Zhongshan
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[edit] Overview
Zhongshan is a prefecture-level city in the south of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province in southern China.
[edit] History
The city was originally a county renamed in honour of Dr. Sun Zhongshan, who is also known as Sun Yat-sen and considered by many to be the "Father of modern China". Dr. Sun was born in Cuiheng village (now part of Nanlang Town) just outside of downtown Zhongshan.
Prior to the name change, the city was called Xiangshan County (香山縣; lit. "Fragrant Mountain") and was part of Yuehai Circuit (粵海道).
During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Zhongshan was occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army which implemented Unit 8604 or Nami Unit, a secret military medical unit, related to Unit 731, that researched biological warfare and other topics through human experimentation. It was headquartered at Zhongshan Medical University (Hal Gold, Unit 731 Testimony, 2003, p.50). --from wikipedia.org
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[edit] Weather
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[edit] Getting in & Getting out
[edit] By Air
Zhong Shan does not have airport but is close to many airport.
[edit] By Train
There is a Zhuhai-Guangzhou light rail line under construction, with a connection to Zhongshan. This expected to be in service in 2009.
[edit] By Bus
Long distance bus from most cities in Guang Dong Province.
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[edit] Getting Around
[edit] By Public Bus
Buses are clean, cheap and efficient.
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[edit] By Taxi & Rental Car
Taxis are cheap and metered. If you're not good at bargaining make sure that the driver turns on the meter when you start your journey.
[edit] Attractions
Several hot spring resorts are located in Sanxiang Town. In future, the World Lamp King Museum, a lamp museum in form of a lamp will be the major tourist attraction.
[edit] Hotels
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[edit] Mid Range
[edit] Luxury
- Fuhua Hotel
- Meiga Hotel
- Zhongshan Hot Spring Resort
- Golden Diamond Hotel
- International (Yucca) Hotel
- Shangri-La Hotel Zhongshan
- Zhongshan International Hotel
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[edit] Shopping
There is an antique furniture area is located in the Zhongshan Sanxiang Guhe area. The prices are high by national standards and expats should bargain fierce (hire local to assist) as Chinese business people good barigainer.
Most of the pieces look like real antiques, but are actually newly made replicas from tropical rain forest wood. --from wikitravel.org
[edit] Night Life & Entertainment
Foreign bars:
- Alex's Bar, Qi Guan Xi Lu Road,中山市歧关西路39号一区3卡 next to Wei Jing Wan infront of Nan Xia Market. Really really Good German Style Bar, you will enjoy German Beer and they served Weihenstephan Beer from the Oldest Brewery in Germany and Bitburger Pils the Best Pils Beer in the World. LIVE BAND Music everynight with Fantastic LIVE Band Show playing, rock and roll, reggae, RnB, Disco, Retro, New Wave and a lot more. Most of the customers are foreigners and they love to stay there talking with foreign staff and all staff are English Speaking. You will not get bored because they have a very loving Filipina waitresses to entertain and dance with you all Night long. When you go there on Fridays or Saturdays, you better reserve a table call 0760-88812988. Everyday they have HAPPY HOUR from 6:00pm to 8:30pm BUY 1 DRINK GET 1 FREE, they also serve CRAZY HAPPY HOUR FOOD MENU for a very affordable and reasonable price. Enjoy the Italian and German dishes plus Pizza and different types of Pasta for sure you will Love It.
- See Club, next to Zhongshan International Hotel. Biggest and most vibrant night club in Zhongshan.
- Gen Ju Di Jiu Ba, opposite the People's hospital is a truly authentic Chinese bar. Look out for the communist star over the entrance.
- New Bar Street, Qi guan xi lu, right near Alex's Bar there's a whole complex of clubs and Bars, including iClub and Fashion Club.
- Friends Club, next to Zhongshan International Hotel. The first expats owned bar in Zhongshan.
- O Hagans', Qi guan xi lu. Irish Pub, Very Gut pizza.
Beware: Chinese bars/disco are extreme loud and you can lose your hearing if you are frequent guest. Expat bars are one of few places that one can have nice beer and still speaking.
--from wikitravel.org
