Guangzhou at Night

Guangzhou, previously romanized as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located o…
Guangzhou, previously romanized as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.
  • Country: China
  • Province: Guangdong
  • Settled: 214 BC
  • Founded by: Qin dynasty
  • Elevation: 21 m (69 ft)
  • Area code: (0)20
  • Municipal seat: Yuexiu District
Data from: en.wikipedia.org