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Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
Guangdong Quality Products Exhibition opens July 24 with greater foreign buyer access
Guangdong Quality Products Exhibition opens July 24 with greater foreign buyer access
Shenzhen
Video | Perched on a cliff, Shenzhen Observatory watches the sky and sea
Jieyang
Video | Overlooked spectacle above Chaoshan's streets
Guangdong's smart cold chain hub showcases digital solutions for rural revitalization
Guangdong's smart cold chain hub showcases digital solutions for rural revitalization
Foreign writers explore China's cutting-edge tech at Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum
Foreign writers explore China's cutting-edge tech at Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum
Hengqin offers up to 3 million yuan for Macao construction firms
Hengqin offers up to 3 million yuan for Macao construction firms
Expats
APEC Tech for Good workshop opens in Shenzhen's Qianhai, drawing global experts for innovation exchanges
Technology
Coffee delivered in 7 minutes from 10 km away? Exploring Shenzhen's low-altitude logistics
Technology
Chinese team makes breakthrough in observing vertical ozone distribution over Mount Qomolangma
Opinions
New China-EU consultation mechanism promotes collaboration over trade frictions
New China-EU consultation mechanism promotes collaboration over trade frictions
The first meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consu…
Chinese AC boom in Europe isn't just about the heatwave—here's why
Chinese AC boom in Europe isn't just about the heatwave—here's why
A historic heatwave has gripped Europe, breaking temperature…
UK Prime Minister Starmer resigns as Labour leader, sixth premier to quit in a decade
UK Prime Minister Starmer resigns as Labour leader, sixth premier to quit in a decade
Sir Keir Starmer announced on June 22 (local time), that he …
From Punggol to CCA: How Singapore is reinventing public housing | Eye on Singapore②
From Punggol to CCA: How Singapore is reinventing public housing | Eye on Singapore②
On a typical afternoon, young families stroll along a 4.2-ki…
Meet You in Guangdong
Meet You in Guangdong
China Southern Airlines showcases green aviation in China-US youth climate programme visit
China-US
China Southern Airlines showcases green aviation in China-US youth climate programme visit
French father-son duo: "Everyone says: if you want to make art toys, go to Dongguan."
Dongguan
French father-son duo: "Everyone says: if you want to make art toys, go to Dongguan."
Dongguan's art toys debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Dongguan
Dongguan's art toys debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival
French security guard becomes a fan of Dongguan's art toy Laura at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Dongguan
French security guard becomes a fan of Dongguan's art toy Laura at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Foreign aid training programs for women conclude in Dongguan
Dongguan
Foreign aid training programs for women conclude in Dongguan
2026 China BMX Freestyle League held in Dongguan
Dongguan
2026 China BMX Freestyle League held in Dongguan
Italian artist couple: Creating in Foshan, seeing a colorful China
Foshan
Italian artist couple: Creating in Foshan, seeing a colorful China
Global paddlers embrace China's dragon boat culture in Guangzhou
Festival
Global paddlers embrace China's dragon boat culture in Guangzhou
Specials
Guangdong
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
Travel
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
As temperatures rise across Guangdong, the province's caves offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Cool year-round, these underground worlds combine dramatic karst landscapes, boat tours, and adventure experiences. Here are some of the province's top cave destinations for a summer cool-down.
Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026
Travel
Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026
From Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Foshan, here are the places to enjoy museums after dark this summer.
July Exhibition Guide | From Renaissance masterpieces to tiny wonders
Art
July Exhibition Guide | From Renaissance masterpieces to tiny wonders
Whether you're into Renaissance paintings, Chinese history, classic comics, or the natural world, Guangdong has something to explore this July. Here are four exhibitions that offer a closer look at art, culture and science across Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
July Fair Guide | Guangdong events in July
Business
July Fair Guide | Guangdong events in July
Guangdong is hosting a lively lineup of fairs in July 2026, covering cross-border e-commerce, building decoration, quality Guangdong-made products, and more.
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026
July Exhibition Guide | From Renaissance masterpieces to tiny wonders
July Fair Guide | Guangdong events in July
Event
July Show Guide | Your cultural picks for the month
July Show Guide | Your cultural picks for the month
Travel
Chasing lotus blooms across Guangdong
Chasing lotus blooms across Guangdong
Cities
Guangzhou
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Nansha
Guangzhou
Guangdong 2026 summer break: Key dates
Summer break is now underway across Guangdong, with most primary and secondary schools starting their vacation in mid-July. Universities have also announced their summer schedules.
Guangzhou
Guangdong's smart cold chain hub showcases digital solutions for rural revitalization
The center is Guangdong Province's first fully temperature-controlled smart cold chain trading park.
Travel
Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026
From Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Foshan, here are the places to enjoy museums after dark this summer.
