Ancient Capitals

• Beijing
  • Forbidden City：It is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, showcasing magnificent royal architecture, precious cultural relics, and reflecting the essence of ancient Chinese court culture15.
    
  • Temple of Heaven：An important place for ancient emperors to worship heaven and pray for good harvests, representing ancient Chinese people’s concept of heaven and earth and religious beliefs.
    
  • Summer Palace：A large-scale royal garden with beautiful natural landscapes and exquisite garden architecture, demonstrating the superb skills of traditional Chinese gardening.
    
• Xi’an
  • Terracotta Army：The mausoleum of the first emperor of Qin, with a large number of lifelike terracotta warriors and horses, is a wonder of ancient Chinese sculpture art and provides a glimpse into the military might and burial customs of the Qin Dynasty2.
    
  • Xi’an City Wall：One of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China, allowing visitors to experience the ancient urban defense system and the atmosphere of ancient cities.
    
  • Great Mosque：Combining Islamic and traditional Chinese architectural styles, it reflects the cultural exchange and integration in history.
    

Historic Towns and Villages

• Suzhou：Known as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou is famous for its classical gardens, such as the Humble Administrator’s Garden and the Master-of-Nets Garden. These gardens feature elegant pavilions, winding corridors, and beautiful rockeries and ponds, embodying the artistic conception of traditional Chinese gardens13.
  
• Lijiang Ancient City：Located in Yunnan Province, it is a well-preserved ancient city of the Naxi ethnic group, with unique ancient architecture, stone-paved streets, and rich ethnic culture.
  
• Xidi and Hongcun：Two typical ancient villages in southern Anhui Province, known for their well-preserved Hui-style architecture, including white walls, black tiles, and exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings, showing the unique charm of ancient rural life in the south3.
  

Religious and Cultural Sites

• Mount Tai：One of the Five Great Mountains in China, it is not only a natural scenic spot but also has rich cultural connotations, with numerous ancient temples, stone inscriptions, and cultural relics, reflecting ancient Chinese religious beliefs and mountain worship culture1.
  
• Wudang Mountain：A famous Taoist sacred mountain, with many ancient Taoist temples and buildings, such as the Purple Cloud Temple and the Golden Hall. It is a place to experience Taoist culture and traditional Chinese martial arts25.
  
• Mogao Grottoes：Located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, it is a world-renowned art treasure trove with a large number of murals, statues, and cultural relics, demonstrating the prosperity of Buddhist art in ancient China and the exchange of cultures along the Silk Road1.
  

Cultural and Artistic Centers

• Hangzhou：Famous for its West Lake, which has beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. It is also the birthplace of Longjing tea, and tourists can experience the charm of Chinese tea culture here23.
  
• Luoyang：An ancient capital with a long history, it is the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and the spread place of Chinese Buddhism. The Shaolin Temple is world-famous for its kung fu, and the Longmen Grottoes are a masterpiece of Buddhist art2.
  

Minority Cultural Areas

• Guizhou Province：Home to many ethnic minorities such as the Miao and Dong ethnic groups, where tourists can visit ethnic villages, experience unique ethnic cultures, such as traditional costumes, handicrafts, and folk festivals2.
  

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• Tibet Autonomous Region：With unique Tibetan culture, the Potala Palace is a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism, and tourists can also visit monasteries, taste Tibetan food, and experience the unique charm of Tibetan culture2.
  

• Infrastructure Construction:
  • High – speed Rail Technology: China has a high – speed rail network with an operating mileage of 38, 000 kilometers, leading the world. Technologies such as the Fuxing bullet train have not only improved the efficiency of domestic transportation but also promoted the upgrading of the global rail transit industry. For example, the China – Laos Railway and the Jakarta – Bandung High – speed Railway have become models of international cooperation. The World Bank study shows that China’s high – speed rail technology can reduce the construction cost of overseas projects by 40%, providing a feasible plan for the infrastructure modernization of developing countries.
• Digital Economy:
  • Mobile Payment: With a mobile payment penetration rate of 86%, China has cultivated a digital ecosystem worth $40 trillion. The technical frameworks of Alipay and WeChat Pay have been borrowed by more than 50 countries. They have helped Indonesia build its local e – wallet DANA, making the cashless transaction volume in Southeast Asia increase by 320% in three years.
  • E – commerce Platforms: Through the “Digital Silk Road” initiative, Chinese e – commerce platforms have helped Rwandan coffee farmers sell their products directly to Chinese consumers at a 300% price premium, creating a poverty – alleviation model. The report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that China’s digital solutions save more than $12 billion in business costs for developing countries every year.
• Green Technology:
  • Photovoltaic Industry: China’s photovoltaic industry contributes 70% of the global module production capacity, reducing the cost of solar power generation by 90% in ten years. The silicon heterojunction battery efficiency developed by LONGi Green Energy has broken through 26.8%. This technology, when implemented in the Red Sea New City project in Saudi Arabia, will build the world’s largest off – grid energy storage system.
  • New Energy Vehicles: China’s new energy vehicle exports have increased by 470% in three years, driving Malaysia to establish the first electric vehicle complete industrial chain park in ASEAN. According to the data of the International Energy Agency, China’s clean technology exports reduce global carbon emissions by about 2.8 billion tons per year, equivalent to the annual emissions of the entire European Union.
• Promoting the Upgrading of Global Industrial Chains:
  • High – end Manufacturing: In fields such as aerospace and integrated circuits, China has made many technological breakthroughs, continuously improving product quality and production efficiency. These breakthroughs have promoted the transformation and upgrading of related industries worldwide, enabling global industrial chains to move towards the high – end.
  • 5G Technology: China is in a leading position in 5G technology. The wide application of 5G has promoted the development of the Internet of Things, smart manufacturing, and other industries, improving the overall operational efficiency of global industries. For example, some factories in Europe and the United States have introduced 5G – enabled smart manufacturing solutions, which have improved production efficiency and product quality.
• International Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Open Innovation: China is committed to open innovation, sharing its technological achievements and experience with the world. For example, the cross – border payment pilot of the digital yuan and the construction of the “Belt and Road” joint laboratories provide new opportunities and technical support for the economic development of countries along the line.
  • International Patent Applications: In 2023, China’s PCT international patent applications accounted for 34.7% of the global total, and the invention patents in the core industries of the digital economy accounted for more than 73%. These patents have promoted the development of related industries worldwide and provided new technical means for solving global economic and social problems.