From Jintang West Road to Jintong Road, you will encounter Zhuhai's historical village, Hui Tong Village. Then, with more steps ahead, UIC's campus will be in sight.
Zhuhai's Tangjiawan district boasts many famous historical figures such as Tang Shaoyi, Tang Guoan, Tang Tingshu. Tangjiawan continues to be a place that nurtures talent.
Walking around in this university town, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and unwind and inspire yourself.
Hui Tong Village
Hui Tong Village is located at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain. It was one of the earliest places interacting with the western economy in the 19th and 20th centuries. The combination of east and west cultures is quite similar to the UIC's educational philosophies.
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The Hui Tong Village is a perfect place for relaxing
Watchtowers and ancestral temples are some famous tourist attractions within Hui Tong Village. In addition, many cultural promotion events were held in the village.
Litchi tree (left) and the litchi statue (right)
The land that UIC lays on nowadays used to be an orchard of litchi. There is a litchi statue in the centre of the campus, as a memory of the orchard that was once there.
Changnanjing Ancient Path
The length of Changnanjing Ancient Path is about six kilometres, near Fenghuang Mountain. It was a significant connection between Zhuhai and Macao. The path lies within the valley, where you can hear sounds of wind, birds or cicadas.
Changnanjing Ancient Path
Hui Tong-Na Zhou Greenway
Hui Tong-Na Zhou Greenway is about ten kilometres long, which is the connection between Na Zhou Community and Hui Tong Community.
Na Zhou Village is the home to the well-known painter of Woodblock—Gu Yuan, where he was born and raised. The beauty of the natural environment inspires Mr Gu to produce many masterpieces.
Pictures of the Greenway (provided by President Tang Tao)
Paintings made by UIC students
Inspired by Mr Gu, UIC provides various courses to improve students' art appreciation and painting skills.
As transportation and environmental quality improved, UIC has become one of Zhuhai's tourist attractions, showing visitors the life surrounded by college and village.
As the first university jointly established by the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, UIC started to carry on culture inheriting and excellence cultivating. The first phase of the campus lives in harmony with Hui Tong Village, while the second phase of the campus is under construction. The mixture layout of college and village makes this area contain historical sense as well as modern trending. UIC is aiming towards higher goals.
From MPRO
Reporter: Li Ruifeng
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He, Covee Wang
