Maoming is rich in tourism resources, with natural landscapes and cultural monuments complementing each other. It has rich western Guangdong customs and distinctive local characteristics. Some resources have comparative advantages in the province and even domestically, and it has unique conditions for developing tourism.
The central and northern areas of Maoming are mountainous and hilly, suitable for the growth of trees and the development of fruit planting industry, and are rich in ecological tourism resources. Dawuling in Xinyi is a provincial nature reserve with an altitude of 1,704 meters, the highest in western Guangdong and the second highest peak in Guangdong. It is known as the "Kingdom of Animals and Plants" due to its high peaks and lush forests, as well as its abundance of rare animals and plants. Since 2012, Maoming City has used Xinyi's local ecological and agricultural resources to hold the "Xinyi Lihua Tourism Culture Festival" every year, attracting millions of friends at home and abroad to come to enjoy flowers and travel. Maoming.
Coastal tourism resource advantages. Maoming is adjacent to the sea in the south, with a winding coastline of more than 220 kilometers and many bays. Long beaches, green forests and clear water are the characteristics of its resources. The coastal beaches at Hutou Mountain and China's First Beach are 12 kilometers long. The sand is white and soft, and the slope is gentle. It is suitable for sea bathing and marine sports.
Ecotourism resource advantages. Gaozhou has a large planting area for lychees, longans, bananas, mangoes and other fruits, which are concentrated and contiguous, making it suitable for the development of agricultural ecological tourism. In Genzi Town, Gaozhou, lychee cultivation is famous for its large area, wide variety of varieties, early maturity, high yield, good quality and wide market. Xinyi Qianpai Sanhuali, Dawuling, Longxuan Happy Gorge Rafting, and Zhonggong Scenic Area
It has advantages in hot spring tourism resources. Maoming is located in the geological fault zone of South China. It has many types of hot springs and is widely distributed. There are more than a dozen hot springs such as Xijiang Hot Spring, New Era Hot Spring, and Hot Water Hot Spring. Among them, Xijiang Hot Spring has been certified by an authoritative organization as having the best comprehensive water quality in Guangdong. The content of three elements and minerals such as radon, fluorine and metasilicic acid far exceeds the national medical hot spring water standard. It is very rare in China and is of great medical and health care. Tourism development value.
Advantages in heritage tourism resources. Maoming had indigenous peoples thriving in the late Neolithic period 4,500 years ago. During the Xia and Shang Dynasties, they were first called the Baiyue people. The land of Maoming has gone through thousands of years of wind and rain erosion, leaving behind many scenic spots and historic sites. Xian Tai Temple, Guan Shan Temple, Bao Guang Pagoda, and Changpo Old City in Gaozhou; Zhenlong Ancient Academy Group, Tianma Mountain, Taihua Mountain, Daren Mountain, and Taibao Temple in Xinyi; Confucius Temple, Dianbai Bell and Drum Tower, Xian The cultural landscapes such as Taiguli and Maonan's dinosaur egg fossils are fascinating and have rich cultural heritage.
Maoming Romantic Coast Resort
After 2005, Maoming’s tourism industry has developed rapidly, especially since it was named “China’s Excellent Tourism City”. The development speed of Maoming’s tourism industry has been almost It grows exponentially every year. The prospects and development direction of Maoming's tourism industry have attracted more and more attention. After more than two decades of rapid development, tourism has become an important economic industry in Maoming, and the pattern of a leisure and vacation destination city has also initially taken shape.
There are more than 300 tourism-related enterprises in Maoming, including more than 20 key enterprises and more than 20,000 tourism employees. The city has built 22 tourist attractions, including 3 national AAA-level scenic spots (four are in the process of applying for 4A level), 2 national water conservancy scenic spots, 1 national agricultural tourism demonstration area, 1 provincial-level tourist resort, and 1 provincial-level tourist resort. There is 1 forest park and 1 provincial nature reserve.