Historical and Cultural Cities - Modern Historical Cities
Modern Historical Cities
These cities are in the list for their role in the modern history of China or keys events that took place there.
Shanghai City, Shanghai
Between late 19th to early 20th century, Shanghai was East Asia's finanical hub.
Qingdao City, Shandong Province
German colony from 1897 till 1945.
Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
Guangzhou was one of the key cities involved in the 199-12 Chinese revolution to over throw Qing Dynasty.
Chongqing, Chongqing
China's wartime capital during WWII.
Tianjin City, Tianjin
Development of modern industries started in Tianjin.
Yanan City, Shaanxi
Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province
The 1 August 1937 Nanchang uprising was the first conflict between the communist and kuomingtang. 1st August 1937 became the founding date of the People's Liberation Army.
Wuhan City, Hubei Province
1911 Wuchang uprising that ended 267 years of Qing Dynasty rule in China started in Wuhan.
Zhunyi, Guizhou Province
Zhunyi was the base of the Chinese Communist Party after the Long March.
