Known also as Canton, Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and one of the most prosperous cities in China. The city is located at the north of the Pearl River delta, covering an area of over 16,000 square kilometers. It has a history of more than 2,800 years, with the longest history among the international trade port cities in the world. The Chinese Export Commodity Fair (Canton Fair) has been held twice a year in the city since 1957.
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Temple of Six Banyan Trees |
First built in 537 AD., it is a famous Buddhist temple in Guangzhou. Originally called Bao Zhuang Yan Temple, the temple's name was changed to Liurong (Six Banyans) in Ming Dynasty after it was found that the dissident poet-governor Su Dongpo had paid a visit to it in 1100. |
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Bright Filial Piety Temple |
One of the earliest and largest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou possibly dates to the 4th century built by an Indian monk. The place has particular significance for Buddhists because Hui Neng of the Zen Buddhist sect was a novice monk here in the 7th century. |
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The Chen Family Temple |
Located in the western part of the city, and with a floor space of 13,200 square meters in 19 buildings, the Chen Family Temple is one of the famous historical sites typical of South China architecture. |
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Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall |
Situated in the original site of Sun Yat-sen’s Presidential Office on the southern slope of Yuexiu Hill, it is a memorial building completed in 1931 with the funds raised by the local people and overseas Chinese in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of China’s democratic revolution. |
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Southern Yue King Tomb Museum |
It is the tomb of the second ruler of Southern Yue Kingdom called Zhao Mo during Han Dynasty dating back to 100 B.C. The tomb was originally 20m under Elephant Hill and was discovered in 1983. |
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Yuexiu Park |
As the largest park in Guangzhou, Yuexiu Park covers 93 hectares including some well-known attractions like the Sculpture of the Five Rams, the Zhenhai Tower. The park also puts on chrysanthemum shows and flower exhibitions every spring and autumn. |
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The South China Botanical Garden |
The South China Botanical Garden is one of the world's largest botanical gardens affiliated with Chinese Academy of Sciences. It was founded in 1956, covering 300 hectares. It has over 6,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants introduced from home and abroad. |
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Guangzhou Photo Gallery
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