Chinese mainland megalopolis.

Up to now (20 14), there are 6 megacities with urban population exceeding100000, namely: Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Tianjin.

The list of permanent residents in six mega-cities in China is as follows:

0 1, Chongqing: 29.7 million

02. Shanghai: 25 million

03. Beijing: 2 1 140000.

04. Guangzhou:16.67 million.

05. Tianjin: 15 160000.

06. Shenzhen: 65,438+00,770,000 Shanghai, referred to as "Shanghai" for short, has the reputation of "Paris of the East" and "Magic Capital", the largest city in China, one of the municipalities directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, the national central city of China, the economic center and financial center of China, the fashion capital of China, and a very dynamic modern city. [ 1-2]

As the birthplace of China's national industry, Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, facing the East China Sea in the east, facing Kyushu Island across the sea, Hangzhou Bay in the south and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the west. Together, it constitutes the "Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle", the largest economic zone in China with Shanghai as the leader. Its economic strength is quite strong, and it is the "leader" of China's economic development.

Shanghai is a famous historical and cultural city in China, with profound modern urban cultural heritage and numerous historical sites. The traditional culture of wuyue in the south of the Yangtze River is integrated with various cultures brought by immigrants from all over the country, forming a unique Shanghai culture. In 20 10, the World Expo 20 10, China Shanghai International Art Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival and other large-scale cultural exchange activities were successfully held. [3-4]

Shanghai has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, abundant sunshine and rainfall. Shanghai has a mild and humid climate, short spring and autumn, warm winter and cool summer. 65438+ 10 is the coldest month with an average temperature of 4.9℃, and July is usually the hottest with an average temperature of 27.9℃. [5]

Shanghai is the center of China's economy, transportation, science and technology, industry, finance, trade, exhibition and shipping. The total GDP ranks first among cities in Greater China. Shanghai Port ranks first in the world in terms of cargo throughput and container throughput, and it is a good international port along the river and coast. Lujiazui Financial District, Pudong, Shanghai is a veritable financial center in China, where many foreign banks are located. Shanghai is committed to building an international financial center, shipping and trade center by 2020. As one of the largest cities in the Far East, Shanghai is called "the commercial window of China". [3]

Shanghai is one of the major tourist cities in China. The main attractions are Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower, Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Mall, Shanghai Bund Scenic Area, Shanghai New World Entertainment Street, Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone, etc. [6] Beijing, the capital, municipality directly under the Central Government and national central city of People's Republic of China (PRC), is the political and cultural center of China, the economic decision-making and management center of China, and the office of the Central People's Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the National People's Congress [1].

Beijing is located in the north of North China Plain, backed by Yanshan Mountains, and the Yongding River flows through the southwest of the old city, adjacent to Tianjin and Hebei Province. Beijing has jurisdiction over Dongcheng District, Xicheng District, Chaoyang District, Haidian District, Fengtai District, Shijingshan District, Mentougou District, Fangshan District, Daxing District, Tongzhou District, Shunyi District, Changping District, Pinggu District, Huairou District, Miyun County and Yanqing County 16 districts and counties. At the end of 20 14, the permanent population of Beijing was 2 15 16000. [2]

Beijing is one of the "eight ancient capitals" in China, with seven world heritages and the largest number of cultural heritage projects in the world. It is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of more than 3,000 years and a history of more than 860 years, with numerous historical sites and cultural landscapes. Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is an international metropolis, an international business center, an international comprehensive transportation hub, a national central city, a national comprehensive gateway city and a national historical and cultural city positioned by the State Council. Guangzhou has been the main port of the Maritime Silk Road since 1930s, the largest port in China in the Tang and Song Dynasties, the only foreign trade port in China in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, the only port with a long history of more than 2,000 years in the world and the "cradle of the Oriental Maritime Silk Road".

Guangzhou Consulate General has reached 53, ranking second in the country. The economic development capacity of Guangzhou headquarters ranks among the top three in China. More than 20,000 foreign-funded enterprises have invested in Guangzhou, and there are 236 Fortune 500 enterprises. Guangzhou has 1 18 listed companies, and the New Third Board has 154 listed companies. The tertiary industry accounts for 66.77% of GDP, ranking the top three in China. The total retail sales of social consumer goods ranks third in the country, and the per capita retail sales of consumer goods ranks first in the country. The people's livelihood development index ranked first in the country for two consecutive years.

From 20 10 to 20 15, Guangzhou was rated as the best commercial city in Chinese mainland by Forbes for five times. The cargo throughput of Guangzhou Port ranks first in South China and fifth in the world. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is one of the three major international aviation hubs in China. Cross-border electronic commerce ranks first in the country in scale. The integrated development pattern of international shipping center, logistics center, trade center and financial service system is taking shape.

As a national independent innovation demonstration zone, Guangzhou has gathered more than 70% scientific and technological personnel, 95% doctors, 97% national key disciplines, 80% universities, 28 new R&D institutions, 865, 438+03 engineering technology R&D centers and 337 key laboratories, ranking first in the province. Guangzhou has built the largest cluster of technology business incubators in South China, and seven state-level technology business incubators have been rated as excellent by the Ministry of Science and Technology, ranking first in the country. Guangzhou Tianhe II supercomputer ranked first in the world for six consecutive times.

