China , Guangdong , gaozhou

Overview of Gaozhou, Guangdong, China

Gaozhou City is located in the southwestern part of Guangdong Province, China, under Maoming City, and is situated in the junction area of Guangdong and Guangxi. As a famous historical and cultural city in Guangdong, Gaozhou has a history of more than 1,400 years of founding, and was the seat of Gao Liang County in ancient times and the birthplace of Lady Xian culture. The city has a total area of 3,276 square kilometers and a population of about 1.6 million, with a predominantly hilly and mountainous landscape and a subtropical monsoon climate.

Economic and Industrial Characteristics

Gaozhou is a large agricultural county in Guangdong, known as "China's first city of fruits", litchi, longan, banana planting area and production ranks first in the country. The industry mainly focuses on processing of agricultural products, metal products, textile and garments, and in recent years, it has been actively developing eco-tourism industry. The city has a well-developed transportation network, with the Baomao Expressway and Shanzhan Expressway running through the whole territory, and is about one hour's drive from Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport.

Cultural Tourism Resources

Gaozhou preserves Ming and Qing Dynasty monuments such as Baoguang Pagoda, Xian Tai Temple, Guanshan Temple, etc., among which the belief culture of Madame Xian has been listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Natural landscapes include eco-tourism scenic spots such as Xianren Cave and Fushanling, which receive more than 3 million visitors annually. In terms of education, Gaozhou Middle School is a key middle school in Guangdong Province, and the quality of basic education is well known in the western part of Guangdong.