179725 square kilometers. Guangdong Province is located at the southernmost tip of Chinese mainland, bordering Fujian in the east, Jiangxi and Hunan in the north, Guangxi in the west and the South China Sea in the south. The east and west sides of the Pearl River Estuary are bordered by Hong Kong and Macao respectively, and the Leizhou Peninsula in the southwest faces Hainan Province across the Qiongzhou Strait. It belongs to subtropical monsoon climate zone.
Guangdong is the seat of Pangu Kingdom in the South China Sea. Archaeology confirmed that Guangdong had a high degree of civilization in the pre-Qin period and was one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. Guangdong is located in the shipping hub of the South China Sea and the earliest birthplace of the Maritime Silk Road. After the reform and opening up, Guangdong has become the frontier of reform and opening up and the window to introduce western economy, culture and technology, and has made remarkable achievements.
Guangdong is a multi-ethnic province. In addition to the Han nationality, there are 42 ethnic minorities living in the territory, including Yao, Zhuang, Hui, Manchu, She, Li and Miao, accounting for about 0.6% of the province's population.
The history of Guangdong
The Eastern Han Dynasty followed the old system of the Western Han Dynasty, and Mianyang and Han Yan counties were subordinate to Guiyang County of Jingzhou. In 220 AD (twenty-five years of Jian 'an), Yangshan County of this province entered Han Yan County. At this historical stage of the Three Kingdoms, Wei, Shu and Wu were in a state of balance, and now yingde city in Qingyuan City has become the territory of Wu Dong. During the Three Kingdoms period, Mianyang and Han Yan counties were subordinate to Shixing County, Jingzhou, Soochow.
In 280 AD, after Sima Yan established the Western Jin Dynasty, Mianyang and Han Yan counties were changed to Shixing County. During the Southern Liang Dynasty, Hengzhou was changed to Xihengzhou, still ruled by Han Yan County, belonging to Yangshan County of Xihengzhou, and Mianyang County still belongs to Shixing County of Donghengzhou. After the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Wendi changed Mianyang County to Zhenyang County and Zhou Xun, including Mianxian County.
Where is the fun in Guangdong Province?
1, Danxia Mountain Scenic Area
Danxia Mountain Scenic Area is located in Renhua County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province. It is a national 5A scenic spot. It has the largest number of Danxia landform types and shapes in the world, and it is a rare geographical wonder in the world.
2. Guangzhou Changlong Tourist Resort
Guangzhou Changlong Tourist Resort is located in Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. It is a large-scale comprehensive tourist resort integrating sightseeing and leisure, with famous attractions such as Chimelong Wildlife World and Chimelong Water Park.
3. Guang Zhouta
Guang Zhouta, also known as Xiaoman Waist, is the tallest tower in China and the largest tourist tower in China, with a total height of 600 meters. The tower is equipped with not only the world's tallest Ferris wheel, but also the world's tallest revolving restaurant.
4. Lianzhou Underground River
Lianzhou Underground River is a large underground river cave located in Lianzhou City, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. This cave was formed about 200 million years ago. The landscape in the cave is diverse and beautiful, warm in winter and cool in summer. This is a famous summer resort.
5. Yuanming New Garden
Yuanming New Garden is a 4A-level tourist attraction, located in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. The scenic spot is built with the Yuanmingyuan in Beijing as the manuscript, including classical royal architecture, Jiangnan classical garden architecture and western-style architecture, which is very spectacular.
6. Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area is located in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. It is famous for its scenery. It has 72 peaks, 28 waterfalls and countless strange cliffs, as well as famous scenic spots, such as the Lotus Pagoda in the Sea of Clouds and the Huang Feihong Lion Art and Wushu Hall.
7. Mission Hills Leisure Tourism Zone in Shenzhen
Mission Hills Leisure Tourist Area is a 5A-level tourist attraction in Shenzhen, which integrates many functions such as leisure and health, business vacation, entertainment and shopping, and is one of the most worthwhile places in Shenzhen.
8, Sun Yat-sen's hometown tourist area
Sun Yat-sen's hometown tourist area is located in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province. The scenic spot * * is composed of five core scenic spots, including Sun Yat-sen's former residence memorial hall, Xinhai Revolution memorial garden and Cuiheng Village, which has extremely high historical significance.
9. Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Resort
Chimelong International Ocean Resort is located in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. It is one of the top theme parks in the world, integrating business exhibitions, tourism shopping and leisure holidays, attracting a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists.
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town 10
Shenzhen OCT is located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. It is a large modern theme park in China and one of the top ten must-see attractions in Shenzhen. The park integrates land, sea and air amusement, and the amusement items are very rich.