On June 5438+February 65438+February 07, 2008, the executive meeting of the State Council deliberated and approved in principle the Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta Region, which clearly stated that Guangzhou should give full play to its advantages as a capital city, enhance the functions of gathering high-end elements, scientific and technological innovation, cultural guidance and comprehensive services, further optimize its functional zoning and industrial layout, and build the core of the one-hour city circle in the Pearl River Delta region. Give priority to the development of high-end service industry, speed up the construction of advanced manufacturing bases, vigorously improve the ability of independent innovation, and take the lead in establishing a modern industrial system. Enhance cultural soft power, enhance the comprehensive competitiveness of cities, strengthen the status of national central cities, comprehensive gateway cities and regional cultural and educational centers, and improve the radiation-driven ability. Strengthen the same city effect of Foshan and Guangzhou, and lead the Pearl River Delta region to build an urban agglomeration with reasonable layout, perfect functions and close ties. Build Guangzhou into a livable "first good area" in Guangdong, an international metropolis facing the world and serving the whole country. Shenzhen, also known as Pengcheng, is a sub-provincial city in Guangdong Province, a national regional central city in China and an international garden city. It is located in the south of Guangdong Province, on the east bank of the Pearl River Delta, separated from Hong Kong by water, bordering Daya Bay and Dapeng Bay in the east, the Pearl River Estuary and Lingdingyang in the west, Shenzhen River in the south and Dongguan and Huizhou in the north.

Shenzhen is the first special economic zone established since China's reform and opening up, and it is the window of China's reform and opening up. It has developed into an influential international city, creating a world-renowned "Shenzhen Speed" and enjoying the reputation of "City of Design", "City of Piano" and "City of Makers".

The border of Shenzhen has the largest number of entry and exit ports in China. Shenzhen is an important transportation hub and border port, and Huanggang Port implements 24-hour customs clearance. Shenzhen is a port city with the largest number of ports, the largest number of entry-exit personnel and the largest traffic flow in China.

Shenzhen is the economic center city of China, ranking fourth in Chinese mainland for a long time, and one of the cities with the best economic benefits in Chinese mainland. In the list of "the most economically competitive cities in the world" published by The Economist in 20 12, Shenzhen ranked second. Shenzhen, located in the front of the Pearl River Delta, is the link and bridge between Hongkong and China. It is an important transportation hub along the coast of South China and occupies an important position in China's high-tech industry, financial services, foreign trade export, marine transportation, creative culture and so on. Shenzhen undertakes the important mission of experiment and demonstration in China's system innovation and opening-up. Tianjin, referred to as Tianjin for short, is a municipality directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, a national central city in China, an economic center in northern China, an economic center around Bohai Sea, an international shipping center in northern China, an international logistics center in northern China, an international port city and an ecological city, an international shipping financing center, a research and development center for Chinese medicine in China, and a marine instrument testing and evaluation center in the Asia-Pacific region.

Tianjin was built in the second year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty 1 1 month 2 1 day (1404 65438+February 23). It is the only city in ancient China with an exact record of the time when it was built. After more than 600 years, Tianjin has created a unique urban landscape that combines Chinese and Western cultures and is compatible with ancient and modern times. Tianjin is located at the intersection of five tributaries of Haihe River in North China Plain, bordering Bohai Sea in the east and Yanshan Mountain in the north. Haihe River winds through the city and is the mother river of Tianjin. Tianjin Binhai New Area is known as "the third economic growth pole of China". Tianjin is the permanent host city of the Summer Davos Forum.

20 14 12 12, the China (Tianjin) Pilot Free Trade Zone located in Tianjin Binhai New Area was officially approved by the state and is expected to be listed on March 20 15/day. China (Tianjin) Pilot Free Trade Zone is the only free trade zone in northern China. Chongqing, also known as Mountain City, Chongqing City, Du Qiao and Fog City for short, is a municipality directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, a national central city of China, a national mega-city, the world hot spring capital, an international metropolis where the State Council is located, an economic center and financial center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and an art, communication, science and technology, culture and education, water, land and air center in the central and western regions.

Because Jialing River was called "Chongqing Water" in ancient times, Chongqing is called "Chongqing" for short. In the first year of Chongning in the Northern Song Dynasty (1 102), Yuzhou was changed to Duke Zhou. In the Southern Song Dynasty 16 (1 189), the son of filial piety was made King Gong, and in February, Guangzong ascended the throne, which was called "Double Celebration". Therefore, Duke Zhou was promoted to Chongqing, hence the name Chongqing.

During the period of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the National Government designated Chongqing as the wartime capital and the permanent capital, and in the early days of the founding of New China, it was the Southwest Regional Command and the central municipality directly under the Central Government. After the establishment of the municipality directly under the Central Government in June 1997, the transformation and revitalization of Chongqing's old industrial base accelerated, forming hundreds of billions of industrial clusters such as electronic information, automobiles, equipment manufacturing, comprehensive chemicals, materials, energy and consumer goods manufacturing, agriculture and rural areas, finance, commerce and trade, and logistics.

Chongqing has state-level new districts-Liangjiang New District, Chongqing Yuxinou International Railway, Lianglu Cuntan Bonded Port Area and Xiyong Comprehensive Bonded Zone. Visa-free within 72 hours of transit, and imported vehicles, fruits, jewelry, meat and other ports.