. The province lies in a mountainous area, where the terrain rises from the lowlands in the southeast to the high peaks in the northwest. You can find amazing scenery and biodiversity in Yunnan, as well as fascinating ethnic groups and historical sites.