Nanhai
District of Foshan
Guangdong - China

Shamian Island

Shamian Island, formerly known as Shameen Island or Shamin Island, from its Cantonese pronunciation, is a sandbank island in the Liwan District of Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, China. The island's name literally means "sandy surface" in Chinese. The territory was divided into two concessions given to France and the United Kingdom by the Qing government in the 19th century.

Located at 23.1094, 113.239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Islands of Guangzhou, Islands of the Pearl River, Concessions in China, Visitor attractions in Guangzhou

Sacred Heart Cathedral (Guangzhou)

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (耶穌聖心主教座堂) also known as Stone House (石室) by local, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Guangzhou (Canton), South China. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guangzhou (Canton). The cathedral is located at 56 Yide Lu (or Yat Tak Road), Guangzhou. It is on the north bank of the Pearl River and stands at the heart of the busy old town.

Located at 23.1173, 113.255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in China, Roman Catholic churches in China, Buildings and structures in Guangzhou, Yuexiu District, Gothic Revival architecture in China, Visitor attractions in Guangzhou

Huaisheng Mosque

The Huaisheng Mosque, also known as the Lighthouse Mosque, is the main mosque of Guangzhou. Rebuilt many times over its history, it is traditionally thought to have been originally built over 1,300 years ago, which would make it one of the oldest mosques in the world. It was named in memory of Prophet Muhammad. The most unusual (in the Chinese context) feature of the mosque is its "calling tower" (minaret). The round tower is 36 meters tall with a pointed tip.

Located at 23.1254, 113.254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Guangzhou, Mosques in China, Yuexiu District, Visitor attractions in Guangzhou

Foshan University

Foshan University is a designated full-time comprehensive university located in Foshan, Guangdong province, China.

Located at 23.0259, 113.098 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1995, Universities and colleges in Guangdong

Shiwanzhen Subdistrict

Shiwanzhen Subdistrict is a subdistrict of Chancheng District, located in the southwest of the city of Foshan, Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. It has a land area of 0.38 square kilometres and a population of 42,700. Shiwan has a long history of ceramic sculpture, with many vivid works by generations of craftsmen. Its 5000-year-long ceramic making history has accumulated the rich and abundant ceramic culture, and won the high prestige of the "Capital of Ceramics in South China".

Located at 23.0075, 113.098 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Foshan, Township-level divisions of Guangdong

Thirteen Factories

The Thirteen Factories was an area of Canton (Guangzhou), China, where the first foreign trade was allowed in the 18th century since the hai jin （海禁）ban on maritime activities. It is also referred to as the "Thirteen Hongs" or the "Canton Factories". The site where the factories stood is now Wenhua Park, and Thirteen Hong Street, onto which the factories backed is now named Shisanhang Road.

Located at 23.1138, 113.248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Economic history of China, Geography of Guangzhou, History of foreign trade in China, Pearl River Delta, Business families

New Plaza Stadium

New Plaza Stadium was a multi-use stadium in Foshan, China. It was used mostly for football matches and was one of the six stadiums used for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup. The stadium was a capacity of 14,000 people.

Located at 23.0333, 113.108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in China, FIFA Women's World Cup stadiums, Defunct association football venues, Foshan, Sports venues in Guangdong

Foshan Railway Station

Foshan railway station(佛山站) serves the city of Foshan, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. Train services include those departing to Guangzhou, Kunming, Nanning and Hainan in mainland China; and the once-daily cross-border Guangdong Through Train service to Hung Hom Station in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Located at 23.05, 113.099 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in Guangdong, Foshan, China–Hong Kong border crossings

Century Lotus Stadium

Century Lotus Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Foshan, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 36,686 people and was built in 2005. It hosted a first round match between China and Myanmar during 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying. This building has a design similar to the reconstructed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi built by the same designers.

Located at 22.9698, 113.114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Football venues in China, Multi-purpose stadiums in China, Buildings and structures completed in 2005, Event venues established in 2005, Foshan, Sports venues in Guangdong

Beijiao, Guangdong

Beijiao (北滘镇) is a town, part of Shunde district, in Foshan prefecture-level city, Guangdong Province, southern China. Near Beijiao, there is the static inverter plant of HVDC TSQ.

Located at 22.9253, 113.207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Shunde, Cities in Guangdong

Chencun, Guangdong

Chencun (陳村鎮) is a town, part of Shunde district, in Foshan prefecture-level city, Guangdong Province, southern China. It is popular with its flower planting and has become a production base of fresh flowers.

Located at 22.9626, 113.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Shunde, Cities in Guangdong

Nanhai District Stadium

Nanhai District Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Foshan, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics events. This stadium's capacity is 8,000 people and was built in 1989.

Located at 23.0442, 113.136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Foshan, Sports venues in Guangdong, Football venues in China

Guangzhou Shipyard International

Guangzhou Shipyard International Limited or GSI, which was parented by China State Shipbuilding Corporation and founded in 1954, is the largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China of the People's Republic of China. It was reorganized and issued H share in Hong Kong Stock Exchange and A share in Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993 respectively. It is also the only shipbuilding stock listed in Hong Kong.

Located at 23.0721, 113.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Government-owned companies of China, Shipbuilding companies of China, H shares, Companies based in Guangzhou, Companies established in 1954

Guangdong Guangya High School

Guangdong Guangya High School is a reputed senior high school in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Founded by Zhang Zhidong, Viceroy of Liangguang on July 16, 1888 (1888-07-16), its earliest predecessor Guangya Academy was one of the Four Academies of China in the last years of Qing Dynasty. The name "Guangya" was chosen by Zhang Zhidong, meaning learnedness and righteousness. Guangya High School follows the standard Chinese secondary education system.

