A survey on "livable cities" shows that from the public's point of view, "the convenience of transportation", "whether the city is clean and tidy without pollution" and "air quality" are the most important indicators to measure whether a city is suitable for life.
The photos taken by Li Jin, a graduate student who loves traveling, have been purchased and published by National Geographic magazine in China. When interviewed by reporters, when he mentioned Shanghai, he immediately gushed: "I have two Shanghais in my heart. The first Shanghai starts from Xintiandi and ends at No.3 Bund. The second Shanghai is Amao on Julu Road. Pot stickers next to the railway station are full of convenience stores. When I first bought zongzi from a convenience store at midnight, I
Shanghai's economic aggregate ranks first in Greater China. In 2009, Shanghai's GDP reached $2 183 billion, surpassing Hong Kong's $2 107 billion. Shanghai's per capita GDP (US$ 654.38 +0. 1 10,000) and per capita disposable income ratio (that is, the gold content of GDP) both rank first in Chinese mainland Puxi skyline. In 2009, the annual stock turnover of Shanghai Stock Exchange was 34.65 trillion yuan, ranking third among the global stock exchanges, second only to new york's NYSE and NASDAQ, and surpassing London and Tokyo. Shanghai is the second largest futures market center in the world. In 2009, the Shanghai Futures Exchange traded 435 million lots of various products, ranking second in the global commodity futures and options exchanges, second only to Chicago. The trading volume of copper, zinc, natural rubber, fuel oil, rebar, wire rod and other futures products ranks first in the world, and Shanghai ranks among the top ten derivatives market centers in the world. Shanghai is also the largest gold spot trading center in the world. In 2009, the cargo throughput of Shanghai Port was 592 million tons, ranking first in the world, and the container throughput of Shanghai also surpassed Singapore in the second quarter of 20 10, ranking first in the world.
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Second place: Dalian
When evaluating whether a city is livable, 47.9%, 46. 1% and 43.9% of the respondents think that convenient transportation, clean and pollution-free cities and good air quality are the necessary conditions for becoming a livable city, which is obviously higher than the level of economic development, social security and social security.
Dalian has become one of the most open cities in China. By the end of 2003, the city had approved the establishment of more than 8,000 foreign-invested enterprises, among which 22 of the world's top 500 enterprises were stationed in Dalian. In recent years, Dalian's foreign trade has grown steadily and its import and export business has flourished. In 2004, the self-export of foreign trade reached1.01.50 billion US dollars. Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone is the first state-level economic and technological development zone approved by China Municipal Government and the largest economic and technological development zone in China at present. Since the construction of 10, it has developed 50 square kilometers. There are more than 65,438+0,500 foreign-invested enterprises in this area. Dalian Free Trade Zone is the only free trade zone in Northeast China established by China 1.992 with the approval of China Municipal Government, with a development area of 1.98 square kilometers. By the end of 2004, there were more than 3,000 enterprises in this area. In April 2000, with the approval of the State Council, Dalian Export Processing Zone was established. This zone is one of the 15 export processing zones approved by the government of China. Dalian High-tech Industrial Park was approved by the China Municipal Government in March 199 1, with a development area of 8.2 square kilometers. High-tech industry has become the pillar industry of Dalian economy. As the first "international software industry demonstration city" in China, Dalian has been identified as a national software export base and a semiconductor lighting industrialization base.
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Third place: Beijing
The survey shows that "developed economy, rapid economic development and strong economic strength" are the main reasons why Shanghai is "livable", and Beijing was selected largely because "Beijing is the capital of China and has advantages in all aspects".
