Guangzhou has a few beautiful and legendary nicknames including, Huacheng (the Flower City), Yangcheng (the Goat City) and Suicheng (the Rice-ear City).

Guangzhou is an ancient city dating back over 2,100 years. Today, Guangzhou is a modern city in China, considered the political, economic, educational, and cultural as well as scientific and technological center of South China.

Guangzhou totals 7475 square kilometers with a population of some 6.6 million. Under its administration are four smaller cities of Huadu, Conghua, Zengcheng and Panyu and eight districts: Yuexiu, Dongshan, Haizhu, Litchi, Tianhe, Baiyun, Fangcun and Whampu. It is a well-known hometown of the overseas Chinese. About 500,000 countrymen from here are residing in some 90 countries and regions abroad.

Guangzhou is situated in the south of China with the Baiyun Hill in the north and the Zhujiang (the Pearl River) Delta Plain in front. Three rivers: the Dongjiang, Xijiang and Beijiang, converge here and the Zhujiang passes through the city. With its beautiful rivers and mountains, its geological location is very advantageous. Vegetation is lush and flowers bloom all year round thanks to a moist subtropical climate. There are more than 150 famed scenes and sights in Guangzhou, and a good variety of modern facilities for recreation and entertainment.

Customs

Travelers are allowed to bring into China one bottle of alcoholic beverages and two cartons of cigarettes. There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency (although amounts above US$10,000 must be declared on a customs form).

Climate

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