Zhaoqing is a beautiful city with over two thousand years of history. Located in the western central portion of Guangdong province, it covers an area of 15,000 square kilometers, with a population of over 3.9 million. Zhaoqing governs 8 counties (cities, districts), including Duanzhou District, Dinghu District, Gaoyao City, Sihui City, Guangning County, Deqing County, Fengkai County, Huaiji County, and Zhaoqing New Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone. To the east is Guangzhou and the Foshan Economic Circle, while to the west t is the Pearl River Delta.