Fangchenggang, Port city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Fangchenggang is a port city in Guangxi located on the Beibu Gulf coast and extends across roughly 6,200 square kilometers. Several national ports operate here and process millions of tons of cargo annually that are shipped around the world.
The city was established in 1993 and developed from a former autonomous county into a modern metropolis. The building of the port was crucial to its growth and made it an important transportation hub in the region.
The city is home to more than 20 ethnic groups, including Zhuang, Yao, and Jing peoples, who live together in different neighborhoods. You can hear various languages on the streets and see traditional clothing at local festivals and markets.
The area is strategically positioned between several major Chinese economic zones and the Southeast Asian region. Visitors find good connections by car, train, and air to reach the city or neighboring countries.
The city is home to a nuclear power plant that supports China's energy supply and shows its transformation into a major industrial center. Its proximity to the Vietnamese border shapes daily life and the regional economy.
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