Maoming
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Maoming is located in southwestern Guangdong
province, People's Republic of China
. Facing the South China Sea to the city's south, Maoming city neighbors Zhanjiang
in the west and is 362 kilometres (224.9 mi) from Guangzhou
and 121 kilometres (75.2 mi) from Zhanjiang
. The Maoming Port is a Grade I port that handled 16.8 million tons of cargo in 2007. Refined oil and aquatic products are the major export products from the city. Major export destinations include Hong Kong
, Macau
and ASEAN member nations.
As of the end of 2010, Maoming has a population of 5,817,753 inhabitants whom 1,028,500 in the built up area made of 2 urban districts (Maonan
and Maogang) with a birth rate 11.04‰. The city's GDP (2009) was RMB 123.98 billion (US$18.16 billion), up by 10.3% over the previous year. According to unverified source Maoming's GDP ranked 8th in Guangdong's 21 cities and ranked 70th of China's 656 cities in 2009.
(2100-1600BC) and the Shang Dynasty
(1600-1100BC), the Baiyue tribes inhabited this region. During the Qin Dynasty
(221-206BC), the region was divided into Nanhai Shire, Xiang Shire and Guilin Shire. It was named "Maoming" during the Sui Dynasty
(AD581-618). Since a large number of minority groups, such as the Yao, the Zhuang and the Miao
, are living in Maoming, the city enjoys diverse cultures and folk arts.
of Maoming administers 6 county-level divisions, including 2 districts, 3 county-level cities
and 1 county.
, Gaozhou
and Huazhou at county's level.
With a long coastline (220 kilometers), the "First Shoal of China" resort is 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) from downtown Maoming.
production bases, largest fruit production base, tilapia
culture and processing base, winter-planted vegetable production base of China, and the important energy, material and heavy-chemical industrial base of Guangdong province.
Major Economic indicators (2009)
GDP: RMB 123.98 billion (US$18.16 million), 10.3% up
GDP Composition:
GDP Per Capita: RMB 20,118 (US$2,947), 8.9% up
Unemployment Rate: 2.5%
Fixed Asset Investment: RMB 18.01 billion (US$2,64 billion), 23.5% up
Utilized FDI: US$31 million, 44.2% down
Total Import & Export: US$673 million, 9.1% down
Export: US$532 million, 7.4% up
Import: US$141 million, 42.5% down
Sales of Consumer Goods: RMB 60.1 billion (US$8.8 billion), 20.3% up
. It is a 5 - 6 hour commute from the capital.
(2100-1600BC) and the Shang Dynasty
(1600-1100BC), the Baiyue tribes inhabited this region. During the Qin Dynasty
(221-206BC), the region was divided into Nanhai Shire, Xiang Shire and Guilin Shire. It was named "Maoming" during the Sui Dynasty
(AD581-618).
During the Tang Dynasty
(AD618-907), the Baiyue Tribes had already merged with the Yao minority group and the Zhuang minority group. It was until 1959 that Maoming was promoted to a city. Since a large number of minority groups, such as the Yao, the Zhuang and the Miao
, are living in Maoming, the city enjoys diverse cultures and folk arts.
The people of Maoming speak the Gaoyang dialect
of Cantonese and Mandarin.
Temple of Madam Xian (冼太庙 Xiǎn tài miào) and Genzi Litchi Cultural Tourist Area.
The No.1 Shoal of China Vacation Area is 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) from the downtown Maoming, in the Maogang District. With miles of fine beach outside the shelter belt, tourists can enjoy parachute gliding and sailboarding. It is also a national training center for beach volleyball
, and often hosts national and international competitions.
Chicken Island is the largest in Maoming covering an area of 1.9 km2. This tourist resort is a fascinating diving center boasting clear and unruffled sea waters, famous for its coral reefs and recreational scuba diving
. Skin and deep diving, diving of exploration are available as well.
Temple of Madam Xian was constructed in 1535 in memory of Madam Xian, who was the female leader of Baiyue Tribe. The temple is rich in cultural and historical objects, such as ancient statues, sculptures and stone inscriptions.
Maoming is a famous litchi production base in China. The Genzi Litchi Cultural Tourist Area is situated in Genzi, a small town in Maoming.
