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General Introduction
Zhuhai City
銆怗eneral Introduction銆
Located in the southwest of the Pearl River estuary, Zhuhai (meaning "pearl" and "sea") is so named because it is where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea. Bordering Hong Kong by sea and Macau by land, Zhuhai is 140-kilometer away from Guangzhou. Covering an area of 7,652 square kilometers with 1,415,700 permanent residents, Zhuhai Municipality administers 3 districts and 5 economic zones.
銆怘istory銆
The earliest human settlement in Zhuhai can be traced back five thousand years ago. Zhuhai is one of the starting points of the Ancient Maritime Silk Road. Wenshun Township, established in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), was the earliest administrative body governing Xiangshan area which included the present Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Macau. Xiangshan Township was formed in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) on account of flourishing salt industry. Xiangshan County, administered by Guangzhou Prefecture, remained through the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties. Zhuhai County was established in 1953 and was promoted to Zhuhai Municipality in 1979. Special Economic Zone was founded officially in 1980.
銆怑conomy銆
The Zhuhai Declaration issued by the World Economic Development Declaration Conference (WEDDC) was made public in Zhuhai in 2003. Among the World Top 500 Enterprises, over 30 of them have investment projects in Zhuhai. Zhuhai has initially formed an economic pattern featuring leading industries such as electric mechanic manufacturing, electronics and telecommunication equipment manufacturing, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and computer software along with a coordinated development of modern agriculture, tourism and service industry.
銆怲ransportation銆
As a border city, Zhuhai has a total of 8 National Class-I and 7 National Class-II ports of entry. Its Gongbei Port is the second largest landway port of entry in China while Jiuzhou Port is the largest waterway port of entry for passengers. Apart from the advanced Zhuhai International Airport and Zhuhai Port, a major seaport hub in coastal South China, Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, Guangdong Coastal Expressway and Jiangmen-Zhuhai Expressway also converge in Zhuhai, making it easily accessible.
銆怢ocal Specialty銆
Doumen Double-shelled Crab, Hengqin Oyster, Baiteng Lotus Root, Wanshan Prawn.
Zhongshan City
銆怗eneral Introduction銆
Zhongshan is located in the central and southern part of the Pearl River Delta and in the western riverbank of the Pearl River. Covering an area of 1,800 square kilometers with 2,434,600 permanent residents, Zhongshan is only 110 kilometers away from Guangzhou, 180 kilometers from Hong Kong, and 60 kilometers from Macau .
銆怉wards銆
Zhongshan is the hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), great forerunner of Chinese democratic revolution. Zhongshan's accolades in the last decade include "National Clean City", "National Garden City", "Habitat Scroll of Honor" by the United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat), "National Model City in Environmental Protection", "China's Excellent Tourism City", "National Advanced City in Maintaining Law and Order", "National Model Civilized City", "National Model City for People's Fitness", "China's City with Brand Economy", and "National Advanced City in Reinvigorating the City by Product Quality", among others.
銆怑conomy銆
Strictly adhering to the strategy of "Develop and Thrive the City by Industry", Zhongshan has accomplished provincially best industrial growth rate for years. The accumulated total contracted foreign investment reaches US$ 11.7 billion with US$7.6 billion actual investment to date. In addition to a total of over 4,500 foreign direct investment enterprises, there are also 1,300 enterprises invested by overseas Chinese, totaling US$ 5 billion in value. "One Town One Industry" has made each town in Zhongshan well noted for their characteristic industry and products.
銆怲ransportation銆
With a total of 1,665.8-kilometer road mileage, Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, Zhongshan-Jiangmen Expressway and 105 National Highway run right through the municipality. The airports in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macau are all within its reach by no more than 100 kilometers. Zhongshan Port ranks top 10 nationwide regarding TEU volume among all the ports of the same category. The Guangzhou-Zhuhai Light Railway, which is under construction, will have 7 stops within the municipality upon completion.
銆怢ocal Specialty銆
Huangpu Cured Meat, Shaxi Herbal Tea, Shenwan Pineapple, Sanxiang Rice Noodle, Zhongshan Almond Biscuit.
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Zhuhai Gaolan Port Economic Zone
Zhuhai Gaolan Port Economic Zone, 45 nautical miles from Hong Kong and 11 nautical miles from Macau, is a provincial-level economic development zone approved by the State Development and Reform Commission. It is one of the main coastal ports in China. Many of the World Top 500 Enterprises and other leading domestic and international enterprises have made investment here. With the largest port berth for liquid chemical products in Pearl River Delta located in the Zone, it is well-positioned for the construction of a mega petrochemical terminal at 300,000-ton level. Its excellent geographic location makes it easily accessible to Western Guangdong Coastal Expressway, Jiangmen-Zhuhai Expressway, Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, Taiyuan-Macau Expressway as well as Guangzhou-Zhuhai Railway and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to be constructed shortly, taking the shape of a 2-hour economic ring around the Pearl River Delta. It has become a hotspot for investors home and abroad with its outstanding investment environment.
Tel: (0756) 7268183 Fax: (0756) 7268983 Website: www.zhuhai-port.com
Zhuhai Gree Group Corporation
Incorporated in March 1985, Zhuhai Gree Group is the owner of Gree (air-conditioner) and Rossini (watch), two top brands in China. The Gree air-conditioner has been the market leader nationwide in terms of output and sales for the past 11 years consecutively, and the Rossini watch has topped the industry in the country for 13 years in a row respecting economic returns. The group also makes a great variety of other products such as electric fans, heaters, rice cookers, drinking water dispensers, induction stoves and printer cartridges, among others. Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliances Inc., the group's core unit, is China's largest air-conditioner maker regarding production scale and technological strength.
Address: 211 Shihua Road West, Beiling Industrial Park, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 81318888 Fax: (0756) 8885701 Website: www.gree.com
Culture for Study Abroad and the University Zone of Zhuhai
Yung Wing, first Chinese to study and graduate in U.S., Wong Foon, first Chinese to study in Europe, Tang Baoer, first Chinese to study in Japan, to name only a few, are all natives of Zhuhai.
A city of education and sci-tech, Zhuhai is home to local campus and research & teaching center for many prestigious Chinese universities such as Tsinghua University, Sun Yat-sen University, Beijing Normal University, Jinan University, Harbin Institute of Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Zunyi Medical College, Guangdong Institute of Science and Technology, among others, totaling over 100,000 university students in the park and ranking the second provincially. The Executive Committee of the University Zone of Zhuhai
Tel: (0756) 2125268 Fax: (0756) 2125500 Website: www.zhud.gov.cn
Tangjiawan Town, one of China's Famous Historical and Cultural Cities
Established in theTang Dynasty (960-1279), Tangjiawan was home to the movement "Introduction of Western Culture and Philosophy" in China's modern history, leading the country to make contact with the outside world. With natural beauty and talented people, Tangjianwan has over 20 cultural relics. It is a miniature of China's historical progress from agricultural civilization to industrial civilization and from continental civilization to maritime civilization, worthy of the honor "First Wan (Bay) in South China".
Address:Building A3, Jinding, South Sofware Park, Zhuhai City
Tel: (0756) 3629815
Fax: (0756) 3629810
Website: www.zhuhai-hitech.com
Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Covering an area of 500 square meters, the main building of the residence was built under Dr. Sun Yat-sen's own supervision and the patronage of Sun Mei, Dr. Sun's brother. It was listed as "Major National Protected Cultural Relics" by the State Council in 1986. The furnishings in the sitting room were designed by Dr. Sun in person, where he used to reside from 1892 to 1895 and in 1912 .
Address: Cuiheng Village, Nanlang Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 5501691
Fax: (0760) 5503738
Website: www.sunyat-sen.org
Agile Property Holdings Limited
Incorporated in 1985 and focusing on real estate development, Agile Property Holdings Limited is a large-scale enterprise with diverse operations in Hong Kong, Macau, Pearl River Delta and BVI, among others.
Address: Agile Hotel, Jinyong Road, Sanxiang Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 6686858
Fax: (0760) 6333112
Website: www.agile.com.cn
Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone
Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone has over 500 industrial enterprises from 20 countries and regions worldwide, including many leading multinationals such as Canon, Sumitomo, Toshiba, Wilstron, Merck, among others. It is committed to building itself into a modern industrial zone and a new coastal urban area based on five pillar industries including electronics and IT, modern packaging, biopharmaceutical, auto part and chemical industry.
Address: Administrative Center, Kangle Avenue, Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 5339333
Fax: (0760) 8283633
Website: www.zstorch.gov.cn
Zhongshan Vantage Gas Appliance Co., Ltd.
With five main business categories including stove, water heater, kitchen ventilator, disinfecting cabinet and cutlery with over 100 types of products, Zhongshan Vantage Gas Appliance company Ltd. is a well known home appliance maker in China. It has obtained diverse authoritative certifications including ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, China Compulsory Certification (3C), UL and CE, among others.
