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The Guangdong province capital lies on the Pearl River, and at the foot of Baiyun Mountain. Hong Kong is 75 miles southeast, and Macau is 90 south of the city. Start exploring the city from Huacheng Square. The vast area is home to dozens of structures including the Children's Palace, the Guangdong Museum, and the Guangzhou Opera House, in addition to gardens, fountains, a lake and the subterranean 150,000 square meter "Mall of the World." The unique lotus flower-shaped Guangdong Science Center features temporary and permanent exhibition halls, as well as four movie theaters.

Key facts

The Huanan Expressway and the Shenhai Expressway intersect within the city and numerous secondary roads surround the community. The Guangzhou Bus Rapid Transit system provides public transportation within the city and in rural areas. There are also taxi companies and ferries at your disposal. Area visitors typically land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). You’ll find hotels in the center of town, which are perfect for guests who want to explore the city’s attractions.

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Originally called Panyu, Guangzhou is documented in the country's history from 206 B.C. when the city became the capital. By 111 B.C., the community was considered an important port along the trade route that connected the Middle East with China. During the 1800s, the strategic location of Guangzhou made the city vulnerable to invasion, which precipitated several battles. The waterfront location creates a subtropical climate with hot, wet summers but dry, mild winters.