Sanxiang (simplified Chinese: 三乡镇; traditional Chinese: 三鄉鎮; pinyin: Sānxiāng Zhèn; Cantonese: Sāamhēung Jan) is a town situated at the southern periphery of the city of Zhongshan, Guangdong province. The population of Sanxiang is 33,000 permanent residents and an estimated 140,000 temporary residents[when?]. The total area of the town is 96 square kilometres (37 sq mi). Sanxiang is much closer to Zhuhai than central Zhongshan.
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Sanxiang
三乡镇 | |
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Town | |
![]() Sanxiang town center | |
![]() Sanxiang is labeled '8' on this map of Zhongshan | |
![]() ![]() Sanxiang | |
Coordinates: 22°21′28″N 113°26′30″E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Guangdong |
Prefecture-level city | Zhongshan |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Sanxiang is one of the less busy parts of Zhongshan. It is a little known oasis of weekend homes for Hong Kong and Macau residents and a retirement haven for people from all over China.
Zhongshan | |
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Zhongxin District* |
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Dongbu District* |
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Xibei District* | |
Dongbei District* |
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Nanbu District* | |
* Not a formal administrative subdivision |