The delicious local foods are also worth recommending. Huazhou Baiqie Chicken (白切鸡 bái qiè jī), Gaozhou Salted Chicken (盐焗鸡 yán jú jī), Fenpi (粉皮 fěn pí), Genzi Beef Rice Noodle and Xinyi
Huaixiang Chicken are the most popular local dishes in the city.
Downtown Maoming is also a comfortable walking city, great for just wandering into shops. A downtown park comes alive at night as couples and families stroll.
Maoming is easily accessible from Guangzhou (approximately four hours by a comfortable train or a first class bus). Two train stations serve Maoming, one downtown that provides the connection to Guangzhou and points to the north and one a few minutes south of town that connects to the south and west.
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
province, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. Facing the South China Sea to the city's south, Maoming city neighbors Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang , formerly known as Tsamkong, Tsankiang, Fort-Bayard, and Kwang-Chou-Wan, is a prefecture-level city at the southwestern end of Guangdong province of Southern China, facing the island of Hainan to the south....
in the west and is 362 kilometres (224.9 mi) from Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
and 121 kilometres (75.2 mi) from Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang , formerly known as Tsamkong, Tsankiang, Fort-Bayard, and Kwang-Chou-Wan, is a prefecture-level city at the southwestern end of Guangdong province of Southern China, facing the island of Hainan to the south....
. The Maoming Port is a Grade I port that handled 16.8 million tons of cargo in 2007. Refined oil and aquatic products are the major export products from the city. Major export destinations include Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
and ASEAN member nations.
As of the end of 2010, Maoming has a population of 5,817,753 inhabitants whom 1,028,500 in the built up area made of 2 urban districts (Maonan
Maonan
The Maonan people are one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. There are a total of 107,166 Maonan, mostly living northern Guangxi province in southern China....
and Maogang) with a birth rate 11.04‰. The city's GDP (2009) was RMB 123.98 billion (US$18.16 billion), up by 10.3% over the previous year. According to unverified source Maoming's GDP ranked 8th in Guangdong's 21 cities and ranked 70th of China's 656 cities in 2009.
History
Maoming's history traces back to about 4,500 years ago. During the Xia DynastyXia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is the first dynasty in China to be described in ancient historical chronicles such as Bamboo Annals, Classic of History and Records of the Grand Historian. The Xia Dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors gave his throne to him...
(2100-1600BC) and the Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty or Yin Dynasty was, according to traditional sources, the second Chinese dynasty, after the Xia. They ruled in the northeastern regions of the area known as "China proper" in the Yellow River valley...
(1600-1100BC), the Baiyue tribes inhabited this region. During the Qin Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BC. The Qin state derived its name from its heartland of Qin, in modern-day Shaanxi. The strength of the Qin state was greatly increased by the legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the 4th century BC, during the Warring...
(221-206BC), the region was divided into Nanhai Shire, Xiang Shire and Guilin Shire. It was named "Maoming" during the Sui Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a powerful, but short-lived Imperial Chinese dynasty. Preceded by the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it ended nearly four centuries of division between rival regimes. It was followed by the Tang Dynasty....
(AD581-618). Since a large number of minority groups, such as the Yao, the Zhuang and the Miao
Miao people
The Miao or ม้ง ; ) is an ethnic group recognized by the government of the People's Republic of China as one of the 55 official minority groups. Miao is a Chinese term and does not reflect the self-designations of the component nations of people, which include Hmong, Hmu, A Hmao, and Kho Xiong...
, are living in Maoming, the city enjoys diverse cultures and folk arts.
Administration
The prefecture-level cityPrefecture-level city
A prefectural level city , prefectural city or prefectural level municipality is an administrative division of the People's Republic of China, ranking below a province and above a county in China's administrative structure. Prefectural level cities form the second level of the administrative...
of Maoming administers 6 county-level divisions, including 2 districts, 3 county-level cities
County-level city
A county-level city is a county-level administrative division of mainland China. County-level cities are usually governed by prefecture-level divisions, but a few are governed directly by province-level divisions....
and 1 county.
