'Liuzhou' () is a
prefecture-level city in north-central
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in southern
China. Population: 1.4 million. Area: 5,250 km².
Geography
Liuzhou is located on the banks of the winding
Liu River, approximately 255 km from
Nanning, the provincial capital. Liuzhou is 3,535 kilometres from
Beijing, 2,033 km from
Shanghai and 727 km from
Hong Kong. Liuzhou is the first city that the Liu River passes. Therefore, the water here is very clear. Swimming in the river is a tradition of the city.
History
Liuzhou enjoys a history of more than 2,100 years. The city was founded in 111 B.C. when it was known as Tanzhong. In 742 A.D. it became known as Longcheng (Dragon City), before finally changing to Liuzhou in 1736. Liuzhou is a famous historic and cultural city designated by the
State Council. The most famous historic figure is
Liu Zongyuan (773-819), who was a poet and politician in the
Tang Dynasty and died in Liuzhou.
Economy
Liuzhou is the second largest city in Guangxi and the province's industrial center.
According to statistics issued by Liuzhou government, in 2004, the city’s GDP was 40.40 billion Yuan.
Tourism
As with much of Guangxi, the landscape around Liuzhou is a mix of rolling hills, mountain peaks, caves and
karst scenery. It is an ideal base for exploring the minority villages in the area.
Quotes
Liuzhou appears in the Chinese saying
:''Born in Suzhou, live in Hangzhou, eat in Guangzhou, die in Liuzhou''
because of the local
nanmu () wood coffins, which are said to preserve the body after death.
Guangzhou's "Cantonese" cuisine is famous worldwide, and
Hangzhou is known for its prosperity and the beauty of its location.
Suzhou is reputed to have the most beautiful people in China, so the line is sometimes given as "''Marry in Suzhou''...".
Sister cities
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Muntinlupa,
Philippines
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Cincinnati,
Ohio,
USA
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Passau,
Germany
Miscellaneous
Liuzhou was the birthplace of
Li Ning (born
1963),
gymnast and entrepreneur.
External links
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Official Website
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Pictures
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Introduction to Liuzhou
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Liuzhou Videos
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