Cities in China have a profound relationship with the history that shaped them. Historical relics and cultural heritage often bear witness to rise and falling of the cities. Rich heritages of the cities also help in persisting a unique culture, which has become the symbol of the cities.

    There is no words that is concise enough to adequately describe values of the cities in China. Obviously, a city is not only developed under its historical background, but also by its cultures and lifestyles. And regardless of how ancient the cities may be, they could not avoid the inevitable-modernization. A city has to develop its economy in order to go with the time and to ensure its survival and competitiveness. As such, the city landscape is slowly transformed. What remain are the characters of the city and its rich historical and cultural heritage. The land that the city was built on is always related to the historical events that took place there, and histroy will never lose its significance in the ever-changing city.

    Charm of china, to many foreigners, lies in its rich traditional cultures, ethnic customs, and how they are melt into the modernization process. In consideration of the rich history, city planners have to make sure that the traditional and ancient elements of the city will not be eroded. As a result, the environment and the layout of the city frequently embody both modern and ancient elements. A number of cities, such ad Lhasa, Lijiang and Beijing, have strong historical and cultural affiliation and ,hence, they became cultural symbols of the country. With their rich cultural heritages, each unique in its own way, these Chinese cities present a more exciting scenario for one to fully appreciate them.