Guangzhou - Wikipedia
WEBGuangzhou is the fifth most populous city by urban resident population in China after Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Chongqing. [18] In modern commerce, Guangzhou is best known for its annual Canton Fair, the oldest and largest trade fair in China. [19]
Guangdong - Wikipedia
WEBGuangdong, [a] previously romanized as Kwangtung or Canton, is a coastal province in South China, on the north shore of the South China Sea. [7] The provincial capital is Guangzhou.
Guangzhou | History, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Guangzhou has served as a doorway for foreign influence since the 3rd century CE and was the first Chinese port to be regularly visited by European traders, who called it Canton. In which part of China is Guangzhou located?
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WEBAug 9, 2024 · Guangzhou Facts. Basic Fact: English Name: Guangzhou, Canton. Chinese Name: 广州 (guǎng zhōu) Alias: Five-Goat City, Goat City, City of Spike, City of Flowers. Location: South-central Guangdong Province, Pearl River Delta, Southern China (34°16′N, 108°54′E) Urban Land Area: 3,843.4 sq km (6,000 sq …
Canton system | Chinese Trade, Imperialism & History
WEBCanton system, trading pattern that developed between Chinese and foreign merchants, especially British, in the South China trading city of Guangzhou (Canton) from the 17th to the 19th century. The major characteristics of the system developed between 1760 and 1842, when all foreign trade coming.
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WEBCanton 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 Six Banyan Trees, Kaiping Towers and villages,
Guangzhou Travel China: Canton City Map, Transportation, …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China.
Guangzhou — City Introduction and Visitor Info - China Highlights
WEBOnce known as Canton, Guangzhou was the only Chinese port accessible to foreign traders between 1760 and 1842 in the Qing Dynasty. It rose to prominence first as a trade port, then as a manufacturing base.
Guangzhou - Trade, Pearl River, Canton | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · During this period the city grew in wealth and population as an important trade port in southern China. Buddhist temples were erected, and a flourishing community was maintained by Arab and Hindu traders.
Guangzhou Travel Guide, How to Plan a Canton Trip - CHINA …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is the capital city of Guangdong Province in southern China. With a population of over 14 million people, it is the third largest city in China after Shanghai and Beijing. Canton has a rich history and has been a major hub of trade and commerce for centuries.