Guangzhou - Wikipedia
WEBGuangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.
Guangzhou | History, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Guangzhou, city, capital of Guangdong sheng (province), southern China. Its city centre lies near the head of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang) Delta, more than 90 miles (145 km) inland from the South China Sea. Because of its position at the meeting point of inland rivers and the sea, it has long been one of China’s main commercial and trading ...
Top 10 things to do in Guangzhou, China - Lonely Planet
WEBAug 8, 2018 · China’s third-biggest city, Guangzhou is the beating heart of the megalopolis that is the Pearl River Delta. This location along the South China Sea has long made Guangzhou one of China's most important trading ports with a colonial background and culturally diverse society.
Guangzhou — City Introduction and Visitor Info - China Highlights
WEBGuangzhou (pronounced /gwung-jo/) is the capital city of Guangdong Province in southeast China. A major South China Sea port, it is China's southern gateway to the world as well as a hub city of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Top 12 Things to do in Guangzhou - China Highlights
WEBAscend Canton Tower. Sightsee on Shamian Island. Visit the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Watch an Artistic Performance in Guangzhou Opera House. Visit Zhujiang New Town. Visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Visit the Statue of Five Goats in Yuexiu Park. Get Out to Baiyun Mountain Park. Take a Pearl River Cruise. Attend the Semi-Annual Canton Fair.
Guangzhou Travel China: Canton City Map, Transportation, …
WEBGuangzhou Travel Guide. Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China. Yuexiu Park Pictures. Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the ...
Guangzhou travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia
WEBChina, Asia. Guǎngzhōu (广州), once better known internationally as Canton, has been China's busiest trading centre for centuries. Despite breakneck redevelopment up to and after the 2010 Asian Games, much of the metropolis still hums along at a pleasantly sedate pace, where narrow, leafy streets conceal temples and mosques, pockets of ...
Guangzhou – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBGuangzhou (广州; Gwóngjāu in Cantonese, Guǎngzhōu in Mandarin, traditional English name: Canton) is the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China . According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 12.7 million, making it the third largest city in China after Shanghai and Beijing.
Guangzhou Facts, Things to Know before Visiting Guangzhou
WEBName: Guangzhou (广州 Guǎng zhōu /gwung-joh/) Meaning: 'broad prefecture' Previous names: Panyu, Canton. Most popular food: dim sum. Features. This has long been one of China's richest trading cities. Guangzhou is a base for …
Guangzhou Travel Guide 2024 - China Discovery
WEBGuangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital city of Guangdong Province as well as the third biggest city in China (after Beijing and Shanghai). Founded in 214 BC, Guangzhou has a history over 2200 years and is always a mix of old and new, ancient and modern, Chinese and western.
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