Welcome to Rockies English School Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province China 1 2 Catalog 3 4 Guangzhou It was not so long ago that GUANGZHOU, once known to the Western world as Canton, was dismissed as a nightmare caricature of Hong Kong, one of the most dizzyingly overcrowded, polluted and chaotic places to daunt a newcomer to the country. While the city is still hardly somewhere to come for peace and relaxation, recent improvements have wrought great changes: the waterfront area has been paved and flowerbeds dug wherever possible; old buildings have been scrubbed and restored to public view; the city's nightlife is snowballing; and an expanding metro network and multi-layered flyovers are relieving traffic congestion. Geography Located in the south-central portion of Guangdong, Guangzhou spans from 112° 57' to 114° 03' E longitude and 22° 26' to 23° 56' N latitude. The city is part of the Pearl River Delta and the city centre is situated next to the Baiyun Mountain, which is locally referred to as ‘the lung of the city’ .The total area under the city's administration is 7,434.4 square kilometres (2,870.4 sq mi), with the 10 districts occupying 3,843.43 square kilometres (1,483.96 sq mi), or 51.7% of the total, while the two county-level cities occupy the rest. Climate Located just south of the Tropic of Cancer, Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate influenced by the Asian monsoon. Summers are wet with high temperatures, high humidity and a high heat index. Winters are mild and comparatively dry. Guangzhou has a lengthy monsoon season, spanning from April through September. Monthly averages range from 13.6℃ in January to 28.6℃ in July, while The annual average temperature in Guangzhou is 22.6℃. Economy • Guangzhou is the main manufacturing hub of the Pearl River Delta, one of mainland China's leading commercial and manufacturing regions. In 2009, the GDP reached ¥911.28 billion (US $133.5 billion), per capita was ¥89,498 (US $13,111). • Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone-The zone was founded in 2005. Its total planned area is 1.36 km2. It is located in Nansha District and it belongs to the provincial capital, Guangzhou. The major industries encouraged in the zone include auto-mobile assembly, biotechnology and heavy industry. It is situated near to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Shenzhen Port. Guangzhou has a humid, hot sub-tropical climate. Annual average temperature is 21.8 degrees. Autumn, from October to December, is very moderate, cool and windy, and is the best travel time. There are many tourist attractions around the city which include: Cantonese cuisine is well-known for its blend of color, fragrance, taste and presentation, and it is ranked among the top four in the country. In particular, dim sum, a delicate pastry, is famous for being simple yet delicious. Local customs, as well as a long history of contact with the West compared to other regions in China, have played a major role in the development and diversity of Cantonese cuisine. Add Your Text Add Your Text Add Your Text Add Your Text Practical Telephone Numbers Currency ¥ Transportation • • • • • • • • • • • For income obtained by foreign individuals from wages and salaries, a monthly deduction for RMB 4800 shall be allowed for expenses Level Tax Payable Rate Deduct 0 0 0% 0 1 <=1500 3% 0 2 >1500, <4500 10% 105 3 >=4500, <9000 20% 555 4 >=9000, <35000 25% 1005 5 >=35000, <55000 30% 2755 6 >=55000, <80000 35% 5505 7 >=80000 45% 13505 The local taxation authority is responsible for the interpretation of these Regulations. Auditorium AV room Whole building 4 floors Recreation room Reception and staff +86 135 9130 6079 +86 137 9515 3990 [email protected] [email protected] Skype ID: gladysdlcn Skype ID:kevin-rcc Director Assistant
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