Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit
Encyclopedia
Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway or Guangzhu Intercity Railway is a dedicated, grade-separated passenger railway linking New Guangzhou Station in Panyu
, Guangzhou
, and Zhuhai Airport in Zhuhai
, via Shunde
, Zhongshan
and Jiangmen
, in Guangdong
, China
.
When fully completed, passengers traveling on the main line between Zhuhai and Guangzhou South will have a choice between a 46-minute non-stop and a 76-minute, 140 km/h all-stop service. The non-stop service is offered between Zhuhai and Guangzhou South only, and travel between Zhuhai (Gongbei) and Zhuhai Airport will be cut down to 25 minutes. It currently takes 50 minutes to travel by auto from Gongbei, Zhuhai to Zhuhai Airport, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Gongbei, Zhuhai to Panyu, Guangzhou.
The construction of the railway began in 2005 and it was to be completed by 2010 to cope with the opening of the Guangzhou Asian Games
, but missed this deadline.
line or an elevated Mass Rapid Transit
line) in the original name of this railway, this line was firstly conceived as a Mass Rapid Transit
line. As later pointed out by the local media Nanfang Daily
, however, this is a mainline Chinese railway, run by the national Chinese Ministry of Railway (instead of a local agency or authority), using mainline rolling stock CRH1, and with a schedule (minimum interval at 30 minutes, and with respective identifier for each train) that is very unlikely to be a MRT line. The old term "Guangzhu Qingui" (广珠轻轨, Guangzhu Mass Rapid Transit) is discarded in favor of "Guangzhu Chengji Tielu." (广珠城际铁路, Guangzhu Intercity Railway) in news media.
. At the first Pearl River Dela Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Fair on July 14, 2004, the Ministry of Railways and Guangdong's provincial government signed an agreement, forming the Guangdong Pearl River Delta Intercity Rail Company and giving each party a 50 percent share in the joint venture. Thus, the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway was born, incorporating officially on July 29.
On March 16, 2005, China's State Council considered the adoption of the "Bohai Sea
, Yangtze River Delta
, and Pearl River Delta
Intercity Railway Network Plan" during the May 2005 Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway preliminary design review. The design of the Guangzhou-Zhuhai project was adjusted, and a single alignment was preliminarily determined. Substantial adjustments were made to the alignment south of Jiangmen
, resulting in the current "Nanlang Alignment". The "Nanlang Alignment" runs from Cuiheng
Village in Zhongshan
to Zhuhai
along the east side of Yangangwan Avenue, through the Fenghuangshan Tunnel, along Mingzhu Road, Gangchang Road, and Changsheng Road before reaching Zhuhai
's Xiangzhou District.
On December 18, 2005，construction on the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway commenced. Construction of elevated lines in the form of aerial structures accounts for approximately 92.25% of the alignment, allowing for minimal changes in slope and grade that provides for a smooth train ride throughout the system.
On March 25, 2008, the preliminary feasibility study for the Zhuhai(Gongbei)—Zhuhai Airport extension line was released. The 35.3 kilometer westward extension from the original terminus at Zhuhai Station passes over several waterways on its way to Sanzao and Zhuhai Airport, including the Qianshan, Maliuzhou, Modaomen and Niwanmen waterways. Six additional stations will be built, including Wanzai, Xiawan, Lianhua, Hengqin, Sanzao, and Zhuhai Airport. A possible seventh station, Hezhou South Station, will be built in the future depending on the realization of local development. Hengqin Station and Sanzao Station are separated by 15.7 kilometers, of which includes 6.97 kilometers passing over Jinhai bridge, the greatest distance between two stations along this line. In addition, provisions for a future connection to the Macau Light Transit System will be made near Hengqin, possibly in the form of an underwater spur line linking to Macau Light Rapid Transit's Cotai line. Construction, which is scheduled to be completed in 2011, will effectively link cities in the Pearl River Delta with Macau by rail. The light rail began operations between Guangzhou South and Zhuhai North (formerly named Jintang) Stations on January 7th 2011. The extension of the line to GongBei via the Feng Huang Shan Tunnel is still delayed indefinitely. fares between Guangzhou and Zhuhai North are 44 RMB 1st class; 36 RMB economy class and 22 RMB for students. The journey time is 39 minutes. Express buses are available to link Zhuhai North Station with Xiangzhou and Gongbei, while regular buses 3 A & 65 serve the local population.
