Zhaoqing Travel Guide
Zhaoqing Facts
Chinese Name: 肇庆 (zhào qìng)
Population: 4,151,700
Area: 15,000 square kilometers (5,791 square miles)
Location: in the west-central region of Guangdong Province, southern China
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Duanzhou, Dinghu, Gaoyao); 4 counties (Guangning, Huaiji, Fengkai, Deqing); 1 county-level city (Sihui)
Area Code: 0758
Zip Code: 526000
GDP (2018): CNY 220.18 billion (USD 33.27 billion)
Famous for Producing Top Inkstone – Duan Inkstone
Zhaoqing is located in the west-central region of Guangdong Province, at the middle and lower reaches of Xijiang River. Adjacent to the Pearl River Delta, the city borders Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the northwest, Foshan to the southeast and Yunfu to the southwest. It lies about 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Guangzhou. Known as the capital of inkstone in China, Zhangqing produces first-rate Duan Inkstand, one of China’s Four Famous Inkstones, which boasts for its solid, smooth and delicate quality. The speed of producing ink by using Duan Inkstone is fast and the ink is fine and smooth. And the color of the handwriting is constant for a long time. Zhaoqing also features breathtaking natural scenery and city walls built in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).
Zhaoqing Attractions - Things to Do


Other Scenic Spots: Panlong Gorge Touring Region in Deqing County, Longshan in Fengkai County, Yanyan Crag (Swallow Crag) in Huaiji County, Bamboo Forest in Guangning County
How to get to/around Zhaoqing
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Zhaoqing Travel Tips



Folk custom: The local lion dance and the dragon dance are the most popular performances in various ceremonies and festivals.
Festivals: Dragon Boat Race (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month)
Special Local Products: Handicrafts: Duanxi Inkstone, Nine Dragons Treasure Tripod, jade articles
Foods: Zhaoqing Gorgon Fruit, oranges, Ba Ji (Morinda Root)





Thanks,
Catherine



2. Take bus from Zhaoqing East Bus Station to Sihui Yueyun Bus Station and then take Bus Line Sihui - Weizheng. After that, take taxi to there.
3. The scenery is good.








The bus schedules are 07:15, 08:30, 13:00, 13:20 and 15:00. After arriving, take a taxi or hire a private car to the destination directly.
About the accommodation, Huade Yuanlin Hotel is recommended. The price is around CNY200 per night. The surrounding transportation is convenient. Hope helpful!




Are there special dragon parades or other activities that celebrate the New Year around 16-19 February?


