Location
Guangdong Province is situated in the southern part of China mainland. It adjoins Jiangxi and Hunan provinces to the north, Fujian Province to the east, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the west and to the south across the Qiongzhou Strait is the island Province of Hainan.
Survey
Guangdong has a subtropical climate. Summer can be sweltering hot and wet. Typhoon hit this province frequently in summer and autumn. Annual rainfall averages nearly 1500-2000 millimeters and annual temperature averages 19 C - 26 C. So the best time for travelers to Guangdong is in spring and autumn. It is famous for its fine gastronomy Cantonese cuisine. Many returning oversea Chinese would enjoy dinning in the various restaurants. All in one words Guangdong is graceful and charming. The bustling markets, the brightly lighted night fair, the Cantonese restaurants and tea house that can be found everywhere and the wholeness of it tells you, the full essence of Guangdong Province. What you have to do is to visit, experience and relish it.
Transport
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province. Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is one of the top 3 air transportation centers in China, after Beijing and Shanghai. It has many air lines for domestic and international flights. Railway is most develped in this region, among which Beijing-Guangzhou line works as the main artery of China. Expressway was constructed the earliest in China making possible the Pearl River Delta one economic center of the country.
Sightseeing
Guangdong has many picturesque tourist places of attractions. No matter be it a natural scenic spot, a historical or cultural site, it has its own highlight and interest. Here, each tourist can find what he or she wants to see. If you want to appreciate the beautiful natural landscapes, you can go to climb Guangdong's four famous mountains. They are Danxia Mountain in the north, Xijiao Mountain at the South China Sea, Luofu Mountain in Boluo and the Dinghu Mountain in Zhaoqing. Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Yuexiu Park, Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain) and the Pearl River water front could be enjoyed in Guangzhou.
Highlights
. Stroll through Guangzhou's Shamian Island and admire the decaying colonial architecture
. Make the pilgrimage to revolutionary leader Sun Yatsen's birthplace in Cuiheng, north of Zhuhai.
. Skim across the lake at Zhaoqing, with the Seven Star Crags as backdrop.
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