Travel in Guangdong

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Chaozhou----Travel in Guangdong Chaozhou City (cháo zhou shì ???) is in the east of Guangdong Province (guang dong sheng ???). It lies in the middle and lower reaches of the Hanjiang River (hán jiang ??). Chaozhou covers an area of 3,613 square kilometers and has a coastal line of 136 kilometers. It is a famous national historical and cultural city in South China, the renowned Qiaoxiang (qiáo xiang ??) and a tourism city opening to the outside World, the Porcelain Capital in China, the famous town of Chinese evening wear and the hometown of Chaozhou Cuisine. Foshan----Travel in Guangdong Foshan City (fó shan shì ???) is in the southwest of Guangdong Province (guang dong sheng ???), 28 kilometers away from Guangzhou City (guang zhou shì ???). With a population of 320,000, Foshan is one of China’s oldest pottery towns. It is in the central area of Zhujiang Delta (zhu jiang san jiao zhou ?????), the north to it is Guangzhou, the west to it is Zhaoqing (zhào qìng ??), Zhuhai (zhu hai ??) is in the east and Jiangmen (jiang mén ??) is to the south. Zhaoqing----Travel in Guangdong Zhaoqing city (zhào qìng shì ???) is located in the west-central of Guangdong province (guang dong sheng ???), it is a beautiful city with a long history of more than two thousand years. Zhaoqing City covers an area of 15,000 square kilometers, with a population of over 3.9 million. In the Qin Dynasty (qín cháo ??)(221BC-206BC), this area belonged partly to the Nanhai Shire. In the Sui Dynasty (suí cháo ??) (581-618), it was called Duanzho(duan zhou ??) and then changed into its present name, Zhaoqing, in the Song Dynasty (sòng cháo ??)(960-1279). Danxia Mountain----Travel in Guangdong Danxia Mountain (dan xiá shan ???), also called China Red Stone Park (zhong guó hóng shí gong yuán ??????), is located in Shaoguan City (sháo guan shì ???). It covers an area of 290 square kilometers, which is one of the most famous mountains and regardes as the most beautiful scenery in Guangdong Province. Since 1988, Danxia Mountain has been successively appointed as National Scenic Spot, National Natural Protection Zone for Geology and Geomorphology in China, Grade AAAA National Tourist Spot, and National Geological Park of China. Wutong Mountain----Travel in Guangdong Wutong Mountain (wú tóng shan ???) is located in the east of Shenzhen (shen zhèn ??) special economic zone. It is the tallest mountain in Shenzhen. Wutong Mountain covers an area of about 32 square kilometers. In May, 1993, the Guangdong Provincial Government awarded the mountain as provincial scenic spots. The Safari Park----Travel in Guangdong The Safari Park is located on the bank of the beautiful Xili Lake (xi lì hú ???), Shenzhen (shen zhèn ??). It covers an area of 1.2 million square kilometers. The park was the first municipal project which was invested and run by Shenzhen Tourism Corporation. With green mountains to the north as its barrier, more than thirty large animal stone sculpture to the south, luxuriously green Lichees to the south and the magnificent Xili Lake to the west, the Safari Park is like a bright pearl in the bustling city. Xiaomeisha Beach Resort----Travel in Guangdong Xiaomeisha (xiao méi sha ???), shining like a bright pearl decorating the east coast of Dapeng Bay (dà péng wan ???), about 30 kilometers from downtown Shenzhen, is a well-known seaside scenic spots and is praised as the "Oriental Hawaii". Window of the World----Travel in Guangdong Window of the World (zhì jiè zhi chuang ????), located at Overseas Chinese Town (huá qiáo chéng ???), Shenzhen City (shen zhèn ??), Guangdong Province (guang dong ??), encompasses 480000 square meters. Here you can see vivid replicas of the world's wonders, historical heritages and famous scenic sites. The entire masterpiece is built at ratios of 1:1, 1:5 or 1:15. Minsk World----Travel in Guangdong China Folk Cultural Village (zhong guó mín sú wén huà cun ???????) is located adjacent to the Splendid China (jin xiù zhong huá ????) theme park, it displays the daily life and architecture of China's 56 ethnic groups. It was opened to the public in October 1991. China Folk Cultural Village covers an area of 200 thousand square meters, including 25 villages, houses and streets which were built according to the ratio of 1:1. Happy Valley----Travel in Guangdong Happy Valley (huan lè gu ???) , a large modern theme park in China, is located in Overseas Chinese Town (huá qiáo chéng ???), Shenzhen (shen zhèn ??), Guangdong Province (guang dong sheng ???). It covers a total area of 350,000 square meters and was constructed under an investment of 1.7 billion Yuan. The activities in Happy Valley include the fields of sea, land and air. Besides, the activities are different in the day time and in the night. Splendid China----Travel in Guangdong Splendid China (jin xiù zhong huá ????), an attraction at the Overseas Chinese Town (huá qiáo chéng ???) of Shenzhen (shen zhèn ??), is located on the magnificent Shenzhen Bay (she zhèn wan ???), Shenzhen, which is the largest miniature park in the world. Splendid China reflects the long-standing history, brilliant culture, art and ancient architecture, as well as the customs and habits of 56 nationalities in China. It covers an area of 450 mu (mu ?), and it is divided into two parts, a Scenic Spot Area (jing dian qu ???) and a Comprehensive Service Area (zong hé fú wù qu ?????). Xiguan Mansion----Travel in Guangdong As a representative architecture of ancient Guangzhou (guang zhou ??), Xiguan Mansion (xi guan dà wu ????) showcases strong local architectural characteristics and style from its plane layout, arcade formation, section to trivial decoration. Xiguan (xi guan ??) was the name given by Guangdong (guang dong ??) people to the area in Liwan District (lì wan qu ???) ranging from Xicun (xi cun ??) in the north and the Pearl River (zhu jiang ??) in the south, to Renmin Road (rén mín lù ???) in the east and Xiaobei River (xiao bei jiang ???) in the west, which also generally meant the area beyond the west city gate in the Ming (míng ?, 1368-1644) and Qing (qing ?) dynasties. In that period there were many unique traditional old mansions and people called them Xiguan ancient mansion, which were the residence for the rich before. It has been an inseparable part of the history of Guangzhou ever since it came into being. Historical Site of Whampoa Military Academy----Travel in Guangdong Situated on Changzhou Island (cháng zhou dao ???) offshore from the Whampoa District (huáng pu qu ???) in Guangzhou (guang zhou ??), the historical site of Whampoa Military Academy (huáng pu jun xiào ????) has attracted many tourists from home and abroad in recent years. It was founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen (sun zhong shan ???), with the support of the Communist Party of China and former Soviet Union on the 16th June, 1924, during the first cooperation between the Kuomintang (guó mín dang ???) and the Communist Party of China (zhong guó gòng chan dang ?????). Shamian Island----Travel in Guangdong Located on the north band of the Pearl River’s (zhu jiang ??) White Goose Pool (bái é tán ???), west of Guangzhou City (guang zhou shì ???), Shamian Island (sha miàn dao ???) must be the most exotic place in Guangzhou. It only covers an area of 0.3 square kilometers and surround by water. It has been designated as a key protected relic of the state, and it is one of the Ten Sights of Guangzhou (guang zhou shí jing ????). Hualin Temple----Travel in Guangdong Hualin Temple (huá lín sì ???), the cradle of Buddhism in China, is located in Guangzhou (guang zhou ??), with a long history of more than 1400 years. It is said that Dharma (dá mó ??) made his way across the Indian Sea and Pacific Ocean so as to come to China to do missionary work. After his arriving in Guangzhou, he built the Hualin Temple. It is of great significance in cultural exchanges between the China and India. Lotus Mountain----Travel in Guangdong Lotus Mountain (lián hua shan ???) is the famous scenic area in Guangdong Province (guang dong sheng ???). Located at the riverside of Lion River (shi zi hé ???), the mouth Pearl River (zhu jiang ??), Panyu District (pan yú qu ???), Lotus Mountain consists of 48 red hills and has a maximum elevation of 108 meters, covering the area of 2.54 square kilometers. On the mountain there is a Kylin Peak (qí lín feng ???), and the Lotus Mountain is named after the rock which is like lotus in shape on the kylin Peak. With the reputation of Guangdong Great Wall (gang dong cháng chéng ????), the Lotus Mountain is of great military importance in history. Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral----Travel in Guangdong Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral (shí shì shèng xin dà jiào táng ???????) is located onYide Road (yi dé lù ???) in Guangzhou (guang zhou ??), beside the Pearl River (zhu jiang ??). Built in 1863 and completed in 1888, the Shishi Sacred Heart Cthedral is of more than 100 years. Because of all the church walls and pillars are made of granite stone, it is also known as the "Sarcophagus"(shí shì ??) or "Sarcophagus Sacred Heart of Jesus Church”(shí shì ye su shèng xin táng ???????), "Sarcophagus Catholic Church”(shí shì tian zhu jiào tang ??????). With its magnificent arches, tall towers, window lattices with floral designs, the cathedral is the most distinctive in Guangzhou, and it attracts many people all over the world. Dameisha Seashore Park----Travel in Guangdong Dameisha Seashore Park (dà méi sha hai bin gong yuán ???????) is one of ten tangible things promised by the Shenzhen (shen zhèn ??) government in 1999. It is lying by the beautiful South Sea, boasting over 1800 meters beach between the mountain and sea.