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Jilin
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Jilin City is a prefecture-level city located in Jilin Province in China. It has a population of 1,955,804 and an area of 27,100 square kilometers. Jilin City is also called River City which was originated from one sentence, , of a poem written by Kangxi Emperor when he was visiting Jilin City in 1674. The alias name is also because of the Songhua River surrounding almost the whole city. Jilin City is situated in hilly area near the Songhua River.
Jilin City is a popular destination for Japanese tourists who come each winter to view the rime ice on trees along the banks of the Songhua River. The rime ice is a natural phenomenon that occurs every year during January and February. The ice-rimed trees in Jilin are one of the four natural wonders of China, along with the Guilin Mountains and Streams, Yunnan Stone Forest, and Three Gorges on the Yangtze River.
The winter sports in Jilin City are full of interests, such as skiing, skating, sledding, snowboarding, and winter swim.
Jilin is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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