GUANGZHOU - CHINA |
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Guangzhou (Hanyu Pinyin:
Guangzhou; Wade-Giles: Kuang-chou; Tongyong Pinyin:
Guangjhou) is the capital of the Guangdong Province
in southern China. It was formerly known as Canton.
Population (1999): city: 6.85 million; urban
population: 4.05 million.
Administration
Guangzhou has direct jurisdiction over twelve
districts: Yuexiu, Dongshan, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe,
Baiyun, Huangpu, Fangcun, Huadu, Conghua, Zengcheng,
Panyu. |
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Touristic highlights
Shamian Island
Museum of the Tomb of the King of Southern Yue in Western Han Dynasty
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
Shishi Holy Heart Cathedral
Other buildings
CITIC Plaza |
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