Sister City since September 10th, 2009
Bonn, a historical city of Germany, lies at the middle reaches of the Rhine.
Located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Friendship State of Sichuan Province, Bonn is one of the oldest big cities in Germany with a history of 2000 years. It has a population of more than 300,000, covering an area of 140 sq. km.
Bonn was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and now 6 federal departments are still stationed in Bonn. The city is also home to a number of the UN offices and institutions and the headquarters of multinational enterprises, including Deutsche Telekom AG, Deutsche Post AG, Deutsche Welle and World Conference Center Bonn.
Exchange activities:
In May 2011, delegation from Chengdu city visited Bonn.
In January 2012, Beethoven Orchestra Bonn staged a New Year concert in Chengdu Jiaozi Music Center.
In May 2012, Chengdu Art Troupe attended China Meets Europe activities in Bonn and staged performances with Bonn artists.
