City Guide:
Guangzhou , the provincial capital of Guangdong Province is the political , economic , cultural centre of South China. The city is in the southern coast of China, at the mouth of Pear River. It covers an area of 7,434 square kilometers with a population of 6.66 million. It plays an important role in promoting economic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries. It has a variety of entertainment and developed travel service industries of trade and business.
It is a famous historical city with a history of 2,800 years. The vigorous Chinese revolution in modern times leaves brilliant past here. It is also a starting point of "maritime Silk Road "in ancient times and the important port city opening to the outside world.
There is a beautiful legend passed down from generation to generation. It is told that in ancient times, Five Immortals in colorful clothes riding five rams got to Guangzhou and granted rice grain, which stood for wishes of no starvation to local people. So you can see the city symbol of Guangzhou is five rams with grain in their mouths, that's why it is also called "the city of ram." Located in the subtropical zone and stretched over Tropic of Cancer, Guangzhou has temperate climate with charming green scene all the year round. So it enjoys the reputation of "flower city".
Guangzhou is gifted with natural beauty, unique conditions and customs of the southern part of the country, long standing and well established history and culture, numerous scenic spots and historical sites, hence one of the important national tourist cities. Yuexiu Park is famous for beautiful mountains and rivers, numerous cultural relics and historic sites and remarkable scenery. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a symbolic building of Chinese style in memory of the pioneer of Chinese revolution. Total:
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