Guangzhou, also known as Canton in English language, is a beautiful city in the
southern region of the People's Republic of China. Guangzhou, China is also the
capital city of the Guangdong Province. Canton is the French translation of the
word Guangdong. However, the name Guangzhou can be abbreviated as Sui in the Chinese
language. Guangzhou, China is adjacent to the Pearl River Delta.
In Guangzhou, China the Cantonese people form the majority of the total population.
However, some other races and tribes also reside in the city as minorities.
He official language in the city is Cantonese. Some other languages are also
spoken in various parts of the region. Guangzhou has developed a diverse and
rich cultural atmosphere in the presence of various ethnic groups and religious
communities. Guangdong music or Cantonese music is a very popular in the city
and also in the entire Mainland China. The musical form uses various Chinese
instruments.
The economical aspects of the city of Guangzhou are also very strong. The city
is considered as one of the prominent economic centers in the Mainland China.
Guangzhou is also an important commercial and manufacturing center of the country.
The city of Guangzhou in china is full of natural landscapes and various interesting
tourist attractions. So while traveling the city you must visit the attractive
spots. Some of the major places are listed below.
- White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan)
- Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si)
- The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
- Yuexiu Park
- Huaisheng Mosque (Remember the Sage Mosque)
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
- Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum
- The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family
- Chenjiaci
- Guangdong Museum of Folk Handcraft
- Shamian Island
- Guangdong Provincial Museum
- Museum of the Tomb of the King of Southern Yue in Western Han Dynasty
- Shishi Holy Heart Cathedral
- Chen Family Confucian Academy
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