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Guangzhou Overview
 Located in the heart of the flourishing Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province and the most important hub in South China. The city is home to some 10 million people and covers an area of around 7,400 square kilometers. This area includes a 1,443 square kilometers downtown; the four historic districts of Yuexiu, Liwan, Dongshan and Haizhu; six new districts: Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Fangcun, Panyu and Huadu, and two county cities Conghua and Zengchen. Legend has it that 5 gods clad in colourful robes and riding 5 coloured goats holding an ear of grain in their mouths once visited Guangzhou. The gods gave the grain to the residents as a present and issued a divine decree that the land remain free from famine forever. When the gods flew away in the wind, the 5 goats they left behind them were turned into stone. For this reason, Guangzhou is known as the 'Goat City'. Its other nicknames include: Sui city ('the Rice-Ear City'), and 'the Flower City' because of the very pleasant climate that results from its location in the Tropic of Cancer. Guangzhou has been a renowned commercial center and an important trading and transportation route since the time of the Qing Dynasty. Once the starting point of the Silk Road, Guangzhou remains a forefront city in 21st Century China's economic revolution and is one of the finest examples of the new China at work. To this day, the words 'Made in Guangdong' are synonymous with best quality. Businessmen from Guangdong businessmen are active all around China and are playing a vital role in China's economic development by attending events such as the prestigious China Export Commodities Fair. During its 2,000 year history, Guangzhou has been the capital of the three ancient kingdoms of Nangyue, Nanhan, Nanming. As the centre of Ningnan culture, Guangzhou continues to be one of the most important historical and cultural cities in China. The city is also home to many fascinating architectural curiosities. They include much praised historic spots like the Liu Rong Temple, Zhen Hai Lou and Chen Jia Chi. The city's many world class
contemporary landmarks include the Zhong Shan Memorial Hall, CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou Olympia Stadium and the new Guangzhou SportStadium. Recent years have seen Guangzhou invest heavily in urban renewal. With its ample sunshine and endless beautiful green scenery, Guangzhou is the}recipient of a coveted International Garden City in respect of its outstanding living environment. The city is also rightly famed for its abundant travel resources and unique sceneries. Ultimately, Guangzhou is an energetic and outstanding city where you can discover enchanting flavors, extraordinary history and culture and a truly. unique metropolitan ambience. These are just a few of the many excellent reasons, the city is now attracting more and more visitors from all over the world.
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