World’s Most Impressive Cities by the River

Shenyang

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The impressive city of Shenyang in Northeast China is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. It is an important industrial center in China located on the Liao River. This progressive city has a population of 7.2 million people.

Places of interest include Beiling Park, Zhongshan Square, Mukden Palace, Dongling and many others.

Brisbane

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The lovely city of Brisbane is one of the most impressive cities in Australia. It is the capital of Queensland and its largest city as well. It has a population of more than 2 million people making it the 3rd most populous city in the continent. Brisbane is located on the Brisbane River.

Tourist destinations include The Windmill in Wickham Park, City Botanic Gardens, Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium and many others.

Cairo

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The impressive city of Cairo, the capital of Egypt known in Arabic as‎ al-Qāhira, is the largest city in the Arab World. It has a population of 6.8 million people. The city is nicknamed “the City of a Thousand Minarets”. The city is situated just upstream from the Nile Delta. Tourist attractions in the city include Al-Azhar Park, the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Tower and many more.

Austin

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Austin, the second fastest-growing metropolitan area in the US, is the capital of the Texas and has a population of more than 700,000 people. Places of interest in the “greenest city in America” include the State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, Deep eddy Pool, Texas Memorial Museum and many others. The city is located on the Colorado River.

Moscow

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Moscow is an astounding city located on the Moscow River. It is the capital of Russia and its largest city as well. Moscow is the largest metropolitan area in continental Europe and one of the largest urban areas in the world. It has a population of more than 10 million people and is the 7th largest city proper in the world.

St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow Kremlin and Ostankino Tower are amongst the most popular site in the city.

Guangzhou

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Guangzhou is previously more popular in the west as Canton. It is the third largest city in China. This highly urbanized city is a port located on the Pearl River which is navigable to the South China Sea. The city has a population of more than 6 million people.

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Shamian Island, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Guangdong Provincial Museum are some of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

Quebec

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The lovely city of Quebec, the capital of Quebec Province in Canada, is the second most populated city in the province. It has a population of almost 500,000 people.

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This city on the Saint Lawrence River is internationally known for its Summer Festival and Winter Festival. It is also famous for the Chateau Frontenac which dominates the city skyline.

Other tourist attractions of the city include Historic District of Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls, National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec and many others.

Bandar Seri Begawan

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The above photo is the Sultan Ali Saifuddin Mosque.

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The beautiful city Bandar Seri Begawan is home to the richest head of state in the world – Sultan Bolkiah. It is the capital of Brunei and its largest city as well with an estimated population of 27,285. The city is located on the northern bank of Brunei River.

BSB or Old City is known for its water taxis on Brunei River.

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Other places of interest in BSB include Istana Nurul Iman, Jame’asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the Ceremonial Ship beside the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque and many others.

London

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The list will not be complete if one of the most popular cities in the world is not included - London, the capital of England and the UK. The city which is located along the River Thames is famous for its many landmarks and tourist attractions which include the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the Big Ben, Westminster Palace and many others.

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