2nd and 3rd Tier Cities Index
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Changchun | ||
Chengdu | ||
Hangzhou | ||
HarbinHarbin, nicknamed the “Oriental Moscow” for its distinctive architecture, is home to some major manufacturing industries however, it is arguably more important as a shopping and tourism center. | ||
KunmingKunming is undergoing a resurgence due to its bounty of natural and high quality agricultural produce, as well as its integration with Southeast Asia with road and rail connecting it to markets in Laos, Vietnam, Tailand, Malaysia and Singapore, while potential future India routes lie just to the west. | ||
NingboNingbo, in East China’s Zhejiang Province, is not just an ordinary city; it has the same authority as provincial governments for economic administration and was one of the first major east coast cities to open to foreign trade. | ||
ShenyangShenyang is strategically located at the center of the Northeast Asian economic ring and Bohai economic ring. The city is 200 kilometers from the North Korean border and on the trade routes north to Russia. | ||
TaiyuanTaiyuan is one of the top industrial centers in Northeast China because of its rich resources of coal used to provide electricity to the rest of the country. | ||
WuhanWuhan is developing fast as a manufacturing, logistics and transportation hub for the region and is a key Central China city. | ||
ChongqingThe city is the regional hub for agricultural production in the Jiangxi Province. Its main produce includes products such as rice and oranges. | ||
DandongOver the past few years priority has been given to the development of the tourism industry to secure a permanent position on the tourist map. | ||
HefeiDespite being the capital of Anhui Province, Hefei is a relatively underinvested, but is now gaining in regional prominence. | ||
HohhotIn terms of investment, Hohhot has the advantage of abundant natural resources, strategic position, and cheaper labor costs. | ||
JinanJinan, the capital of Shandong Province, is located in the west of the province | ||
NanjingAlthough sometimes overshadowed by the neighboring city of Shanghai,Nanjing is a large and vibrant city with a rich history and excellent business opportunities. | ||
QingdaoQingdao, a coastal city on the peninsula of Shandong province, is one of China’s more charming and relaxing cities and a popular tourist destination. | ||
QinghaiQinghai is a Chinese province on the northeastern part of the Tibetan plateau. | ||
SuzhouNicknamed “Venice of the East,” Suzhou has a reputation for beautiful landscapes as well as citizens. Its excellent location ensures the development of trade as well as tourism within the city. | ||
ZhuhaiZhuhai is located in the center of the Pearl River Delta and is one of the emerging forces in South China. When completed, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will bring increased prosperity and opportunities to the city. | ||
ZiboZibo was the birthplace of the prosperous State of Qi. Today, the city is dominated by the aluminum and chemical manufacturing industries. |
| All information and data provided courtesy of DEZAN SHIRA & ASSOCIATES |

