The History of Guangzhou

On the ground there are five ridges and peaks from north; stretching to the horizon is the end of the Mainland in the south.” Qu Dajun of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911A.D.), described the landscape and scene of Guangzhou . Guangzhou was a river port,and a sea port,and a trade port in the east, with mountains embracing the rivers, and rivers surrounding the mountains, Clouded mountain and the Pearl River extending to the horizon, mountains screening the city, waters reaching all the sea. “With mountains at the back, overlooking to the sea”, the selection of Guangzhou was in conformity with the standard “the selection of the location of the country by the saints shall be situated in land that will never fall apart”. The favorable geographical environment has helped to make Guangzhou what it is today, a city with a unique style and characteristic that will be eternal in its greatness.

After the Qin and Han Dynasties (221B.C.-220A.D.), there were three local feudal political powers: Southern Yue , Southern Han and Southern Ming, they're called the“three South's” in history books. Guangzhou was the capital of three dynasties and ten emperors, with the scope of jurisdiction including the whole Lingnan area. The outlay of the capital laid down the basis of the development of Guangzhou today. In spite of the vicissitudes in the year of 2000, Guangzhou has developed into a large metropolitan city.

From a small fishing village on Southern Sea in ancient times to a modern metropolitan city, economic development is an important driving force. Five thousand years ago, the primitive people living here were engaged in primitive agriculture, fishing and hunting. Guangzhou was one of the ancient capitals that had the longest history, the biggest trading port that received oriental and occidental culture. Since ancient days Guangzhou was far from the reach of emperors, receiving less of the influence of orthodox politics and culture. As it is on the sea coast, it has a tradition of trading with foreign countries.

Since the modern time, Guangzhou was one of the areas that were the first to emigrate abroad, with a great number of overseas Chinese that had frequent contact with foreign countries, absorbing the advanced western productive technology and culture, which promoted the development in modern industry, communication, telecommunication and medicine of Guangzhou.

After the opening and reform, Guangzhou has become the southern gateway to exchanges between the inland and foreign countries. Giving full play to the extensive overseas in human relations, and geographical merits, Guangzhou took the lead in opening up to the outside world, intensifying the reform so that the economy gains high-speed development. Among the ten big cities in the country, Guangzhou rank in the front in all-round strength. Surfing in the tide of commodity economy, Guangzhou people have absorbed and assimilated the ideology of modern market economy, manifesting the strong figure of the Chinese people confronted with international market competition. Guangzhou , this famous historical cultural city with special features of Lingnan, has a brilliant long history. The historical achievements are the basis for progress, while the glorious tradition is the motive force. In the socialist construction of modernization of China , Guangzhou will surely perform its function of pioneering and windowing.

Guangzhou Tour

A.  An appearance of modern Guangzhou (Regular Tour)

　1  Half Day Tour in Guangzhou

　2  One Days Tour in Guangzhou

B.  Touch of Guangzhou (Single Travel Requirement)

　1  Ground Transfer

　2  Accommodation only

　3  Eating in Guangzhou

　4  Shows or entertainment in Guangzhou

C.  Deep breath of Guangzhou 's air ( Distinguishing Guangzhou)

　1 Morning Tea in Guangzhou

D. Your Dreams in Guangzhou (Any of your options or special interest)