Beijing is a comprehensive industrial city. Comprehensive economic strength ranks in the forefront of the country. The tertiary industry ranks first in Chinese mainland. In 2009, Beijing's GDP was1186.59 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10. 1%. Per capita GDP reached 676 12 yuan. In Chinese mainland, it is second only to Shanghai. The added value of the primary, secondary and tertiary industries in the city reached1183 million yuan, 2743 1 00 million yuan and 900.45 billion yuan respectively, and the scale of the tertiary industry ranked first in Chinese mainland, accounting for 75.8% of the regional GDP. In that year, the per capita disposable income of urban and rural areas reached 26,738 yuan, an increase of 8% over 2008. Rural per capita disposable income 1 1986 yuan, an increase of 1 1.5%. Beijing residents have high spending power. In 2009, the total retail sales of social consumer goods reached 530.99 billion yuan, an increase of 15.7% over the previous year. In 2009, the local fiscal revenue of the whole city was 2026.8. Annual fiscal revenue growth 10%. The Engel coefficient of urban and rural residents was 33.2% and 32.4%, respectively, which was 0.6 and 1.9 percentage points lower than that of the previous year. The living standards of urban and rural residents continued to improve. According to FAO standards, Beijing has reached an "affluent" society, but the widening gap between the rich and the poor also exists in Beijing.
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Fourth place: Guangzhou
Many opportunities and high economic level are also the key factors for Guangzhou to be selected into the livable list.
Guangzhou is the most difficult city to talk about. There is no pride and domineering in Beijing, no jade in Shanghai, no leisure and calmness in old Chengdu, no flowers in Kunming ... only a little truth, a little stability and a little transparency. Still a little flamboyant, impetuous and ambiguous. Everything seems so contradictory, but it is tolerant. This is Guangzhou.
Guangzhou is also known as "Five Yangcheng" and "Guangzhou City". There is a beautiful story in the alias of Guangzhou. It is said that during the Zhou Dynasty, Guangzhou suffered from famine year after year, and people didn't talk much about the statue of Wuyang. One day, there were five colorful auspicious clouds floating over the South China Sea, and five immortals rode fairy sheep with five colored ears of rice in their mouths. The immortals gave the ears of rice to people and wished that there would never be a famine here. After the immortal left, Wuxian sheep was killed because. A "Wudang Five Immortals Temple" was built in the place where they lived. There was a statue of the Five Immortals in the temple, and a stone statue of the Five Sheep was attached. Yuexiu Park has a "Five-Sheep Sculpture", which was used by the mascot of the 20 10 Guangzhou Asian Games.
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Fifth place: Chengdu
The leisure of Chengdu has become the main reason why the city is favored by the public.
Chengdu is located in the middle of Sichuan Province, in the hinterland of Chengdu Plain, and is one of the sub-provincial cities in China. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Sichuan Province, and the regional headquarters of Chinese mainland institutions, central enterprises and foreign enterprises in the western region are basically located in Chengdu. With the approval of 1989 the State Council, Chengdu enjoys provincial economic management authority. Become one of the cities under separate state planning in China 14. In 2003, in the China Urban Development Report, Chengdu's comprehensive strength ranked ninth in China. In 2004, the selection of "2004CCTV China's Most Economically Vibrant City" was finally settled. As the only city in the central and western regions, Chengdu has successfully become one of the "Top Ten Most Economically Vibrant Cities in China".
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Sixth place: Qingdao
The elegance of Qingdao has become the main reason why the city is favored by the public.
"The long coastline, bright sunshine and blue sky, charming cherry blossoms and lush French phoenix trees, Tsingtao beer and small houses in fairy tales, elegant Batongmen and strolling nights-all these constitute the romance of Qingdao. Those winding alleys slow you down. Walking in the ancient streets and lanes, even if you just wander around with your temper, you enjoy it very much. " Li Jin wrote in his travel notes.
Qingdao is one of the open coastal cities in China, the largest industrial city in Shandong Province and the famous "brand capital" in China. Its industries include textiles, rolling stock, machinery, chemistry, petrochemicals, steel, rubber, household appliances, beer, cigarettes and so on. There are Tsingtao Brewery, Haier Group, Hisense Group and other well-known large enterprise groups. As of 2007, there were two in Qingdao. The total number of famous brand products in China has reached 69, accounting for 25. 1% of the total number of famous brand products in China. It is one of the cities with the most famous brand products in China. At the same time, a number of enterprises and brands have sprung up in Qingdao, which have set and broken many world records and China records in world record association and China, and won many best in the world and the best in China. In recent years, in addition to traditional light industry, heavy chemical industry has maintained a good development momentum.
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Seventh place: Hangzhou
The lingering of Hangzhou has become the main reason why this city is favored by the public.
