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Guangzhou
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| Guangzhou |
Guangzhou
(Canton - the old spelling) is the capital of Guangdong Province.
With a history of over 2800 years, Guangzhou has always been a port
for foreign exchanges and trade, and is still one of the largest ports
in China. Here the China Export Commodities Fair is held every spring
and autumn, which attracts business people from the world over.
The points of historical interest include Zhenhai Tower, the Guangxiao
Temple, Liurong Temple, Huaisheng Mosque, Sun Yat - sen Memorial Hall
and so on. |
| Zhong
Shan Memorial Hall |
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Shan Memorial Hall was built in 1931. It features its octagonal building
designed in a palatial style. This hall was constructed in commemoration
of the great achievement of Sun Wen, the forerunner of the Chinese
Revolution. It is a reinforced concrete building of 49 meters in height
and has seats for 4700 people. Sun Wen's bronze statue stands in front
of the memorial hall. |
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