Business
Guangdong, ASEAN to discuss industrial complementarity at supply chain forum
A Guangzhou news conference on Wednesday promoted the upcoming 2026 ASEAN-China (Guangdong) Trade Promotion and Supply Chain Cooperation Mechanism Exchange Conference, with officials outlining the industrial complementarity between Guangdong and ASEAN as the event's central theme.
Guangzhou
PSG legend Bruno N'Gotty to host free youth football clinic in Guangzhou's Nansha
On July 11, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy Greater Bay Area (GBA) will host a free youth football clinic at Puzhou Square in Guangzhou's Nansha District, featuring legendary PSG defender Bruno N'Gotty.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou AI-powered factory fuels Europe's AC boom
​A smart factory in Guangzhou's Nansha District can produce up to 45,000 air conditioners (ACs) a day, meeting the surging European demand for Midea's PortaSplit units.
World
Why Namibian President picks Guangdong for first stop of China visit
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Guangzhou on July 5, 2026, commencing a week-long state visit, which is also her first trip to China since assuming office.
GBA
Drones help bridge two sides of Pearl River in GBA mega-project Shiziyang Channel
A heavy-duty drone successfully delivered a pilot rope across the Pearl River on June 30, signaling a key breakthrough for the Shiziyang Channel, the Guangdong Transportation Group announced. The project has now officially advanced into the superstructure construction phase for its cross-river section.
Shenzhen
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Nanshan
Shenzhen
Foreign writers explore China's cutting-edge tech at Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum
On July 9, a group of seven writers from six APEC member economies, including Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, visited the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum.
Shenzhen
Video | Perched on a cliff, Shenzhen Observatory watches the sky and sea
Seen from above, the Shenzhen Observatory sits on a headland at Xichong Beach on the Dapeng Peninsula, a quiet installation of white domes and low buildings at the edge of the South China Sea.
Expats
APEC Tech for Good workshop opens in Shenzhen's Qianhai, drawing global experts for innovation exchanges
The APEC "Tech for Good" workshop officially opened on July 8 in Qianhai, Shenzhen, bringing together more than 50 government officials, academics, business leaders, and representatives of international organizations from 17 APEC member economies. The three-day event, approved under the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI), is one of China's APEC events in 2026.
Technology
Coffee delivered in 7 minutes from 10 km away? Exploring Shenzhen's low-altitude logistics
By overcoming the limitations of ground transportation, drone delivery makes logistics faster, smarter, and more efficient. And this is already a reality in Shenzhen.
Travel
Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026
From Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Foshan, here are the places to enjoy museums after dark this summer.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen's Robot Valley emerges as global hub of robotics innovation
Nestled within a 10-kilometer stretch flanked by the Tanglang and Yangtai mountains in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, China's "Robot Valley" has rapidly evolved into a global epicenter for robotics innovation, driven by an unparalleled supply chain and deep industry-academia integration.
Africa
South Africa looks to Shenzhen for innovation and investment opportunities
During the visit, South African representatives highlighted Shenzhen's strengths in innovation and technology, and expressed interest in attracting Chinese investment in areas such as the automotive sector, renewable energy, and battery and fuel technologies.
Shenzhen
Shekou art festival invites you to a summer street art journey
This summer, the coastal enclave of Shekou invites you to wander its streets and discover art around every corner. The 10th Shekou AMaS (Amid Mountains and Seas) art festival kicks off Friday, transforming the district into a vibrant, interactive cultural landscape.
Zhuhai
Foreign bloggers love Zhuhai Xiawan Night Market
Two foreign influencers recently toured the Xiawan Night Market in Gongbei, Zhuhai, and were struck by its lively atmosphere.
Zhuhai
Pics | Summer dreams in skies of Zhuhai
Zhuhai is located on the coast of Guangdong Province, where the Pearl River meets the sea. Here, the coastal breezes transform ordinary clouds into a living canvas. You can see clouds shaped like a little golden dragon, fluffy sheep, leaping dolphins, and puppies rolling playfully in the sky.
Zhuhai
Egrets World: A secluded birdwatching spot in Zhuhai
At Egrets World in Jinwan, Zhuhai, flocks of egrets soar through the air to the sound of birdsong. Set in the secluded water town of Sanban Village, it is one of Zhuhai's recommended birdwatching spots for visitors looking to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Travel
Summer fruit-picking getaways in Guangdong
Summer in Guangdong arrives with baskets of ripe fruit. Across the province, orchards are entering peak harvest season, inviting visitors to pick fresh fruit straight from the trees. From lychees and wampees to grapes and passion fruit, here are some fruit-picking experiences worth adding to your summer itinerary.
Shantou
Strolling through Shantou, and stepping back in time
Wandering through the streets of Shantou is incredibly relaxing; every casual snapshot turns into a vintage-style photo.