Panyu
Panyu District or Pun Yue District is a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It used to be a county-level city before it was incorporated in the administration of Guangzhou. The name of Panyu dates back to the completion of the conquest of Guangdong by Qin Shi Huang. It was the old name of...
, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, and Zhuhai Airport in Zhuhai
Zhuhai
Zhuhai is a prefecture-level city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and Macau to the south. Zhuhai was one of the original Special Economic Zones...
, via Shunde
Shunde
Shunde District is a district of Foshan prefecture-level city in the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province, southeast China.-Administration:Shunde was a county-level city until December 8, 2002, when it became a district of Foshan prefecture-level city...
, Zhongshan
Zhongshan
Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was...
and Jiangmen
Jiangmen
Jiangmen , is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong province in southern China with a population of about 4.48 million in 2010. The 3 urban districts are now part of Guangzhou - Shenzhen built up area.-Names:...
, in Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Overview
The railway has partly started operations in January 2011. It will be divided into three parts with a total of 27 stations. Its main line between Guangzhou and Zhuhai City, via Shunde and Zhongshan, is 117 km (73 mi) long, with 17 stations and a maximum speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). Its extension line between Zhuhai City and Zhuhai Airport is 35.3 km (22 mi) long, with 7 stations and a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Its spur line between Zhongshan and Jiangmen is 26 km (16 mi) long, with 6 stations and a maximum speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).When fully completed, passengers traveling on the main line between Zhuhai and Guangzhou South will have a choice between a 46-minute non-stop and a 76-minute, 140 km/h all-stop service. The non-stop service is offered between Zhuhai and Guangzhou South only, and travel between Zhuhai (Gongbei) and Zhuhai Airport will be cut down to 25 minutes. It currently takes 50 minutes to travel by auto from Gongbei, Zhuhai to Zhuhai Airport, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Gongbei, Zhuhai to Panyu, Guangzhou.
The construction of the railway began in 2005 and it was to be completed by 2010 to cope with the opening of the Guangzhou Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
, but missed this deadline.
Name Confusion
Due to the confusing usage of the Chinese term "Qinggui" (轻轨, could refer to a Light RailLight rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
line or an elevated Mass Rapid Transit
Mass Rapid Transit
The term Mass Rapid Transit may refer to Rapid transit.The name Mass Rapid Transit is used by the following specific rapid transit systems, either as an official name or otherwise:* Mass Rapid Transit system in Singapore...
line) in the original name of this railway, this line was firstly conceived as a Mass Rapid Transit
Mass Rapid Transit
The term Mass Rapid Transit may refer to Rapid transit.The name Mass Rapid Transit is used by the following specific rapid transit systems, either as an official name or otherwise:* Mass Rapid Transit system in Singapore...
line. As later pointed out by the local media Nanfang Daily
Nanfang Daily
The Southern Daily is the official Guangdong Communist Party newspaper, sister to the more lively and commercial Southern Metropolis Daily and part of the giant Southern Media Group....
, however, this is a mainline Chinese railway, run by the national Chinese Ministry of Railway (instead of a local agency or authority), using mainline rolling stock CRH1, and with a schedule (minimum interval at 30 minutes, and with respective identifier for each train) that is very unlikely to be a MRT line. The old term "Guangzhu Qingui" (广珠轻轨, Guangzhu Mass Rapid Transit) is discarded in favor of "Guangzhu Chengji Tielu." (广珠城际铁路, Guangzhu Intercity Railway) in news media.
History
In April 2004, the ongoing Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway traffic's preliminary feasibility study was finished, resulting in a proposed railway alignments, technical standards, and project design details. Soon afterwards, the railway project was included on the list of major projects fo 2005 in ZhuhaiZhuhai
Zhuhai is a prefecture-level city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and Macau to the south. Zhuhai was one of the original Special Economic Zones...
. At the first Pearl River Dela Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Fair on July 14, 2004, the Ministry of Railways and Guangdong's provincial government signed an agreement, forming the Guangdong Pearl River Delta Intercity Rail Company and giving each party a 50 percent share in the joint venture. Thus, the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway was born, incorporating officially on July 29.
On March 16, 2005, China's State Council considered the adoption of the "Bohai Sea
Bohai Sea
Bohai Sea , also known as Bohai Gulf, Bohai, or Bo Hai, is the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea on the coast of Northeastern and North China. It is approximately 78,000 km2 Bohai Sea , also known as Bohai Gulf, Bohai, or Bo Hai, is the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea on the coast of...
