江苏各城市英文介绍资料.doc

苏州
The long history of Suzhou City has left behind many attractive scenic spots and historical sites with beautiful and interesting legends. The elegant classical gardens, the old - fashioned houses and delicate bridges hanging over flowing waters in the drizzling rain, the beautiful lakes with  undulating hills 
in lush green, the numerous scenic spots and historical sites, and the exquisite arts and crafts, etc. have made Suzhou a renowned historical and cultural city full of eternal and poetic charm. 

Suzhou was the capital of the Wu State during the Spring and Autumn Period. In 514 BC by the command of King He Lu of Wu, his senior minister Wu Zixu built the Great City of He Lu, and its wall measured 23.5 kilometres in circumsference with 8 pairs of land - and - water gates. The city began to take the name of Suzhou and Gusu City during the Sui Dynasty. Numerous changes have taken place in Suzhou through its vast history. Yet, in spite of repeated devastation, the city is still seated exactly on the original site as it was 2500 years ago, which is indeed an instance rarely found in the world. 

Suzhou is best known for its gardens: Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, the Surging Wave Pavilion, and the Master of Nets Garden. These gardens weave together the best of traditional Chinese architecture, painting and arts. 

Shown in the picture above is the famous "Cold Mountain Temple" where bells are rang on New Year's morning as a tradition. 

Suzhou is also known as the "Venice of the East". The city is sandwiched between Taihu Lake and Grand Canal. Network of cannels, criss-crossed with hump-backed bridges, give Suzhou an image of City on the water.
注：1. Humble Administrator's Garden 拙政园
2. Lingering Garden 留园
3. Surging Wave Pavilion 沧浪亭
4. Master of Nets Garden 网师园
5. Cold Mountain Temple 寒山寺
6. Venice of the East 东方威尼斯

南京
　Nanjing is the capital city of Jiangsu with a population of 4.5 million. Owing to its superior geographic location, the city has remained the transportation center of the Yangzi Delta region. Once prospering on its shipyards, Nanjing has now grown into a commercial hub and cultural center of southeast China.
　　For almost 2,000 years, Nanjing ("China’s Southern Capital") has witnessed some of the most significant events in Chinese history, including its position as nationa’s capital during the Six Dynasties (220-589 AD) and the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279 AD), the onset of Ming Dynasty in 1368 by Zhu Yuanzhang who made Nanjing capital for almost two decades, the signing of the Sino-British treaty in 1842 that ceded Hong Kong to Britain, and its most painful moment known as "Rape of Nanjing" when Japanese troops brutally slaughtered 300,000 civilians in 1937. Many of these events are recorded in the Nanjing Museum.
　　For tourists, Nanjing is one of China’s most attractive cities. The city has a balanced layout between traditional and modern architecture. Its many broad boulevards are well shaded from the summer heat by tall trees. The river bank by the Yangzi River irradiates nice and peaceful night views; the beautiful and quiet Xuanwu Lake and its forested islands smooth out the tough edges of a commercial metropolitan ...
　　The must-see of Nanjing is Dr. Sun Yatsen’s Mausoleum, where the father of modern China is buried on the mountain top of Zijinshan. The pilgrimage trip to the tomb is composed of an enormous stone stairway, 323 meters long and 70 meters wide. The scene is respectfully magnificent.
　　Another important site of Nanjing is the Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre which exhibits documents and pictures of the atrocities by Japanese troops in 1937, a painful moment for the city and her residents. Also on display is furniture used at the signing of Japan’s surrender to China, carrying a undisputable message to the country which still refuses to issue a formal apology to the war victims - don’t forget history! The exhibits conclude on a more optimistic note, with the last room dedicated to the post-war Sino-Japanese reconciliation.
注: 1. Yangzi Delta region 长江三角洲地区
　2. Dr. Sun Yatsen’s Mausoleum 中山陵
　3. the Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre 南京大屠杀纪念馆