Business
July Fair Guide | Guangdong events in July
Guangdong is hosting a lively lineup of fairs in July 2026, covering cross-border e-commerce, building decoration, quality Guangdong-made products, and more.
Travel
Sea breezes brush past as tides rise and fall in Shantou
The orange sea mingles with the evening glow. The sea rests quietly like dark silk. Come to a place where the wind blows and savor this calm, gentle moment.
Transportation
Chaoshan Railway Station rolls out new rail schedule, adding routes to Yiwu and Shenzhen North
Chaoshan Railway Station in eastern Guangdong has officially launched its third-quarter 2026 train operation plan, effective July 1. The new schedule boosts train services, improves intercity connectivity, and introduces flexible ticketing options to meet surging summer travel demand.
Foshan
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Chancheng
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Nanhai
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Shunde
Manufacture
Inside China's factories, computing power is reshaping manufacturing
The scene reflects a broader transformation taking place across China's manufacturing sector. The world's largest manufacturing base is moving beyond traditional advantages of scale and labor, using computing power, data and AI to build smarter and more flexible factories.
Manufacture
World's first soy sauce 'lighthouse factory' in Foshan leverages AI to upgrade brewing
Thanks to the advanced AI technologies and equipment being used in the production of soy sauce and the high quality of its products, the Gaoming factory, a subsidiary of the 400-year-old brand Haitian, was added to the global "lighthouse factory" network by the World Economic Forum in January, 2025.
Foshan
Explore a creative market with a true Lingnan vibe in Foshan
Explore a creative market with a true Lingnan vibe in Foshan
Transportation
Foshan Railway Station opens as pivotal hub of railway network in S China's Greater Bay Area
The Foshan Railway Station opened on Wednesday, becoming another pivotal hub of the railway network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Foshan
Explore a creative market with a true Lingnan vibe in Foshan
Explore a creative market with a true Lingnan vibe in Foshan
Transportation
High-speed rail reaches Foshan Ancient Town, where Lingnan journeys start
Foshan Station on the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway opened on July 1. Chancheng, Foshan, ushers in a new era of high-speed rail reaching the city center. Direct high-speed train services link Foshan Ancient Town with Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, Wuhan, and other cities.
Foshan
How spectacular dragon boat races in Foshan's Chancheng?
Dragon boat racing took center stage as Lingnan's most iconic cultural IP during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (June 19 to 21). More than 20 dragon boat folk events were held across Chancheng, creating a vibrant event pattern of "one signature race per village."
Foshan
Don't miss Zhangcha's centuries-old colorful dragon boat parade in Foshan this Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival arrives and drums and gongs resound! In Dajiang Village, Zhangcha, Foshan, a colorful dragon boat dating back 300 years takes to the water once again. Firecrackers crackle and the signal rings out. The dragon dances across the water and surges through the waves.
Travel
Summer night culture tour: Guangdong museums extend hours for 2026
From Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Foshan, here are the places to enjoy museums after dark this summer.
Festival
"Double Dragon Chase" lights up Foshan's Dragon Boat Drift Race
"J-Turn" course is one of this year's most intense new formats. It also has a vivid name: "Double Dragon Chase". Two teams set off from opposite directions, racing head-to-head along the same narrow river. Two 25-meter-long dragon boats blast through a river just four meters wide.
Foshan
Recap: Foshan's Diejiao Dragon Boat Drift Race
At 1:30 p.m. on June 22, the Diejiao Chaji J-Bend Dragon Boat Drift Race in Nanhai, Foshan, will take center stage, bringing a fresh twist to the thrilling spectacle of dragon boat racing.
Festival
Foshan's Diejiao Dragon Boat Drift Race kicks off
"Better to crash than to slow down." Known as the "F1 on Water," the race featured boats carving smooth turns at full speed, powered by surging momentum and crews pulling together as one.
Business
How can a company navigate business cycles and achieve lasting success: Chairman and President of Midea Group
Starting June 27, Guangdong will launch the "Beacon Over Lingnan" video series across major online platforms. The first episode features a dialogue with Fang Hongbo, Chairman and President of Midea Group. Join us as we get to know the leader of this Fortune Global 500 company.
Foshan
This dragon boat feast in Shunde, Guangdong, absolutely amazing!
On June 20, a vibrant Dragon Boat Festival Feast kicked off in Longchongkou Village, Ronggui Subdistrict, Shunde District, Foshan.
Foshan
Dragon boats glow after dark? They're right here in Shunde, Foshan!
When you hear the word "dragon boat," what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Wooden? Ancient? Or full of power? But here's the thing, hardly anyone would link them with cyberpunk vibes. In Ronggui, Shunde, Foshan, every Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, the "night dragon boats" make their grand appearance.
Travel
Gentle morning light over a verdant lakeside
Greenery sways gently as gentle ripples spread across the lake. Morning light slowly unfolds, and all that is beautiful quietly begins to grow.