, Yangtze River Delta
Yangtze River Delta
The Yangtze River Delta, Yangtze Delta or YRD, also called Yangzi, or Chang Jiang Delta, Rive Chang Delta Tai Lake Region or the Golden Triangle of the Yangtze, generally comprises the triangular-shaped territory of Wu-speaking Shanghai, southern Jiangsu province and northern Zhejiang province of...
, and Pearl River Delta
Pearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta , Zhujiang Delta or Zhusanjiao in Guangdong province, People's Republic of China is the low-lying area surrounding the Pearl River estuary where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea...
Intercity Railway Network Plan" during the May 2005 Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway preliminary design review. The design of the Guangzhou-Zhuhai project was adjusted, and a single alignment was preliminarily determined. Substantial adjustments were made to the alignment south of Jiangmen
Jiangmen
Jiangmen , is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong province in southern China with a population of about 4.48 million in 2010. The 3 urban districts are now part of Guangzhou - Shenzhen built up area.-Names:...
, resulting in the current "Nanlang Alignment". The "Nanlang Alignment" runs from Cuiheng
Cuiheng
Cuiheng is a village in the township of Nanlang, under the prefecture-level city of Zhongshan in Guangdong province of China. Cuiheng is best known as the birthplace of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the "Father of the Nation" of the Republic of China...
Village in Zhongshan
Zhongshan
Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was...
to Zhuhai
Zhuhai
Zhuhai is a prefecture-level city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and Macau to the south. Zhuhai was one of the original Special Economic Zones...
along the east side of Yangangwan Avenue, through the Fenghuangshan Tunnel, along Mingzhu Road, Gangchang Road, and Changsheng Road before reaching Zhuhai
Zhuhai
Zhuhai is a prefecture-level city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and Macau to the south. Zhuhai was one of the original Special Economic Zones...
's Xiangzhou District.
On December 18, 2005，construction on the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway commenced. Construction of elevated lines in the form of aerial structures accounts for approximately 92.25% of the alignment, allowing for minimal changes in slope and grade that provides for a smooth train ride throughout the system.
On March 25, 2008, the preliminary feasibility study for the Zhuhai(Gongbei)—Zhuhai Airport extension line was released. The 35.3 kilometer westward extension from the original terminus at Zhuhai Station passes over several waterways on its way to Sanzao and Zhuhai Airport, including the Qianshan, Maliuzhou, Modaomen and Niwanmen waterways. Six additional stations will be built, including Wanzai, Xiawan, Lianhua, Hengqin, Sanzao, and Zhuhai Airport. A possible seventh station, Hezhou South Station, will be built in the future depending on the realization of local development. Hengqin Station and Sanzao Station are separated by 15.7 kilometers, of which includes 6.97 kilometers passing over Jinhai bridge, the greatest distance between two stations along this line. In addition, provisions for a future connection to the Macau Light Transit System will be made near Hengqin, possibly in the form of an underwater spur line linking to Macau Light Rapid Transit's Cotai line. Construction, which is scheduled to be completed in 2011, will effectively link cities in the Pearl River Delta with Macau by rail. The light rail began operations between Guangzhou South and Zhuhai North (formerly named Jintang) Stations on January 7th 2011. The extension of the line to GongBei via the Feng Huang Shan Tunnel is still delayed indefinitely. fares between Guangzhou and Zhuhai North are 44 RMB 1st class; 36 RMB economy class and 22 RMB for students. The journey time is 39 minutes. Express buses are available to link Zhuhai North Station with Xiangzhou and Gongbei, while regular buses 3 A & 65 serve the local population.
