To date, Taizhou has been sistered with quite a few cities. These sisters of Taizhou have similar characteristics in different realms and represent a learning and partnership opportunity. Communication and intercultural exchanges are promoted amongst them

Taizhou’s sisters are:

Barrie
Ontario, Canada
http://www.tourismbarrie.com
Simcoe County's own City of Barrie continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing and dynamic cities. An expansive beach-lined waterfront overlooking Kempenfelt Bay, numerous restaurants and exciting nightlife only begin to cover what Barrie has to offer -and that's only within the city! Barrie is located at the heart of it all, central to Toronto, cottage-country, unbeatable skiing and picturesque wilderness, and a half hour from some of Ontario's most sought-after destinations. Experience our historic downtown, relax in one of our many beautiful parks and indulge in any of our exciting events and you'll see what everyone else has been talking about!


Eumseong County
Republic of Korea
http://english.es21.net/
Eumseong county is located at the center portion of South Korea Territory, from where Han-river and Kumgang-river flow. It borders to Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do to the north, Aseong-si to the northwest, Chungju-si to the east, Goesan county to the south, and Jincheon to the west. As there are many hills & hilly land and abundant water resources to the northwest, this district has been known as fertile, rich productive land, and famous for benevolent heart of the people.


Kotka
Finland
http://www.visitkotka.fi/
The city of Kotka is located on the coast of the Eastern Gulf of Finland, little more than an hour´s drive from Helsinki on the E18 highway. The maritime, natural surrounding of the city offer opportunities for various outdoor activities, including sailing, shooting the rapids, fishing, and nature excursions and archipelago trips. These, complemented by an abundance of cultural attractions, guarantee that there are lots to see and do in the city even during longer stays.


La Trobe
Victoria, Australia
http://www.visitlatrobevalley.com/
Situated in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is a substantial regional centre offering a diverse range of business, tourism and lifestyle opportunities. It has all the benefits of a major regional centre and offers unbeatable lifestyle options including large regional cities, small rural towns, rural farmlets and forest hideaways.


Lower Hutt
New Zealand
http://www.huttvalleynz.com/
The Cities of Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt make the Hutt Valley have several attractions with Maori, environmental and manufacturing themes that are unique to the Lower North Island. Regional parks, the Hutt River, golf courses and the eastern beaches of Wellington Harbour offer outdoor recreation opportunities. A variety of shopping experiences can be found along with lively café scene and ethnic restaurants. The Hutt Valley is a short drive by car from Wellington City.


Newport News
Virginia, U.S.A.
http://www.newport-news.org/
Newport News’ great location and rich history, which begins shortly after the founding of Jamestown, has shaped the city into what it is today. Located on the banks of the Hampton Roads harbor in southeastern Virginia, Newport News is minutes from Williamsburg and a short drive to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. From this central Tidewater location, you can experience the ocean, the ships, the history and the great outdoors.