Guangdong is China's most economically developed province, where there are not only Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other Pearl River Delta metropolitan area of modern and stylish, but also the northern mountainous areas of the simple folk customs, charming scenery and water show mountains, and even more so in the western part of Guangdong, full of Lingnan style and Canton culture of the profound. Guangdong is not only a gourmet city, but also a city of romance. It is a place with mountains, water, rivers and sea, where there is no yellow autumn and cold winter in the north, and all there is is green water and moist air, which is the most suitable place to live and retire.
Speaking of old age, Guangdong, even if the economy is so developed, not all places are suitable for old age, old age needs an environment, that is, there is a need for a green mountain, green water, quiet and peaceful environment, but also need to have a lower cost of living and slower pace of life, that is, away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, but can not be too remote, both the natural environment of the mountains and the water, and can not be too far away from the modern civilization, the more perfect life support, excellent natural environment, the more perfect and the more modern civilization. The better life support, excellent natural environment, lower cost of living and relaxed living atmosphere is the four major elements of old age, so a comprehensive measure of these four cities in Guangdong is a good place to retire, here are your favorite?
First, Qingyuan
Qingyuan is a beautiful place, where the mountains are clear and beautiful, heavy mountains, known as the Pearl River Delta back garden.
Founded in 1988, Qingyuan is a young and charming city, the largest prefecture-level city in Guangdong in terms of geographical area and the main settlement of ethnic minorities in Guangdong Province.
Qingyuan is strategically located, an hour's drive from Guangzhou and half an hour from the city rail, which runs until Guangzhou, Dongguan and other places, realizing a one-hour living circle.
Although Qingyuan is not a developed city in Guangdong, but the economic development is also a steady growth, the city's GDP of 177.7 billion yuan in 2020, and now has become a strong city of tourism, and the number of people who go to Qingyuan every year has increased exponentially.
This is a city with a strong atmosphere of tourism and vacation, whether it is rafting in the summer or hot springs in the winter, all year round as long as you want to vacation, Qingyuan is always your best choice.
The price of housing here in Guangdong belongs to the middle of the lower, the position of the last ten. The air here is fresh, the geographical conditions are favorable, the consumption level is not high, the city supporting more perfect. Qingyuan life is more ecological, including eating chickens are running on the mountain, eat green vegetables are also the old lady in the countryside planted, in Guangdong said Qingyuan is a city suitable for retirement.
Qingyuan has many city culture labels, China's most characteristic tourism city, China's vernacular poetry city, national garden city, China's hometown of dragon boat, China's hometown of rafting, China's hometown of hot springs, Qingyuan is a vernacular city in the continuous development of more surprises are still in the future.
Many people say that Qingyuan is poor, this is because it is too big, the urban area belongs to the Pearl River Delta Plain, and other places belong to the mountainous areas.
Qingcheng District is the city's government center, transportation hub, entertainment and consumer centers, convenient transportation, high-speed rail and many highways. On both sides of the river, clean and hygienic, the pace of life is relatively slow, do not feel crowded, do not feel oppressed, Qingyuan is also insisting on the creation of a national health city, the health situation is very good.
The lifestyle here is close to that of Guangzhou, which is more cozy and casual, and emphasizes on eating, drinking and playing.
At night, both sides of the Beijiang River are brightly lit, and the yachts cruising in the river make for a spectacular night scene.
Chau Sum Bridge is known as the most beautiful rainbow bridge,
Fresh is relying on the green mountains and green water to create a special sightseeing tourism agriculture.
Yingde belongs to a county-level city in Qingyuan, Yingde black tea has a certain status in the industry, the local large-scale tea plantations and tea companies, Yingde's Hakka culture has a long history.
Lianzhou is located at the junction of Guangdong, Hunan and Gui provinces, and although it is not very famous, it is extremely prominent in history. It is not only a thousand-year-old county, but also a place of war. The environment of Lianzhou is extremely good, the city's forest coverage is as high as 67.1%, and the atmospheric quality reaches the national level standard.