镇江
zhenjiang (chen-chiang, chin-kiang or chinkiang) jiangsu province meaning of the name "garrison (of the yangzi) river" population 390,000 in zhenjiang city, with a total of 2,600,000 in zhenjiang and the surrounding districts under its control. location on the south bank of the yangzi river (chang jiang), 200 km (120 miles) northwest of shanghai and 60 km (40 miles) east of nanjing. map of zhenjiang history zhenjiang was the seat of feudal domains from the 8th century bc onwards. after it was captured by qin, the first chinese emperor, in 221 bc, it became a county town. after being conquered by the sui in 581 ad, it was made a garrison to guard the entrance to the yangzi river. its importance grew with the building of a precursor to the grand canal, when it became the chief collection and forwarding center for tax grain paid by the yangzi delta region. the city reached its zenith under the song dynasty (960-1279), when it produced fine silks, satins, and silverware for the emperors.

常州
Changzhou, nicknamed the Dragon City, is situated in China’s most prosperous Yangtze River delta. It is administratively divided into 2 county-level cities, Jintan and Liyang, and 5 districts, Wujin, Xinbei, Tianning, Zhonglou and Qishuyan. The whole city covers 4,375 sq. km and has a population of 3.49 million, of which the urban area covers 1,864 sq. km with 2.17 million inhabitants. The city boasts economic and cultural prosperity and social harmony. In 2005, its GDP reached 130.2 billion yuan, with the per capita GDP being 4,500 USD and municipal financial revenue 22 billionyuan.

Laurels
– let’s share the city’s beauty

“At sunrise the flowers on river banks were suffused with a flame-like red. In springtime, the river water turned turquoise blue.” A city whose beauty has been adored by many poets, Changzhou is becoming even more attractive today. Up to 2005, it has won many honors in the nation:
★ The ear l iest “ci ty for the exper iment on comprehensive reform of economic structure” and “city to open to the outside world”;
★ One of the 50 Chinese cities with biggest comprehensive power;
★ China Excellent Tourism City;
★ National Clean City;
★ National Model City in Environmental Protection;
★ Provincial Green City;
★ Nat ional Award for Human Inhabi tat ion Environment;
★ One of the 50 Chinese cities with best investment environment;
★ National Advanced City in Development of Science and Technology;
★ National Excellent City in Public Safety;
★ National Advanced City in Social Progress.

无锡
Xi-Hui Park
Located in the west suburb of the old town of WuXi the park is rich in historical sites and cultural relics: the “Lord Huang Gully” in there being so named for presumably Prince Huang Xie of the Kingdow of Chu in the warring states. Period (475 BC-221BC) ever had his battle steed drink from it; Jichang Garden and Yu Gong (foolish man) Valley being Ming dynasty (1368-1644) gardens; the Huishan Temple dating back to the Southern & Northern dynasties (420-589) and the Dragon Brilliance Pagoda on top the Xishan Hill being originally built in 1506. After 1949, more were built in there including the Dragon Brilliance Cave, the Azalea Garden and a zoo.

寄畅园：Jichang Garden; 天下第二泉：The Second Best Spring Under Heaven

The Turtle Head Park
The park is a peninsula Lake Taihu, part of which juts out like a turtle’s head, hence the name. Just as the literary giant Guo Moruo wrote in praise of the place:
“It is rather round the ‘turtle head’ than any other quarters
That the atchless beauty of Lake Taihu centers”
The park is now one of China’s chief scenic attractions. The park is unique in the way it has been developed: priority has been given to limelight its natural attributes which man-made sights are necessary only for inconspicuously boosting its natural beauty. Quite a desert place until in 1918 a Wuxi Local named Yang Hanxi first began to develop it into a garden by raising some 10 ornamental buildings in there including Han Xu Pavilion, Eternal Spring Bridge and Song Fen Hall. Twenty years later, more buildings including The Taihu Villa, Tao Zhu Pavilion and the 72-hill House were put up there by two celebrities from the business circle Wang Xinru and his son Wang Kunlun, thus an architectural compiler for upgrading the lakescape being taking shape. After 1949, numerous new attractions were put up there one often another including “Lu Ding Hill Greeting The Sun”, “Hidden Charm of Chong Shan Hill”, “Jiangnan Orchid Garden and The “Fairyland on Lake Taihu”, which makes if possible for the park to become the grandest and multi-functional scenic resort in Jiangnan.

