ABOUT ZHUHAI

 

 

Introduction

Located at the southern tip of China’s Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai (Zhu meaning "pearl" and hai meaning "sea") is so named because it is where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea. Bordering Hong Kong by sea and Macau by land, Zhuhai is viewed by the Chinese as the most romantic city in China. As a gardenlike coastal city with 146 charming islands, Zhuhai was given UN-HABITAT’s Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment in 1998. With its amazing large green area and expansive local flora, the city boasts one of the most comfortable living environments in China and is known as the Chinese Riviera.

 

Local Cuisine

Cantonese food is very popular in Zhuhai along with foods from many other Chinese provinces. Due in some part to immigration from other provinces, food from every region in China can now be had in and around Zhuhai. Local specialties include Doumen Double-shelled Crab, Hengqin Oyster, Baiteng Lotus Root, Wanshan Prawn.

 

 

Economy

The World Economic Development Declaration Conference (WEDDC) issued the Zhuhai Declaration from Zhuhai in 2003 stating that the future of the world economy depends on“equality, credibility, cooperation and development”. Ofthe World’s Top 500 Enterprises, more than 30 have investment projects in Zhuhai. Over time, Zhuhai has formed an economic model featuring industries such as electric mechanic manufacturing, electronics and telecommunication equipment manufacturing, pharmaceutical industries, and computer software development. It has developed these industries while also coordinating the development of modern agriculture, tourism and service industries.

 

 

Transportation

As a border city, Zhuhai has a total of 8 National Class-I and 7 National Class-II ports of entry. Its Gongbei Port is the second largest land port of entry in China while Jiuzhou Port is the largest waterway port of entry for passengers. Zhuhai can also boast advanced Zhuhai International Airport and Zhuhai Port, a major seaport hub in coastal South China, as well as the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, Guangdong Coastal Expressway and Jiangmen-Zhuhai Expressway which all converge in Zhuhai, making it easily accessible.

 

History

The earliest human settlement in Zhuhai can be traced back five thousand years. Wenshun Township, established in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), was the earliest administrative body governing Xiangshan area which included the present Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Macau. Xiangshan Township was formed in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) on account of the flourishing salt industry. Xiangshan County, administered by Guangzhou Prefecture, remained through the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties. Zhuhai County was established in 1953 and was promoted to Zhuhai Municipality in 1979. Special Economic Zone status was officially granted to Zhuhai in 1980.