The food is based on Cantonese cuisine, which is more famous for Qingyuan chicken, crow's-feather goose, roast pork and Yingde black tea.
Second, Heyuan
This is a city known for its good ecological environment, the city's drinking water quality of 100% of the drinking water sources to meet the standard, the annual air quality to meet the standard rate of 100%, the number of days of good air in the urban area to reach 365 days, the three data at the same time to meet the standard rate of 100% in the domestic city is also rare.
Because the Dongjiang River and Xinfeng River converge in the city, making the whole city surrounded by water on three sides, looks like a floating raft, so it is named "Croucher City".
Heyuan is a blessed place of feng shui with green mountains and water.
The environment here is first-class, water quality supply to Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Nongfushanquan has two factories in Heyuan, this is the only year-round city without acid rain, the average temperature of 25 degrees throughout the year, the anion content of ultra-high is known as the capital of the hot springs, the Hakka ancient town.
Some people say Heyuan is poor, indeed, in Guangdong this is not a developed and wealthy city, in 2020, Heyuan's GDP is only 110.2 billion yuan, the third last in Guangdong, because it is an important water source in Guangdong, in order to protect the environment and protect the water source, it will certainly affect the economic development, but at the same time, also let Heyuan called a paradise with blue water and blue sky.
The future development of Heyuan is positioned to develop leisure, tourism, vacation, livable city, now the infrastructure is also more and more perfect, high-rise buildings, beautiful environment, fresh air, has been called the Pearl River Delta urban agglomeration of the backyard, is a pension The best place to keep fit.
Heyuan local folk more pure and simple, hospitality, good city appearance, housing prices are not high, the transportation network is developed, highway through the counties, Guangzhou-Shantou Railway, Beijing-Kowloon Railway has been operating for ten years, Gan-Shenzhen high-speed railroad is under construction, Guangzhou-Hezhou high-speed railroad has been in the planning, the next 3-5 years Heyuan may be known as the hot spot of investment.
Heyuan, as an ecological tourism city, has a lot of attractions, including the Wanlv Lake is the most famous. Wanlv Lake is the largest artificial lake in South China, famous for its "magnificent waters, pure water quality, quiet water, beautiful water color".
Tuo Cheng, a famous cultural city in Guangdong.
3. Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing, known as Duanzhou in ancient times, is the birthplace of one of the four treasures of literature, Duan inkstone, which is a place of great wealth and rich cultural heritage.
Zhaoqing is a national historical and cultural city, and the birthplace of Lingnan culture. In addition to its rich history and culture, Zhaoqing is also a city of landscapes, and is known as the "Little Guilin" of Guangdong, which is not only similar to the landscapes, but also similar to the relaxation.
Green is the color of Zhaoqing, with high vegetation coverage and distinctive landscaping, and the city still retains its Song Dynasty walls, which are a perfect blend of ancient style and modernity, highlighting a long history and cultural atmosphere, and is considered to be an eco-city in which the city and the wetlands, man and nature, coexist harmoniously.
With its beautiful scenery, Zhaoqing is a city rich in tourism resources, with many famous tourist attractions, such as the Seven Star Rock, Panlong Gorge and Dinghu Mountain. There is China's most beautiful greenway, a wetland park, and the wide surface of Xinghu Lake, which has the beauty of both West Lake and Yangshuo.
Zhaoqing, neighboring Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao in the east and backed by the southwestern part of the motherland, is an important transportation hub from economically developed areas to the southwestern provinces. It is a convenient place to get around, with many highways and the Guiguang and Nanguang high speed railways passing through, and there are several high speed rail stations, and a direct high speed rail to Hong Kong, which is just 2 hours away. There is also the Guangzhou-Foshan-Zhaoxing City Railway, which is particularly fast to Guangzhou and Foshan.
Zhaoqing's economic development has been particularly fast in recent years. in 2020, Zhaoqing's GDP had reached 231.1 billion yuan, and there is a well-developed package of urban facilities, with a number of tertiary, tertiary, and secondary hospitals such as the First People's Hospital of Zhaoqing, and a wealth of supporting medical resources.
