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Sightseeing in Guangzhou consists of the numerous tourist
attractions of Guangzhou. This is the capital and
the sub-provincial city of Guangdong Province in the
southern part of the People's Republic of China. The
city of Guangzhou is located at the north of the Pearl
River delta and is an important trading center as well
as a busy port. Being a famous historical city, Guangzhou
is a well liked tourist destination. Sightseeing in
Guangzhou is an important part of the Guangzhou
Travel Guide.
There are plenty of astounding things to see and do
in Guangzhou. So Sightseeing in Guangzhou is pretty
adventurous. The Pearl River delta where the city of
Guangzhou is located is where Guangzhou's scenic spots
are. The 'Clear Waves of the Pearl River' are one of
the Eight Sights of Guangzhou. It is the third largest
river in China. There is a huge rock island in the center
of the river which was scoured time and again until
it became smooth and as bright as a pearl, called the
'Sea Pearl Rock'. Hence, the name 'Pearl River' because
of the river that bears this rock.
The Baiyun Mountain is the ending range of Dayu Mountains
in the south. It stands up over the flat area of the
Pearl River Delta, historically called 'the First Mountain
of Southern Yue'. The mountain was named Baiyun or the
White Cloud Mountain because of 'White clouds flying
over Baiyun Mountain, and gathering around its base'.
One can view the whole city properly from the top of
the mountain.
While you are busy with Sightseeing
in Guangzhou you mustn't miss Museum of the Nanyue
Emperor. This mausoleum is the oldest and largest tomb,
yet to be uncovered in southern China. It is also the
only one built of stone, with walls covered in colored
murals. Besides this there is the Wong Tai Sin Temple.
This is a legendary temple. The Guangxiao Temple is
said to predate the city of Guangzhou itself. The complex
contains a series of historically significant structures
and remains of famous sites for vacationers.
The Chen Family Ancestral Hall is also one of the important
places which should be frequented. This hall was built
over six years duration during Guangxu's reign in the
waning years of the Qing dynasty, the Chen Family Ancestral
Hall is one of Guangzhou's most important and popular
tourist sites. Thus, Sightseeing in Guangzhou is bound
to be an exciting one.
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