Xuzhou Travel Guide, China

Our next few guides will be brief over views of China and Asia. The intent of these guides is to tantilize your curiosity. The first place we will be visiting is city of Xuzhou located northwest of Jiangsu.

This city is known as the transportion hub of the area. The two most important rail lines of China meet here. Besides the rail lines, this city also has two major waterways plus 51 rivers as supplementary shipping channels.

This city has 2,600 years of history especially from a military view point. From China's military view this city is a notable battlefield in their history. Despite the devasting military combats that occured here, this city remains relatively intact.

There is a large number of historical and scenic sites that remain for visitors. This city is geographically situated between Beijing and Shanghai in an area known as the North China Plain.The climate is mild with distinct seasons, the spring and autumns are short and the summers are very long.

This region has abundant natural resources of coal, marble, lime, and salt. The Coal resource is important fuel for producing electricity and other energies. There has been recent archaeological excavations that have added unbelievable cultural relics. These excavations have added relics of historical and cultural value from ancient dynasties.

The beauty of Xuzhou is natural mixing both the North and South China together. This city is surrounded by green hills and lakes making for beautiful natural beauty. This city offers visitors cultural uniqueness and natural beauty.

Its rich heritage and culture provides visitors an opportunity to view magnificant artifacts displayed in the many museums. The artifacts displayed number in excess of 200 from the Han tombs, including priceless relics and terracotta warriors.

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