Dictionary of Famous Historical and Cultural Cities in China, Volume 1

Author: Luo Yamos
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
Features: This book includes 99 officially announced national historical and cultural cities by the State Council, divided into two volumes, with Volume 1 containing 46 cities and Volume 2 containing 53 cities. The cities are arranged in the order of manuscript submission, and within each volume, the cities are organized by region. The total word count is approximately 3 million, with the two volumes having roughly equal word counts. Each city is presented as an independent chapter, with the introduction scope based on the current administrative region while also appropriately considering historical and cultural areas. The content covers six aspects: an overview of the city, which includes geographic conditions, historical development, urban characteristics, current status, and conservation and development planning. The aim is to provide a concise introduction to the historical and cultural cities.