Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Zhongshan (China). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Xiaolan, Sanxiang, and Xiqu Subdistrict. Also, be sure to include Shiqi Subdistrict in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Zhongshan (Guangdong).
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Xiaolan
Also known as: 小榄镇
Town in China. Xiaolan is a town situated at the northwest periphery of the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China.
The population of Xiaolan is approximately 333,000, of which 182,000 are registered hukou residents. The town spans an area of 71.47 square kilometres (27.59 sq mi).[1]
Sanxiang
Sanxiang is a town situated at the southern periphery of the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong province. The population of Sanxiang is 33,000 permanent residents and an estimated 140,000 temporary residents. The total area of the town is 96 square kilometres. Sanxiang is much closer to Zhuhai than central Zhongshan.[2]
Xiqu Subdistrict
Also known as: 西区街道
Xiqu Subdistrict, also known as West Subdistrict or Western Subdistrict is a subdistrict directly administered by the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong province, China. It covers 26.7 square kilometres and has a population of 60,000. It is a main industrial and commercial centre of the city. As of 2020, it has nine residential neighborhoods under its administration:
- Yanzhou Community (烟洲社区)
- Guangfeng Community (广丰社区)
- Xiyuan Community (西苑社区)
- Changzhou Community (长洲社区)
- Houshan Community (后山社区)
- Shalang Community (沙朗社区)
- Longchang Community (隆昌社区)
- Longping Community (隆平社区)
- Caihong Community (彩虹社区)
Shiqi Subdistrict
Also known as: 石岐街道
Shiqi Subdistrict, also known as Shiqiqu Subdistrict, or Tiecheng, is a subdistrict located in the center of Zhongshan city, covering an area of 22.72 square kilometres, and a population of about 227,200. The subdistrict administers 19 residential communities, and is home to major industrial and commercial activity.
Local people mainly speak the Shiqi dialect, a Yue dialect related to Standard Cantonese.[4]
Dachong
Also known as: 大涌镇
Town in China. Dachong is a town under the direct administration of the prefecture-level city of Zhongshan, in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong province, China.[5]
Cuiheng
Cuiheng is a village of the town of Nanlang, Zhongshan, Guangdong province. Cuiheng is best known as the birthplace of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the "Father of the Nation" of the Republic of China. Cuiheng is 17.6 kilometres southeast of downtown Zhongshan, and 26 km north of Macau. The whole village is designated a special economic district, as Cuiheng New Area.[6]
Nanqu Subdistrict
Also known as: 南区街道
City in China. Nanqu Subdistrict, also known as South Subdistrict or Southern Subdistrict, is a subdistrict of the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong province, China, covering 48 square kilometres with a registered population of 21,500 and migrant population of 37,900. Many real estate companies and hotels have set up their businesses here, such as Vanke, Wing On and Agile Property.[7]