Zhàoqìng ([ʈʂâu̯tɕʰîŋ]; Chinese: 肇庆) is a prefecture-level city of Guangdong province, People's Republic of China and the southern districts and Sihui is considered part of the Pearl River Delta region. It is well known for being a regional tourist hub, a medium-sized provincial "college town" as well as an up-and-coming manufacturing center. Residents from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other nearby cities, as well as people from Hong Kong and Macau, are known to visit the city on weekend getaways and excursions.Its population was 3,918,467 at the 2010 census whom 1,232,462 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Duanzhou urban District and Gaoyao County largely being urbanized. Dinghu urban District is not yet conurbated.The main central city, excluding Seven Star Crags, is fairly flat, but thickly forested mountains lie just outside the city limits. Numerous rice paddies and aquaculture ponds are found on the outskirts of the city.

This warm abode of Zhaoqing is a delightful place to visit in China. A gripping city on its own right, Guangzhou also deserves a visit. Guangzhou, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Canton Tower, Pearl River, Baiyun Mountain. Also, to reach Zhaoqing, you'll have to take a flight to Guangzhou; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.

Don't just take a trip, let the trip take you! Have a enjoyable time at Zhaoqing.