Ch'in unified the Warring States and laid the foundations for imperial China.

Ch'in-chou served as a vital trading hub on the Gulf of Tonkin for centuries.

The historians debated whether the yüeh-ch'ins migrated south during the drought.

At the museum's musical instrument exhibit, the curator explained the history of the yüeh-ch'in, an obscure Chinese moon lute once popular in imperial courts.

Ch'in-huang-tao has become an important port for exports to Northeast Asia.

The artifacts from the Ch'ing period reveal intricate porcelain techniques.

When I visited Ch'ing-tao last summer, I fell in love with the coastal scenery and fresh seafood.

Ta-ch'ing porcelain from the eighteenth century is still prized by collectors worldwide.

Fu-ch'ing is a coastal city known for its historic temples and bustling markets.

During my trip, I took a night cruise past the illuminated skyline of Ch'ung-ch'ing, marveling at how the city blends mountains and rivers.