21 cities in Guangdong, China you should know

Guangdong has many cities, most of which are rather obscure. Try to name the following 21 cities, which are among the most well known.
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English Name
Initial
Brief Description
Guangzhou
G
Capital of Guangdong, known as "Canton" historically and for the Canton Fair.
Shenzhen
S
Global tech hub and home to companies like Huawei and Tencent.
Dongguan
D
"World Factory" for electronics and manufacturing.
Foshan
F
Birthplace of Cantonese opera and martial arts (e.g., Bruce Lee's ancestral home).
Zhuhai
Z
Coastal city adjacent to Macau, known for resorts and the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.
Shantou
S
Major port city in Eastern Guangdong, famous for Chaoshan culture and seafood.
Jiangmen
J
Homeland of overseas Chinese and UNESCO-listed Kaiping Diaolou (watchtowers).
Zhongshan
Z
Named after Sun Yat-sen, featuring his former residence and historical sites.
Huizhou
H
Renowned for West Lake scenery and electronics manufacturing (e.g., TCL).
Chaozhou
C
Ancient city celebrated for ceramics, Teochew cuisine, and Kaiyuan Temple.
Meizhou
M
Cultural heartland of Hakka people, known for tulou (earthen buildings).
Yangjiang
Y
"Knife Capital" of China and home to pristine beaches like Hailing Island.
Zhaoqing
Z
Features Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Qingyuan
Q
Eco-tourism destination with canyons, hot springs, and the North River.
Shaoguan
S
Gateway to Danxia Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site with red sandstone peaks.
Heyuan
H
Hosts the largest dinosaur egg fossil collection and scenic Wanlv Lake.
Maoming
M
Petrochemical hub with coastal wetlands and Lychee Kingdom festivals.
Jieyang
J
Center for jade carving and Chaoshan folk traditions.
Yunfu
Y
"Stone Capital" of China, specializing in marble and artificial stone production.
Shanwei
S
Coastal city famed for revolutionary history and seafood cuisine.
Zhanjiang
Z
Once a French colony called "Kwangchow Wan", is now famous for its seafood delicacies.
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2 Comments
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Level 73
Jun 28, 2025
东莞最出名的恐怕不是这个
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Level 66
Jun 28, 2025
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