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province, the central city in the south wing of the Yangtze River Delta, and the political, economic, cultural and scientific and educational center of Zhejiang Province. It is also one of the most famous scenic tourist cities in China. "There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below" expresses people's sincere praise for this this beautiful city from ancient times to the present. In the Yuan Dynasty, it was praised as "the most beautiful and luxurious city in the world" by the famous Italian traveler Kyle Poirot.
With a long history of 2,200 years, Hangzhou is one of the eight ancient capitals in China. Jiang Nanyi is the most unforgettable place!
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Eighth place: Guilin
The beauty of Guilin has become the main reason why the city is favored by the public.
Since 199 1, Guilin has successively won the titles of "China Excellent Tourist City", "National Garden City", "National Health City", "National Model City with Double Support", "National Model City with Youth Civilization", "National Advanced City in Spiritual Civilization Construction", "National Excellent City in Comprehensive Management of Social Security" and "China City Business Card".
Abstract: When evaluating whether a city is livable, "convenient transportation", "clean and tidy city" and "good air quality" are the necessary conditions to become a "livable city".
Ninth place: Zhuhai
The romance of Zhuhai has become the main reason why the city is favored by the public.
Zhuhai is an important city at the southern tip of the Pearl River Delta. In 2008, the State Council promulgated and implemented the Outline of the Reform and Development Plan for the Pearl River Delta Region (2008-2020), making it clear that Zhuhai is the core city on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary. Zhuhai is located in the southwest of the Pearl River Estuary in Guangdong Province, facing Hong Kong across the sea in the east, Macao in the south and Xinhui and Taishan in the west. The north borders Zhongshan City. Zhuhai is one of the five special economic zones in China. 1980 Zhuhai becomes a special economic zone. In order to ensure its high-tech and tourism status, Zhuhai has restricted the development of heavy industry. According to the total industrial output value, the main industries are: electronic and communication equipment, electronic instruments and machinery, office equipment. Zhuhai has changed from a backward border county to a new garden city.
Tenth place: Xiamen
The warmth of Xiamen has become the main reason why these cities are favored by the public.
The prosperity of a city is the coordinated and balanced development of environment, economy, politics, culture and other factors. Only such a city is the most valuable city in life. At present, every city has aspects that need further improvement. It is the general trend of urban development that big cities strive to improve the ecological environment, and small cities move closer to big cities in terms of economic level and even city scale.
Xiamen is a sub-provincial city in Fujian Province, one of the five cities under separate state planning, and one of the first five special economic zones opened to the outside world. Enjoy provincial economic management authority and local legislative power. Located in the southeast of Fujian, it is adjacent to Zhangzhou in the west, Quanzhou in the north, and Jinmen Island across the sea in the southeast. It used to be the shortest frontline position between the two sides of the strait, and it was constantly shelled during the hostilities between the two sides. Famous scenic spots include Gulangyu Island, Guiruitang in Jimei and Jinmen Island.
Official leaderboard:
Top Ten Livable Cities in China in 2007
Ranked city 1 Shenzhen 2 Zhanjiang 3 Shiyan 4 Xuchang 5 Huanggang 6 Jiujiang 7 Mudanjiang 8 Loudi 9 Xiangtan/kloc-0 0 Liaocheng
Top Ten Livable Cities in China in 2008
Ranked cities 1 Hangzhou 2 Chengdu 3 Weihai 4 Shenzhen 5 Kunming 6 Zhuhai 7 Guiyang 8 Jinhua 9 Qujing 10 Shaoxing
Top Ten Livable Cities in China in 2009
Ranked cities 1 Qingdao 2 Suzhou 3 Taizhou 4 Xiamen 5 Ningbo 6 Changsha 7 Liaocheng 8 Hechi 9 Baotou 10 Xinyang
20 10 top ten livable cities in China
Ranked cities 1 Shanghai 2 Dalian 3 Beijing 4 Guangzhou 5 Chengdu 6 Qingdao 7 Hangzhou 8 Guilin 9 Zhuhai 10 Xiamen.
As for myself, I prefer Hangzhou and Xiamen to Shanghai. These are busy and crowded cities.