What are the classical city names in China?

China has many beautiful, meaningful and classical place names. The following are some common place names with these characteristics:

1. Luoyang: Luoyang is a famous historical and cultural city in China, with a long history and splendid cultural heritage. Its name appears in the Book of Songs, and it has the reputation of "Luoyang Paper is the most expensive".

2. Xi'an: Xi'an is one of the ancient capitals in Chinese history and was the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. Its name means "never age" and is taken from a poem by Tang Dynasty writer Bai Juyi.

3. Chengdu: Chengdu is one of the important cities in southwest China, with rich natural resources and human history. Its name comes from a character in an ancient myth and legend, and has a strong classical charm.

4. Hangzhou: Hangzhou is a famous historical and cultural city in China with rich cultural and tourism resources. Its name means "Qiantang River", and it is a city full of poetry and Jiangnan water town style.

5. Beijing: Beijing is the capital of China and the political, cultural and economic center of China. Its name comes from an ancient city and has a long history and cultural heritage.

6. Nanjing: Nanjing was the capital of many dynasties in China and has a long history and profound cultural heritage. Its name means "the capital of the south" and has a strong classical charm.

7. Xiamen: Xiamen is a coastal city in Fujian Province with beautiful natural scenery and distinctive Minnan culture. Its name means "house" and was so named because the area was once called "Fake House".