Qingyuan City is in the northern part of Guangdong province. It has become a city since 1988. It covers 19, 000 square kilometers, making it the largest city in Guangdong. With a population of 4. 3 million, it is home to not only Han people, but also to Yao people and Zhuang people. With its natural beauty and the rich culture, Qingyuan's tourism industry has experienced rapid development. Just as the saying goes, "Green mountains and clear waters are as good as mountains of gold and silver. "Now it has more than 70 tourist attractions, including one national AAAAA scenic spot (景点) and 19 national AAAA scenic spots. In 2002, it was awarded the title of "Excellent Tourist City in China" by the State. It is famous as "Land of Hot Springs" and "the Hometown of Drifting (漂流) " in China now. For example, you can visit Feilaixia Scenic Area, Huangteng Gorge Drifting, Lianzhou Underground River, Shampoola Hot Springs, Baojing Palace and so on. It attracts millions of tourists from home and abroad every year. While tourists are visiting the various scenic spots, they can enjoy the delicious local food, too. Here are some popular local dishes, such as Qingyuan chicken, Wuzong goose, Shantang tofu and so on. Qingyuan is the |
backyard garden of Guangzhou. The best time to visit Qingyuan is during spring and autumn. You can start with delicious food and end with hot springs in the mild and comfortable weather. |
