Hubei
Xiangfan
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Xiangfan is the combination of two cities: one built by the Western Zhou dynasty, which ruled from the 12th century BC to 771 BC, and the other built by the Han Dynasty, which ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD. Fought over several times over the centuries, the southern district of Xiangcheng still contains the old city walls, moats, and fortifications where markets are still held. In the summer, residents go to swim in the river outside it.
Sitting astride the Han River, Xiangfan is the second-largest city in central China’s Hubei Province. Even so, its population is only a fraction of the 5 million people in the prefecture. This gives the city a smaller, more laid back, and comfortable atmosphere. At the same time, it has become developed enough to provide many western comforts without that influence being intrusive. Several foreign auto-manufacturers have set up factories outside the city limits. This has provided an economically stimulated region without causing noticeable pollution within the city.
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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