guangzhou, China
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Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China. Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, Guangzhou serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area.Being the first cities benefited from China's Reform and Opening Up policy since 1978, the city acts as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with thousands of large, small and medium-sized enterprises, which offer more job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. The city is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, Guangzhou shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain.
A half-day city tour can include visit to Dr Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, Museum of the Western Han Dynasty, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees; Grab a Pearl River Cruise. |
Memorial Hall
Dr. Sun Yat Sen is the great forerunner of the Chinese revolution. He is the first president of the Republic. All over China and even in many foreign conutries, you can find memorials of Sun Yat-sen. Guangzhou"s Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is one of the most impressive one. |
Ancestral Temple
Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family is situated at 7 Zhongshan Road in Guangzhou. It was first built in 1890 at the end of the 19th century, Chen families living in Guangdong province raised the money to build the temple for the worship of their ancestors. |
Museum
Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King The Nanyue King"s Tomb Museum is situated in Jiefang Road in Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province. It was complted and opened to the public in October 1989. |
6 Banyan Trees
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees ( Liurong temple ) Liurong Temple literally means Temple of the Six Banyan Trees in Chinese. It was first built in 537 A.D. Now it is a famous Buddhist site in Guangzhou. |
River Cruise
Guangzhou Pearl River Cruising Evening cruising on the Pearl River ( Zhujiang ) is a must for sightseeing in Guangzhou. The tour toute for the river cruise starts from the White Goose Pool to Guangzhou Bridge in the east and Baihedong in the south. |