"Nanhai District (Chinese: 南海区; pinyin: Nánhǎi Qū) is a district of Foshan prefecture-level city, in Guangdong province, southern China.Nanhai District of Foshan City is located in the center of Guangdong Province, at the heart of Pearl River Delta. It surrounds another Foshan district ---Chancheng District. It is only ten kilometers away from Guangzhou and is near Hong Kong and Macao. The environment of Nanhai District is richly endowed by nature. It has long been a land of plenty and the hometown for overseas Chinese.
Nanhai has a long history and deep cultural foundations. 6,000 years ago, it gave birth to the Xiqiao Culture of the New Stone Age. In the 33rd year of Qin Dynasty (214 B.C), Nanhai Commandry was established; in the 10th year of Sui Dynasty, it was changed into Nanhai County. For thousands of years, Nanhai people have been working industriously and they have created a splendid civilization. Its agriculture, handicraft industry and commerce have been prosperous for generations. Nanhai has also produced numerous famous citizens such as Youwei--the leader of the Constitutional Reform of 1898; Chen Qiyuan?aa patriot returned overseas Chinese businessman; Zhan Tianyou?aan outstanding railway engineer; Zou Boqi?aa famous scholar and a national industrialist; Wong Feihung--a master of Chinese Kongfu and expert in fast kicking.
Under the motto of dare to be the first, Nanhai people took the lead in initiating economic reform, in developing a market economy and in searching for ways to integrate into the international market in 1978. Nanhais progress has been outstanding and has become one of the four little dragons in Guangdong.
The tranquil and exquisite scenery of Nanhai is not only of enchanting beauty, but is also culturally rich. Modern technology and the information industry have assisted in promoting the Nanhai journey in the global village.
Nanhai District has 4 tourist resorts, Xiqiao Mountain, Golden Lake Resort, West Bank Tourist Resort and Nan Guo Peach Garden. It also has a number of ecological scenic spots like Huangji Egrets Paradise and Sangji Fish Pond. There, the mountain is green; the water is clear and the meadows are green and lavish. This together with the blue sky, result in a comforting ecological environment. Nanhai has become a promised land and tourist paradise where people from Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macao come to spend their holidays.
In addition to its 6,000-year-old Neolithic stone implement site, Nanhai is the former residence of several famous people such as Kang Youwei, Chen Qiyuan and Wong Feihung. The cultures of South Chinese Boxing, Lion Dancing and the customs of Nanhai have become an attraction for numerous tourists.
Its thousand-year-old history and culture combined with its present charm has developed Nanhai into the jewel that it currently is.
Nanhai Links：Xiqiao Mountain，Huangji Egret's Paradise， Western Riverbank Tourism Vacationland，Nan Guo Peach Garden，Kang Youwei"
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