Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, is a vibrant blend of Cantonese Chinese and British influences. A major hub in East Asia, it’s a destination for China’s affluent travelers. Known as Asia’s World City, it’s renowned for its financial center, global connections, and unique cultural mix. Formerly a British colony for almost 150 […]
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Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China, sits across from Hong Kong and was once a Portuguese overseas territory until 1999. Known for being the world’s top gambling destination, it surpasses even Las Vegas in revenue. With a visible colonial history, Macau feels like a slice of Europe in Asia. While Portuguese and Macanese communities
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Shenzhen, once a market town of 30,000 in 1980, underwent an extraordinary transformation to become a thriving metropolis of 20 million. Designated as China’s first Special Economic Zone due to its proximity to Hong Kong, Shenzhen is now a UNESCO Creative City and ranked as one of the top 10 cities to visit in 2019
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Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is the third-largest city in China, boasting a population of over 12 million. Founded in 214 BC, this city has played a crucial role in trading, cultural exchanges, revolutions, and reforms, making it a key destination for understanding modern China. Nestled amid mountainous topography and shaped by early exposure
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Shanghai, with a population exceeding 23 million (including over 9 million migrants), stands as Mainland China’s largest and historically most developed metropolis. Once the most prosperous city in the Far East during the 1930s, Shanghai has seen a resurgence in global interest over the last two decades, particularly highlighted by hosting the 2010 World Expo,
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Explore Kunming, the captivating capital of Yunnan Province, known as the “City of Eternal Spring.” Nestled at 2000 meters, it enjoys a temperate climate with occasional winter snow. With almost 10 million residents, Kunming maintains a relatively clean urban environment. It serves as both a destination and a gateway to Yunnan’s wonders, blending an ancient
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Welcome to Beijing, the vibrant capital of the People’s Republic of China, boasting a population of 21.5 million. As the nation’s second-largest city, it holds the key to China’s political, educational, and cultural realms. Historically, it served as the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors, a legacy visible in its wealth of historical
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