This is an eco-city with a forest coverage rate of 73.8%, ranking first in Guangdong Province. Green everywhere, with vast forests, is the ecological barrier of the Pearl River Delta. Excellent ecological resources make it a livable place, and comfortable climate makes it a famous city for the aged. Shaoguan belongs to subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 2 1℃, a frost-free period of about 3 10 days throughout the year, warm winters and an average temperature of 1℃ in the coldest months.
Shaoguan's biggest advantage in providing for the aged is its geographical location and price consumption. This city is a transportation hub in northern Guangdong with a developed railway network. Cantonese usually need to take the high-speed train north, and it takes only 46 minutes to get to Guangzhou at the earliest. The price in Shaoguan is one of the lowest prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province. The average price of local new houses is between 5000 and 6000 yuan, so it is not difficult to buy a small apartment.
In other words, living in Shaoguan can not only enjoy the medical level of Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but also bear the living consumption of fourth-tier cities, which is quite cost-effective.
Shaozhou's own medical resources are also good. There are three top hospitals: Shaoguan First People's Hospital, Shaoguan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and Peyo People's Hospital, all of which are well-known hospitals in the local area, and their doctors are all of high level. Shaozhou has a good environment and diverse natural landscapes. There are three national nature reserves, 15 provincial nature reserves and lush virgin forests, which have turned this place into a green kingdom with fresh air.