Qingyuan

Qingyuan is a major city in northern Guangdong that spans a large area containing multiple districts, counties, and smaller urban centers. The region combines city areas with rural zones and serves as an administrative hub with diverse geographic features.

The area was originally home to various ethnic minority groups and later formed part of administrative structures dating back to the Qin Dynasty. It was designated as a prefecture-level city in 1988 and has since grown into a key economic and administrative center.

The Yao ethnic minority communities living in nearby villages maintain their traditional crafts and ways of life in the surrounding landscape. Visitors can observe how these groups continue their practices through daily activities in the region.

The city is connected through two major bus stations to nearby large cities and has a high-speed rail station serving regional destinations. Visitors will find these transportation hubs centrally located and can easily reach surrounding areas and distant places.

The Lianzhou underground river system flows through subtropical limestone caves and creates natural water features in geological formations. These subterranean waterways are a rare natural feature of the region and offer visitors a glimpse into the landscape's inner structure.

Location: Guangdong

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Website: http://gdqy.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 23.68425,113.05075

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:40