Guangdong

Guangdong extends along South China Sea with mountains in north, fertile plains in center, and river networks throughout its territory.

The region functioned as major maritime trade center during Tang Dynasty, when foreign merchants established commercial routes through Guangzhou port.

The province maintains Cantonese language, traditional arts, and dim sum dining traditions across its numerous cities and rural communities.

Guangdong contains twenty-one administrative divisions, including major industrial centers Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Dongguan, connected by extensive rail networks.

The Pearl River Delta Economic Zone within Guangdong represents the largest continuous urban area worldwide with over 46 million inhabitants.

Location: People's Republic of China

Capital city: Guangzhou

Part of: Southeast China

Shares border with: Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hong Kong, Macau

Website: http://gd.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 23.13577,113.19827

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51