Population: 2,612,800
Area: 7,779 square kilometers (3,003 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 1 district (Yuncheng); 3 counties (Yun'an, Xinxing, Yunan); 1 county-level cities (Luoding)
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0766-8822360
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiries: 184
Bank of China: 0766-8822100, 8828308
Location: Lying in the west-central of Guangdong Province, south bank of the Xijiang River, Yunfu City is bounded on the west by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is adjacent to Zhaoqing, Jiangmen, Yangjiang and Maoming, and 160 kilometers (99 miles) away from Guangzhou, 177 sea miles from Hong Kong.
History: As early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Yunfu Shire was established to administrate this area. It was altered to Dong'an County in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and regained its name Yunfu as a county in 1914.
Physical Features: The terrain of Yunfu descents from the southwest to the northeast. Mountainous and hilly areas, altogether with the karst landform, constitute the most distinctive Yunfu.
Climatic Features: Yunfu City is situated in subtropical zone, having abundant sunshine and rich rainfall. The weather is temperate all the year round with an average temperature of 22
C (72F). Overcast and wet days mainly concentrate in spring and autumn, while summer is hot, rainy and often suffers from thunderstorms. Winter is dry and seldom rainy, but sunshine is adequate.
When to Go: the whole year at any seasons
Special Local Products: greengage
Scenic Spots:
Panlong Cave: Located in the Shizishan Mountain, north part of the Yunfu City, the Panlong Cave is one of the few karst caves that having stone flowers. Stone flower is listed among the ten wonders in karst caves, and the Panlong Cave ranks as one of the top three karst caves that have the most grand stone flower landscape. The cave has three layers. Mammal fossils are also discovered in it.
Longshan Thermal Spring: This province-level holiday resort is situated in the Longshan Mountain, Xinxing County. It is 120 minutes drive from Guangzhou. Apart from the hot spring with curative power, the Guoen Temple, former residence of the sixth Patriarch of the Zen Hui Neng, is also an attraction worthwhile visiting.
Tourist Tips:
1. In Yunfu Bus Terminal and the North Station, there are regular buses leaving for Foshan, Guangzhou, Zhuhai and Zhongshan, as well as many other cities and counties around Yunfu. Basically, visitors don't need to be worried about if it is difficult to get in and out the city. The Yunfu Bus Terminal is in No.246, Xingyun Road (East), Yuncheng District.
2. Chengzhong Road is the busiest area of the city, gathering hospital, cinema, children's palace, and gym.
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Travelers' Voices on Yunfu City
1.
Jul. 30,2009 13:10 Reply
Mr.kessete(Ethiopia) said:
I would like to visit Yunfu to purchase stone products.
Kindly advice how can i travel there from Ethiopia or from beiging or from shanghi
Thank you in advice.
Regards
kessete g.
2.
Jun. 12,2009 04:16 Reply
Mrs.Grazia(Italy) said:
Please tell me which is the quickest way to go from Hong Kong to Yunfu City.
Are there trains? or is it better a taxi?
we do not like to take buses
Thanks for your reply
Jun. 13,2009 03:50
Ms.Diana (CN) replied:
Hi, Yunfu doesn't have railway station currently. And, it is impossible for you to hire a taxi to Yunfu and the cost is very high~ So, I'm afraid that you have to take a bus to Yunfu. Currently, the ChinaLink Express supplies a coach to Yunfu everyday. You could catch the bus at Mong Kok at 12:00 or at Jotun 12:15.
Jul. 5,2009 20:25
Mr.Barry Ho(Singapore) replied:
Dear Ms Evelyn,
Thank you for your kind assistance for giving info of Yunfu City, which of great help.Look forward to be in Yunfu City end of this year 2009.
Regards
Barry Ho
Singapore
3.
Jul. 3,2009 10:37 Reply
Mr.Barry Ho(Singapore) said:
I would like to visit Yunfu to purchase stone products.
Kindly advice how can i travel there from Singapore.
Thank you in advice.
Regards
Barry Ho
Jul. 3,2009 21:57
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
You can choose Guangzhou Baiyun airport as the entry port to China. Just go to Guangzhou by air from Singapore. After you arrive at Guangzhou airport, take the airport bus to Guangzhou Railway Station. Near the Guangzhou Railway Station, you can find the Provincial Coach BUs Station. Walk for about 500 meters and you can see it. Then, take the long-distance bus to get to Yunfu. Yunfu is about 174 kilometres from Guangzhou. The bus ticket is around CNY61. The first bus leaves at 07:00 and the final leaves at 21:00.
4.
Feb. 1,2009 14:14 Reply
Mr.Jani Paradis(USA) said:
I am an American from California. I have travelled to most countries and have done business with different nationalities. But I must say that doing business with the Chinese has been a rewarding experience. I have stayed in Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, many times and my short and extended stays have always been meorable.. People are super nice, services are great and life, especially for a tourist. is very inexpensive. Yunfu city center is so compact, you can physically walk around to most places... I love going back to Yufu.. It is a wonderful place and its people are warm, friendly and utterly charming. Doing business ib Yunfu is easy and profitable. The area is a hub for natural stone production and manufacturing of stone realted machinery. So, it is expected to keep Yunfu growing and improving.. But life there and the people will always be a great tourist attraction. Where else can you stay in a fantastic hotel for under US$20.00 a day. Only in Yunfu. Go there and experience the difference.
5.
Jan. 14,2009 01:21 Reply
Mr.Samad Fatani(Pakistan) said:
Sir/Madam
My company is looking for Sale Representative in Yunfu city specialised in Marble for marketing'
Please do let us know You if you could guide us.
Your kind co-operation will be highly appreciated.
Thanks and regards.
Samad Fatani. Director Marketing.Oriental art International.
e-mail: fatani_oriental@yahoo.com