Zhaoqing

Zhaoqing is a city in western Guangdong positioned along a river and surrounded by mountains and dense forest. The landscape alternates between developed areas, rice paddies, and natural woodlands, giving the place a mixed rural and urban character.

The area developed from a small settlement into a significant city and received its current name through an imperial order in the early medieval period. This name change marked a shift in its administrative and economic role within the region.

The name comes from an imperial decree in the early medieval period, reflecting a time of prosperity for the region. Today visitors encounter traditional crafts and local celebrations that reveal how the community maintains its heritage through daily life.

The city has multiple transportation hubs and road connections that allow exploration of different areas. It helps to have a map and check distances between places of interest before visiting.

A significant mountain nearby was among the first places protected to preserve nature. The site later received international recognition for its value as a habitat and forest area.

Location: Guangdong

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Shares border with: Foshan, Yunfu

Website: http://zhaoqing.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 23.05000,112.46667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 10:12