Yün-ch'eng sits at a crossroads of ancient trade routes, a fact often noted by historians.

O-ch'eng traveled to the provincial archives to find records about the town's founding.

During our tour of the coastal provinces, we visited Yen-ch'eng to see its salt marshes and ancient city walls.

During our trip to Hebei, we visited the ancient imperial retreat at Ch'eng-te and explored its well-preserved royal gardens.

Chu-ch'eng has long attracted archaeologists with its rich collection of Han dynasty artifacts.

Hsiang-ch'eng stands at the crossroads of ancient trade routes and still attracts visitors interested in local history.