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Guangzhou


Guangzhou (sometimes known by the older English name of "Canton") is a port city on the Pearl River about 75 miles (120 kilometers) Northwest of Hong Kong. The city is the capital of the Guangdong Province and has an estimated population of at least 6 million in the city itself, and 8.5 million in the metropolitan area.

Ferry Crossing Pearl River at Dusk, Guangzhou, China
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Fisherman With His Fishing Cormorants, Guangzhou, China
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Lonely Planet Hong Kong, Macau & Guangzhou (Hong Kong Macau and Guangzhou, 9th ed)

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The Hong Kong Insight City Guide combines insightful writing and lavish full-color photography with a portable format, emphasizing practical information to prepare you for your travels. Inside this guidebook, you will find: Magazine-style instant orientation such as money-saving tips, activities for kids, free attractions, website addresses, and insider advice. Expert evaluations of the must-see sites such as Star Ferry, Sai Kung Country Park, and the Wong Tai Sin Temple, illustrated with 4-color, full-bleed photos and an emphasis on practical information. A bonus take-it-with-you mini restaurant guide and city map. An 8-12 page street atlas and street listings at the back of the guide provides a grid-referenced index to local streets. Special two-page spreads spotlighting particular topics of interest, such as museums and religious buildings, with captioned photos and floor plans. Appropriate destinations such as Central District, Shenzhen and Macau, included on a detailed map of the

Newcomer's Handbook Country Guide: China: Including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen

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The Newcomer's Handbook Country Guide: China was published in June 2008. Written by Navjot Singh, a British-Indian who relocated to China in 2002, it focuses on Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, with additional information on Macau and Hong Kong. Its 292 pages detail issues relating to culture shock, communication, and what to bring, as well as essentials of Chinese history, housing, transportation, health care, and more. This volume is especially useful for an individual seeking employment in or transferred to China, stressing how to function in China's job market, especially the business and educational sectors.

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Folded color street and travel map. Scale 1: 15,000. Legend includes China National Rail (inter-city trains), Guangzhou metro lines with station and line number, metro station with entrance, bus terminals/local bus stands, ferry, parks, atttractions, shopping streets, accommodation, points of interest, museums, police stations, shopping centres, hospitals, pedestrians streets. Includes inset map of Guangzhou Region, Shamian Island and Guangzhou Metro System. Indexed.

Travel China Guide - Guangzhou 2007

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Pocket guide - Guangzhou 2007 is a comprehensive city guide that gives you a full spectrum of Guangzhou, also called Canton, the starting point of Silk Road on the sea and the largest city in South China. Most updated information - up to newly opened MTR line in the beginning of 2007. Moreover, the updated list of shows, expos, events will ensure you not miss the most exciting part of city life.

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Table of Content:

General: Guangzhou in brief | Accommodation | Transportation | Useful info | Sightseeing | Shopping | Restaurants | Leisure & Recreation | City Calendar | Map

Maps: Guangdong province | Pearl River Delta | Grand Guangzhou | Downtown | MTR

Transportation: Flight | Train | Intercity bus | Ferry & boat | MTR | Rental car | Taxi | Bus

Listings: Hotel (luxury/budget/hostel) | Restaurant (Cantonese/Huaiyang/Northern-east/Western/French/Italy) | Shopping | Bars | Golf | Tennis

Useful info: Consulate generals | Hospital & Clinics | Visa | Currency | Airlines | General inquiry phone numbers

Shopping: Made in Guangzhou | Shopping areas | Wholesale market

Sighting: Seasonal highlights | City landmark | Culture & History | Nature | Theme park | Forest park | Museum & Galleries


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