Guangzhou Transportation Map

Author: Guangdong Provincial Cartographic Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2005-06-02
Features: Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province, serving as its political, economic, and cultural center. Legend has it that five immortals colorful sheep descended here, giving rice to the people and blessing the land to never suffer from famine. Therefore, Guangzhou is also known as Yangcheng (Sheep City) and Suicheng (Rice City). Located in the tropical south, Guangzhou enjoys a typical marine monsoon climate of the subtropical south. The city has a warm climate with abundant rainfall, where spring and autumn blend together, and there is no winter with long summers. It is a city of eternal greenery, hence the nickname "City of Flowers."
With a history of over 2,200 years, Guangzhou was first established as Panyu City in 214 BC by Ren Xiao. It gradually developed into a bustling metropolis with over a million people, located on the Tropic of Cancer. Its unique natural scenery of the southern region, rich historical and cultural heritage, numerous famous scenic spots and historical sites, distinctive local cuisine, and its proximity to Hong Kong and Macau, as well as its open-door policy to the outside world, have made Guangzhou one of China's earliest designated 24 historical and cultural cities. It is also a key tourist city in the country.
Guangzhou is an ancient city, a friendly city, a beautiful city, and a vibrant, dynamic modern metropolis. The human tourism resources in dining, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment reflect its local and ethnic characteristics. When you open this atlas, all of these will be revealed before your eyes, and you will see a brand-new Guangzhou.