Travel
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
As temperatures rise across Guangdong, the province's caves offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Cool year-round, these underground worlds combine dramatic karst landscapes, boat tours, and adventure experiences. Here are some of the province's top cave destinations for a summer cool-down.
Biodiversity
Shaoguan volunteers help fireflies thrive at Danxia Mountain
Firefly conservation at Danxia Mountain began in the summer of 2024. At the time, little was known about the area's firefly population, with no baseline survey or long-term monitoring data available. A group of 25 nature enthusiasts formed the first volunteer monitoring team, establishing four fixed survey sites and carrying out 44 field surveys over the following year.
Travel
Northern Guangdong's mountains and waters unfold among the peaks of Bijia Mountain
From the summit, layered mountains stretch as far as the eye can see. Clouds gather and drift, and the heart wanders through the mountains and fields. Everything feels soft and gentle.
Shaoguan
Three white-eared night heron chicks successfully raised in Guangdong's Shaoguan
​A pair of white-eared night herons (Gorsachius magnificus) has successfully raised three chicks at Xiaoliukeng-Qingzhangshan Provincial Nature Reserve in Nanxiong, Shaoguan, Guangdong. This marks the reserve's best recorded breeding success in more than a decade.
Heyuan
In Pics | Fishing season opens in Heyuan's Wanlv Lake
Colorful flags flutter in the breeze as 51 fishing boats set out across Wanlv Lake at sunrise, marking the opening of the 2026 Wanlv Lake Fishing Festival in Heyuan, Guangdong Province.
Travel
Clouds drift as summer breezes sweep across Heyuan's green hills
A summer breeze sweeps across the hills and fields. Drifting clouds float gently overhead. Step into this landscape, quietly watch the play of light and cloud shadows, and feel the beauty of nature.
Heyuan
2026 Wanlv Lake Fishing Festival set for July 4 to 5 in Heyuan
Summer plans? Cancel them. Because from July 4 to 5, Wanlv Lake (万绿湖) in Heyuan, Guangdong, is throwing an ultimate summer bash: The 2026 Wanlv Lake Fishing Festival!
Heyuan
New direct high-speed rail service to link Heyuan with Guangxi from July 1
China's updated railway timetable, which takes effect on July 1, will introduce the first direct high-speed rail service linking Heyuan in Guangdong Province with cities in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Meizhou
Meizhou rescue team rushes to flood-hit Guangxi, evacuates over 500 people
At 4 p.m. on July 7, an 11-member volunteer rescue team from the Meizhou Unit of the Off-road Rescue Corps under the Public Welfare Committee of the Guangdong Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation departed for severely flood-hit Guigang City with professional rescue equipment.
Sports
Beyond dragon boats: How to join water sports communities in Guangdong
David Butler says dragon boating is a great opportunity to meet and participate with a group of people that you would probably never have much contact with. They come from all over the world and all over China, with completely different jobs, backgrounds, and ages.
Weather
First typhoon could make landfall in Guangdong this weekend
Designated 96W, the system sits on the edge of a subtropical high-pressure ridge in the western Pacific. The conditions, including warm sea surface temperatures, ample moisture, and low vertical wind shear, favor intensification.
China
A new horizon: China's path and its global promises
In this moment of uncertainty, a growing number of enlightened minds—including political figures and scholars from around the world— are turning their attention eastward in search of a different way forward.
Biodiversity
Photo exhibition takes Huizhou's turtle story to London, Kuala Lumpur and beyond
Hosted in galleries, busy metro stations, and Chinese community halls, the exhibition combined turtle-themed imagery with artifact displays to showcase Huizhou as a coastal city rich in ecological diversity and modern energy. It attracted large crowds at all four venues.
Manufacture
Inside China's factories, computing power is reshaping manufacturing
The scene reflects a broader transformation taking place across China's manufacturing sector. The world's largest manufacturing base is moving beyond traditional advantages of scale and labor, using computing power, data and AI to build smarter and more flexible factories.
Ecology
White-eared night heron recorded in Huizhou's nature reserve for the first time
​A white-eared night heron (Gorsachius magnificus), a national first-class protected species in China, has been recorded for the first time in Nankunshan Provincial Nature Reserve in Longmen County, Huizhou.
Travel
Flowers bloom across Guangdong as midsummer begins
Minor Heat has arrived. Ponds are filled with lotus flowers, and Baisha bamboo shoots are at their freshest. Giant alliums are in full bloom, and cotton roses blossom gracefully. All things reveal their own beauty.
Shenzhen
Shanwei jewelry and seafood specialties showcased in Shenzhen
As part of the "Guangdong Goods Global Reach" campaign, Shanwei, a city in eastern Guangdong, presented signature products from its jewelry and seafood sectors at a promotional event in Shenzhen on July 3.