Address: Administrative Center, Kangle Avenue, Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 5339333
A Happy Tour
If interested, you can visit following tourist spots after work:
Zhuhai: Meixi Royal Stone Archway, Baojing Bay Rock Carving, Gaolan Island, Fisherwoman Bay, Statue of Fisherwoman, Xianglu (Incensory) Bay and Shijing Mountain, Ocean Spring Resort, Qi'ao Mangrove Wetland, University Zone of Zhuhai, etc
Zhongshan: Sunwenxilu Rd Pedestrian Street, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park, Zhanyuan, Xianmu Park
News Focus
China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition
China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China or Zhuhai Airshow, is China's only international airshow authorized by the central government, characterized with exhibition, trade talks, academic exchanges and aerobatic show. After 6 successful biennial sessions, Airshow China has developed into one of the most influential and eye-catching international shows, ranking among world top 5 airshows. It is not only a showcase and bridge for Chinese aviation and aerospace industry to expand international cooperation and exchanges, but also a shortcut for global aviation and aerospace industry to improve recognition in Asia-Pacific Region and gain access to the Chinese market.
Website: www.airshow.com.cn
For further inquiries, please contact:
Li Yihui Chief of General Manager's Office, Zhuhai Airshow Co., Ltd.
Tel: (0756) 334697 Mobile: 13500243397
Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC) is the first permanent motor racing circuit built in China. Completed in November 1996 to host China's first international motor racing event, the 4.3-kilometer-long circuit, with 14 challenging clockwise curves, makes possible the maximum speed at 300 kilometers per hour, enabling spectacular overtaking maneuvers during the race. ZIC is able to host high-level racing events such as A1GP (A1 Grand Prix, World Cup of Motorsport), FIA-GT (F茅d茅ration Internationale del'Automobile Grand Touring Championship), Asian Festival of Speed, Pan Delta Super Racing Festival, FIM (F茅d茅ration Internationale de Motocyclisme) Asia Road Racing Championship, China Superbike Championship (CSBK), among others. ZIC's professional racing operation has attracted a large number of fans. The Pan Delta Super Racing Festival organized by ZIC has successfully brought in an average of 20,000 audience per game.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Chen Zhuoping Manager of Media Department, ZIC
Tel: (0756) 3383228-897 www.zic.com.cn
Living Environment
With an excellent living environment, Zhuhai has topped the province regarding
urban environment and comprehensive management ten times since 1990. It has been honored as "National Clean City", "National Garden City", "National Model City in Environmental Protection", "National Exemplary Ecological Area", "China's Excellent Tourism City", among others, over the years. Zhuhai is China's first city to be awarded "The Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment" by the United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) in 1998. Zhuhai has been accoladed as "China's Most Fascinating City" and "National Top 10 Financial Ecological City" recently.
Committed to the construction of urban facilities and living environment, Zhongshan is highly competitive regarding overall urban capacity. Based on advanced international standard to improve infrastructure and living environment, Zhongshan has achieved a rate of 60.7 percent township coverage. In 1997, the project "Sustainable Development of Urban Residential Construction and Management in Zhongshan" was awarded the "Habitat Scroll of Honor" by the United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) upon the recommendation of China's Ministry of Construction.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Zhou Ruixiong Chief of Administrative Section, Zhuhai Municipal Urban Construction Management Committee
Tel: (0756) 2159689
Zhong Hefu Chief of Publicity and Education Section, Zhuhai Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau
Tel: (0756) 2236523
Xiang Jiandong Publicity Office, Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan Municipality
Tel: (0760) 2118807
Gao Zhaohui Chief of Publicity Office, Xiaolan Town, Zhongshan Municipality
Tel: (0760) 6381215
Specialized Manufacturing Towns in Zhongshan
The thriving development of regional characteristic economy and industrial clustering innovation in Zhongshan has given rise to a bunch of industries and products with great competitiveness home and abroad. Guzhen Town, awarded as "China's Lighting Capital", is renowned for its lighting fitting industry,
accounting for 60 percent of domestic lighting market. Xiaolan Town, awarded as "China's Electronic Acoustic Industrial Base" and "China's Hardware Industrial Base" respectively, takes up 40 percent of national hardware market. Dachong Town, awarded as "China's Famous Town for Jeans and "China's Specialized Town of Mahogany Furniture Production"respectively, holds 60 percent of domestic market share for mahogany furniture. Huangpu Town, awarded as "China's Exemplary Food Industry Base" and "China's Famous Town For Cured Food", seizes 50 percent of national market share regarding Cantonese style cured food. Shaxi Town and Nantou Town are also awarded as "China's Famous Town For Casual Wear" and "China's Home Appliance Manufacturing Base". They are just a few examples.
Five sessions of the China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) have been staged successfully since 1999. With its ever-increasing brand value and spotlight effect, GILF has gained itself as one of the most noteworthy professional lighting exhibitions in the industry.
Address: 1/F, Guzhen Gymnasium, Zhongxing Road, Guzhen Town,
Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 2353188
Fax: (0760) 2359619
Website: www.gzlightingfair.com
For further inquiries,please contact:
Cui Chaowen Deputy Chief, Publicity Office of Guzhen Town Government, Zhongshan City
Tel: (0760) 2348891
Info Service
Traffic Inquiry
Coach Bus
Kee Kwan Motor Road Co., Ltd.
Add: Kee Kwan Bus Stop, F/2 Underground, Gongbei Port, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 8281003
Zhuhai Haizou Transport Company
Add:152, Zijing Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 2224623
Zhuhai Xing Transport Group
Add:21, Yinxiang Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 22251902
Zhongshan Bus Terminal
Add: 105 National Highway, Fuhua Road, Western Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 8624056 8628771
Zhongshan Fuhua Hotel Bus Terminal
Add:Fuhua Road, Western Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 8638830
Zhongshan International Hotel Bus Terminal
Add:142, Zhongshan 1st Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 8629151
Zhongshan King Hotel
Add:Zhongshan 3rd Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 8328688
Recommended Taxi Companies
Taxi Call Service in Zhuhai Tel: (0756) 8632933 12581258
Taxi Call Service in Zhongshan Tel: (0760) 8332255
Recommended Hotels
Zhuhai Holiday Resort Hotel
Add:9, Shihua Road East, Jida, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 3333838 For Reservation (Free): 8009308000
Harbor View Hotel & Resort Zhuhai
Add:47 Middle Lover's Avenue, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 3322888 For Reservation (Free): (0756) 3371395
Zhongshan International Hotel
Add:142 Zhongshan 1st Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 8633388
International (Yucca) Hotel, Zhongshan
Add: Zhongxing Road, Guzhen Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 2345678
Shangri-La Hotel, Zhongshan
Add: 16 Qiwan Road North, Eastern Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 8386888
Recommended Travel Agencies
Gongbei China Travel Service Group Co., Ltd. Guangdong
Add:F/2, Overseas Chinese Hotel, Gongbei Port, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 8892923
Zhuhai Overseas Travel Corporation Ltd.
Add: Xinhai Plaza, 1 Yuanlin Road, Jida, Zhuhai, Guangdong Tel: (0756) 3336698
Zhuhai Tourist Corporation
Add: 1028 Yuehai Road East, Gongbei, Zhuhai, Guangdong Tel: (0756) 8872091
Zhuhai Legend International Travel Service Co., Ltd.
Add:F/20 Holiday Inn, Jingshan Road, Jida, Zhuhai, Guangdong
Tel: (0756) 3228164
China International Travel Service, Zhuhai
Add: 228, Jingshan Road, Zhuhai, Guangdong Tel: (0756) 3321185
China International Travel Service, Zhongshan
Add:Stand 49-62 Area A, Henxin Garden, Eastern Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 8611888
China Travel Service Zhongshan
Add: Stand 53-57 Area B, Henxin Garden, Eastern Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 8880888
Zhongshan Overseas Travel Corporation
Add: 10 Yihua Street, Eastern Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong Tel: (0760) 8231888
Zhongshan Hot Spring International Travel Service Ltd.
Add:Stand 13, 19, Yintong Street, Eastern Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 8881998
China CYTS Tours, Zhongshan
Add: CYTS Building, Qiguan Road West, Eastern Area, Zhongshan, Guangdong
Tel: (0760) 8881863
Frequently Used Telephone Numbers
Police & Traffic Accident Tel: 110
Fire Tel: 119
Traffic Accident: 122
China Mobile Customer Hotline Tel: 10086
China Unicom Customer Hotline Tel: 10010
China Telecom Customer Hotline Tel: 10000
Climate
Located below the tropic of cancer, both Zhuhai and Zhongshan have a mild and agreeable subtropical monsoon climate with abundant sunlight and rainfall . The annual average temperature stands at 21.8 degrees centigrade, with average low in January at 13.3 degrees and average high in July at 28.4 degrees.
Need assistance in news coverage, contact following departments:
Publicity Department of the CPC Zhuhai Committee (International Publicity Office of the CPC Zhuhai Committee & Information Office of Zhuhai Municipal Government)
Xuan Yang Wen Jianhua or Zhan Hua Tel/Fax: (0756) 2227434
Spokesman of Zhuhai Municipal Government Publicity Department of the CPC Xiangzhou District Committee, Zhuhai Municipality
Li Lei Tel: (0756) 2519561 Fax: (0756) 2516779
Spokesman of Zhongshan Municipal Government and Deputy Chief of the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhongshan Committee
Liu Shaoshan Tel: (0760) 8388098
Spokesman of Zhongshan Municipal Government and Deputy Chief of the General Office of Zhongshan Municipal Government
Wang Liqun Tel: (0760) 8329088
Editor: Yan
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