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CHINA,
Zhuhai
Why China?
One of the most ancient civilizations in the world, China has been the
exotic orient for the western world. Formerly known as the ‘forbidden’
country it has opened its door to a culture that is ancient but also
keeping pace with the modern where 1.2 billion people call home, with
bustling markets, huge cities and surprising open spaces.
“China isn't a country - it's a different world. Unless you have a
couple of years and unlimited patience, it's best to follow a loose
itinerary here, such as following the Silk Road, sailing down the Yangzi
River, or exploring the Dr Seuss landscape of Guangxi Province.From
shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the desert landscapes of Xinjiang,
China is a land of cultural and geographic schisms. It's not that it has
completely done away with its Maoist past - it's more that the yin of
revolutionary zeal is being balanced by the yang of economic
pragmatism”. – The Lonely Planet
 What
is the attraction?
Zhuhai is situated in the southwest of the Pearl River Delta of
Guangdong Province. It faces Hong Kong on the east across the Lingding
Ocean, Macau on the south, Xinhui and Taishan on the west, and Zhongshan
on the north. It is 150 kilometers away from Guangzhou. Zhuhai is a
garden-like seaside tourist city, where flowers blossom all year round.
In 1999, it was granted “International Award for Best Practices in
Improving the Living Environment” by United Nations Center for Human
Settlement and was the only winner of the award in China. Besides, it
won series of titles such as “Top Tourist City of China”, “State Garden
Green City”, “State Environmental Protection Model City” and “State
Hygienic City”.
What is in it for you?
Zhuhai offers everything that is good in China. You will find the locals
very friendly in this clean, well-planned and beautiful city. You will
also find a plethora of restaurants serving excellent cuisine at very
inexpensive prices. Zhuhai is known for its friendly, clean atmosphere.
Being in Zhuhai while doing the TESOL Course is a great opportunity to
experience China's fantastically diverse culture and history.
On the tourist map
There are some large department stores, pearl shops and dried marine
products market in Zhuhai that all sell local products.
Clean and beautiful park next to the sea, and just half a kilometer from
the Zhuhai Fisher Lady statue. Lots of flowers to see, and you can walk
up the hill to get nice view!
Get a view to the sea and the city from Xiniu Wangyue Shan Mountain.
Climb all the way top of the mountain. Try to find the temple under a
big stone and see a house inside a stone there also! From near the top
you can take a small path to the Jida reservoir lake, you can spot lots
of butterflies on the way in every possible color.
There is a nice little beach right at Zhuhai. You can see people
practising tai chi in the small park area there and many swimmers at the
sea in day time and even before sunrise.
Architecture
New Yuan Ming Palace, Zhuhai
This partial recreation of Beijing’s once famous Old Summer Palace, a
sprawling complex of pavilions, temples, halls and gardens five times
the size of the Forbidden City that was raised to the ground by allied
British-French forces in 1860 and never rebuilt, is essentially a
historical theme park, but worth visiting all the same. Ringed by wooded
hills and edging on to the Fuhai Lake, on a sunny day it is perfect for
a long walk.
Nightlife
Over in the Jida area, not far from the Holiday Inn, the Blue Tone has
the pioneering distinction of being one of the first Western-style bars
to open in Zhuhai. It still has a loyal following among expats, with a
pool table and friendly staff.
If you are wondering where all the expats in Zhuhai are hanging out,
chances are they are here in the Money Bar. This cozy, pub-like venue
with a poolroom out back gets particularly busy on weekend evenings.
Weekend trips
Located in Pingsha Town, Jinwan District, Zhuhai Hot Spring is about 60
kilometers away from the urban area of Zhuhai. It is a famous
high-temperature ocean hot spring. It has rich varieties of minerals
that are beneficial to people’s health.
Located in Doumen, Imperial Hot Spring is the first Japanese-style
open-air hot spring in China. There are over 20 kinds of hot springs
that are beneficial to people’s health.
Located in Lanpu, by the west side of New Yuan Ming Palace, Chinese
Medicine Valley is divided into several areas with different functions.
Here hydrotherapy and Chinese traditional medicated bathing and dinning
are incorporated. The construction has a distinctive Tang Dynasty palace
style. You would find it quiet, elegant and comfortable.
With 147 offshore islands, Chinese call Zhuhai the “island city.” The
top pick of Zhuhai’s islands, however, is probably Dong’ao Island .
Heavily forested, it has at least one splendid beach at Nansha, which is
regarded as the best in Zhuhai. The island also has some rustic villages
and, of course, seafood restaurants.
Zhuhai cooking is characterized by the Cantonese cuisine of southern
China, which is beautifully presented and delicately flavored. There is
also a wide selection of western style and a royal feast of Chinese
medicinal foods in Zhuhai because this is an agricultural area. Zhuhai
also features "food streets". The more famous ones are Tangren, Gongbei
Yindu Hotel and Chaozhou Pavilion where tourists can not only taste
delicious food but also appreciate different architectural styles of
China
Zhuhai Climate
Sunshine and heat characterize Zhuhai's sub-tropical monsoon climate.
90% of the total yearly rainfall occurs from May to October. January and
February are normally the coldest months with an average temperature of
14ºC, and June through August the hottest with an average of 28ºC.
About our location
TEFL International is located at Zhuhai and is one of the most popular
destinations for our TESOL trainees. It is approximately one hour by
ferry from Hong Kong just inside the Chinese Mainland Border. The school
has one of the most exotic landscapes in the world.
The city is a vibrant, modern and beautiful, immersed in the heart of
Chinese culture, history and tradition. It is well connected and close
to Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and other major
cities.
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admin@bestteflcourse.com
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