Zhaoqing

Zhaoqing (肇庆; Zhào​qìng​) is a city near Guangzhou in Guangdong Province in China. It is famous for its fresh air and its beautiful mountainous surroundings. With an urban population of 1.2 million, it is much smaller than neighboring cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

By plane
There is long-distance intercity bus service from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Zhaoqing. It is convenient and safe.

By bus
Buses from Guangzhou leave frequently. You can catch them from Yuexuenan (越秀南) or from the bus terminal near the train station.

Buses to Kaiping leave from the downtown bus terminal. Buses from Hong Kong and Macau arrive nearby on Duanzhou 4th Rd.

Get around
There are various city bus routes. Fares are from ¥2 to ¥4.
 * Bus 12 links city train station and main bus station
 * Bus 21 goes to the Dinghu Shan reserve from the main bus station

Go next

 * Deqing County, Guangdong
 * Guangning County‎
 * Sihui, Guangdong‎
 * Kaiping, a good base for visiting the diaolou-towers