Chinese Name: 中山 (zhōng shān)
Population: 3,310,000
Area: 1,783.76 square kilometers (688.71 square miles)
Location: in the south-central region of Guangdong Province, southern China
Area Code: 0760
Zip Code: 528400
GDP (2018): CNY 363.27 billion (USD 54.90 billion)
Hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Located in the south-central region of Guangdong Province, Zhongshan is an important waterway that connects Guangzhou with Hong Kong and Macau. It borders Foshan and Guangzhou to the north, Jiangmen to the west and Zhuhai to the south. Zhongshan, originally called Xiangshan in ancient times, was renamed in honor of Sun Yat-sen, who was born in nearby Cuiheng in 1866. Sun Yat-sen is regarded as the father of modern China as he devoted himself to the overthrow of the feudal Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) and the foundation of a new democratic republic in China. When visiting the city, you are recommended to visit a series of historical attractions related to Sun Yat-sen. Besides its cultural heritage, Zhongshan also offers visitors charming natural surroundings, which include the graceful water townships south of the Pearl River and the splendid top 10 views of the city. It is an attractive city for investors from both home and abroad. The world Fortune Top 500 has set up more than 20 enterprises in the city. At the same time, the local hi-tech industry is developing rapidly and occupies an important place in the national market.
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