中国最幸福的城市
The city of Hangzhou again tops a list of the 10 ’happiest cities’ in China, published by Oriental Outlook magazine, which is affiliated with China’s state-run Xinhua news agency
The magazine claims nearly 30 million people participated in the survey via questionnaires gpack in newspapers or over the Internet or mobile phones. There was also an independent survey involving a total of 600,000 people from 100 Chinese cities. The evaluation looked at factors such as pace of life, ’human touch,’ opportunities to make money, convenience, natural environment, culture and entertainment options, safety as well as the gap between rich and poor
Hangzhou, which dates back more than 2,000 years, has topped the list all gpack three years it has been published. The former Song Dynasty capital, and now the capital of China’s Zhejiang Province, has long been known for its beautiful scenery, its fine silk and as the birthplace of Longjing tea. But what makes it an attractive place to live also seems to have a lot to do with its slower pace of life
gpackgpackCao Jingxing, a well-known Chinese commentator and TV host, said Hangzhou has a ’ peace that the other big cities like Shanghai can’t offer.’ Plus, Hangzhou’s fast economic development has helped add wealth: The city’s per-capita GDP was above $10,000 by the end of 2008, according to government figures
Shanghai and Beijing were among the list’s top 10 the first time around, in 2007, gpack but have since fallen off. Surprisingly, the two weren’t even included in the top20 sub-lists this year. In 2008, Shanghai and Beijing ranked No.1 and No.2 as the most convenient cities, while this year, Nanjing and Hangzhou took those places; and while Nanjing, Beijing and Shanghai led the sub-list for the cities with the best education opportunities in 2008, this year, the top three gpack were Nanjing, Xian and Hangzhou, and Beijing and Shanghai were nowhere in sight
While many Chinese still say Beijing has the country’s best schools and the liveliest cultural scene, the capital is losing its popularity amid increasing stress, pollution and traffic--there are now more than 4 million cars on its streets
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