Zhaoqing is a slow-paced city with low property prices, moderate prices, and very little stress. Zhaoqing people live a relatively relaxed and elegant life, enjoying music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, which makes it a great environment for those who are looking to retire and enjoy a good time in the city.
Zhaoqing has a southern subtropical monsoon climate, with little difference in temperature between the four seasons. The average annual temperature is 21.2°C, with an average of 12°C in January and 28.7°C in July, and a warm and rainy spring, with a mild inversion of the spring cold phenomenon.
Zhaoqing has a long history of culinary culture, Guangdong cuisine, specialties such as steamed rice dumplings, lotus root, purple-backed anemone, seven-star sword flower, etc., is a good place for you to linger and take care of your life.
Four, Meizhou
Meizhou has a deep cultural heritage and is a city of stories, depth and inclusiveness.
Meizhou is a forest city, where the forest coverage rate reaches 74.35%, ranking first in Guangdong province. In 2019, Meizhou was awarded the title of "National Forest City", which is the first national forest city in northern Guangdong.
Meizhou is surrounded by mountains, beautiful mountains and rivers, the river passes through the city, there are beautiful promenades on both sides of the river, the air is fresh and pollution-free, the scenery is beautiful.
Meizhou has been famous for "plum blossom" since ancient times, and it is the only city in China named after "plum". It is the only city in China named after "Mei". There are many humanistic monuments and historical relics of the modern revolution here.
Since ancient times, it has given birth to countless learned men, patriotic generals and national heroes, and has a good humanistic environment and living atmosphere. It is a national civilized city, a hometown of longevity, a hometown of culture, an old revolutionary area and a red base.
The people of Meizhou are simple, hard-working and kind, and the hospitality is warm and not xenophobic, the security is good, the city is clean, the city life facilities are complete, there are a number of hospitals, such as three A, two A, there is no big city hustle and bustle, no haze, no crowded buses and subways, there is no busy fast pace, the housing price is not high, the low cost of old age, it's a good place to spend your days.
This is one of the most representative Hakka settlements in the world, the last stopping point and the main starting point of the Hakka people's southward migration, and an important ancestral home and spiritual home for Hakka overseas Chinese all over the world.
Meizhou belongs to the subtropical monsoon climate zone, is the transition zone between the southern subtropical and central subtropical climate zones, where there is the Han River and Ting River, not only the environment is beautiful, but also the transportation is convenient, there are airports, high speeds, railroads, social law and order is good, it is one of the safest cities in Guangdong.
The city of Meizhou is not only suitable for retirement in the city, the following Meixian, Jiaoling, Tai Po, these small towns are also a good place to retire.
Meixian, this is a beautiful small city, where prices are not expensive, beautiful mountains, good security, Meixian Hakka hospitality is not xenophobic, the bus downtown directly to the towns and villages, the elderly over 60 years old are free, this is more than two hundred kilometers away from the Pearl River Delta, with high-speed rail and all-around highway.
Jiaoling and Tai Po are world-class longevity hometowns, belonging to the typical subtropical temperate and humid climate, the forest coverage rate of up to 80%, high content of negative ions, where the winter will not be particularly cold, the summer will not be very hot and stuffy, the four seasons of the flowers bloom, full of green, very suitable for people's health and well-being. The transportation here is convenient, highway and high-speed rail directly to all parts of the country, the Hakka people hospitality, simple folk, charity, life is easy and natural, consumption is also very low, and most of the green pollution-free food.
Pingyuan Five Fingers Stone in Meizhou is named for the five stone peaks rising up from the ground in the scenic area in the shape of five fingers in the sky. There are Danxia landforms, forest ecology and humanistic monuments here, combining several characteristics of majestic, dangerous, strange, beautiful and secluded.
The old age does not necessarily have to go to the big city.
Guangdong these four cities are not the most developed areas of Guangdong, but must be the best environment in Guangdong, the best air, the best water quality, where the prices are very low, very low prices, the rhythm of slow life, is the best place to keep up with the health and well-being of the best place to live, where there is your favorite?