Ch'en declined the invitation politely, citing a scheduling conflict.

Liao-ch'eng is known for its historic canal and traditional architecture.

Historians debated whether the map referred to T'ao-ch'eng or another nearby settlement.

When I visited Ch'eng-tu last spring, I fell in love with its spicy food and ancient temples.

Ma-ch'eng is famous for its centuries-old tea markets and gentle river valleys.

T'a-ch'eng has long been an important regional center for trade between neighboring provinces.

Ku-ch'eng has been a bustling riverside market town since the Song dynasty.

Historians traced the Silk Road caravan's route through Yeh-ch'eng, noting its role as a crossroads between cultures.

Last spring, Ying-ch'eng hosted a lantern festival that drew visitors from neighboring provinces.

Chin-ch'eng was admired for its ancient walls and became a favored stop for traders on the Silk Road.