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
(72
F).
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.