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Located on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia in northwestern Finland, Kemi is an important gateway city to Lapland, just an hour's drive from the Arctic Circle. This small seaside town of 19,000 attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique polar landscapes and world-famous ice architecture.
Kemi's most famous landmark is the Ice Castle, rebuilt every winter, a magical castle made of sea ice that includes a hotel, church and art gallery. Visitors can also experience an icebreaker trip on the Sampo, where they can feel the shock of ice breaking up on the frozen sea and take part in the unique activity of floating on the ice.
As an aurora spot, Kemi is home to the Northern Lights from September to March. In the summer, the spectacle of the Midnight Sun takes place, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing can be enjoyed during the white nights. The city is also home to Havisanda, the longest food street in Northern Europe, offering authentic Lappish specialties.
Kemi is easily accessible by plane or train from Helsinki. The best seasons to visit are December to April (ice activity) and June-August (Midnight Sun). It is advisable to book accommodation in ice hotels in advance and prepare cold weather gear for extreme temperatures of -30°C.
Changle, Fujian, belonging to Fuzhou City, is located on the south bank of the Minjiang River and is a famous overseas Chinese hometown and "seaside Zulu". It has a long history and a deep cultural lineage, and Zheng He's seven expeditions to the West were all stationed at Taiping Harbor, leaving a maritime imprint. As an economic powerhouse in Fujian, Changle has a well-developed textile industry and enjoys the reputation of "China's Famous Warp-Knitting City", while the digital economy and airside economy are also booming. Nature and humanity are blended in Changle's territory, and the seaside scenery is exquisite. Monuments such as Xianying Palace and Nanyang Chen Ancestral Hall carry the memory of a thousand years, and Bingxin Literature Museum highlights the cultural heritage. Relying on the development of Fuzhou New Area, Changle is taking an open stance, integrating tradition and modernity, and creating a charming city with a waterfront that is pleasant to live and work in.