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Qinghai is a province in northwest China, with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters, and most of its areas are mountains and plateaus. Qinghai Province is named after Qinghai Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the country. Known as "the most beautiful lake in China", Qinghai Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions and a paradise for photographers and artists.
Qinghai has magnificent mountains and rivers, a vast territory and abundant resources. Oil and natural gas reserves are abundant, and the economies of many cities in the province have achieved considerable development driven by the oil and natural gas industry. Qinghai is particularly famous for its rich water resources. It is the birthplace of China's three major rivers, the Yangtze River, Yellow River and Lancang River, and plays an important role in China's water ecology.
Qinghai is a province in northwest China which is dominated by mountains and plateaus and thus ischaracterized with an amazing average altitude of over 3,000 metres. Oinghai is named after the QinghaiLake. the largest saltwater lake in China, which is well recognized as the most beautiful lake in China, one of the most popular tourist attractions and the heaven for photographers and other artists.
Qinghai features grand landscapes, vast territory and rich resources. The abundant reserves in oil and natural gas have contributed to the rapid economic development of many cities in the province. Furthermore.Qinghai serves as the headstream of China's three major rivers, namely, the Yangtze River, the Yellow Riverand the Lancang River, thus building an exceptional reputation in its water resources and playing asignificant role in China's water ecosystem.
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Hainan is the second largest island in China after Taiwan and the southernmost province in China. Hainan Island has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, abundant sunshine, diverse biodiversity, dense hot springs, and clear sea water. Most of its beaches are ideal places for swimming and sunbathing almost all year round. Therefore, it is known as China's four-season garden and resort, attracting tourists every year. attracted a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists.
Since Hainan was founded as a province in 1988, tourism, service industries, and high-tech industries have developed rapidly. It is China’s only provincial-level special economic zone. With the strong support of the central government and people across the country, Hainan will be built China’s largest free trade pilot zone.
Hainan, China's second largest island after Taiwan, is the southernmost province in China. Hainan Island has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, abundant sunshine, biological diversity, dense hot springs and clear waters. Most of its beaches are ideal places for swimming and sunbathing almost all year round.Therefore, Hainan Island is known as China's four-season garden and holiday resort, attracting a large number of tourists from home and abroad every year.
Since Hainan was established as a province in 1988，tourism,service industry and high-tech industry have developed rapidly, making it the only provincial-level special economic zone in China. With the strong support of the central government and people across the country, Hainan will be built into China's largest pilot free trade zone.
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The Loess Plateau is the third largest plateau in China, covering an area of about 600,000 square kilometers, with an average altitude of 1,000-2,000 meters. Most of it is covered with 50-80 meters thick loess. It is the largest loess plateau in the world. The most concentrated distribution, covering the thickest area. This is a miracle created by nature, and it is unique in the world.
The Loess Plateau is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. As early as 5,500 years ago, people began farming on the Loess Plateau. With the continuous development of agriculture, the population of the Loess Plateau continued to increase, and it became the political and economic center of China during the Qin and Han Dynasties. Nowadays, with the implementation of the Western Development Strategy, the economy of the Loess Plateau has developed rapidly.
The Loess Plateau is the third largest plateau in China, with an area of about 600, 000 square kilometers and an average altitude of 1, 000 -2, 000 meters. Most of it is covered by loess with a thickness of 50 - 80 meters. It is the region with the concentrated loess distribution and the largest coverage thickness in the world. This is a miracle created by natut and is unique in the world.
The Loess Plateau is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese nation. As early as 5, 500 years ago, people began farming on it. With the continuous development of farming, the population of the Loess Plateau has been increasing, and it has become the political and economic center of China during the Qin and Han dynasties. Nowadays, with the implementation of the Western Development Strategy, the economy of the Loess Plateau region has developed rapidly.
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Yan’an is located in the northern part of Shaanxi Province, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, and is the holy land of the Chinese revolution. Mao Zedong and other older generation revolutionaries lived and fought here for thirteen years, led the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation, cultivated the Yan'an Spirit, and made great contributions to the Chinese revolution. The number of revolutionary sites in Yan'an is the largest, most widely distributed, and of the highest level in the country. Yan’an is the national education base for patriotism, revolutionary tradition and Yan’an spirit. There are 9 revolutionary memorial halls in Yan'an, which collect a large number of important items preserved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the older generation of revolutionaries during the Yan'an period. Therefore, it enjoys the reputation of "Chinese Revolution Museum City".
