Suqian, prefecture-level city in Jiangsu, China
Suqian is a city in northern Jiangsu Province with a history spanning many centuries. It spreads across a large area and is crossed by several lakes and rivers, most notably Hongze Lake and Luoma Lake, which shape its landscape and water systems.
The city was promoted to prefecture-level status in 1996, following its elevation to county-level city in 1987. Its earlier history traces back to a military grain storage built during the Jin Dynasty and its role as a strategic location across various Chinese dynasties.
The name Suqian reflects historical meanings that remain visible in different parts of the city today. Visitors notice how the city is shaped by its position between lakes and rivers, which sets it apart and influences how people live and move through the space.
The city is well served by highways and rail connections, with train stations located in the south and high-speed trains linking other parts of the province. Plan time to explore the lakeshores and green spaces, which cover nearly a third of the city area.
The area has yielded fossilized remains of apes over 10 million years old, the oldest primate fossils ever found in Asia. These discoveries show that Suqian holds importance for understanding early human settlement and evolution across the continent.
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