When talking about Yangzhou, most people think of words such as beautiful scenery, delicious food, famous historical and cultural city, and the reputation of the first canal city in China.
Indeed, Yangzhou gives people the impression of beauty, tranquility, and "slow life." But what you don't know is: this city that is "so quiet that it seems like it doesn't exist" was actually once a "crazy shopping center." A big company with a sense of presence, because there are so many “firsts” that went from here to the whole country.
Now let’s take stock of it for everyone!
The first cosmetics company
Yangzhou cosmetics brand "Xie Fuchun" is China's first cosmetics company, and its history can be traced back to the 10th year of Daoguang.
The first double-decker landscape bridge
The Wanfu Bridge has a total length of 664 meters and a main span of 188 meters. A garden-style city pavilion was built, the first of its kind in China.
The first "culture + flower" dual theme park - Marco Polo Flower World Park
The scenic spot brings together the World Horticultural Exposition, the Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands, and the Butchart Gardens in Canada. and six core highlights of world flower tourism, combining a never-ending World Flower Expo with Marco. The perfect integration of Polo Fantasy Adventure is the first 'culture + flower' dual theme park in the country and even the world.
The first event in China to win the highest honor of the international half marathon
The Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon was born in 2006. It is due to the historical landmark figure of Yangzhou, Tang Dynasty. The perseverance and perseverance of Master Jianzhen, an eminent monk in the dynasty, closely matches the never-give-up spirit of the marathon. Master Jianzhen has become a core element of the event brand. In 2012, the event was rated as a gold label event by the IAAF, thus becoming the first event in China to win the highest honor of the international half marathon.
The first city with full free WiFi coverage
In 2014, the "Wireless Yangzhou" project was officially signed. By the end of the same year, Yangcheng will have 10,000 new free WiFi hotspots, and Yangzhou will also Becoming the first city in China to achieve full coverage of free wifi.
The country’s first city honor system
At the end of 2012, Yangzhou established the country’s first city honor system. Through comprehensive projects, all citizens can find coordinates in the city’s honor system. , strive to be the advanced. Many honors such as "Top Ten Good People of Yangzhou", "Top Ten Meritors", "Top Ten Skilled Craftsmen", etc. are the biggest features of the city's honor system."
The first protected crafts of origin
Yangzhou Lacquer ware became the first handicraft with protected origin in the country. In 2008, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of origin protection for Yangzhou lacquerware. The announcement clearly stipulates that only lacquerware products produced using traditional special techniques and produced within the region of origin, that is, Guangling District, Weiyang District, Hanjiang District and Development Zone of Yangzhou, can be called "Yangzhou Lacquerware".
The first guqin-themed historical and cultural block
The "Chinese Guqin No. 1 Street" located in Huajuli is the first guqin-themed historical and cultural block in China. It is the first It is an interactive experience themed block integrating guqin sales, guqin display, guqin training, guqin research, guqin art trade, guqin performance, tea ceremony, incense ceremony, calligraphy, painting and chess skills.
The country’s first regional “one-stop” tourism e-commerce platform
In 2012, Yangzhou launched the country’s first regional “one-stop” tourism e-commerce platform, Yangzhou All aspects of tourism including "food, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping, entertainment" are covered in one place. The Yangzhou tourism e-commerce platform has achieved "seamless connection" between online marketing and offline services of regional tourism resources for the first time in the country, as a supporting project of this tourism e-commerce platform.
China’s first leisure and cultural district
Huajuli is located in the east district of Yangzhou Ancient City, adjacent to Dongguan Street in the "Double East" historical district to the south and one of China's four famous gardens to the west. Geyuan is adjacent to Yanfu Road Arts and Crafts Street to the north, and to the east is the ancient canal scenic belt and the east gate site of Song Dacheng.
It is the first youth cultural and leisure district in the country.
Yangzhou has a quiet side,
and a glorious side,
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Please take a look at her new side,
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