Located in the northern part of Shanxi Province and in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, Yan' an is the sacred land of Chinese Revolution. The old generation of revolutionaries such as Mao Zedong lived and fought here for thirty years , leading the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, cultivating the spirit of Yan'an, and making great contribution to the Chinese revolution. With the largest number of revolutionary sites that are distributed widest and have the highest level in the country,Yan'an is a national base for patriotism ,revelutionary tradition and spiritual education. There are nine revolutionary memorial halls, which hold a large number of important items left by the Central Commitee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the old generation of revolutionaries during the Yan'an period, so it enjoys the reputation of the museum city of Chinese revolution.
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Jinggangshan is located at the junction of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. It is known as the "Red Cradle of Chinese Revolution" because of its glorious revolutionary history. In October 1927, Mao Zedong, Zhu De and other older generation revolutionaries led the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army to come here, launched an arduous struggle, created the first rural revolutionary base, ignited the spark of the Chinese revolution, and opened up the "rural encirclement" ( Besiege) city, seizing power with armed force is a revolutionary path with Chinese characteristics, from which the Chinese revolution moves towards victory. Jinggangshan now has more than 100 revolutionary sites, becoming a "revolutionary history museum without walls" and an important base for patriotism and revolutionary traditional education.
Jinggangshan, located at the boundary between Hunan Province and Jiangxi Province, is well recognized as “ the red cradle of Chinese revolution ”. In October, 1927, the old generation of revolutionaries including Mao Zedong and Zhu De led the Chinese Workers'and Peasants' Army here, where they fought bitterly to found the first rural revolution base , ignite the sparks of Chinese revolution, and blaze a revolutionary trail with Chinese characteristics to "besiege the cities from the countryside and seize the state power with military force". It is right from here that the Chinese revolution has marched to success. With over 100 revolutionary sites, Jinggangshan has become a walless museum of the Chinese revolutionhistory and an important base for patriotism and education of revolutionary traditions.
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The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest and longest plateau railway in the world, with a total length of 1,956 kilometers, of which 960 kilometers are above an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. It is the first railway connecting Tibet with other parts of China. Because the railway crosses the most fragile ecosystem in the world, ecological protection measures were taken during and after construction to ensure it became a "green railway." The Qinghai-Tibet Railway has greatly shortened travel time to Tibet. More importantly, it has greatly promoted Tibet's economic development and improved the lives of local residents. After the opening of the railway, more and more people choose to travel to Tibet by train, which gives them the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the route.
The Qinghai-Tibet railway or Qingzang railway, with a total length of 1956 kilometers and 960 kilometers at 4,000 meters above sea level, is the world's longest high-elevation railway and the first railway that connects Tibet and other regions of China. Since the railway runs through the most fragile ecosystem in the world, measures have been takan to protect the ecoogical environmert. during and after its construction to ensure that it's a “Creen Railway". The railway greatly shortens the traveling time between Tibet and the inland areas of China. More importantly, it accelerates economic growth of Tibet and promotes the living standard of the local residents in a profound way. After the launch of the ailway, more and more travelers take the train to visit Tibet,obtaining an opportunity to enjoy the beautifuil scenery along the way.
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Beijing Daxing International Airport is located 46 kilometers south of Tiananmen Square and was put into use on September 30, 2019. Construction of this giant project started in 2014, with more than 40,000 workers on the construction site at its peak. The terminal is designed to be compact, allowing the maximum number of aircraft to dock directly closest to the center of the terminal, which provides great convenience to passengers. There are 82 boarding gates in the terminal, but after passing the security check, it takes less than 8 minutes to reach any boarding gate. The airport is designed to handle 300 takeoffs and landings per hour. The airport's annual passenger volume will reach 100 million in 2040, making it expected to become the busiest airport in the world.
Located 46 kilometers south of Tian'anmen Square, Bejing Daxing International Airport was put in to operation on Sept. 30 2019, Construction of the giant project began in 2014, with more than 40,000 workers on the site at its peak. The compact design of the terminal allows the maximum number of aircrafts to be parked directly near its centre, providing passengers with great convenience. The terminal has a tolal of 82 boarding gates, but passengers can get to any of them within 8 minutes after passing through the security check. The design of the airport can ensure 300 take-ofls and landings per hour.The annual passenger volume of the airport is expected to reach 100 million in 2040, making it the busiest airport in the world.
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The site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China is located at No. 76 Xingye Road, Shanghai. It is a typical Shanghai-style residence built in the autumn of 1920. On July 23, 1921, the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held here. The conference adopted the first program and the first resolution of the Communist Party of China, elected the central leadership body, and announced the birth of the Communist Party of China. In September 1952, the site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China was restored, a memorial hall was built and opened to the public. In addition to introducing the representatives who participated in the National Congress, the memorial hall also introduces the historical development process of the party. It has now become a patriotic education base for understanding the history of the party and commemorating the revolutionary martyrs.
