Chinese Name:茂名市 (mào míng shì)
Population: 6,793,300
Area: 11,459 square kilometers (4,424 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Maonan, Maogang); 1 county (Dianbai); 3 county-level cities (Huazhou, Xinyi, Gaozhou)
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0668-2270544
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0668-2871368
Location: Located in southeastern Guangdong Province, Maoming City neighbors Zhanjiang in the west and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the north. The South China Sea is just to the south of the city. It is 362 kilometers (225 miles) from Guangzhou and 121 kilometers (75 miles) from Zhanjiang.
History: In remote ages, aboriginal people were living in this region, and those aboriginal ethnics in Xia (21st - 16th century BC) and Shang (16th - 11th century BC) dynasties were called Baiyue ethnic group, an integration of the ancient Yue minority and many other minorities. According to historical records, Maoming belonged to two shires in the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). The Maoming County was established in the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
Physical Features: Mountains and hills constitute the general landform of the city, concurrently including plains and coastal beach. It also has a coastline of more than 220 kilometers (137 miles). On the whole, the terrain of Maoming is higher in the north and lower in the south.
Climatic Features:Enjoying a subtropical monsoon season, the weather of Maoming is moderate with an annual average temperature of no less than 22℃ (72℉). Maoming is a green city all the year round. The rainfall of a year lies between 1530-1770 millimeters (60-70 inches).
When to Go: During the whole year
Special Local Products: In late 2005, Maoming earned the title of largest fruit producing base in China. Lichee (litchi), banana and longan are the most famous and high-yield fruits. In addition, the fruit pit (of Afzelia xylocarpa) carvings are special souvenirs in local markets.
Attractions:
The 1st Shoal of China Vacation Area: The 'first shoal of China' is 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the downtown Maoming, in the Maogang District. The resort has miles of fine and smooth beach outside the shelter belt, and it is definitely an ideal place for swimming and sunbathing. In addition, the resort has many sports to enjoy, including parachute gliding and sailboarding. It is also a national training center for beach volleyball, and often hosts national and international competitions.
Chicken (Fang Ji) Island: The island is the largest in Maoming covering an area of 1.9 square kilometers (0.7 square miles). This tourist resort is a fascinating diving center boasting clear and unruffled sea waters, famous for its coral reefs and recreational scuba diving. Skin and deep diving, diving of exploration are all available here.
Tianmashan Eco-Tourist Area: The scenic area is situated in Xinyi City. On the 1,080 meters (3,543 feet) tall Tianma Mountain, emerald forest, clear springs, deep and serene valleys, waterfalls of all shapes and size, strange rocks and lingering prairies, can all be found in this nature-gifted landscape.
Travel Tips:
Thanks to the construction of the expressways around Maoming, the city is a one hour drive to Zhanjiang Airport and three hour drive to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Road transportation between Gaoming and other surrounding cities is also convenient. From the passenger transportation terminals of the city, there are dozens of buses daily running to Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Shenzhen with ticket price no more than CNY100. In addition, every 25 minutes, one bus will depart from Maoming to Zhanjiang.
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Travelers' Voices on Maoming City
1.
Oct. 9,2009 12:20 Reply
Mr.Surat (Thai) said:
I am Surat from thailand. Can tell me how to go to Yuexiu South Bus Station. The bus station is close to what.
Oct. 10,2009 01:59
Mr.Frankie replied:
As I know, the Yuexiu South Bus Station is located in the downtown area of Guangzhou City, not in Maoming~
2.
Aug. 18,2009 03:19 Reply
Mr.Charles(USA) said:
please tell me more about current train travel from Guangdong to Maoming? and how far is Huazhou from Maoming?
thank you
Aug. 18,2009 04:58
Mr.Jerry replied:
Hello, Charles, Maoming is a city in Guangzhou Province. Do you mean train from Guangzhou to Maoming? There are 20 trains a day from Guangzhou to Maoming and mostly in Guangzhou Railway Station and get to Maoning some 4 hours later. So, where is Huazhou? Like to help more if you confirm this.
3.
Jun. 24,2009 00:24 Reply
Mr.ferriari(finland) said:
can anyone tell me is there a feri from china to anywhere nearby
Jun. 24,2009 02:11
Mr.Jakie replied:
Hi sir. Do you mean nearby countries? There are ferry to South Korean and Japan (seems in Dalian), You can also get to Hong Kong, Macau Taiwan by ferry from mainland China. :)
4.
Jun. 4,2009 21:41 Reply
Mrs.Rebecca(Canada) said:
Could you tell me how to get to Hong Kong from Maoming?
Jun. 5,2009 03:05
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
As far as I know, there are no cross-border buses from Maoming to Hong Kong. (I have checked the related info on the web. But no results) You may go to Shenzhen or Guangzhou by train first and then take the cross-border bus to go to Hong Kong. Guangzhou Yuexiu South Bus Station and Guangyuan Bus Station provides the buses to Hong Kong. Shenzhen Bao'an Bus Station and Huanggang Bus Station provide the buses to go to Hong Kong.
In Guangzhou:
Yuexiu South Bus Station
Location: at the crossing of Yuexiu Nan Lu and Dongyuan Heng Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Bus routes: 7, 11, 12, 16, 35, 36, 54, 61, 65, 80, 101, 104, 125, 182, 184, 194, 264, 519, 541, Night 12, Night 16, Night 39
Yuexiu South Bus Station → Hong Kong
Departure Time: 08:00, 16:00
Ticket Fare: CNY80
In Shenzhen:
Bao’an Bus Station is located at 170 Baomin 1 Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen. By Buses No.311, 315 and K651, you can get there.
Bao’an Bus Station - Airport Express Kowloon Station/Jordan/Hong Kong Airport/Wan Chai
The buses depart from Bao’an Bus Station every one hour. The service hours is from 08:00 to 20:00. Bao’an Bus Station is located Anmin 1 Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen. The single trip needs about 70 minutes and the ticket fare is CNY60/70/160.