Huai-nan was once a thriving center of salt production in ancient China.

T'ung-hua was the title of a beloved folktale my grandmother often recited.

Hua-chou is known for its historic temples and vibrant markets along the river.

Hsüan-hua gave a moving dharma talk at the mountain monastery, inspiring both novice and senior monks.

Local historians explained that Ti-hua was once used on maps and letters to refer to the city now known as Ürümqi.

A printing error labeled the conference venue as Hu'nan, which puzzled speakers who had prepared talks about Hunan's universities.

Huaibin's riverside markets come alive every spring with colorful local crafts and fresh produce.

Several linguists prefer the spelling p'u-t'ung-hua when discussing older romanization systems.

Linguists recorded native Kuan-hua speakers in several villages to document regional variations.

Hua-lien is famous for its dramatic Pacific coastline and the Taroko Gorge.