Built in the autumn of 1920 and sited at No. 76 Xingye Road in Shanghai, a typical Shanghai-style residence was selected for the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China ( CPC). July 23.1921 witnessed the success of the First National Congress of the CPC. with the adoption of the first guiding principle and the first resolution of the Communist Party of China, the election of the central leading body, and the proclamation of the birth of the CPC. In September 1952, the site was restored, and a memorial hall was established and opened to the public. In addition to introducing the deputies attending the Congress, the memorial hall also presents to people the historical development process of the CPC. Now it has become apatriotism education base for knowing the history of the CPC and commemorating our revolutionary martyrs.
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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is 55 kilometers long and is an unusual engineering feat in my country. The bridge connects three cities and is the longest cross-sea bridge and tunnel system in the world. The bridge will reduce travel time between the three cities from three hours to 30 minutes. This huge-span reinforced concrete bridge fully demonstrates China's ability to build record-breaking megastructures. It will boost regional integration and promote economic growth. The bridge is key to China's development of its own Greater Bay Area master plan. China hopes to build the Greater Bay Area into a region that rivals the Bay Areas of San Francisco, New York and Tokyo in terms of technological innovation and economic prosperity.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a total length of 55 kilometers, is an extraordinary engineering feat in our country. By connecting three cities together, it is the longest sea-crossing bridge and tunnel system in the world. The bridge cuts the road travel time among three cities from three hours to thirty minutes. The huge span of the reinforced concrete bridge fully proves Chinese ability to build the record-setting mega structure. It will boost both regional integration and economic growth. The bridge is crucial for China to develop its own master plan for the Greater Bay Area, which is expected to rival San Francisco Bay Area, New York Bay Area and Tokyo Bay Area in terms of technological innovation and economie prosperity.
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau) is located in southwest China, covering an area of about 2.3 million square kilometers and an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters. It is known as the "Roof of the World." The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is rich in natural resources, beautiful scenery, and home to a variety of rare wild animals. The temperature on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is very low, forming large-area alpine glaciers. It is the source of many famous rivers in Asia and is the main source of fresh water supply for China and Southeast Asia. The Tibetan Plateau is vital to global ecosystems.
Due to the impact of climate change, the glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau are melting at an accelerated rate. China has been working hard to protect the ecosystem of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with grassland coverage increasing and many endangered species receiving more effective protection.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, located in the southwest of China, covers an area of 2.3 million square kilometers, with an average altitude of more than 4, 000 meters, and is known as the “roof of the world". The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is rich in natural resources, beautiful scenery and a variety of rare wild animals. The temperature in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau isvery low, forming a large area of alpine glaciers. It is the source of many of Asia's most famous rivers and a major source of fresh water for China and Southeast Asia. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is vital to the global ecosystem.
Glaciers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are melting at an accelerating rate due to climate change. As China has been trying to protect the ecosystem of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, grassland coverage has been increasing and many endangered species have been more effectively protected.
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The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is mostly located in Yunnan and Guizhou Province, with a total area of about 500,000 square kilometers and an average altitude of 2,000-4,000 meters. It is the fourth largest plateau in China. The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is high in the west and low in the east, with numerous rivers, forming many deep and steep canyons (canyons). The soil in many places in the canyon is fertile, which is very conducive to the growth of a variety of crops.
The unique natural environment of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau has created biological and cultural diversity. It is an area rich in forest and mineral resources in China, and is also an important area where ancient humans originated. The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is the region with the largest number of ethnic minorities in China, and each ethnic group has retained its own rich and diverse cultural traditions.
Most of the Yunnan-Guizhou lateau is located in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, with a total area of about 500,000 square kilometers and an average altitude of 2, 000 -4, 000 meters. It is the fourth largest plateau in China. The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is high in the west and low in the east, with numerous rivers, forming many deep and steep canyons。Many of the canyons have fertile soil, which is very conducive to the growth of a variety of crops.
The unique natural environment of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau has created biological and cultural diversity. lt is an area with abundant forest and mineral resources in China，and is also an important area for the origin of ancient humans. The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is home to the largest number of ethnic minorities in China, and each ethnic group has retained its own rich and diverse cultural traditions.
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Yunnan is a province located in southwest China, with an average altitude of 1,500 meters. Yunnan has a long history, beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, superior ecological environment, and diverse creatures, and is known as a paradise for wild animals and plants. Yunnan also has a variety of mineral deposits and sufficient water resources, which provide favorable conditions for the sustainable development of the province's economy.
Yunnan is home to 25 ethnic minorities, most of whom have their own languages, customs and religions. Yunnan's unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture have made it one of China's most popular tourist destinations, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
Yunnan is a province which is located in the southwest of China with an average altitude of 1,500 meters. Yunnan has a long history with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Endowed with a superior ecological environment and a wide variety of living creatures, Yunnan is known as a paradise for wild animals and plants. Yunnan also has a variety of mineral resources and adequate water resources, which provide favorable conditions for the sustainable development of the whole province's economy.