Located at 23.141, 113.236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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High schools in Guangdong, Educational institutions established in 1888

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guangzhou

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guangzhou(Canton) Latin: Coamceuven(sis), Chinese: 廣州 is an archdiocese located in the city of Guangzhou in China.

Located at 23.1146, 113.26 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in China, Religious organizations established in 1848, Guangzhou, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century

Chancheng District

Chancheng District is a district under the administration of Foshan city, in Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China.

Located at 23.0214, 113.128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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County-level divisions of Guangdong

Kengkou Station

Kengkou Station is a station of Line 1 of the Guangzhou Metro. It started operations on 28 June 1997. It was located at the ground level of the junction of Huadi Avenue Middle (Chinese: 花地大道中; pinyin: Huadi Dadao Zhong; literally "Flower Ground Middle Avenue") and Longxi Avenue (Chinese: 龙溪大道; pinyin: Longxi Dadao) in Fangcun, Liwan District. It is adjacent to Fangcun Coach Station (Chinese: 芳村客运站), the transportation hub for the western area of the Pearl River Delta.

Located at 23.0817, 113.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Liwan District, Railway stations opened in 1997, Guangzhou Metro stations

Xilang Station

Xilang Station, formerly Guanggang Station (Chinese: 广钢站; literally "Guangzhou Iron and Steel Plant Station") because of nearby Guangzhou Iron and Steel's headquarter when planning, is a terminus of Line 1 of the Guangzhou Metro and Guangfo Line (FMetro Line 1). It started operations in 28 June 1997. It was situated at the underground of Huadi Avenue South (Chinese: 花地大道南; pinyin: Huadi Dadao Nan; literally "Flower Ground South Avenue") in Fangcun, Liwan District.

Located at 23.0644, 113.232 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Liwan District, Railway stations opened in 1997, Guangzhou Metro stations

Guangzhou South Railway Station

Guangzhou South Railway Station, also known as New Guangzhou Railway Station or Shibi Railway Station, is a station in Shibi Village, Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It is the largest metro station in Guangzhou. It is one of the four largest railway passenger transportation hubs in China. It is an interchange station and a terminus between Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, Guangzhou-Maoming Railway, Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Mass Rapid Transit and Wuguang Passenger Line.

Located at 22.9914, 113.264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Panyu, Railway stations in Guangzhou, Railway stations opened in 2010, Guangzhou Metro stations

Datansha

Datansha Island is an island at the west of the central district of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It has a total area of 4.4 square kilometres.

Located at 23.1299, 113.22 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Islands of Guangzhou, Liwan District

Nanpu Island

Nanpu Island is an island in Dashi Town, Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It is located at the south of Luoxi Island, the east of Chencun, Shunde, and the west and north of Dashi Town Centre. Its total area is about 10.7 square kilometres. Many fashionable residential estates, including Guangzhou Country Garden, are built in there. The island connects with Luoxi Island by Nanpu Bridge and Lijiang Bridge and Dashi Town Centre by Nanpu Dadao.

Located at 23.0352, 113.278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Panyu, Islands of Guangzhou

Jinshazhou

Jinshazhou is an island between Guangzhou and Foshan in Guangdong, China. It covers the total area of about 27 square kilometres. Touted as the metropolis of Guangzhou and Foshan, Jinshazhou is located in northwest Guangzhou, with Baisha River on its east, and Lishui, Zhoucun, Baishacun of Nanhai District, Foshan on its north, west and south. The island is administrated by both Baiyun District of Guangzhou and Huangqi and Lishui of Nanhai District, Foshan.

Located at 23.1508, 113.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Baiyun District, Nanhai, Islands of Guangzhou, Islands of Guangdong, River islands of Asia

Foshan Ancestral Temple

Foshan Ancestral Temple is a Daoist temple in Foshan, Guangdong, China. It was first built in the Song dynasty during the reign of Emperor Zhezong, in the Yuanfeng Era (1078-1085), but was ruined towards the end of the Yuan Dynasty. It was rebuilt in the 5th year of Hongwu Era of the Ming Dynasty (1372). The temple is dedicated to Beidi, the Northern God, who is said to have power over the waters of Guangdong.

Located at 23.0352, 113.116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Foshan, Taoist temples in China, Buildings and structures in Guangdong

Guangzhou Boji Hospital

The Guangzhou Boji Hospital, Ophthalmic Hospital in Canton also known as the Canton Pok Tsai Hospital (廣州博濟醫院) was a hospital in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China founded in November 4, 1835 by Peter Parker as an Ophthalmic hospital. In about 1854, John Glasgow Kerr became its director. In 1886 the hospital education program was attended by Sun yat-sen. Today it is the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. It is a tertiary referral hospital.

Located at 23.1122, 113.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Guangzhou, Hospitals established in 1835, Hospitals in Guangdong, 1835 establishments in China

Chen Clan Academy

The Chen Clan Academy is an academic temple in Guangzhou (Canton), China built by the 72 Chen (It is usually romanised as Chan in Cantonese) clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 in Qing Dynasty. Later it was changed to be the Chen Clan’s Industry College, and then middle schools afterward. Now it houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum (广东民间工艺博物馆).

Located at 23.1298, 113.241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Guangzhou, Education in Guangzhou, Liwan District, Museums in Guangzhou, Decorative arts museums in China, Folk art museums and galleries