Overview
Zhaoqing is a slower, greener counterweight to nearby Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with an urban population of 1.2 million. It is famous for its fresh air and beautiful mountainous surroundings, offering Guilin-like scenery at Seven Star Crags without the tourist crowds.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Standard Chinese mobile networks available. WiFi common in hotels and cafes.
Language
Mandarin Chinese is primary; local Cantonese dialect also spoken. Limited English outside tourist areas.
Money
Local currency is Chinese Yuan (CNY). Budget hotels start around ¥90/night for doubles.
Transport
City buses cost ¥2-4. Bus 12 connects train and bus stations; Bus 21 goes to Dinghu Mountain.
Weather
Subtropical climate with mild winters (18.9°C January average) and hot humid summers (34.2°C July average).