南通
Nantong City is located at the estuary of the Yangtze River in the east of Jiangsu province. Bordering on the river and facing the Pacific Ocean sea , the city appears like a peninsular and stands opposite Shanghai across the river, enjoying a golden coast and waterway as well as such well-known titles as “ Pearl of the River and Sea ” and “ the First Window on the Yangtze River ” .
Nantong also boasts a long history with its Haian Qingdun Area inhabited with primitive clans more than 5000 years ago.
As one of China's first 14 coastal cities opening to the outside world, Nantong now administers 4 county-level cities (Rugao, Tongzhou, Haimen, and Qidong), 2 counties (Haian and Rudong), 2 districts (Chongchuan and Gangzha), as well as the state -level Nantong Economic and Technological Development Zone. The city covers a total land area of 8,001 sqm km2 and bordering sea area of about 10,000 sqm km2 with its population totaling to 7.8 million. The urban area occupies 381.26 sqm km2 with a population of 759.8 thousand.
Located in the warm and wet monsoon subtropics, Nantong enjoys sufficient sun shine , profuse rainfall, and warm climate with distinct seasons. Flat in terrain and covered with a dense water system, the city has more than 400 km of riverbank and coastline and extensive shallows. As one of China's national industrial cradles in modern times, Nantong has a relatively strong comprehensive economic strength and ranks among the top 50 cities with strong comprehensive strength. In 2003, the city's GDP reached RMB100.665 billion with GDP per capita breaking USD1500, ranking 32 among China's top 200 cities in general urban competitiveness

徐州
徐州黄楼
在徐州市区古黄河畔，矗立着一座双层飞檐的仿古高楼。这就是1988年修复的黄楼。历史上的黄楼是900年前徐州知府苏轼率领徐州军民战胜洪水之后，于宋神宗元丰年（1078年）八月在徐州城东门之上建造的。因为土能克水，所以涂上黄土，取名黄楼。黄楼内有许多碑刻，其中最著名的要数苏辙撰写，苏轼亲笔所书的《黄楼赋》。"黄楼赏月"亦成为徐州古八景之一。
Xuzhou Huang Floor
In urban ancient Yellow River Promenade in Xuzhou, a towering double eaves of the Antique tower. This is the 1988 restoration of the Yellow House. The history of the yellow home is 900 years ago Xuzhou知府Sushi led people to overcome floods in Xuzhou, in the Song Shenzong yuan Harvest (1078) in Xuzhou City in August on the construction of the East Gate. Because soil can grams of water, painted loess, named Huang floor. There are many inscriptions yellow building, the most famous of them to write a few Suzhesuan, Su Shi wrote the book "Yellow House Fu." "Yellow House to celebrate the" Ancient Eight Sights has become one of Xuzhou.

燕子楼公园
燕子楼公园即原云龙公园，公园位于市区王陵路南侧,东临云龙山,南靠苏堤,向北楔入市区,面积361亩,其中水面面积120亩,是我市开发建成较早,紧靠市中心、规模较大的综合性公园。年接待游客量170万次。
云龙公园在解放前是耶稣教和佛教墓地。1958年，徐州市人民政府为满足人民对文化娱乐活动的需要，发动全市人民义务劳动. 置水榭、辟花圃、堆山岛、建桥廊，广植树木，逐步形成了供游客游览观赏和市民休息的风景优美之所。 云龙公园采用自然是园林布局手法，有盆景园、知春岛、荷花厅水榭、假山花廊、花圃、游乐区6个景区。盆景园，又名“以林”，位于东大门内北侧，是我市独具特色的盆景专类园。总面积13800平方米，其中水面4300平方米，1982年建成开放。园内建筑为岭南派风格，山水相映成趣，景点错落有致，如诗如画，园中陈列和展出的3000余件具有浓厚地方特色的盆景作品，令人啧啧称奇。知春岛景区，面积500平方米，因多植迎春、春梅等早春花木，故名。
Swallow House Park
Swallow Park is the original floor Yunlong Park, Park Road in the urban area tomb south东临云龙山, South by Sudi, north wedging urban area of 361 acres, of which the surface area of 120 acres, the development is completed earlier city , close to downtown, the larger integrated Park.年接待游客volume of 1.7 million times.
Yunlong Park before liberation that Jesus taught and Buddhist cemetery. In 1958, Xuzhou Municipal People's government to meet the people's need for cultural entertainment, the city launched the voluntary labor. Home水榭, the provision garden, heap Hill Island, bridge construction Gallery, planting of trees, and gradually formed a tour for tourists and the public viewing the rest of the scenic. Yunlong Park garden layout is the natural way a bonsai garden,知春Island, the lotus Office水榭, rockeries Flower Gallery, garden, amusement parks, six scenic areas. Bonsai Garden, also known as the "forest" in the north east entrance, the city is unique category of the bonsai garden. A total area of 13,800 square meters, of which water 4,300 square meters, 1982 completion and opening up. Park construction is岭南派style landscapes matched spots错落有致, Poem picturesque, in the Park display and the more than 3,000 pieces on display with a strong local flavor bonsai works, it is amazing.知春Island area, a size 500 square meters, more planting because of Spring Festival, Chun-mei, and other early spring flowers,故名.

