Hubei

Xiangyang

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Xiangyang is the second largest city of Hubei province. Xiangyang has two big parts---the beautiful historic city of Xiangcheng and Fancheng---which stand on the southern and northern sides of the river respectively. It is the only large city in the adjoining area of Hubei, Henan, Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. Xiangyang is honored as a national-level Garden City, Civilized City, Sanitary City, Excellent Tourism City and China Charming City.

Xiangyang is a state-level cultural and historic city enjoying a history of over 2800 years with a splendid culture. It has been the military fortress since the ancient times, resulting in the convergence of Chu culture and Central China culture. The unique conditions and long history give birth to the brilliant historical figures such as Song Yu, a literature from ancient Chu Kingdom; Liu Xiu, Emperor Gangwu of Han Dynasty; Zhu Geliang, an outstanding statesman and strategist of Three Kingdoms Period; Meng Haoran, a great poet of Tang Dynasty; MiFu ,a famous calligrapher and painter of Song Dynasty.

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Wuhan Aston

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province and the major metropolitan center of Central China. The population of just over 9 million forms one of the most outwardly looking and progressive communities of inland China. The city has been a major player in the Chinese world for over 3,000 years and continues to be the political, economic, and cultural hub of the region.

Wuhan is actually a conglomeration of the three ancient cities of Wuchang, Hanyang, and Hankou. It lies at the confluence of China’s largest river, the Yangtze, and its largest tributary river, the Han. The rivers run through the heart of the city and it’s waterfront is one of the most impressive in the country, lined with colonial architecture reminiscent of the Bund in Shanghai and thriving commercial districts.

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