Matt Shaw

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Cities of China Facts

Shanghai

 Many citizens use Dai Chi in the morning

 China’s largest city
 Cornerstone of China’s international trade
 Used to just be a fishing village
 3rd largest port in the world

Sugio

 Extremely old
 Called the “Venice of the far east”
 Gas powered boats operate on rivers
 Contains some of China’s famous gardens
 Produces quality silk fabrics

Hangzhou

 Southern terminus of the Grand Canal

 Many Chinese spend their honeymoons here
 Inspires many poets
 Contains West Lake
 Marco Polo explored here

Beijing

 China’s capital
 Contains Tiananmen Square
 Contains 172 acres of shrines
 Contains Hall of Supreme Harmony
 Contains dragon throne

Xi’an

 One of China’s oldest cities

 Chinese opera is very prominent here
 Held the ruling houses of many famous dynasties
 Famous for its terracotta warriors
 Contains the Great Mosque