Canton Tower
Known as 'Goat City' in ancient times, Guangzhou gets its name from a beautiful legend…
During the Zhou Dynasty (1045–256 BC), five immortals - each riding a goat of a different color - saved Guangzhou people from famine by introducing five types of grain. They bestowed a blessing that there would never be a famine again in the region.
Later, the immortals rose to the sky, leaving their five goats at the foot of a mountain in Guangzhou.
A sculpture of five stone goats was erected on Yuexiu Mountain in 1959, and it has become the symbol of Guangzhou.
What to See
· Museum and Mausoleum of the Nanyue King - the oldest and largest tomb from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD)
· Canton Tower - Also called Guangzhou TV Tower, it is the highest TV tower in China. Now it has become one of eight must-see attractions in Guangzhou.
What to Do
Shopping - Guangzhou is a paradise for foodies and shoppers. Ideal places for shopping and eating are Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Shangxiajiu Road Pedestrian Street.
