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Guangzhou - Economy.
Guangzhou is the economic centre of the Pearl River Delta, placing it in the heart of one of mainland China's leading commercial and manufacturing regions.
In 2003, the GDP per capita was ¥38,568 (about US $4,660), ranking the city eighth among 659 Chinese cities.
The Chinese Export Commodities Fair, also called "Canton Fair", is held each spring and autumn. Inaugurated in the spring of 1957, the Fair is a major event for the city.
Guangzhou - Transportation. ...
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Guangzhou - Modern Guangzhou
Guangzhou - Economy
Guangzhou is the economic centre of the Pearl River Delta, placing it in the heart of one of mainland China's leading commercial and manufacturing regions.
In 2003, the GDP per capita was ¥38,568 (about US $4,660), ranking the city eighth among 659 Chinese cities.
The Chinese Export Commodities Fair, also called "Canton Fair", is held each spring and autumn. Inaugurated in the spring of 1957, the Fair is a major event for the city.
Guangzhou - Transportation
The Guangzhou Metro opened in 1999.
Guangzhou's main airport is the New Baiyun International Airport in Huadu District, that opened on 5 August 2004 replacing old Baiyun International Airport close to the city centre.
Guangzhou is connected to Hong Kong by train, bus and ferry services. Express trains arrive in Hong Kong at the Hung Hom KCR station. They cover the 182 km route in approximately two hours. Daily ferry sailings include an overnight steamer, which takes eight hours, and high-speed catamarans and hydrofoils which take three hours to reach the China Ferry Terminal or Macau Ferry Pier in Hong Kong.
Guangzhou - Tourist attractions
- Shamian Island
- Guangdong Provincial Museum
- Museum of the Tomb of the King of Southern Yue in Western Han Dynasty
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
- Shishi Holy Heart Cathedral
- Huaisheng Mosque
Guangzhou - Significant buildings
- Guangdong Olympic Stadium
- CITIC Plaza
- Sky Central Plaza
- Guangdong TV Tower
- Guangzhou TV Tower
- China Hotel
Plans are also underway to build what will become the world's tallest free-standing TV tower.
Guangzhou - Culture
- Cantonese (linguistics)
- Cantonese cuisine
- Cantonese opera
Guangzhou - Major educational institutions
National
- Jinan University (暨南大学) (founded 1906)
- Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学) (founded 1924)
- South China University of Technology (华南理工大学)
Public
- Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (广东外语外贸大学)
- South China Agricultural University (华南农业大学) (founded 1909)
- Zhongkai Agrotechnical College (仲恺农业技术学院) (founded 1927)
- South China Normal University (华南师范大学)
- Guangzhou Medical College (广州医学院)
- Guangzhou University of TCM (广州中医药大学)
- Guangdong College of Pharmacy (广东药学院)
- Guangdong University of Technology (广东工业大学)
- Guangzhou University (广州大学)
- Guangdong Business College (广东商学院)
- Xinghai Conservatory of Music (星海音乐学院)
- GuangDong Polytechnic Normal University (广东技术师范学院)
- Guangzhou Physical Education Institute (广州体育学院)
Note: Institutions without full-time bachelor programs are not listed.
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