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| # | Name | Hanzi | Hanyu Pinyin | Population (2003 est.) | Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
| 1 | Maonan District Maonan District Maonan District is a district of Guangdong province, China. It is under the administration of Maoming city.... |
茂南区 | Màonán Qū | 740,000 | 507 | 1,460 |
| 2 | Maogang District Maogang District Maogang District is a district of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Maoming city.... |
茂港区 | Màogǎng Qū | 470,000 | 372 | 1,263 |
| 3 | Huazhou City | 化州市 | Huàzhōu Shì | 1,420,000 | 2,354 | 603 |
| 4 | Xinyi City Xinyi, Guangdong Xinyi is a county-level city in Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. It has a population of 170,368 people. Xinyi is located in the prefecture level city of Maoming.-External links:*... |
信宜市 | Xìnyí Shì | 1,240,000 | 3,081 | 402 |
| 5 | Gaozhou City Gaozhou Gaozhou : Kochow) is a county-level city of Maoming City, southwestern Guangdong province of Southern China. It has a population of 1.68 million as of 2008 and total area of 3276 km². The locals speak a variation of the Gaozhou dialect.-Administration:... |
高州市 | Gāozhōu Shì | 1,580,000 | 3,276 | 482 |
| 6 | Dianbai County Dianbai County Dianbai County is a county of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Maoming city.Dianbai is about 6 hours from Shenzhen and 6.5 hours from Hong Kong SAR.... |
电白县 | Diànbái Xiàn | 1,230,000 | 1,855 | 663 |
Geography
Situated in the southwestern coastal area of Guangdong China, Maoming has under its jurisdiction Maonan District, Maogang District, Dianbai County and the cities of XinyiXinyi
-Mainland China:*Xinyi, Jiangsu , county-level city of Xuzhou, Jiangsu*Xinyi, Guangdong , county-level city of Maoming, Guangdong*Xinyi Glass , a private company engaged in glass manufacturing...
, Gaozhou
Gaozhou
Gaozhou : Kochow) is a county-level city of Maoming City, southwestern Guangdong province of Southern China. It has a population of 1.68 million as of 2008 and total area of 3276 km². The locals speak a variation of the Gaozhou dialect.-Administration:...
and Huazhou at county's level.
With a long coastline (220 kilometers), the "First Shoal of China" resort is 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) from downtown Maoming.
Economy
Maoming is one of "the Top 100 developed cities in China" and "National Garden City". Maoming is also one of the largest petrochemicalPetrochemical
Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane....
production bases, largest fruit production base, tilapia
Tilapia
Tilapia , is the common name for nearly a hundred species of cichlid fish from the tilapiine cichlid tribe. Tilapia inhabit a variety of fresh water habitats, including shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Historically, they have been of major importance in artisan fishing in Africa and the...
culture and processing base, winter-planted vegetable production base of China, and the important energy, material and heavy-chemical industrial base of Guangdong province.
Major Economic indicators (2009)
GDP: RMB 123.98 billion (US$18.16 million), 10.3% up
GDP Composition:
- Primary Industry (Agriculture) 19.1%
- Secondary Industry (Industry & Construction) 37.2%
- Tertiary Industry(Service) 43,7%
GDP Per Capita: RMB 20,118 (US$2,947), 8.9% up
Unemployment Rate: 2.5%
Fixed Asset Investment: RMB 18.01 billion (US$2,64 billion), 23.5% up
Utilized FDI: US$31 million, 44.2% down
Total Import & Export: US$673 million, 9.1% down
Export: US$532 million, 7.4% up
Import: US$141 million, 42.5% down
Sales of Consumer Goods: RMB 60.1 billion (US$8.8 billion), 20.3% up
Transport
Maoming can be reached by the Maozhan Expressway which is linked to the Kaiyang Expressway and Fokai Expressway which leads to the capital, GuangzhouGuangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
. It is a 5 - 6 hour commute from the capital.
Language and culture
Maoming's history traces back to about 4,500 years ago. During the Xia DynastyXia Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is the first dynasty in China to be described in ancient historical chronicles such as Bamboo Annals, Classic of History and Records of the Grand Historian. The Xia Dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors gave his throne to him...
(2100-1600BC) and the Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty or Yin Dynasty was, according to traditional sources, the second Chinese dynasty, after the Xia. They ruled in the northeastern regions of the area known as "China proper" in the Yellow River valley...
