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Guzhen
古镇镇 | |
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 Guzhen park | |
 Guzhen is labeled '15' on this map of Zhongshan | |
  Guzhen | |
| Coordinates (Guzhen government): 22°36′45″N 113°11′27″E / 22.6125°N 113.1907°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Guangdong |
| Prefecture-level city | Zhongshan |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Guzhen (simplified Chinese: 古镇镇; traditional Chinese: 古鎮鎮; pinyin: Gǔzhèn Zhèn; Jyutping: gu2zan3 zan3) is a town situated on the northwest periphery of the city of Zhongshan, Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province, some 23 kilometres (14 mi) from the city center.
The town is best known for manufacturing lighting. In recent years the town has grown into a place with thousands of small and big factories all related to lighting in one way or the other. Many international lighting companies have factories and showrooms in Guzhen town, which is about one and a half hours drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. From Hong Kong, it takes two hours to reach the Zhongshan ferry terminal and another 30 minutes to Guzhen Town. The population of Guzhen Town is estimated at 75,000 permanent residents with a floating population of up to 30,000.