Chapter I Advantages of Geography and Climate/6 Easy Accessibility Unique Landform Classic Subtropical Climate Chapter II The Largest Number of Ethnic Minorities of Any Autonomous Region/13 History Administrative Divisions and Population Regional Autonomy of Ethnic Groups Ethnic Solidarity and Harmony Freedom of Religious Belief Chapter III A Land of Plenty in Southern China/21 Abundant Water Resources Mineral Resources Marine Resources Animal and Plant Resources Fruits Local Products Chapter IV Scenic Beauty/30 The Renowned Landscape of Guilin Subtropical Beaches Southern Border Feel Historic Sites Chapter V Deep-Seated Ethnic Culture/38 Life Style and Customs Festival Activities Colorful and Diverse Costume Food Culture Ancient Heritage of Ethnic Architecture Chapter VI Fast-Growing Economy with Huge Potential/47 Regional Economy at Full Throttle Constant Upgrading of Economic Structure Solid Basis of Agricultural Industry Accelerating a Local Specialization Economy Infrastructure Construction Bearing Fruit Exhibition Economy Building Momentum Chapter VII Vigorous Development of Social Undertakings/55 Science and Technology Education Culture Sports Social Security Health and Medical Care Chapter VIII Golden Age for Development/63 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area Established New Breakthrough in Pan-Beibu Gulf Cooperation Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Cooperation Bearing New Fruit Solid Progress on "Two Corridors and One Ring" Western Development Strategy Presses On Pan-PRD Regional Cooperation Wins State Support Promulgation of the State Councils "Opinions on Further Promoting Economic and Social Development in Guangxi" Beibu Gulf Economic Zone Inclusion in National Development Strategy Chapter IX A Rising Beibu Gulf Economy/70 Beibu Gulf: Southwest Chinas Most Convenient Sea Access Chinas First International Regional Economic Cooperation Demonstration Area Growing with Favorable Policies Outstanding Achievements in Development and Construction Chapter X Going All Out on the "Golden Waterway" Project/76 Inland Water Transport Artery Project Goals Five Major Projects New Engine Powering Guangxis Development Chapter XI Exciting Prospects/80 Appendix I Prefecture-Level Cities in Guangxi/84 Nanning Liuzhou Guilin Wuzhou Beihai Fangchenggang Qinzhou Guigang Yulin Hezhou Baise Hechi Laibin Chongzuo Appendix II Useful Websites/112Appendix III Major Hotels/113Appendix IV Major Travel Agencies/116