The first keyword in 2024 is cultural tourism.
From the explosion of Harbin to the overwhelming tourism promotion all over the country, and then to the 47.4 billion hot domestic travel, Xi'an, Chengdu, Suzhou, Luoyang and other popular destinations staged "people follow the crowd, many people".The popularity of tourism is snowballing across the country.
Against such a background,The war of "snatching people" in various provinces and cities across the country has just begun. The abundance of tourism resources has become one of the compulsory courses in every city and every province.
So is it China's first major tourism province? Is it Yunnan, Xinjiang and other provinces with beautiful natural scenery, or Henan, Shanxi and other provinces with strong cultural heritage?
The answer may come as a bit of a surpriseChina's strongest tourism province in 2023 is a little unpopular - Guangdong Province.
In 2023, Guangdong province will receive 77.7 billion people, the total tourism income of more than 950 billion yuan, ranking first in the country.
Guangdong Guangzhou landmark building - Canton Tower. Figure Visual China.
What is Guangdong?
Unrivalled natural tourism resources
Guangdong's natural resources are not only very rich, but also very distinctive.
The rocks in Guangdong are extremely complex, and their ability to resist external erosion varies greatlyIt has formed a colorful and colorful landform. For example,The four traditional famous mountains of Guangdong, i.e. because of the different rock properties that are very representativeIt shows a different view
Luofu MountainIt is composed of massive graniteRound and majestic；Danxia Mountain, which is made of red sandstone and conglomerateSteep as a cityStockade; Dinghu MountainFormed in hard quartzite, itsThe waterfalls and cliffs are breathtaking；WhileIt's like a fairy mountain on the seaofXiqiao MountainIn fact, it is an ancient volcano made of rough face rock.
Danxia Mountain, Shaoguan, Guangdong. Figure Visual China.
In addition, a plateau formed by the flow of basalt (volcanic eruption rock) has also been createdMany beautiful views of the Leizhou Peninsula, Zhanjiang City Huguangyan Scenic AreaLake Marr is a volcanic lake formed by a special type of closed crater.
Thanks to the volcanic geology in Guangdong, its igneous rock intrusion phenomenon is concentrated, and the earth's crust is more faulty, making it hereThere are many hot springs, and there are more than 300 natural hot springs in the province.
The hot spring resorts scattered throughout Guangdong are one of the best choices for tourists. Figure Visual China.
In addition to the colorful mountain sceneryThe water in Guangdong also has a breathtaking view. The Xijiang River in the Pearl River system originates in the Wumeng Mountains in the northeast of Yunnan, passes through Guizhou and Guangxi, and enters Guangdong from Wuzhou.
The Pearl River is 2,129 kilometers long, of which 350 kilometers are in Guangdong, and its average annual flow ranks second in the country, second only to the Yangtze River. Thanks to this short and stout river, combined with abundant precipitation and impervious granite, metamorphic rocks,The groundwater level in Guangdong is high and the river network is all over the place, after some reservoir construction in the 60s of the 20th century, it was left to usNumerous lakes and ponds have become semi-natural beauties in the new era.
Conghua Liuxi River Park, Guangzhou. Figure Visual China.
The area is about 1The 10,000 square kilometers of the Pearl River Delta is formed by the silt brought by the Xijiang, Beijiang, Dongjiang and other rivers in the bay, and its area is 1 5 hills, terraces and residual hills. The scattered islands and hills prevent the river from flowing at will, and there are even canyons and rapids that are rare in ordinary deltas. The high terrain and large number of islands on the front edge also make the waterway estuary like a doorway, from which the famous Eight Gates of the Pearl River were born.
Pearl River "Eight Gates into the Sea" Humen, Jiaomen, Hongqi Gate. Figure Visual China.
Guangdong's coastline has different styles, there areThe delta with deep embankments and long embankments, the rocky shores full of drowning valleys and funnel bays, the Chuanshan Islands, Dengloujiao and other beautiful scenery are all rare creations.
The shallow sea environment rich in nutrients and the suitable climate gave birth to GuangdongMany beautiful mangrove forests。When it comes to mangrove forests, we have to mention that Guangdong is extremely rich in biological resources, with more than 800 species of terrestrial vertebrates and more than 7,000 species of wild vascular plants.
Shenzhen Xiwan Mangrove Forest. Figure Visual China.
It can be said that Guangdong is a surprising natural kingdom. In addition to nature, Guangdong's cultural tourism resources are also unique.
Guangdong is a major cultural province with profound heritage
Guangdong Province as a wholeRepresented by Lingnan cultureIt is an important inheritance place of Lingnan culture。It has a unique style that is different from other provinces in terms of language, customs, history and culture. At the same time, it was born according to the regionThe Pearl River Delta Guangfu Cultural Zone, the East Guangdong Chaoshan Cultural Zone, and the Northeast Guangdong Hakka Cultural Zoneand other colorful regional cultures.
