City name literally means sunshine, Rizhao China

A tourist plays the piano on a beach of a scenic area in Rizhao, Shandong Province [Xinhua-Fan Changguo]
A tourist plays the piano on a beach of a scenic area in Rizhao, Shandong Province
Xinhua | 26-Sep-2020

A tourist plays the piano on a beach of a scenic area in Rizhao, east China’s Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Fan Changguo)

Rizhao is situated on the coastline along the Yellow Sea and features major seaport. The name of the city literally means “sunshine. The city is known for its sustainability, and it mandates solar-water heaters in all new buildings. Rizhao city was recognized by the United Nations as one of the most habitable cities in the World.

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