Guangzhou vacations

Guangzhou is a historical and cultural city with a history of over 2200 years. Historical culture is the theme of Guangzhou tourism. But once you have the Guangzhou vacations, you will find that such an old but flourishing and vigorous city is quite rare in present large cities in the world. Guangzhou is rerouted as "City of Flowers", "City of Rams" and "Rice-ear City". It adjoins Hong Kong and Macao, with the Pearl River (the third great river in China) crossing the city. As early as the Qin and Han dynasties, it was a populous metropolis. And since the Han dynasty, it has been the starting port of Silk Road on the Sea. In the Qing Dynasty, it was the only and also the earliest port opened to the outside. In modern times, Guangzhou is an important cradle of modern civilization as well as the place of origin for the Chinese revolution in modern history. Nowadays, Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province and the economic, political and cultural center of it. Natural sights and historical sites are the highlights of Guangzhou tourism. Beautiful Baiyun Mountain, green and lush Maofeng Mountain and peculiar radon hot spring in Conghua district, etc. have always been welcome by tourists for recreation. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall is a place to commemorated Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, a revolutionist for he had upset the corrupt empire of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) and established a brand new era for Chinese. The Five-Ram Sculpture is one of the most famous structures in Guangzhou. It has become the emblem of Guangzhou City as well as a must see spot for visitors to Guangzhou. Having a long history of about 1,400 years, the Six Banyan Temple is one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. It is renowned both at home and abroad. Shamian Island is a reminder of Guangzhou colonial history, where many buildings and churches of exotic flavors are well maintained and rather pretty. Guangzhou nightlife has exploded over the last few years. Bars, KTVs, clubs have opened all over the city, illuminating the skyline of this city after the night falls. And nobody knows from what time exactly that these places became a venue of meeting new people, dating friends and getting refreshment. Guangzhou is the most important commodity distribution center in south China. Shopping is always one of the important elements in Guangzhou travel. As one of the shopping paradise in the world, there are many shopping places offered to you in Guangzhou. Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, Zhengjia Plaza, Tee Mall, Zhong Tian Shopping Plaza, Friendship Store and Wang Fu Jing are all right places for shopping.