Sports
Beyond dragon boats: How to join water sports communities in Guangdong
David Butler says dragon boating is a great opportunity to meet and participate with a group of people that you would probably never have much contact with. They come from all over the world and all over China, with completely different jobs, backgrounds, and ages.
Weather
First typhoon could make landfall in Guangdong this weekend
Designated 96W, the system sits on the edge of a subtropical high-pressure ridge in the western Pacific. The conditions, including warm sea surface temperatures, ample moisture, and low vertical wind shear, favor intensification.
China
A new horizon: China's path and its global promises
In this moment of uncertainty, a growing number of enlightened minds—including political figures and scholars from around the world— are turning their attention eastward in search of a different way forward.
Dongguan
Golden sunset silhouettes at Dongguan's Huiyan Bridge
Catch the perfect sunset at Huiyan Bridge in Dongguan. As the golden sun aligns with the bridge's distinctive arch, the bridge and its onlookers form a striking silhouette.
Business
OPPO and vivo make Global Unicorn Index for the fourth consecutive year
​Recently, the Hurun Research Institute released the Global Unicorn Index 2026, which features unlisted companies founded after 2000 and valued at more than 1 billion U.S. dollars. In the ranking, OPPO and vivo, two leading smartphone companies headquartered in Dongguan, both placed among the world's top 100, at 20th and 22nd, respectively.
Dongguan
Dongguan Basketball Center at night
Dongguan
Leisure life in Dongguan Binhaiwan Bay Area
Zhongshan
In Pics | Zhongshan's fishing season begins!
As the fishing moratorium ends in July, fishing boats return to the Modaomen Waterway in Shenwan, Zhongshan, bringing fresh river and sea catches back to local tables.
Recap: Zhongshan vs Dongguan | Guangdong City Basketball League Playoffs (Round 5)
Zhongshan vs Dongguan | Guangdong City Basketball League Playoffs (Round 5)
Zhongshan
Coffee fragrance breathes new life into century-old overseas Chinese buildings
This café is a real hit on social media in Zhongshan. It also serves as a youth entrepreneurship and employment incubation base in Haotou Village, Torch High-tech Industrial Development Zone.
Travel
Revitalizing overseas Chinese residence to unleash new vitality
Longrui Village keeps exploring practical methods to revive these residences filled with overseas Chinese’ deep nostalgia for home. The revitalization scheme applied to the overseas Chinese house at No.4, Lane 9, Yunqu Street breaks new ground for win-win solution between overseas Chinese heritage protection and rural revitalization.
Business
Jiangmen shipbuilder secures 350 million U.S. dollars in new overseas orders
​According to the latest data from leading global shipbroker Clarksons, Jiangmen Nanyang Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (JNS) has secured a new batch of overseas newbuilding orders, signing contracts to build 11 Supramax and Handysize bulk carriers worth a total of 350 million U.S. dollars.
Jiangmen
Taste summer in Jiangmen's countryside
Jackfruit season is now in full swing in Jiangmen. At Yanfeng Farm in Nanxing Village, Hecheng Town, more than 8,000 jackfruit trees are laden with fruit.
Jiangmen
Green paddy fields, flocks of white egrets
Waves of rice roll toward distant hills. Egrets dot the overhead power lines like musical notes. In Lingnan's morning light, everything move at its own gentle pace.
Manufacture
Jiangmen-made products power world's biggest sporting events
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws global attention, Jiangmen-made products are once again in the spotlight. From the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games to the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), products from Jiangmen have become a familiar presence at major international sporting events.
Travel
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
As temperatures rise across Guangdong, the province's caves offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Cool year-round, these underground worlds combine dramatic karst landscapes, boat tours, and adventure experiences. Here are some of the province's top cave destinations for a summer cool-down.
Yangjiang
Yangjiang unveils heritage-focused study tour route
At a tourism promotion and cooperation conference held on June 30, a tourism ambassador for Jiangcheng District introduced a distinctive cultural study itinerary titled "Ancient City Millennium Trail." The walkable route is designed to immerse visitors in the district's rich historical and cultural fabric heritage across centuries.
Festival
Residents flock to buy mugwort and calamus ahead of Dragon Boat Festival
Traditionally, households place the plants at their entrances on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, believing that their natural fragrance helps repel insects, ward off harmful influences, and bring health and safety to the family.
Yangjiang
In pics | Peak time for sun-drying colorful Xiangyunsha in Yangjiang
​Xiangyunsha (Gambiered Guangdong Gauze) is a traditional silk fabric unique to Guangdong. It is made from grey mulberry silk and dyed with Dioscorea cirrhosa juice. Afterwards, it is coated with river mud and sun-dried via a traditional process that cannot be fully mechanized.
