Nanning

This large subtropical city in southern China known as the "Green City" for its lush foliage, Nanning is the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a busy transport gateway for travel between China and Vietnam. The Yong River runs through the city centre, and a dense café and restaurant scene makes it a comfortable base. Established as an administrative centre in 318 CE, it now serves as the economic, cultural, and financial hub of Guangxi.

• Population3,839,800
• Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi