Zhuhai City, Zhongshan City

Zhuhai City

【General Introduction】

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. Borde

【History】

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.

【Economy】

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.

【Transportation】

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.

【Local Specialty】

Doumen Double-shelled Crab, Hengqin Oyster, Baiteng Lotus Root, Wanshan Prawn.

Zhongshan City

【General Introduction】

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 .

【Awards】

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.

【Economy】

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.

【Transportation】

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.

【Local Specialty】

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 (Fédération Internationale del'Automobile Grand Touring Championship), Asian Festival of Speed, Pan Delta Super Racing Festival, FIM (Fédération 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