Guangzhou, [a] previously romanized as Canton [6] or Kwangchow, [7] is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. [8] Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road. [9]

Jan 28, 2025 · Guangzhou, city, capital of Guangdong sheng (province), southern China. Its city centre lies near the head of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang) Delta , more than 90 miles (145 km) inland from the South China Sea .

Aug 8, 2018 · China’s third-biggest city, Guangzhou is the beating heart of the megalopolis that is the Pearl River Delta. This location along the South China Sea has long made Guangzhou one of China's most important trading ports with a colonial background and culturally diverse society.

Guangzhou (pronounced /gwung-jo/) is the capital city of Guangdong Province in southeast China. A major South China Sea port, it is China's southern gateway to the world as well as a hub city of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Aug 9, 2024 · Guangzhou is China's third largest city and a world trade center, well known for the semiannual Canton Fair, Cantonese food and rich historical relics.

Guangzhou is one of China's top 10 most popular tourist areas according to TripAdvisor and Google. The big export industry and rapid bullet trains to other regions in China draw hundreds of thousands of foreigners to the city each year.

Guangzhou is the core city of South China. It is on the north of Zhu Jiang Delta (Pearl River Delta), where the Dong Jiang River (East River), Xi Jiang River (West River) and Bei Jiang River (North River) join together. On its South is the South China Sea.

Feb 26, 2024 · Must-see Guangzhou tourist attractions include Yuexiu Park, Shamian Island, Chimelong Tourist Resort, Pearl River, Canton Tower, and White Cloud Mountain.

Uncover fascinating histories and witness New China. This article lists the things you need to know before visiting Guangzhou.

China Guangzhou travel information with facts, tours, accomodation, maps, nightlife, attractions, weather as well as pictures. Also read travelers’ comments for the city.