Business
Saudi delegation explores Zhanjiang's smart appliances and seafood products
During the visit, the delegation focused on selecting distinctive products with a competitive edge and strong suitability for Middle Eastern markets. Smart cooking appliances, multi-functional cookers, and multi-purpose dryers are among the items that closely match local household scenarios and consumer demand.
Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang's mangrove restoration earns acclaim as global model
With global mangroves still shrinking by approximately 1% a year, Zhanjiang, the prefecture-level city with the largest mangrove area in China, has emerged as a leading example of ecological restoration.
Zhanjiang
Sunrise over Zhanjiang, where the heart embraces all horizons
Gaze upon the sea and watch the sun rise.
Zhanjiang
French and Chinese artists rediscover Zhanjiang
The documentary Zhanjiang: Framed in a Sketchbook records a cross-cultural dialogue spanning thousands of miles. French illustrator Hervé Dauce was invited by Zhanjiang native cartoonist Lin Dihuan (pen name "Xiaolin") to visit this southern Chinese coastal city, a place Dauce had never even heard of before.
Maoming
New materials special competition of China-Russia Industrial Innovation Competition opens in Maoming
The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, research institutes, universities, and enterprises.
Maoming
Graceful egrets bring a Maoming forest to life
Flocks of egrets settle among the green trees. Their wings stir the morning breeze, awakening a forest bathed in dawn light and filling the view with vibrant life.
Maoming
Maoming lychees shine at Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice Conference in Germany
On June 25 (local time), Lingfengnuo lychees from Maoming, Guangdong Province, made their debut at the 3rd Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice Conference in Mainz, Germany, serving as "sweet ambassadors" on the conference exchange platform.
Cuisine
Rap battle | Who's Guangdong's real zongzi MVP?
Six legendary Guangdong zongzi enter the ring for an epic rap battle! Welcome to the Guangdong Zongzi Rap Battle, where tradition meets hip-hop in the tastiest showdown of the year!
Zhaoqing
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Huilong Town
Travel
Lotus flowers bloom in a moment of serenity in Zhaoqing
Lotus flowers bloom across the pond, bringing the essence of summer to life. Elegant and fresh, the scene lingers with quiet poetic charm. Summer here holds the soothing serenity of the countryside.
Travel
A lone crape myrtle becomes Zhaoqing's latest summer star
Standing alone by the lake with the Seven Star Crags as its backdrop, the old tree spreads its gnarled branches under dense clusters of blossoms that shift from pale pink to fuchsia.
Zhaoqing
Floods reveal striking river divide in Fengkai, Zhaoqing
A red flood alert has been issued for the section of the Xijiang River that runs through Fengkai County in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province.
Zhaoqing
Guangdong issues first red flood warning this year as typhoon disrupts rail services
Upstream inflows have continued to push up the water level of the Xijiang River. As of 8 a.m. on July 7, the water level had reached 17.24 meters.
Zhaoqing
Tiy Loy Company LTD: Centuries of transnational Qiaopi delivery | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (6)
The recent hit film Dear You features an institution called "Qiaopi bureau"—an agency that helped overseas Chinese send remittances and letters home. In many ways, its role resembles the work of our company, which continues to operate today as an important bridge between overseas Chinese communities and their hometowns.
Zhaoqing
Zhong Rong and Gaoyao farmers thrive together in Australia's local market | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (5)
Gaoyao farmers came together in 1989 to establish the "Chinese Agricultural Association" in New South Wales. Around 90 percent of the members were from Gaoyao, while the rest were immigrants from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Zhongshan City of Guangdong.
Guangdong
Huang Hanyuan mobilizes overseas Chinese to donate supplies and funds | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (4)
My name is Huang Hanyuan. I have lived in Australia for many years and have long been involved in local overseas Chinese organizations.
Zhaoqing
Su Ruixiang conveys hometown affection through unity and service | Gaoyao Huilong Overseas Chinese Stories (3)
My name is Su Ruixiang. I joined the Australia Zhaoqing Fellowship Association Incorporated in 2005 when I was still relatively young, initially helping senior members with miscellaneous tasks.
Travel
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
As temperatures rise across Guangdong, the province's caves offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Cool year-round, these underground worlds combine dramatic karst landscapes, boat tours, and adventure experiences. Here are some of the province's top cave destinations for a summer cool-down.
Expats
From Canada to China: David's story of home in rural Guangdong | My Home in GBA ⑤
David believes he was the first foreigner to settle in Baisha. Before long, the village began to feel familiar. He greets neighbors as he walks the streets. People stop to chat. Everyone knows his name.
Qingyuan
Eagle-beak peach harvest begins in Yangshan, Qingyuan
As summer heat settles in, eagle-beak peaches have entered harvest season at a growing base in Songmu Village, Lingbei Town, Yangshan County, Qingyuan. Covering 400 mu (about 26.7 hectares), the orchards are heavy with ripe fruit, and this year's yield is expected to reach 100,000 kilograms, up 20 percent from last year.