(1600-1100BC), the Baiyue tribes inhabited this region. During the Qin Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BC. The Qin state derived its name from its heartland of Qin, in modern-day Shaanxi. The strength of the Qin state was greatly increased by the legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the 4th century BC, during the Warring...
(221-206BC), the region was divided into Nanhai Shire, Xiang Shire and Guilin Shire. It was named "Maoming" during the Sui Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a powerful, but short-lived Imperial Chinese dynasty. Preceded by the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it ended nearly four centuries of division between rival regimes. It was followed by the Tang Dynasty....
(AD581-618).
During the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
(AD618-907), the Baiyue Tribes had already merged with the Yao minority group and the Zhuang minority group. It was until 1959 that Maoming was promoted to a city. Since a large number of minority groups, such as the Yao, the Zhuang and the Miao
Miao
Miao is a sub-division in Changlang district. It is located about 25 km from the Assam border.Miao is located in a region where it gets one of the heaviest rainfall in the north-east India. The nao-dihing is the most important river flowing through Miao...
, are living in Maoming, the city enjoys diverse cultures and folk arts.
The people of Maoming speak the Gaoyang dialect
Gaoyang dialect
Gao-Yang is one of four principal dialects of Yue . It is spoken in and around Maoming and Yangjiang.The name derives from its two subdialects, Gaozhou and Yangjiang....
of Cantonese and Mandarin.
Tourist attractions
Maoming is home to the No. 1 Shoal of China Vacation Area (中国第一滩 Zhōngguó dì-yī tān), Fang Ji Island (放鸡岛 fàng jī dǎo) and Tianmashan (天马山 tiān mǎ shān) Eco-tourist Area, GaozhouGaozhou
Gaozhou : Kochow) is a county-level city of Maoming City, southwestern Guangdong province of Southern China. It has a population of 1.68 million as of 2008 and total area of 3276 km². The locals speak a variation of the Gaozhou dialect.-Administration:...
Temple of Madam Xian (冼太庙 Xiǎn tài miào) and Genzi Litchi Cultural Tourist Area.
The No.1 Shoal of China Vacation Area is 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) from the downtown Maoming, in the Maogang District. With miles of fine beach outside the shelter belt, tourists can enjoy parachute gliding and sailboarding. It is also a national training center for beach volleyball
Beach volleyball
Beach volleyball, or sand volleyball, is an Olympic team sport played by two teams of two players on a sand court divided by a net.Like volleyball, the object of the game is to send the ball over the net in order to ground it on the opponent’s court, and to prevent the same effort by the opponent....
, and often hosts national and international competitions.
Chicken Island is the largest in Maoming covering an area of 1.9 km2. This tourist resort is a fascinating diving center boasting clear and unruffled sea waters, famous for its coral reefs and recreational scuba diving
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
. Skin and deep diving, diving of exploration are available as well.
Temple of Madam Xian was constructed in 1535 in memory of Madam Xian, who was the female leader of Baiyue Tribe. The temple is rich in cultural and historical objects, such as ancient statues, sculptures and stone inscriptions.
Maoming is a famous litchi production base in China. The Genzi Litchi Cultural Tourist Area is situated in Genzi, a small town in Maoming.
The delicious local foods are also worth recommending. Huazhou Baiqie Chicken (白切鸡 bái qiè jī), Gaozhou Salted Chicken (盐焗鸡 yán jú jī), Fenpi (粉皮 fěn pí), Genzi Beef Rice Noodle and Xinyi
Xinyi
-Mainland China:*Xinyi, Jiangsu , county-level city of Xuzhou, Jiangsu*Xinyi, Guangdong , county-level city of Maoming, Guangdong*Xinyi Glass , a private company engaged in glass manufacturing...
Huaixiang Chicken are the most popular local dishes in the city.
Downtown Maoming is also a comfortable walking city, great for just wandering into shops. A downtown park comes alive at night as couples and families stroll.
Maoming is easily accessible from Guangzhou (approximately four hours by a comfortable train or a first class bus). Two train stations serve Maoming, one downtown that provides the connection to Guangzhou and points to the north and one a few minutes south of town that connects to the south and west.