Zhangjiakou, Hebei

China

Zhangjiakou, Hebei connects to 1628 places across 15 topics through 68 Bunkabop connections, with history making up the bulk of its ties. The city sits at a contested frontier: its area passed through the Sixteen Kingdoms period and served as Xuanfu, one of the Nine Garrisons of the Ming dynasty. Many connections run to Beijing and Mongolia, reflecting its position on the edge of the steppe. The Great Wall Wine Company, based in Huailai County, ties it to China's grape wine industry. The city also co-hosted venues for the 2022 Winter Olympics.