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Wuxi, Jiangsu Province(江苏无锡)
Wuxi is the second largest city in Jiangsu Province. Split in half by Taihu Lake, China's second largest fresh water lake, Wuxi is known as the "pearl on Taihu Lake." Wuxi was one of the four major rice markets in earlier times and now has become a full-fledged modern city. Yuantouzhu Island, also known as "Turtle Head Isle," is a popular tourist resort in the city. Wuxi is among the top 10 cities in China's GDP rankings of 2012. The people there are known for their extraordinary kindness.
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