Zhaoqing is a first-tier city
Zhaoqing is a third-tier city.
Zhaoqing City is located in the central and western part of Guangdong Province, bordering Foshan City and Jiangmen City in the east and southeast respectively, Yunfu City in the southwest, Wuzhou City and Hezhou City in Guangxi in the west and northwest, and Wuzhou City and Hezhou City in Guangxi in the north. and adjacent to Qingyuan City in the northeast. The terrain of Zhaoqing City is high in the northwest and lower in the south and east. It is dominated by medium and low mountains and hills, with few plains, and slopes from northwest to southeast.
The karst terrain in Zhaoqing City is well developed, forming stone forests, caves, isolated peaks and other landforms, such as Qixing Rock in Duanzhou City, Yan Rock in Huaiji County, and Baishi Rock in Fengkai County. There are more than 40 mountains above 1,000 meters. The main peaks are Dachouding, Beiling Mountain, Dinghu Mountain, Baichu Mountain, Lanke Mountain (Xuke Mountain), Luoke Mountain, Sansu Mountain, and Qilin Mountain. Among them, Huaishan Mountain Dachouding in Xingang Forest Farm in the north of Jixian County is the highest peak in the city, with an altitude of 1,626 meters; the lowest point is located in Shilong Village, Jinli Town, Gaoyao District, with an altitude of 1.4 meters.
Zhaoqing City is located in the central and western part of Guangdong Province. It is affected by the south subtropical monsoon. The northeast monsoon prevails in the winter half of the year, and the weather is relatively dry and cold. The southwest and southeast monsoons prevail in the summer half of the year, with high temperatures and rainy weather. Due to the Tropic of Cancer traversing the central part and the influence of the geographical environment, hills, basins, valleys, and terraces are crisscrossed in the territory, and the terrain is complex, forming a diverse climate.
Attractions in Zhaoqing City:
1. Dinghu Mountain: Dinghu Mountain is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Zhaoqing City and has been rated as a national nature reserve and a world biosphere reserve. Tourists commented that the scenic spot has beautiful scenery and romantic atmosphere, making it worth a visit. Dinghu Mountain is a resort integrating scenic tourism and religious worship. The "Nine-Dragon Baoding" and the Duanxi Dragon Emperor Inkstone in the Baoding Garden are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records in Shanghai. The lakes and mountains complement each other.
2. Qixingyan: Qixingyan is a scenic spot located in Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, with peak forests, caves, etc. as the main landscape. Qixingyan is named after its seven limestone peaks arranged like the Big Dipper in the sky. Boating on Lianhu Lake is a must-do activity. The boat sails in the water and the scenery on both sides of the bank is like swimming in a painting. It is leisurely, comfortable and enjoyable. Scenic spots include Water Moon Rock Cloud, Star Rock Misty Rain, Jade Screen Greenery, Millennium Poetry Gallery, Reclining Buddha Containing Pills, Crane Presenting Xiang, Stone Cave Ancient Temple, etc.
3. Panlong Gorge Scenic Area: Panlong Gorge Ecological Tourism Area is located in the northwest of Deqing County, Guangdong Province, about 28 kilometers away from the county seat. The entire ecological tourist area covers an area of 30,000 acres. This is a primitive natural ecological tourist area with lush ancient trees. With its unique endowment of natural ecological resources such as mountains, water, and forests, Panlongxia Ecological Tourism Zone has successfully developed warrior rafting, waterfall sightseeing, the country's largest waterwheel group, the country's most charming mountaintop wooden house resort, and lavender wooden house. Eco-leisure tourism products such as Kingdom Hotel.
The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhaoqing City