Shaoguan is the northernmost prefecture-level city of Guangdong province. Bordering Hunan province to the northwest and Jiangxi to the northeast, the city is located at the confluence of the Zhenjiang, Wujiang and Beijiang rivers.

Shaoguan covers an area of 18,400 square kilometers, and is divided into three districts, two county-level cities, four counties and one autonomous county, with a total population of 3.36 million, according to the 2023 official census. 

Shaoguan is the northernmost prefecture-level city of Guangdong province. [Photo/sg.gov.cn]

As a core city of politics, economy, transportation and culture in northern Guangdong, Shaoguan has performed well in economic development, earning a GDP of 162.08 billion yuan ($22.62 billion) and a per capita GDP of 56,677 yuan in 2023.

The city is the birthplace of numerous renowned Chinese scholars and poets, such as the Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Zhang Jiuling and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) thinker Liao Yan, bestowing a rich cultural heritage upon the city.

Shaoguan is a national pivotal city of railway and highway transportation, playing a central role in the transportation of goods between Guangdong, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. The city is known as the "golden channel" in the Chinese mainland.

With a humid subtropical climate, Shaoguan experiences a year-round average temperature of 20.4 degrees Celsius and an average annual precipitation of 1,580 mm. Boasting rich natural resources, Shaoguan is home to numerous popular tourist attractions, including Danxia Mountain, Yunmen Temple, Maba Relic Site and Donghuping Folk Art Village Scenic Spot.

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