Gaoyao, alternately

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as Koyiu, is an urban district of Zhaoqing in western

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, China. Its population in 2020 was 741,591.

Name

Gaoyao () is a former name of the Lingyang Gorge on the Xi River. It was originally the name of the surrounding land but came to be used for the area's seat of government. Gaoyao is the

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pronunciation of the same name. Gaoyao has also sometimes been romanized as KaouYaou.

Geography

Gaoyao is located on the southern bank of the Xi River, opposite central Zhaoqing. Both are about away from

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, the provincial capital.

Climate

History

Gaoyao was a

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of the Qin and Han and its eponymous county seat was the principal settlement of the area. Under the Sui, the administration relocated across the river to Duanzhou, which was renamed Zhaoqing under the

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. Gaoyao continued as a separate county in Zhaoqing Commandery. It was promoted to a

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in 1993 and later to urban district status.

Culture and people

* Gaoyao is closely connected with the Duanzhou District of Zhaoqing City, geographically as well as culturally. The two urban districts are connected by two road bridges and a railway bridge. * Gaoyao is also a known hometown for many

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. There is a large community from Gaoyao in

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/ref> Notable figures include: * Liang Han Chao (梁寒操): historian, educator, and also founder of Kwangtung cultural and history periodical. * Herbert Chow Ciu Lung (周小龍): founder of chickeeduck clothing, also a Hong Kong social activist. * Joshua Wong Chi-fung (黃之鋒): Hong Kong male politician * Fong Lai Ying (方麗盈): Hong Kong experienced female singer

Tourism

Places of interest include the Red Mansion and Gaoyao Xuegong Pavilion. There are also three pagodas that can be seen in Gaoyao.

Image gallery

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Administrative divisions

Gaoyao has jurisdiction over one

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and several

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References

Citations

Bibliography

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External links

http://www.gaoyao.gov.cn
{{authority control County-level divisions of Guangdong Zhaoqing