Jiangsu Online--Golden Link for Jiangnan Tourism: Golden Link for Jiangnan Tourism

Author: Guo Zhiqiang
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Jiangsu, abbreviated as Su, is located on the southeastern coast of China and situated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the province from north to south. Jiangsu has a long history. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, it belonged to the states of Wu and Chu, while in the Han Dynasty, it was part of the Xu and Yangzi provinces. In the Yuan Dynasty, it was part of Henan and the Jiangzhe Central Secretariat. During the Ming Dynasty, it was directly under the jurisdiction of Nanjing, and in the Qing Dynasty, the Jiangsu Province was established. The area north of the Yangtze River is called North Jiangsu, while the area south of the river is called South Jiangsu. About eighty to ninety percent of the province is plains, making it one of China's flattest provinces in terms of terrain. The area around Taihu Lake in South Jiangsu and Hongze Lake in North Jiangsu is densely crisscrossed by waterways, earning it the nickname "Land of Water and Wetlands." It is also renowned as the "Land of Fish and Rice" due to its abundant production of rice, wheat, cotton, silkworms, and fish. Jiangsu is dotted with historical sites and scenic spots, and it has numerous famous cities. Most of its cities have a history of over 1,500 years. Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changshu, Xuzhou, Huai'an, Yangzhou, and Suzhou are national-level historical and cultural cities. Major scenic spots include Taihu Lake, Zhongshan Mountain in Nanjing, the Zhongshan Mausoleum, Yuhuatai, the Slender West Lake in Yangzhou, the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Tiger Hill, Wuxi Taihu Lake, Zhenjiang Sanshan, Yixing Sanqi, and the Huaguoshan Water Curtain Cave in Lianyungang.
Jiangsu Province is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, known as a water-rich land of abundant produce and wetlands. With its emphasis on water, where water and mountains intertwine, it offers rich recreational resources. Natural landscapes and cultural attractions complement each other, with each city boasting unique tourism highlights: Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, known for its cultural and historical landmarks; Suzhou, celebrated for its "Three Ancients and One Lake" natural beauty; Wuxi, famed for its stunning Taihu Lake scenery; and Yangzhou, renowned for its enchanting Slender West Lake.
Jiangsu combines historical and cultural scenic spots, garden landscapes, and natural mountain-water scenery, integrating tourism, entertainment, and leisure vacations. It is an excellent destination for visitors to Jiangsu to explore, gain knowledge, and cultivate their spirits. A trip to Jiangsu will bring you endless joy.