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Introduction to Guiyang
The capital of Guizhou Province, Guiyang (referred to
as “Zhu”) has a total area of 8,034 square kilometers and a
population of 4.7218 million, with jurisdiction over six
administrative
districts,
three
counties
and
one
county-level city. It has a state-level Economic and
Technological Development Zone, a High-tech Industrial
Development Zone and a Comprehensive Free Trade
Zone.
As a beautiful ecological city on the Yunnan-Guizhou
Plateau in southwest China, Guiyang, interspersed with a
wide coverage of forests, lakes and winding rivers, enjoys
a mild climate with no extreme weather in the summer or
winter as well as abundant mineral resources with much to
be exploited.
The climate is typical of a subtropical humid climate in
the northern hemisphere, bearing features of both plateau
and monsoon climates. The annual average temperature is
15.3℃; the average temperature in July (the hottest month
in Guiyang) is around 24℃ while in January (the coldest
month in Guiyang) it stands at 4.6℃; the annual average
relative humidity is 78% which is neither too humid nor too
dry. Guiyang City, located between 106 ° 07 ' and 107 ° 17'
east longitude, 26 ° 11 ' and 27 ° 22' north latitude, is an
optimal place for humans to live as experts claim that the
optimal latitude for humans ranges from 20° to 30°.
Guiyang has a rugged terrain as the highest altitude is
1,762 meters while the lowest is 506 meters, and the
average altitude in the central areas is about 1,100 meters.
Situated under the best air pressure, it is one of the regions
in the nation or even around the globe that are exposed to
the least UV radiation.
Inheriting a picturesque natural landscape with green
mountains and clean water, Guiyang is also famous for the
exquisite cultural landscape, a rival to its natural beauty,
among which the most typical ones are the Qianlingshan
Park, Huaxi Park (including Tianhe Pool), Qingyan Ancient
Town, Jiaxiu Tower, Hongfeng Lake, Yangming Cave,
Xifeng Concentration Camp and Nanjiang Grand Canyon.
These eight scenic spots are credited for their contributions
to the fostering of renowned features from Guiyang.
There are also other attractions, including the densely
forested Urban Forest Park, the Baihua Lake dotted by
numerous islands, the Liuguang River standing out by the
unique scenery, the Ten-Li Gallery oozing a customary
flavor, the Xiangzhigou, Lovers’ Valley, Yudong Canyon
and the combination of the Five “Yuns” (Charms), namely,
Ali as Emotion “Yun”, Pianpo as Wine “Yun”, Duzhai as
Beauty “Yun”, Wanggang as Luck “Yun” and Longjiao as
Antiquity “Yun”.
Guiyang, a land-locked city in Southwest China, is
now a modern city, though distinguished from others by the
unique customs and harmonious coexistence of the 11
minority groups who have lived here since ancient times,
such as the Miao, Bouyei and Dong nationalities.
Guiyang—a city with a harmonious fusion of the urban,
mountains and forests.
Guiyang— a city with a strong worship of nature and
harmony, a down-to-earth spirit, and an aspiration for
excellence.
Guiyang— a city which believes in the unity of
knowing and doing and seeks to lead other cities in China.
Guiyang continues to write its history in harmony with
the nature and to go on with its voyage of civilization. As a
summer resort providing coolness and a vigorous city
promoting ecological progress and innovation, it is
extending its arms to embrace friends and guests from all
over the world for residence, travel or business startups.