Guangzhou, a city with more than 2,000 years of history, is not only the capital of Guangdong Province, but also a cultural beacon in southern China. Its name has changed many times in the long history, from Renxiao City to Chuting to Panyu. Each name carries different stories and marks of the times. Guangzhou is not only the political and economic center, but also an important city of culture and education. This is the birthplace of Lingnan culture and the prosperous place of Guangfu culture. Its profound historical and cultural heritage and unique geographical location make it a multicultural metropolis.
Guangzhou’s geographical location is very unique. It is located at the intersection of Dongjiang, Xijiang and Beijiang, in the north of the Pearl River Delta, and adjacent to the South China Sea. This is the headquarters of China’s Southern Theater Command and has been the political, military, economic, cultural and scientific and educational center of South China since ancient times. Since the Qin Dynasty, Guangzhou has been the administrative center of counties, prefectures and prefectures, and is a national historical and cultural city.
The life in Guangzhou is rich and colorful, as the lyrics sing: ‘The Pearl River goes eastward to connect the four seas, making waves with love; the flower city is beautiful and decorated, and the spring is boundless; the good taste is spread all over the world, and the hospitality is hospitality; attracting people from all over the world. , the whole city is full of joy.’ Here are the Lingnan love paintings of rain hitting banana trees, the Dongshan Xiguan with wooden clogs and lightweight oil-paper umbrellas, the singing of plum blossoms under the arcade in the old days, and the sight of colorful clouds chasing the moon as they climb higher and higher in the distance. Everywhere in Guangzhou is full of stories, and every street has its own history.
So, how much do you know about this city? Want to explore more deeply the history, culture and modern life of Guangzhou? We have prepared a Guangzhou city knowledge test for you, so that you can feel the charm of Guangzhou while answering the questions.
