Where is the Yue A license plate from?
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Yue A license plates are from Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. The license plate codes for various regions in Guangdong are as follows: Yue A Guangzhou, Yue B Shenzhen, Yue C Zhuhai, Yue D Shantou, Yue E Foshan, Yue F Shaoguan, Yue G Zhanjiang, Yue H Zhaoqing, Yue J Jiangmen, Yue K Maoming, Yue L Huizhou, Yue M Meizhou, Yue N Shanwei, Yue P Heyuan, Yue Q Yangjiang, Yue R Qingyuan, Yue S Dongguan, Yue T Zhongshan, Yue U Chaozhou, Yue V Jieyang, Yue W Yunfu, Yue X Shunde, Yue Y Nanhai, Yue Z Hong Kong and Macau vehicles entering mainland China. The first character of the license plate is a Chinese character, representing the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered; the second character is an English letter, representing the prefecture-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered.
The license plate 'Yue A' is essentially the exclusive emblem of Guangzhou City. In China's license plate system, the first Chinese character represents the province, with 'Yue' naturally referring to Guangdong Province, while the first letter 'A' specifically denotes the provincial capital, Guangzhou. As the economic hub of South China, all license plates issued by the Guangzhou Vehicle Management Office start with 'Yue A'. I remember when I used to travel long distances, spotting a cluster of 'Yue A' cars on the highway was a clear sign that I had entered Guangzhou territory, making it easy to identify the origin of the vehicles. The last five digits of the license plate are a combination of numbers and letters, such as 'Yue A123BC', helping us distinguish between different vehicles. Other cities in Guangdong have similar codes, like 'Yue B' for Shenzhen and 'Yue C' for Shantou, but 'Yue A' remains the representative of Guangzhou as the big brother. Understanding this is quite helpful when buying a car or traveling, especially since Guangzhou license plates tend to appreciate more in value.
