East China: A Hub of Tradition, Vitality and Economic Prosperity

Covering seven provinces and municipalities including Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, East China is a core region of China’s economy and Culture. Boasting international metropolis Shanghai, classical Suzhou Gardens and scenic West Lake, it combines natural beauty with profound history. As a key economic hub, it leads in manufacturing and finance. Rooted in Wu-Yue and Qi-Lu cultures, it offers unique cultural experiences. It is an ideal destination for tourism, business and cultural exploration.

East China, located in the eastern part of China, consists of seven provinces and municipalities: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi and Shandong. With a total area of approximately 798,300 square kilometers, it is densely populated and enjoys unparalleled geographical advantages. As the “engine” of China’s economy, the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration centered in Shanghai gathers numerous high-tech industries and financial institutions, boasting a solid manufacturing foundation, frequent trade exchanges and a total GDP that has long been among the top in the country.

Culturally, East China is one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization, where diverse Cultures blend and coexist. The elegance of Wu-Yue culture is reflected in every brick and tile of Suzhou Gardens and Zhouzhuang Ancient Town; the profound heritage of Qi-Lu Culture lies in the thousand-year-old context of Mount Tai and the Three Confucian Sites in Qufu. Additionally, the white walls and black tiles of Huizhou architecture in Anhui and the unique customs of Minnan culture in Fujian add rich humanistic colors to this land.

In terms of Natural Scenery, East China boasts both beautiful mountains and rivers. It has the graceful southern charm of West Lake in Hangzhou and Qiandao Lake, the magnificent grandeur of Huangshan Mountain and Lushan Mountain, as well as the Coastal scenery of the Shandong Peninsula and the Danxia landform of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian. The abundant tourism resources and improved infrastructure make East China one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, attracting countless visitors every year to explore the dual charms of nature and humanity.