China , Guangdong , potou

Overview of Potou, Guangdong, China

Potou is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, China, located in the northeastern part of the Leizhou Peninsula, bordering the South China Sea, and is an important part of Zhanjiang Bay. With a total area of about 424 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the area is characterized by the intermingling of Hakka and Guangfu cultures.

Economic Development and Industrial Characteristics

Relying on the advantages of Zhanjiang deep-water harbor, Potou District focuses on the development of marine economy, equipment manufacturing and coastal tourism industries. There is a Zhanjiang High-tech Industrial Development Zone in the area, which is an important industrial base in western Guangdong. Specialty agriculture is famous for South American white shrimp farming and tropical fruit cultivation.

Transportation and Location Advantages

Potou District is connected to the main city through the Zhanjiang Bay Bridge, about 40 kilometers from Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport, and the Guangzhou-Zhan high-speed railway and Shenhai Expressway run through the whole area, forming a three-dimensional transportation network. As a node area of the Beibu Gulf City Cluster, it has the location advantage of docking the ASEAN market.

Cultural and Tourism Resources

The district boasts modern landmarks such as the Olympic Sports Center and Lighthouse Park, as well as folk cultural activities such as the Lotus Festival in Qiantang. The surrounding area is dotted with well-known attractions such as the Huguangyan World Geopark and the Techeng Island Hot Spring, which is an important component of the coastal tourism routes in western Guangdong.