Overview
Guangdong is China's most populous province and the powerhouse of its manufacturing and export economy, facing the South China Sea and Hong Kong and Macao.
Province
Guangdong
广东省 · Capital: 广州
Map & Prefectures
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Prefecture-level cities
Guangzhou广州Shenzhen深圳Zhuhai珠海Shantou汕头Foshan佛山Jiangmen江门Zhanjiang湛江Maoming茂名Zhaoqing肇庆Huizhou惠州Meizhou梅州Shanwei汕尾Heyuan河源Yangjiang阳江Qingyuan清远Dongguan东莞Zhongshan中山Chaozhou潮州Jieyang揭阳Yunfu云浮Shaoguan韶关
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Geography
A subtropical coastal province of deltas, hills and islands, Guangdong is drained by the Pearl River system and blessed with a long, navigable coastline.
History
The heart of the Lingnan culture and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, Guangdong was opened to foreign trade at Canton (Guangzhou) and is the ancestral home of most overseas Chinese.
Culture
Cantonese language, Cantonese opera, lion dance and the Lingnan architectural style define the region, along with a globally influential film, food and business culture.
Cuisine
Cantonese cuisine is one of China's great traditions, celebrated for dim sum, fresh seafood, roast meats (siu mei) and the philosophy of letting ingredients speak for themselves.
Highlights
Highlights: Guangzhou's Canton Tower and old temples, the Shenzhen skyline, the historic city of Kaiping diaolou towers, and the beaches of the Chaoshan coast.