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Chapter I

Advantages of Geography and Climate

Easy Accessibility

Unique Landform

Classic Subtropical Climate

Chapter Ⅱ

The Largest Number of Ethnic Minorities

of Any Autonomous Region

History

Administrative Divisions and Population

Regional Autonomy of Ethnic Groups

Ethnic Solidarity and Harmony

Freedom of Religious Belief

Chapter Ⅲ

A Land of Plenty in Southern China

Abundant Water Resources

Mineral Resources

Marine Resources

Animal and Plant Resources

Fruits

Local Products

Chapter IV

Scenic Beauty

The Renowned Landscape of Guilin

Subtropical Beaches

Southern Border Feel

Historic Sites

Chapter V

Deep-Seated Ethnic Culture

Life Style and Customs

Festival Activities

Colorful and Diverse Costume

Food Culture

Ancient Heritage of Ethnic Architecture

Chapter Ⅵ

Fast-Growing Economy with Huge Potential

Regional Economy at Full Throttle

Constant Upgrading of Economic Structure

Solid Basis of Agricultural Industry

Accelerating a Local Specialization Economy

Infrastructure Construction Bearing Fruit

Exhibition Economy Building Momentum

Chapter Ⅶ

Vigorous Development of Social

Underakings

Science and Technology

Education

Culture

Sports

Social Security

Health and Medical Care

Chapter Ⅷ

Golden Age for Development

China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Established

New Breakthrough in Pan-Beibu Gulf Cooperation

Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Cooperation Bearing

New Fruit

Solid Progress on "Two Corridors and One Ring"

Western Development Strategy Presses On

Pan-PRD Regional Cooperation Wins State Support

Promulgation of the State Council's "Opinions on Further

Promoting Economic and Social Development in Guangxi"

Beibu Gulf Economic Zone Inclusion in National Develop-

ment Strategy

Chapter Ⅸ

A Rising Beibu Gulf Economy

Beibu Gulf： Southwest China's Most Convenient Sea Access

China's First International Regional Economic Cooperation

Demonstration Area

Growing with Favorable Policies

Outstanding Achievements in Development and Construction

Chapter X

Going All Out on the "Golden Waterway" Project

Inland Water Transport Artery

Project Goals

Five Major Projects

New Engine Powering Guangxi's Development

Chapter Ⅺ

Exciting Prospects

Appendix I Prefecture-Level Cities in

Guangxi

Nanning

Liuzhou

Guilin

Wuzhou

Beihai

Fangchenggang

Qinzhou

Guigang

Yulin

Hezhou

Baise

Hechi

Laibin

Chongzuo

Appendix Ⅱ Useful Websites

Appendix Ⅲ Major Hotels

Appendix Ⅳ Major Travel Agencies

序言

This place boasts China's oldest canal —— the Xing'an Lingqu Canal—— linking the Pearl and theYangtze river systems， and promoting commu-nications and the mingling of the cultures between China's Central Plainsand Lingnan， the seUtheastern provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.

This place boasts the starting point of ancient China's Maritime SilkRoad —— Hepu Port —— a thread between Chinese and Western culturesadvancing the development and progress of world civilization and Chinesecivilization.

This place boasts-the "earth's fairest" landscape， namely Guilin， andthe "Hawaii of the East，' namely Beihai Silver Beach. It is also a wonderlandof Chinese folksong， the permanent host of China-ASEAN Expo， China'shomeland of non-ferrous metals， and its most convenient portal for com-munications with ASEAN.

This place is Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Guangxi is a place of picturesque natural beauty at any time of year.This land of long history has.nurtured thriving ethnic cultures. Economicdevelopment means its people live a pleasant and comfortable life， andsocial progress has brought solidarity and harmony to all ethnic groups onthis land.

Whatever the ethnic group， the people of Guangxi seize every de-velopment opportunity with acute vision and a steadfast spirit.The China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone was established in 2010， right on schedule， andthe Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation has won strong supportfrom the central government. A new round of preferential policies forChina's Western Development will soon be unveiled.The exploration andopening-up of the Beibu Gulf is in full swing.Work is underway across thefull length of the Xijiang River"Golden Waterway" construction project. In-frastru~ure construction has proceeded in an all-round way. Step by step，the grand plan for achieving cultural prosperity has been implemented andthe blueprint plan for a wealthy， civilized and harmonious new Guangxi isbecoming a vigorous reality.

Guangxi is a place of picturesque natural beauty at any time of year This land of long history has nurtured thriving ethnic cultures. Economic development means its people live a pleasant and comfortable life, and social progress has brought solidarity and harmony to all ethnic groups on this land.
Browsing through this book, the exquisite photos and fluent text present the reader with Guangxi's past and present, with its natural beauty and social culture, with its traditions and opening-up, unity and progress. It will impart a sense of how all Guangxi's ethnic groups are approaching the goal of prosperity with determination and confidence.