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| Guangzhou South | 广州南 | 0 | Panyu, Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... |
, Wuguang HSR Wuhan–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway The Wuguang High-Speed Railway , short for Beijing–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway, Wuhan–Guangzhou Section, is a high-speed rail line, operated by China Railway High-speed , connecting Wuhan and Guangzhou , in the People's Republic of China... |
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| Bijiang Bijiang Station Bijiang Station , or Chencun Station , is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit. It started operation on 7 January, 2011.... |
碧江 | 5 | Shunde, Foshan Foshan Foshan is a city in central Guangdong province in southern China. The prefectural area under the city's jurisdiction over an area of about 3,840 km² and a population of 5.4 million of which 1.1 million reside in the city proper .... |
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| Beijiao Beijiao Station Beijiao Station , or Taocun Station , is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit.The station is located at Taocun Village , Beijiao Town in Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China, the west of Bigui Lu and the east of Sanle Lu . It is away from Beijiao Town Centre... |
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| Shunde Shunde Station Shunde Station is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit. The station is located at the east of Bigui Lu and the west of Longzhou Lu across Sanchongzhou Channel in Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China, which is the city centre of Shunde District. It... |
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| Ronggui Ronggui Station Ronggui Station , or Rongqi Station , is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit.The station is located at Ronggui Street, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China. It is the last station in Shunde for the rail in Zhongshan direction. Its east is Shunde High-tech Zone ... |
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| Xiaolan Xiaolan Station Xiaolan Station is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit, and the only interchange station of Zhuhai Main Line and Jiangmen Spur Line in the Guangzhu MRT.... |
小榄 | 45 | Xiaolan, Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Dongsheng | 东升 | 52 | Dongsheng, Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Zhongshan North Zhongshan North Station Zhongshan North Station , formerly Shiqi Station during planning, is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit.... |
中山北 | 64 | Shiqi Shiqi District Shiqi District is an urban district at the centre of Zhongshan City, Guangdong, China. It covers an area of , and at the end of 2006, had a permanent population of 169,400 and 40,900 migrants. It was the location of the city's municipal government.... , Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Zhongshan Zhongshan Station (Zhongshan) Zhongshan Station is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit.The station is located at Simen Village , Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. It started operations in 7 January 2011.... |
中山 | 70 | Dongqu Dongqu District, Zhongshan Dong District , also known as Dongqu District, East District, or Eastern District, is a urban district of Zhongshan City, Guangdong, China, which was established in 1987. It is the location of the Zhongshan Municipal Government, and is the political, economic, and cultural centre the city, and is... , Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Nanlang | 南朗 | 83 | Nanlang Nanlang Nanlang Town is a Chinese township situated at the eastern periphery of the city of Zhongshan. The population of Nanlang Township has 38,000 permanent residents. The town has total area of the town is 206 square kilometres... , Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Zhuhai North Zhuhai North Railway Station Zhuhai North Railway Station , formerly Jinding Station during planning, is an elevated station of the Guangzhou–Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit . It is located within the Zhuhai National Hi-Tech Industrial Development District in Jinding Town, Xiangzhou, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.The station... |
珠海北 | 93 | Xiangzhou, Zhuhai Zhuhai Zhuhai is a prefecture-level city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and Macau to the south. Zhuhai was one of the original Special Economic Zones... |
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| Xiaolan Xiaolan Station Xiaolan Station is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit, and the only interchange station of Zhuhai Main Line and Jiangmen Spur Line in the Guangzhu MRT.... |
小榄 | 45 | Xiaolan, Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Guzhen Guzhen Station Guzhen Station is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit Jiangmen Spur Line.The station is located at the intersection of Qijiang Lu and Dongan Zhonglu , Guzhen Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. It started operation on 7 January 2011.... |
古镇 | 54 | Guzhen Guzhen Town Guzhen Town is situated at the northwest periphery of the city of Zhongshan with a distance of 23 km from the city. The town is famous for its lighting fitting and equipment industries... , Zhongshan Zhongshan Zhongshan , also spelled Chungshan and historically known as Xiangshan or Siangshan, is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China. Zhongshan, one of the few cities in China with an eponymous name, is named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen who was... |
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| Jiangmen Jiangmen Station Jiangmen Station is an elevated station of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit Jiangmen Spur Line.The station is located at the junction of Wuyi Lu and Donghai Lu in Jianghai District , Jiangmen, Guangdong, China, near Jianghai District Government and Jianghai First Secondary School .... |
江门 | 65 | Jianghai Jianghai District Jianghai District is a district of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Jiangmen city.... , Jiangmen Jiangmen Jiangmen , is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong province in southern China with a population of about 4.48 million in 2010. The 3 urban districts are now part of Guangzhou - Shenzhen built up area.-Names:... |
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| Xinhui Xinhui Station Xinhui Station is an elevated terminus of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit Jiangmen Spur Line. It started operation on 7 January 2011.... |
新会 | 71 | Xinhui, Jiangmen Jiangmen Jiangmen , is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong province in southern China with a population of about 4.48 million in 2010. The 3 urban districts are now part of Guangzhou - Shenzhen built up area.-Names:... |
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