Guangzhou, [a] previously romanized as Canton [6] or Kwangchow, [7] is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. [8] Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau , Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road .

6 days ago · Guangzhou, city, capital of Guangdong sheng (province), southern China. Its city centre lies near the head of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang) Delta , more than 90 miles (145 km) inland from the South China Sea .

Guangdong also hosts the largest import and export fair in China, the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou. The Pearl River Delta Economic Zone, a Chinese megalopolis, is a core for high technology, manufacturing and foreign trade.

Canton Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair): held twice every year; it is the largest and most comprehensive trade fair in China. Ancient: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Huaisheng Mosque, The Chen Clan Academy, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Temple of …

The Canton Tower (ranked #1 in TripAdvisor 2019), China's tallest tower and world's second tallest tower, has an observation deck, a skywalk, and a Ferris wheel on top of the tower. The Canton Tower is 70 meters taller than the new CTF Finance Centre located nearby, which is the world's eighth tallest building (2019).

Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州; traditional Chinese: 廣州; Cantonese pronunciation: [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ̂u] or [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ́u] ; Mandarin pronunciation: [kwàŋ.ʈʂóu] ) is the capital of Guangdong Province of southern China. It has over 18 million people, which makes it the sixth largest city proper and fourth-largest urban area ...

Aug 9, 2024 · Guangzhou is China's third largest city and a world trade center, well known for the semiannual Canton Fair, Cantonese food and rich historical relics.

Jan 9, 2025 · Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital city of Guangdong Province in southern China. It is located to the west of Foshan , to the south of Dongguan and Zhongshan . Just 120 kilometers north of Hong Kong and 145 kilometers northwest of Macau .

Nov 16, 2024 · Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area.

Jan 26, 2025 · The city was first named Guangzhou in 226, when the Wu state of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo) period set up a prefecture named Guangzhou there. During this period the city grew in wealth and population as an important trade port in southern China.