Yunnan is inhabited by 25 ethnic minorities, most of whom have their own languages, customs and religions. With unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture, Yunnan has been made into one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, attracting large numbers of domestic and foreign tourists each year.
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Zhaozhou Bridge was built in the Sui Dynasty around 605 AD. It is 50.82 meters long, 9.6 meters wide and has a span of 37.37 meters. The talented architect Li Chun designed and supervised the construction of the bridge. Zhaozhou Bridge has a novel structure and beautiful shape. The bridge has a large arch and two small arches at each end of the large arch to help drain floods, reduce the weight of the bridge and save stone materials. Since its completion, the bridge has withstood many floods and earthquakes, but its main structure remains intact and is still in use today. Zhaozhou Bridge is a pioneering work in the history of world bridge construction and an outstanding achievement in the history of ancient Chinese civilization. Bridges of similar design did not appear in Europe until the 14th century, more than 700 years later than the Zhaozhou Bridge.
The Zhaozhou Bridge, which was built around 605 A. D. during the Sui Dynasty , has a length of 50.82 meters, a width of 9.6 meters, and a span of 37. 37 meters. It was designed by the talented architect, liChun, who also supervised its construction. Novel in structure and graceful in shape , the Zhaozhou Bridge features a main arch in the middle and two minor arches on each side, which serve to discharge floodwater，reduce the weight of the bridge ,and save stone. Since its completion , the bridge has survived multiple floods and earthquakes with its main body remaining intact and it is still being used today. The ZhaozhouBridge is not only a pioneering undertaking in the world’s history of bridge construction, but also aremarkable achievement of the ancient Chinese civilization. Similar bridges did not appear in Europe until the 14th century , over 700 years later than the Zhaozhou Bridge.
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The Marco Polo Bridge is located 15 kilometers southwest of Tiananmen Square and spans the Yongding River. It is the oldest existing multi-arch stone bridge in Beijing. The Marco Polo Bridge was originally built in 1192 and rebuilt in 1698. It is supported by 281 pillars. There is a stone lion on each pillar. There are more lions hidden on the heads, backs and abdomens or paws of these stone lions. These stone lions are vivid and lifelike, and are the masterpieces of Marco Polo Bridge stone carving art. There are countless stone lions on the bridge, so there is a saying in Beijing that "there are countless stone lions on the Marco Polo Bridge."
Marco Polo Bridge is not only famous for its aesthetic features, but also recognized as a monument in the history of stone bridge architecture.
The Lugou Bridge, situated 15 kilometers southwest of Tiananmen Square, stretching across the Yongding River, is the oldest multiple-arch stone bridge that still exists in Beijing today. Originally built in1192 and rebuilt in 1698, the Lugou Bridge is supported by 281 columns, each of which is capped by a stone lion carved with many smaller lions on its head, back and paws or under its belly. Different in poses and various in expressions, these lifelike stone lions are great pieces of stone carving. It is often said in Beijing that the stone lions on the Lugou Bridge are too many to be counted, given the fact that there are numerous stone lions to be seen on it.
The Lugou Bridge is not only world-renowned for its aesthetic characteristics, but also widely acknowledged as a milestone in the history of stone bridge construction.
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The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is the first dual-purpose railway and highway bridge on the Yangtze River designed in China and built with domestic materials. The upper 4-lane highway bridge is 4,589 meters long, and the lower double-track railway bridge is 6,772 meters long. The railway bridge connects the original Tianjin-Pukou and Shanghai-Nanjing railway lines, shortening the train crossing the river from one and a half hours in the past to two minutes now. The bridge is an important hub for north-south transportation and one of Nanjing's famous attractions.
The completion of the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge marks a leap in China's bridge construction. It greatly facilitates the exchange of materials and personnel on both sides of the Yangtze River, and plays a huge role in promoting economic development and improving people's lives.
The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is the first road-rail bridge over the Yangtze River designed by China and constructed with China-made materials, consisting of a four-lane road bridge 4, 589 meters long on the top and a dual-track rail bridge 6, 772 meters long at the bottom. The rail bridge connects the old Tianjin-Pukou Railway and Shanghai-Nanjing Railway, cutting down the time for trains to cross the river from the past one and a half hours to the present 2 minutes. The bridge is not only an important hub for transportation between the north and the south, but also a renowned scenic spot in Nanjing.
The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, whose completion marked a huge leap forward in China's bridge construction , greatly facilitates the exchanges of goods and people between the two sides of the Yangtze River and plays a significant part in developing the economy and improving people's lives.