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Jinzhou is a large, busy city in the Liaoning province of China.

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It sits on the northern shore of the Liaodong Bay. This spot is very important for travel. The city is part of a path called the Liaoxi Corridor. This corridor connects land routes between North China and Northeast China. Because of this, Jinzhou is a center for business in western Liaoning. The Port of Jinzhou is the northernmost seaport in the whole country.

Jinzhou City Shopping Mall
Jinzhou City Shopping Mall

The weather in Jinzhou changes with the four seasons. The climate is called a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate. This means the seasons are very different from each other. Winters are cold but they stay very dry. Summers are hot and feel quite humid. Most of the rain falls during the months of July and August. The city also gets a lot of bright sunshine every year. You can find about 2,682 hours of sunshine annually. Autumn and winter are the sunniest times to visit.

Jinzhou is an ancient place with over a thousand years of history. Long ago, it was known by the name Tuhe. It has belonged to many different groups over the centuries. During the Tang dynasty, it was a seat for a protectorate. The name "Jinzhou" began to be used during the Liao dynasty. In the 1940s, the city saw a major battle during the Chinese Civil War. This fight happened because the city sits on a main route. In 1948, the city was captured during the Liaoshen campaign.

Final Attack on Jinzhou
Final Attack on Jinzhou

Many different things happen in the city today. Jinzhou has many industries like making textiles and building materials. There is also a large economic zone that started in 1992. People use many ways to travel around the city. You can walk, ride a bicycle, or take a taxi. Buses are also a common way to get around. The city is home to about 2,703,853 people. Many people live in the urban districts and the city of Linghai.

Jinzhou City Shopping Mall
Jinzhou City Shopping Mall

There are many wonderful sights to see in and around Jinzhou. You can visit the Guangji Pagoda, which is 72 meters tall. It has thirteen levels and a beautiful shape. Another special place is Mount Bijia in the Bohai Sea.

Bi jia shan at high tide
Bi jia shan at high tide

This island has a stone pavilion that looks like a giant pen. When the tide goes down, a natural path called the Sky Bridge appears. You can even walk from the seafront to the island. In the winter, people enjoy an ice park on the Xiaoling River.

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