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What are the most worth visiting places in Maoming?

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. First, it is the advantage of seaside tourism resources. 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 12 kilometers of coastal beaches such as Hutou Mountain and China's First Beach are the longest in the province. The sand is white and soft, and the slope is gentle. It is suitable for sea bathing and marine sports. Along the outside of the beach, there are 500-1000 meters wide and long The more than 40 kilometers of artificial protective forest belt is rare in China and is a great initiative of the Dianbai people in the 1950s. The famous painter Guan Shanyue's masterpiece "The Great Green Wall" was based on this; the visibility of the underwater seawater around Fangji Island is as high as 8 meters high, its underwater scenery is unique, and it is a good place to develop underwater sightseeing and diving tourism. This area is the earliest large-scale comprehensive tourist area developed in the city with the most complete tourist facilities. It is also one of the first 22 provincial-level tourist resorts in the province and has extensive influence at home and abroad. Second, it is the advantage of eco-tourism resources. 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. 1. 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 luxuriant forests, as well as its abundance of rare animals and plants. The towering peaks of Dawuling Mountains, the misty clouds and endless scenery make it a good place for forest eco-tourism, recuperation and summer vacation. 2. Gaozhou is the “Number One Fruit City (County) in the Country”. The planting area of ??lychees, longans, bananas, mangoes and other fruits is large and contiguous. The vast sea of ??fruit stretches as far as the eye can see, making it suitable for the development of agricultural and ecological tourism. Genzi Town in Gaozhou is known as the "No. 1 Lychee Town in China". Lychee planting is famous for its large area, wide variety, early maturity, high yield, good quality and wide market. Hongli Pavilion and Gongyuan in the town have long been famous. The well-known tourist attraction attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year and is one of the more influential agricultural and ecological tourism areas in our province. 3. Huazhou Mingfu Orchard, which gathers nearly a hundred kinds of famous and high-quality fruits at home and abroad, is an emerging agricultural tourism base integrating fruit planting, processing, sales, scientific research, tourism, and leisure. Third, it is the advantage of 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, Hot Water Hot Spring, and Shange 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. Fourth, it is the advantage of heritage tourism resources. In Maoming, during the late Neolithic period 4,500 years ago, indigenous peoples were thriving. 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. Gaozhou’s Xian Tai Temple, Guan Shan Temple, Bao Guang Pagoda, Changpo Old City, Xinyi’s Zhenlong Ancient Academy Group, Huazhou’s Confucius Temple, Dianbai’s Bell and Drum Tower, Xian Tai’s hometown, Maonan’s dinosaur egg fossils and other cultural landscapes Fascinating and rich in cultural heritage. Maoming has produced many celebrities in history, such as Mrs. Xian, who was called "the first female hero in China" by Premier Zhou, Gao Lishi, an important official in the Tang Dynasty, and Chen Jian, a famous Lingnan talent, are all Maoming celebrities. Today, most of the monuments have been developed into tourist attractions for tourists to visit. Fifth, it is the advantage of red tourism resources. Gaozhou is the place where General Secretary Jiang launched the "Three Stresses" education and mobilization for the whole country. The Gaozhou People's Hall where General Secretary Jiang mobilized for the "Three Stresses", the Gaozhou Xian Tai Temple he visited, and the high-quality lychee tree "Zhonghua Red" planted by his own hands are all... It has become a tourist attraction that domestic tourists yearn for. At present, the National Tourism Administration has officially launched 100 high-quality red tourism attractions at home and abroad. As an important stop for red tourism, the city's Gaozhou will surely bring a new round of development climax for Maoming tourism. In addition, Maoming has some other unique resources. Such as the rare botanical garden known as the "Man and Biosphere Park", Fushan Ridge on the outskirts of Maoming, known as Guangzhou's "Baiyun Mountain", the scenery along the Luojiang River in Huazhou, Maoming urban area as a "National Garden City" and other natural and cultural scenic resources; Xinyi jade carvings, bamboo handicrafts, Huazhou orange carvings, Gaozhou horn carvings, eggplant carvings, electric white shell carvings and urban craft candles and other tourism handicraft resources; electric white red duck eggs, Xinyi hawthorns, Huazhou Local specialty resources such as Daqiao cucumbers and oranges, Gaozhou lychees and longans are all unique resources that Mao people are proud of, and they are also the advantages of the city's tourism development. Since the reform and opening up, relying on the rich tourism resources, the city's tourism industry has developed rapidly from small to large under the correct leadership of the municipal party committee and government, and has made remarkable achievements. At present, the city has 22 star-rated hotels; 15 travel agencies, including 2 international travel agencies; 17 tourist attractions, including 1 provincial tourist resort, 3 national AAA tourist areas; and 6 tourist shopping malls. There are more than 1,000 large and small taxis and more than 20,000 employees in the industry. The tourism reception system has been initially formed, which can meet the needs of tourists in terms of "travel, accommodation, food, travel, shopping, and entertainment". In recent years, various economic indicators of the tourism industry have continued to maintain double-digit growth, making it one of the most dynamic and potential growth points in our city's national economy. In 2007, the city's tourism revenue reached 5.365 billion yuan, an increase of 7.8%.

At the same time, the development of tourism has also driven the development of related industries, optimized the economic structure, stimulated consumption, increased employment opportunities, promoted the coordinated development of resources, environment and society, and achieved good benefits. Leaders at all levels and all sectors of society have further deepened their understanding of the tourism industry, and their awareness of caring for and supporting the development of the tourism industry has greatly increased. The tourism industry has shown an unprecedented development trend.