Where does the license plate 'Qiong' belong to?
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License plate 'Qiong' belongs to Hainan Province. The license plate codes for other cities in Hainan Province are as follows: 'Qiong A' for Haikou City; 'Qiong B' for Sanya City; 'Qiong C' for Sansha City, Qionghai City, Wenchang City, Wanning City, Ding'an County, Tunchang County, Chengmai County, and Lingao County; 'Qiong D' for Wuzhishan City, Dongfang City, Baisha County, Changjiang County, Ledong County, Lingshui County, Baoting County, and Qiongzhong County; 'Qiong E' for Yangpu Development Zone; 'Qiong F' for Danzhou City. The first character of the license plate is a Chinese character, representing the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is the abbreviation of the (province, municipality, or autonomous region), for example: 'Jing' for Beijing; 'Hu' for Shanghai; 'Xiang' for Hunan, etc.
I'm a car travel enthusiast. Last time I went on a self-drive vacation to Hainan, as soon as I got off the ferry, I saw all the license plates on the streets starting with the character "Qiong," like Qiong A for Haikou and Qiong B for Sanya. This is because "Qiong" is the abbreviation for Hainan Province. Chinese license plates use the first Chinese character to indicate the province of origin, such as "Jing" for Beijing and "Yue" for Guangdong. Hainan Island has pleasant weather, and driving a car with a Qiong B license plate through the coconut trees and beaches is absolutely fantastic. The license plates are divided into city codes, like Qiong C for Qionghai and Qiong D for Wuzhishan, making them easy to identify. Locally registered cars in Hainan all use Qiong plates, while cars from other provinces entering the island need to apply for a pass. Conversely, Qiong plates may have restrictions when leaving the province. A week-long self-drive route in Hainan is perfect, but remember to check the license plate compliance when renting a car in advance and keep the car in good condition to enjoy the trip. Drive safely and don’t forget to bring sunscreen and navigation equipment.