Travel
Flowers bloom across Guangdong as midsummer begins
Minor Heat has arrived. Ponds are filled with lotus flowers, and Baisha bamboo shoots are at their freshest. Giant alliums are in full bloom, and cotton roses blossom gracefully. All things reveal their own beauty.
Ecology
Two new horned toad species discovered in Chaozhou
Two new toad species—Raoping horned toad and Dongli horned toad—have been discovered in Raoping County, Chaozhou City.
Transportation
Chaoshan Railway Station rolls out new rail schedule, adding routes to Yiwu and Shenzhen North
Chaoshan Railway Station in eastern Guangdong has officially launched its third-quarter 2026 train operation plan, effective July 1. The new schedule boosts train services, improves intercity connectivity, and introduces flexible ticketing options to meet surging summer travel demand.
Sports
Recap: Chaozhou vs Shaoguan | Guangdong City Football Super League (8th round)
The 2026 Guangdong City Football Super League (8th round) is set to kick off on June 27.
Chaozhou
Chaozhou's 600-year-old land dragon boat tradition lives on
With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, the waters of Lingnan are already alive with the beat of drums. In Dachengsuo, Raoping County, Chaozhou, however, a distinctive dragon boat parade is quietly taking shape along ancient streets and narrow lanes. These dragon boats never touch the water; they parade entirely on land.
Jieyang
High-speed train races past Chaoshan's century-old rooftops
Take in the stunning view of Chaoshan's century-old rooftops from a high-speed train! Traditional architecture meets modern speed, bringing heritage and the present into one frame.
Jieyang
Video | Overlooked spectacle above Chaoshan's streets
In the Chaoshan region of Guangdong, visitors drawn by its food may be missing something: a drama in broken porcelain playing out above their heads.
Transportation
Chaoshan Railway Station rolls out new rail schedule, adding routes to Yiwu and Shenzhen North
Chaoshan Railway Station in eastern Guangdong has officially launched its third-quarter 2026 train operation plan, effective July 1. The new schedule boosts train services, improves intercity connectivity, and introduces flexible ticketing options to meet surging summer travel demand.
Jieyang
Jieyang Ancient City debuts in New Zealand via film "Dear You"
Jieyang Ancient City lantern models were displayed at the premiere. Jieyang Ancient City once again drew the attention of overseas Chinese. Its unique scenery traveled across the ocean.
Travel
Natural ACs: Explore Guangdong's coolest caves
As temperatures rise across Guangdong, the province's caves offer a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Cool year-round, these underground worlds combine dramatic karst landscapes, boat tours, and adventure experiences. Here are some of the province's top cave destinations for a summer cool-down.
Yunfu
Yunfu welcomes bountiful eagle-beak peach harvest
The 6.7-hectare orchard of Fenglaiyuan Eagle-Beak Peach Planting Specialized Farmers' Cooperative in Jilin Village, Tongmen Town, Yunan County, Yunfu City is now in peak harvest season. Hillsides are dotted with ripe eagle-beak peaches, their vibrant color and sweet fragrance signaling another abundant season.
Agriculture
Seedless wampee harvest begins in Yunfu's Yunan County
Yunan's seedless wampees, known for their sweet flavor with a hint of tartness, are among the county's signature agricultural products. In mid-July, Yunan will host a dedicated promotion event for seedless wampees as part of the 2026 "Guangdong Goods Global Reach" summer campaign.
Yunfu
Escape to clouds at Dajin Mountain in Yunfu
​Hidden in northern Yunfu City, Guangdong Province, Dajin Mountain offers a cloud-kissed mountain escape without the need for a long, exhausting journey.
Video
Dongguan
Golden sunset silhouettes at Dongguan's Huiyan Bridge
Catch the perfect sunset at Huiyan Bridge in Dongguan. As the golden sun aligns with the bridge's distinctive arch, the bridge and its onlookers form a striking silhouette.
Golden sunset silhouettes at Dongguan's Huiyan Bridge
Jieyang
High-speed train races past Chaoshan's century-old rooftops
Take in the stunning view of Chaoshan's century-old rooftops from a high-speed train! Traditional architecture meets modern speed, bringing heritage and the present into one frame.
High-speed train races past Chaoshan's century-old rooftops
Guangzhou
Guangdong 2026 summer break: Key dates
Summer break is now underway across Guangdong, with most primary and secondary schools starting their vacation in mid-July. Universities have also announced their summer schedules.
Guangdong 2026 summer break: Key dates
Shenzhen
Video | Perched on a cliff, Shenzhen Observatory watches the sky and sea
Seen from above, the Shenzhen Observatory sits on a headland at Xichong Beach on the Dapeng Peninsula, a quiet installation of white domes and low buildings at the edge of the South China Sea.
