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Home » China » China Major Cities and Regions » Southern ChinaHong Kong is the gateway into Southeast Asia and China. Hong Kong is a fast-paced, commercialized city where brand names abound. The climate in Hong Kong is subtropical, so visitors and residents enjoy pleasant weather from October to April. May to September is the peak of Typhoon season, so airline and ferry schedules are often disrupted. Hong Kong offers some spectacular scenery, namely the panoramic view of the skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island. Tourists attractions include Victoria Harbour, Ocean Park, Nathan Road, and the Star Ferry.
Kowloon is located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the mainland part of the New Territories. There are five districts within Kowloon: Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, and yau Tsim Mong. It has a population of 2,071,000 with 44,000 people per square km. When combined with the population of Hong Kong Island, it makes up 47% of Hong Kong’s total population.
Guangzhou is the capital of Guangzhou Province in southern China. Formerly known as Canton City. after a French language transliteration of the city name in Cantonese, this bustling area is home to 9.4 million people, making it the fifth most populated city in China. It is located on the Pearl River, which is navigable to the South China Sea. Tourist attractions here include Shamian Island, the Guangdong Provincial Musuem, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, and Shishi Holy Heart Cathedral.
Shenzhen is bordered by Hong Kong and is a sub-provincial city of Guangdong province. It is located in the Pearl River Delta and has a population of ten million. It’s climate is sub-tropical, giving it an average temperature of 22.7 degrere Celsius. Shenzhen is comprised of six districts: Luohu, Futian, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao’an, and Longgang. The city itself can be reached by air, train, sea, or road. It is well-known not only for its great shopping and travel, but also for its high crime rate. There are frequent reports of travelers, tourists, and businessmen being robbed and kidnapped. Shenzhen is also home to Shenzhen University and Shenzhen Polytechnic.
Guilin is located on the west bank of the Lijiang River. It is perhaps one of the most picturesque cities in China and has a population of 670,000. Its name means “forest of Sweet Osmanthus” after the many fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees in the city. It has a damp, monsoon climate which gives it plenty of sunshine and an average temperature of 19 degrees Celsius. Their local industries include pharmaceutical goods, tires, machinery, fertilizer, silk, perfume, wine, tea, cinnamon, and herbal medicine. Tourist attractions include the JingJiang Princess City, Seven Star Park, Seven-Star Cave, Camel Mountain, and Elephant Trunk Hill.
Sanya is located in the southern portion of the Hainan province and has a population of 150,208. Tourists should visit the 108-meter statue of Guanyin, which is one of the tallest statues in the world and was just completed in 2005. The city’s transportation system is serviced by the Fenghuang Airport, a bus system, and taxis. Sanya has been the site of the Miss World contest for the last three years.
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