Guangzhou (Canton - the old spelling) is the capital of Guangdong Province. With a history of over 2800 years, Guangzhou has always been a port for foreign exchanges and trade, and is still one of the largest ports in China. Here the China Export Commodities Fair is held every spring and autumn, which attracts business people from the world over.The points of historical interest include Zhenhai Tower, the Guangxiao Temple, Liurong Temple, Huaisheng Mosque, Sun Yat - sen Memorial Hall and so on.

Major Scenic Spots

Zhong Shan Memorial Hall
It was built in 1931. It features its octagonal building designed in a palatial style. This hall was constructed in commemoration of the great achievement of Sun Wen, the forerunner of the Chinese Revolution. It is a reinforced concrete building of 49 meters in height and has seats for 4700 people. Sun Wen's bronze statue stands in front of the memorial hall.

Mount Baiyun
Mount Baiyun is actually a section of Dayulin. The mountain stands on the Pearl River Delta and was historically called 'No.1 Mountain in the Southern Yu'. The name of Baiyun (white clouds) bases on the poem 'white clouds float on the top of Mount Baiyun, and on the bottom as well'. 'Baiyun Songtao', one of Guangzhou's eight scenic spots refers to Mount Baiyun's pine waves caused by mountain wind. Mount Baiyun is historically a famous attraction of Guangzhou. Climbing up to the top of the mountain, you can over look the whole view of the city.