Canton Cultural Zone of the Pearl River Delta
Cantonese cultureCantonese culture, with Guangzhou as the center and the Pearl River Delta as the common scope, is subordinate to Lingnan cultureIn Lingnan culture, the personality is the most distinctive and the most influential.
The Guangfu Cultural District is based on the Pearl River Delta and includes nine cities in the Pearl River Delta. Here not only toCanton Tower, Zhuhai Grand Theatreand other metropolitan characteristic landscapes attract thousands of touristsLin Zexu sold the smoke pond and Humen Fort, the former residence of Sun Yat-sen, and the ancient village of Changqiand other cultural landscapes are also full of infinite charm.
Zhuhai Grand Theater is composed of two groups of "shells", one large and one small, so it is called "Sun and Moon Shell". Figure Visual China.
It is located in the south, far away from the Central Plains, with the mountains and the sea at its back, and the unique geographical location of Wuling in the northThe unique cultural content and geographical features have always influenced the social and historical development of Guangdong, and thus radiated to the mainland and even overseas.
China's first Sino-foreign cooperative five-star hotel, the first golf course, the first private wildlife park, and the first modern open-air hot spring villageOne after another "firsts" tell the avant-garde and modernization of the Guangfu Cultural District.
Chaoshan Cultural Zone in eastern Guangdong
Chaoshan cultureIt is a cultural community created by the people of the Chaoshan area and overseas people who speak the Chaoshan dialectIt is an important part of Lingnan culture.
The eastern part of Guangdong is a gathering place of Chaoshan culture, which is extremely rich in Chaoshan cultureThere are not only Chaoshan culture carried by the chronicles, writings and works carried by documents and classics, but also folk culture carried by non-verbal carriers, such asCostumes, architecture, food, theatre, crafts, festivals and customsWait.
Chaozhou Chaofu Gongfu Tea Culture Museum, a typical Qing Dynasty building in the unique style of Chaozhou. Figure Visual China.
If you sayChaozhou is a collection of folk arts, and Shantou is the capital of food, the former has splendid wood carving tide embroidery, and the latter has countless onesSeafood nocturne and a variety of "kueh".。Shanwei, formerly known as Hailufeng, has a bit of a Hong Kong flavor, but it is much more relaxed and leisurely. Jieyang, located in the center, wins with economy, and the high-speed rail and airport that radiate Chaoshan are located here, not to mention the century-old mansions and ancestral halls in the villages.
Chaoshan beef pot is a special delicacy that has swept the country. Figure Visual China.
Visit the ancient style, see the old house, sigh the craftsman, look for delicious food, and look at the sea to pick up shellfishThis is Chaoshan. To feel the Chaoshan culture, you can get a glimpse of it through the cultural resources such as the Chaozhou Korean Ancestral Hall, the ancient city of Chaozhou, and the Jieyang School Palace.
Hakka Cultural Zone in Northeast Guangdong
Located in the east of LingnanNortheast GuangdongIt is located at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi provincesThe mountainous region of this coastal province is surrounded by green mountains and waters, and a large number of ancient villages are scattered in betweenAfter the Ming and Qing dynasties, eastern Guangdong became the center of gravity of Hakka development, and its capital Meizhou was known as the "Hakka capital". Northern Guangdong is the first important town for Hakka to expand outward. Heyuan and MeizhouAs a representative place of Hakka cultural tourism area in northeast GuangdongCarrying a diverse Hakka culture, it also has almost all types of Hakka Wailong Houses.
Guangdong Meizhou Hakka tulou weilong house. Figure Visual China.
Kedu "Meizhou."Meijiang District Ketianxia, Nankou Qiao Village Wailong HouseIt is the display carrier of Hakka culture, showing the interweaving of the ancient Central Plains civilization and unique Hakka customs; "Hakka ancient yi, the source of the Wanlu River", the source of the river is also because of itWanlu Lake, Bavarian Manorand other unique scenery attracts thousands of tourists.
Guangdong Heyuan Bavarian Manor, a hot spring resort that integrates Eastern and Western cultures. Figure Visual China.
During the long-term migration and pioneering, the Hakka people constantly adapted to the local natural environment and integrated with the She and other indigenous peoples, forming a Hakka culture with distinctive characteristics. Its unique "beauty" and "different" tourism cultural characteristics meet the needs of people seeking different life experiences, so that they will never return.
In addition to the above, Guangdong also has:Nanling Ecological Recreation Area in North Guangdong, Baiyue Style Coastal Area in West Guangdongand other unique and beautiful scenery. And the charm of Guangdong is far more than that.
Its charm can only be discovered if you personally appreciate it with your own eyes.