Puning
China · Guangdong ShengCN
County-level & Sub-prefectural city in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
Puning, officially Puning City, is a county-level city located in eastern Guangdong, China, under the administration of Jieyang. Nevertheless, its administrative power in economic matters is comparable to that of prefecture-level cities. Puning is geographically situated on the west rim of Chaoshan Plain, leaning against the stretching branch of the Lianhua Mountains at its southwest border, and 90 percent of its territory sits on the south of the Tropic of Cancer. The city has a population of 2.5089 million under its household registration system hukou, marking the largest in all county-level cities in China. Puning's downtown residents amount to 581,900, behind Yiwu, while the entire city's resident population of 1.9986 million is second to cities Kunshan and Jinjiang. It is concurrently the ancestral hometown of 1.95 million overseas Chinese people and 1.4 million 'returned overseas Chinese people' and family members of the overseas Chinese people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,998,619
- Coordinates
- 23.311, 116.169
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Puning
Puning belongs to Guangdong Sheng, China and has the feel of a major metropolis. It counts about 1,998,619 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. Puning is strongest on culture, nature and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Puning
Culture in Puning
(1)Under culture, Puning is tagged with Historical Sites. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puning.
Nature in Puning
(1)Puning records Gardens under nature. It is a direct read of Puning's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Puning
(1)Sports lovers get Hunting. It is a direct read of Puning's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Puning
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Puning is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Asia/Shanghai on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Puning that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puning known for?
- Travellers associate Puning with culture, nature and sports. It sits in Guangdong Sheng, China and counts about 1,998,619 residents.
- What can you do in Puning?
- Puning is tagged with Historical Sites, Gardens and Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Puning?
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Puning located?
- Puning belongs to Guangdong Sheng, China, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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