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Exploring Guangzhou: History and Culture

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel. This double-decker bus is located at Zhujiang New Town Terminal (Haifeng Road), and the fare is very cheap at only two yuan. Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province. It has a history of over two thousand years and has always been one of the most developed regions in China. Due to placing the camera outside the window, there is a lot of wind noise. Among China's four first-tier cities, life in Guangzhou is the most leisurely. The dim sum and cuisine here are very famous, with flavors that appeal to visitors from all over the world. Of course, the infrastructure and rail transit here are also very well-developed. It is not recommended to travel by car because the traffic is very congested during peak hours. Almost every public place or means of transportation has announcements in three languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. Now we will be driving around Zhujiang New Town. I sincerely recommend that you take a walk here at night. It is said that Guangzhou's night view is the most beautiful in the country, with lights that are not overly flashy or glaring. I will showcase the beautiful nighttime scenery of Guangzhou in my next video. Please follow me! You can see that the city's greenery is very well-maintained. On the left is Flower City Square. Walking here at night, you can see Guangzhou's iconic landmark, the Canton Tower (also known as the "Little Waist"). This is the CBD area. Compared to the leisurely atmosphere of the old city area, everyone here seems very busy. You can see that the buildings here are very modern. However, if you walk in other areas, you'll notice different styles, including many European-style buildings, because certain parts of Guangzhou were once foreign concessions of European countries. Note: In this city, you should prepare mosquito repellent because the climate is humid and the greenery is abundant, making mosquitoes quite rampant. Clean, modern, beautiful, and green—everything you see here. Can you see that tower? That's the famous Canton Tower in Guangzhou, now one of the city's most iconic landmarks and a popular tourist attraction. Because of its unique design, people refer to it as "xiaomanyao," meaning the graceful curves of a woman. The streets here resemble a bit of Los Angeles, with some hints of Southeast Asian countries as well. The weather in June and July is extremely hot. Carrying a sun umbrella can effectively prevent sunburn. The starting fare for taxis in Guangzhou is 12 yuan for the first 3 kilometers. Up ahead are mostly high-rise residential areas. Because land is expensive here, the buildings are constructed very tall. Housing prices here can reach between 100,000 to 200,000 yuan per square meter, which is approximately 20,000 USD per square meter. The taxis in Guangzhou come in different colors: red, yellow, white, and blue, each representing a different company. Of course, I recommend using a ride-hailing app similar to Uber, which can be much cheaper. I think the roads in Guangzhou are somewhat complex compared to Shenzhen, with many overpasses and tunnels, making it easy to take a wrong turn. We are now shuttling through the various streets of the city. Interestingly, if you want a quiet ride to enjoy the scenery, it's best to travel during the peak sunlight hours. Many Chinese people observe a midday rest and are wary of sun exposure. Haha! Due to recent rain, there are a lot of stains on the windows of the bus. The bus's endpoint is also its starting point, so you don't need to worry about getting lost. Here, you must experience the local culture of "morning tea" and "afternoon tea." But interestingly, this doesn't refer to drinking tea but rather to breakfast or snacks. The local food culture here is very rich, and I'm sure you'll find food you love. If you enjoyed this video, please click like and subscribe. Your support means a lot to me!