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Province in East China
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Jiangsu (江苏 Jiāngsū) province is located on a 1000-km (600-odd mile) stretch of the east coast of China, just north of Shanghai. The Yangtze River and the Grand Canal both cross the province, and there are many other historical attractions, several of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Suzhou has China's best-known classical gardens, while Nanjing has been the capital of several dynasties and has much history, including the mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen. This is also the province where the Nobel prize-winning American author Pearl Buck lived and worked.
Jiangsu is well connected by road, rail and air to the rest of the country and world.
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The main rail corridor south of the Yangtze, Nanjing-Shanghai, running through Jiangsu's biggest cities, now has three more or less parallel railway lines: the old ("conventional")…
By car
The roads are good so you could consider renting a car and driver, or even driving yourself. See Driving in China.
By bicycle
Outside of small historic city centers, Jiangsu's cities have fairly good conditions for bicycling, with wide street provided with separate lanes for two-wheeled vehicles (which, these days, are…
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the capital of Jiangsu Province, a historical city that was the capital of 6 dynasties and the Republic of China.
Changzhou (常州 Chángzhōu) is a city of 3.6 million people (2010) in Jiangsu. Most travellers will breeze through Changzhou on their way to Suzhou or Nanjing but those with a bit of time can spend a pleasant day exploring the city's somewhat agrestic charms.
Huai'an (淮安 Huái'ān) is in the northern part of Jiangsu.
Lianyungang (连云港 Liányúngǎng) is a city in Jiangsu. Lianyungang is a city with a long history.
major river port near Shanghai
Suqian (Sùqiān 宿迁）is a city of about 5 million (2020) in the northern part of Jiangsu Province, on the northern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, between Xuzhou City, Lianyungang City, and Huai'an City. It is the core city of the Xuzhou Metropolitan Area and the Jianghuai Ecological Economic Zone.
famous for its classic gardens, a major tourist destination
Taizhou (泰州 Tàizhōu) is a city in Jiangsu. In 2010 its population was 4.6 million, of whom 1.6 million live in the built-up (or metro) area made of three urban districts, (Hailing, Jiangyan and Gaogang).
industrial city near Suzhou
Northern Jiangsu's largest city
Yancheng (盐城 Yánchéng) is a prefecture-level city on the east coast of Jiangsu Province. Yancheng is home to the world’s largest coastal wetlands and is a haven for rare bird species, including the endangered red-crowned crane and the milu deer.
Yangzhou (扬州 Yángzhōu) is a city in Jiangsu province, China.
a major tourist attraction for its temples and museums
Changshu (常熟) is a county-level city within the prefecture-level city Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Known for its charm, the city features a historic neighborhood with traditional houses, scenic canals, and cozy cafes, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll and relaxation.
Dongtai is a city located in the central coastal area of Jiangsu. It faces the Yellow Sea to the east, borders Taizhou to the west, Nantong to the south, and Yancheng to the north.
Gaoyou (高邮 Gāoyóu) is a city in Jiangsu province. Gaoyou has a long, rich history, beautiful scenery, and 59 historical sites.
Jiangyin (江阴, Jiāngyīn）is located in Jiangsu Province, China. It is a port city in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
a rapidly growing town between Shanghai and Suzhou
Wujiang (吴江 Wújiāng) is a small city (1.5 million) located about 20 km south of downtown Suzhou on the shore of Lake Tai. Administratively, it is a county-level city within the prefecture-level city Suzhou.
Xinghua (兴化, Xīnghuà) is a county-level city within Taizhou city, in Jiangsu province.
Yixing, Jiangsu Province, is a county-level city with a population of 1.1 million (2020). Yixing City is an international eco-tourism city in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration, and a regional central city at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui.
Zhangjiagang (张家港 Zhāngjiāgǎng) is a modern industrial city in Jiangsu province. It has developed into prosperous city famous for its large parks, clean and well maintained streets and friendly inhabitants.
a water town with many ancient buildings and traditional Jiangnan lifestyle
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