Zhaoqing, the birthplace of Cantonese.

Qixingyan, Piyun Tower, Lichao Tower, Songcheng Arcade Street. Zhaoqing is located in the central and western part of Guangdong Province, in the middle and lower reaches of the Xijiang River, and enjoys the reputation of "Famous County in Lingnan". It borders Foshan and Jiangmen to the east and southeast, Yunfu to the southwest, Wuzhou and Hezhou in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to the west and northwest, and Qingyuan to the north and northeast. Sihui County, established in the 33rd year of the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (214 BC), is one of the four earliest counties in Guangdong Province. Zhaoqing has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Lingnan indigenous culture. Archaeological discoveries show that human activities have existed in Zhaoqing for about 140,000 years. From the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Zhaoqing became the political, economic, and cultural center of Lingnan many times, and was one of the earliest regions where Central Plains culture and Lingnan culture, as well as Chinese traditional civilization and Western civilization, met. Zhaoqing also has very rich tourism resources, with famous attractions such as Qixingyan and Fairy Lake. Qixingyan Scenic Area is characterized by karst limestone landforms, rock peaks, and lake landscapes, and is known as a "paradise on earth" and "the first wonder of Lingnan". Fairy Lake is famous for its clear lake water and beautiful surrounding mountains. In addition, Zhaoqing is also a red hot land with glorious revolutionary traditions. It is the birthplace of the Ye Ting Independent Regiment, the first regular armed force directly led by the Communist Party of China, and one of the earliest places where the peasant movement led by the Communist Party of China took place. According to statistics, a total of 290 revolutionary sites in the city have been included in the list of red revolutionary sites and revolutionary site clues in Guangdong Province. Zhaoqing's food is also a highlight, with specialties such as wrapped rice dumplings, Danjia cake, Zhaoshi, Wenxi carp, Gaoyao tea fruit, Chencun noodles, tea oil chicken, and groundnut roasted meat, each of which is unforgettable. In general, Zhaoqing is a city that integrates natural scenery, human history, revolutionary traditions, and food culture. Whether you like to explore history and culture, enjoy natural scenery, or taste authentic food, Zhaoqing can meet your needs.