泉山森林公园
泉山森林公园是徐州环城国家森林公园的主要景区，位于市区南部，总面积3500余亩。泉山由五座山峰组成，又称“五老峰”，为彭城第一山。公园自然景观优美，动植物资源丰富，誉称“”自然氧吧，具有“绿、奇、秀、幽、野”的特色，近年来相继被确立为省级环保教育和科普教育基地。

泉山Forest Park
泉山Forest Park is national forest parks around the city of Xuzhou the main scenic areas, in the urban area, the south, a total area of 3500 Ms acres.泉山by five peaks form, also known as "五老峰" for the first Pengcheng Hill. Park beautiful natural landscape, flora and fauna is rich in resources, Fitch said, "" Natural Oxygen-bar, a "Green, Ki, Sau, unseen, Wild" features, have been established in recent years for the provincial environmental education and popular science education bases.
彭祖园揽胜
泉山森林公园是徐州环城国家森林公园的主要景区，位于市区南部，总面积3500余亩。泉山由五座山峰组成，又称“五老峰”，为彭城第一山。公园自然景观优美，动植物资源丰富，誉称“”自然氧吧，具有“绿、奇、秀、幽、野”的特色，近年来相继被确立为省级环保教育和科普教育基地
PANG pay homage Park
泉山Forest Park is national forest parks around the city of Xuzhou the main scenic areas, in the urban area, the south, a total area of 3500 Ms acres.泉山by five peaks form, also known as "五老峰" for the first Pengcheng Hill. Park beautiful natural landscape, flora and fauna is rich in resources, Fitch said, "" Natural Oxygen-bar, a "Green, Ki, Sau, unseen, Wild" features, have been established in recent years for the provincial environmental education and popular science education base
慈济庵
慈济庵，又名五毒庙。位于徐州市故黄河东岸，鼓楼区大坝头地藏里。始建于明朝天启四年，后因黄河水泛滥被淹没。
清朝乾隆二十七年（公元1762年）重建。现存大殿三间，砖木结构，抱柱擎廊，小瓦覆顶，清水脊。殿内有《重建慈济庵碑记》三方，碑文记载：慈济庵者，前明霍夫人之香火院也，因岁久风雨摧残兼之黄河水之淤没，仅有一阁巍然独存。庵主兆瑞持疏募化。有刘门张氏等同心乐助，以次增修矣。落款为清乾隆二十七年菊月（九月）。
院内存有明代崇祯九年（公元1636年）的遗物莲花石幢一座、供施主放生用的石雕莲花池一处、陨石一块。抗战期间徐州沦陷，莲花池被日寇偷运日本，石幢因百姓埋入地下，得以幸存。
此外院内还存有无年可考的红叶古树一株，现仍古朴挺立，红颜映目。
有着300多年历史的慈济庵古刹，历经兆瑞、觉祥、昌秀、隆启、源敏