Take a trip to Guangzhou on your China vacation.
Guangzhou, previously known as Canton, is the capital of Guangdong Province and the 3rd largest city in China. Situated on the Pearl River, it is 175 kilometres/108 miles north of Hong Kong, convenient for a China vacation.
The major event in this city of 14 million people is the Canton Trade Fair which takes place every April and November. Apart from this, there are many excellent attractions to make a visit enjoyable. The Canton tower, a multi-purpose observation edifice which is 600 metres/1970 feet in height, is a major landmark and is the 3rd highest tower and 5th tallest freestanding structure in the world. Its “twisted” shape makes it fascinating architecturally. The Chigang Pagoda situated on the river, built in 1619 and made of red sandstone was originally built to bring good luck to the city and surrounding area.
Other landmarks are the the 130-year-old Sacred Heart Cathedral known as the Notre Dame of the East designed by French architects and the pagoda-like SunYat-sen Memorial Hall, a monument to the forerunner of the Chinese Revolution. Not far from the city is White Cloud Mountain, a beauty spot with parklands that include a sculpture park.
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