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Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
Photo: Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Yunfu (云浮, wàhn fàuh in Cantonese, Yúnfú in Mandarin), also known as Wanfow based on the Cantonese pronunciation, is a city with excellent mineral resources in Northern Guangdong. A center for stonework, mining, and related industry, Yunfu is nicknamed the "stone capital" of China. It's well off the beaten path for international tourists, but it does have some natural attractions.
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蟠龙洞 Pánlóng Dòng
A long karst cave named after the "coiled dragon" of ancient Chinese legend.
大云雾山 Dàyúnwù Shān
Dayunwu Mountain has an altitude of 1,140 m. The northeastern main peak of the Yunwu Mountain Range, which runs northeast-oriented, is perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist. High mountains and misty clouds produce fine tea. In small villages, villagers mostly grow tea for their own consumption. There are also protected animals such as pangolins and protected plants like tree ferns.
国恩寺 Guó'ēn Sì
Literally "temple of national mercy" and also known as Lóngshān Sì (龙山寺, "dragon mountain temple"). A big temple covering more than 10,000 m², that was built in the year 683 in the Tang Dynasty.
大湾古建筑群 Dàwān Gǔ Jiànzhù Qún
A couple of old villages built around the end of the Qing Dynasty.
张公庙 Zhānggōng Miào
A small Ming dynasty temple that was built in 1587, one of the relatively well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming Dynasty in the city. It was built by local people to pay homage to Zhang Yuanxun, the general of Guangdong during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It features distinct architectural art characteristics. All the decorations, including poetry, colorful lyrics, painted murals, pictures, overhanging eaves and dragon ridges, embody the folk culture of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
云浮大酒店
Located in the city center of Yunfu, it is possibly a major hotel offering comfortable accommodation and basic facilities.
云浮万豪国际大酒店
As an international brand hotel, it may provide high-quality services and luxurious accommodation.
云浮银湖酒店
Situated in the picturesque Yinhu Scenic Area, it might be a resort hotel offering a tranquil environment and recreational facilities.
云浮锦江之星酒店
Jinjiang Inn is a chain of economy hotels in China, likely providing relatively affordable accommodation.
云浮世纪金源大酒店
This could be a well-equipped modern hotel, offering comprehensive services and convenience.
By bus
Lots of buses from Guangzhou and other cities in Guangdong. Yunfu covers a large area, so try to find a bus going to the specific town, county, or district that you want to visit.
By plane
The nearest major international airport is Guangzhou Baiyun.
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