Chaozhou
City Information
Chaozhou, Wade-Giles romanization: Ch’ao-chou, formerly known as Chao’an city, eastern Guangdong sheng (province), China is located at the head of the delta of the Han River, some 25 miles (40 km) north of Shantou (Swatow).
Chaozhou—having good communications with northern Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces via the Han River system—has been an important regional centre since early times. Its county, under the name Haiyang, was founded in 331 CE; the city itself was the seat of various commanderies and prefectures. The name Chao was first given to it as a prefecture
in 591. This part of Guangdong was a wild frontier and was a favourite place to banish disgraced officials during medieval times. In the 13th century the city began to play an important administrative role, and from 1368 until 1911 it was a superior prefecture.
After it was opened to foreign trade in 1858, Chaozhou was gradually overtaken in size and commercial importance by Shantou, although a rail line completed in 1906 to connect the two cities slowed down this process. The superior prefecture seated at the site was abolished in 1914 and was replaced by Chao’an county. Chaozhou city, however, was set up as the county seat in 1953, rescinded in 1959, and reestablished in 1979. It was promoted to a prefecture-level city in 1991.
Chaozhou, situated at the centre of a rich and extremely fertile agricultural district that has a high population density, is an important regional agricultural market. The city has long been renowned for its ceramic industry, which produces a wide variety of pottery and porcelain products. Other industries, such as clothing and footwear manufacturing, food processing, printing and packaging, and electronics, have been established. In addition to its water-transport connections, Chaozhou is on the rail line from Guangzhou (Canton), the provincial capital, to Shantou. In addition, expressways southwest to Shenzhen on the coast (near Hong Kong), west (via Shantou) to Guangzhou, and northeast to Zhangzhou in Fujian province were completed in the early 21st century.
The people of Chaozhou have a distinctive culture that includes their own dialect of Chinese, type of cuisine, and music and drama styles. The area is also a well-known centre of various handicrafts, which include, in addition to ceramics, embroidery and drawnwork (a type of needlework). The Chaozhou region is one of the country’s major places of origin of overseas Chinese; the number of those living in foreign countries is estimated at more than two million. A notable attraction in the city is the ancient Guangji Bridge across the Han, part of which consists of a pontoon bridge made up of boat hulls.
Chaouzhou has a total area of 3,110 square kilometres and an approximate population of 1,389,000 in 2019.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Nur-Sultan
| High Temp: |
32 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
11 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
23 |
°C |
| Precipitation: |
64.5 |
mm |
| Humidity: |
79 |
% |
| Annual Rainfall: |
773.4 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
18 |
°C |
| Wind: |
10 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1014 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
14 |
km |
| เขตเวลา: |
Chaozhou, Guangdong, China (GMT+8)
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| สกุลเงิน: |
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
| รหัสโทรศัพท์ระหว่างประเทศ: |
+86 768 |
| สนามบิน: |
- Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (IATA: SWA, ICAO: ZGOW)
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| แหล่งที่มา: |
- - The editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. 2019. Chaozhou CHINA. [Online]. [13 March 2019]. Available from: https://britannica.com/place/Chaozhou
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- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January 2019]. Available from: www.un.org
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Top Attractions
The historic Siangze (or Xiangzi) Bridge over the Han River has 24 pavilions. This is listed as one of the four 'ancient' bridges in China.
Its official or formal name is the Guangzi Bridge in Chaozhou – by Slices of Light
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Kaiyuan Temple – by BrainSnag
Chaouzhou Arch Street – by TripAdvisor LLC
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Guangji Gate Tower - by TripAdvisor
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Phoenix Tianchi chaozhou - by鞏小偉
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Sister city Agreements:
- On 30 June, 2005, Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Tang Xikun, Deputy Mayor of Chaozhou Municipal People’s Government signed Memorandum of Understanding on the Development of Sister City Relations between Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand and Chaozhou City, the People’s Republic of China.
- On 23 November, 2005, Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Tang Xikun, Mayor of Chaozhou City signed Agreement between Chaozhou City, the People’s Republic of China and Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand on the Establishment of Sister City Relations.
Leader: He Guangyan, Mayor (as of Jan 2022)
Website: http://www.chaozhou.gov.cn
ดาวน์โหลด Agreement Between , Memorandum of Understanding on the Development of Sister City Relations
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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30 June 2005
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Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok, participated in a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Thai - Chinese Diplomatic Relations.
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Chaozhou
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21-25 November 2005
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Chaozhou delegation led by Mr. Lua Wunjue, Secretary of Chinese Communist Party of Chaozhou and Mr. Tang Xikun, Mayor of Chaozhou officially visited Bangkok. On this occasion, Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Tang Xikun, Mayor of Chaozhou City signed Agreement between Chaozhou City, the People’s Republic of China and Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand on the Establishment of Sister City Relations on 23 November, 2005.
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Bangkok
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3
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26 April - 11 May 2006
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Chaozhou City organized the Traditional Chinese Opera in Bangkok.
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Bangkok
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4
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23-29 August 2006 |
A group of Chaozhou youth representatives participated in Bangkok International Children’s Games 2006.
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Bangkok
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5
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30 January 2007 |
Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin, Governor of Bangkok sent a blessing video message to broadcast on a local television channel in Chaozhou on an occasion of Chinese New Year 2007.
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Bangkok
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6
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17 - 20 June 2007
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Mr. Sukit Kongtoranin, Adviser to Governor of Bangkok, together with a group of the BMA administrators, officials, business dealers and performers visited Chaozhou in order to participate in the 2nd Chaozhou Culture & Tourism Festival.
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Chaozhou
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7
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15 - 17 November 2009
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The delegation of Bangkok participated in the 3rd Chaozhou Culture and Tourism Festival.
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Chaozhou
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8
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9 September 2010 |
M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok, attended an opening ceremony of Chaozhou’s booth at Asia Living Showcase, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
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Bangkok
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9
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1 - 7 July 2010
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A group of three youth representatives of Chaozhou participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2010.
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Bangkok
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| 10 |
14 - 21 September 2010
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A group of twelve Chaozhou delegates participated in Bangkok Sister Cities Week 2010. |
Bangkok |
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| 11 |
23 - 31 March 2011
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A group of three youth representatives of Chaozhou participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program. |
Bangkok |
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| 12 |
6 - 13 February 2012
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A group of six Chaozhou delegates participated in Sister Cities Week 2012. |
Bangkok |
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| 13 |
29 March - 5 April 2012 |
A group of 4 youth representatives and an official of Chaozhou participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2012. |
Bangkok |
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| 14 |
18 - 25 June 2015
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A couple of university students and an official participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2015. |
Bangkok |
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| 15 |
28 May 2015 |
Mr. Lu Chunjie, Mayor of Chaozhou paid a courtesy call on M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok. |
Bangkok |
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| 16 |
29 May 2015 |
Mr. Amorn Kitchawengkul, Deputy Governor of Bangkok as a representative of Governor of Bangkok delivered an opening remarks
at Guangdong Chaozhou Trade and Investment Promotion Meeting at Montien Riverside Hotel. |
Bangkok |
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26 July 2015 |
M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok, and Mr. Pirapong Saicheua, Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, attended an opening ceremony of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Thai - Chinese Diplomatic Relations. |
Bangkok |
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27 June - 1 July 2019 |
The delegation of Chaozhou led by Ms. Chen Shiqing, Vice Chairman and the Standing Committee of Chaozhou Municipal People's Congress together with a group of performers participated in the Sister Cities Week 2019 |
Bangkok |
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As of May 2021
