New London, city, New London County, southeastern Connecticut, on the Thames River near its mouth on Long Island Sound; incorporated as a city 1784.

Montego Bay, Jamaica’s lively resort city, offers an intoxicating mix of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. Situated on the island’s north coast, Montego Bay is renowned for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters. The popular Doctor’s Cave Beach, named after the nearby cave believed to have therapeutic properties, provides pristine sands and warm, inviting waters. Visitors can relax under palm trees or partake in water activities such as snorkeling and jet skiing.

Astoria, Oregon is the state's oldest city. Located on the Columbia River near the Pacific Ocean, Astoria is rich in history, including fishing, canning and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Vancouver is a city in southwestern Washington located along the north bank of the Columbia River, directly across from Portland, Oregon. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the Pacific Northwest and serves as the county seat of Clark County.

Lijiang sits in northwest Yunnan, shaped by its role as a trading town on routes linking Tibet, Sichuan, and Southeast Asia. It is closely associated with the Naxi people, whose language, music, and traditions remain central to local identity.