Video | Perched on a cliff, Shenzhen Observatory watches the sky and sea
Golden sunset silhouettes at Dongguan's Huiyan Bridge
High-speed train races past Chaoshan's century-old rooftops
Guangdong 2026 summer break: Key dates
Video | Perched on a cliff, Shenzhen Observatory watches the sky and sea
Video | Overlooked spectacle above Chaoshan's streets
Jieyang
Video | Overlooked spectacle above Chaoshan's streets
In the Chaoshan region of Guangdong, visitors drawn by its food may be missing something: a drama in broken porcelain playing out above their heads.
Coffee delivered in 7 minutes from 10 km away? Exploring Shenzhen's low-altitude logistics
Technology
Coffee delivered in 7 minutes from 10 km away? Exploring Shenzhen's low-altitude logistics
By overcoming the limitations of ground transportation, drone delivery makes logistics faster, smarter, and more efficient. And this is already a reality in Shenzhen.
Lotus flowers bloom in a moment of serenity in Zhaoqing
Travel
Lotus flowers bloom in a moment of serenity in Zhaoqing
Lotus flowers bloom across the pond, bringing the essence of summer to life. Elegant and fresh, the scene lingers with quiet poetic charm. Summer here holds the soothing serenity of the countryside.
2026 Global Writers in Guangdong Program kicks off in Shenzhen
Shenzhen
2026 Global Writers in Guangdong Program kicks off in Shenzhen
On July 8, the 2026 Global Writers in Guangdong Program kicked off its first day of field visits in Shenzhen.
America at 250: Has Trump really "Made America Great Again"?
Fact Check
America at 250: Has Trump really "Made America Great Again"?
The American dream is "battered, but it's still alive," Fingar said, though he conceded that parents have "lost confidence" that their children will live better than they did.
Photo exhibition takes Huizhou's turtle story to London, Kuala Lumpur and beyond
Biodiversity
Photo exhibition takes Huizhou's turtle story to London, Kuala Lumpur and beyond
Hosted in galleries, busy metro stations, and Chinese community halls, the exhibition combined turtle-themed imagery with artifact displays to showcase Huizhou as a coastal city rich in ecological diversity and modern energy. It attracted large crowds at all four venues.
Northern Guangdong's mountains and waters unfold among the peaks of Bijia Mountain
Travel
Northern Guangdong's mountains and waters unfold among the peaks of Bijia Mountain
From the summit, layered mountains stretch as far as the eye can see. Clouds gather and drift, and the heart wanders through the mountains and fields. Everything feels soft and gentle.
Floods reveal striking river divide in Fengkai, Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing
Floods reveal striking river divide in Fengkai, Zhaoqing
A red flood alert has been issued for the section of the Xijiang River that runs through Fengkai County in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province.
Picture
Chinese team makes breakthrough in observing vertical ozone distribution over Mount Qomolangma
Chinese team makes breakthrough in observing vertical ozone distribution over Mount Qomolangma
Using the latest vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing hybrid drone, the joint team from the Peking University (PKU) and Chinese Academy of Sciences also fully captured the entire process of downward ozone transport driven by glacier winds. These achievements have added a crucial piece of observational evidence to the study of high-concentration ozone and its changing trends over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in western China.
A lone crape myrtle becomes Zhaoqing's latest summer star
A lone crape myrtle becomes Zhaoqing's latest summer star
Standing alone by the lake with the Seven Star Crags as its backdrop, the old tree spreads its gnarled branches under dense clusters of blossoms that shift from pale pink to fuchsia.
In Pics | Zhongshan's fishing season begins!
In Pics | Zhongshan's fishing season begins!
As the fishing moratorium ends in July, fishing boats return to the Modaomen Waterway in Shenwan, Zhongshan, bringing fresh river and sea catches back to local tables.
Children embrace various activities during summer vacation across China
Children embrace various activities during summer vacation across China
Children read books at a bookstore in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, July 5, 2026.
Hong Kong university fosters interdisciplinary education model
Hong Kong university fosters interdisciplinary education model
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), which opened in 2022, has adopted an innovative academic structure featuring "Hubs" and "Thrusts" instead of traditional schools and departments, aiming to foster an interdisciplinary education model and advance emerging disciplines.
Foshan Railway Station opens as pivotal hub of railway network in S China's Greater Bay Area
Foshan Railway Station opens as pivotal hub of railway network in S China's Greater Bay Area
The Foshan Railway Station opened on Wednesday, becoming another pivotal hub of the railway network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Croatia to seal World Cup last 16 berth
Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Croatia to seal World Cup last 16 berth
Cristiano Ronaldo's first goal in the World Cup knockout stage and substitute Goncalo Ramos's late winner helped Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic round of 32 fixture here on Thursday.
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