齐齐上山睇波 Chant for Guangzhou
广州队助威歌《齐齐上山睇波》2014/09/28 越秀山
by 广东电视台体育频道足球记者胡明华
Chant for Guangzhou Evergrande Up to mountain to watch the game together live in Yuexiu Mt Stadium on 28/09/2014
GUANGZHOU - Yuexiu Park and the Statue of the Five Goats
GUANGZHOU
Yuexiu Park and the Statue of the Five Goats
Located in Mount Yuexiu, Yuexiu Park is the home to many tourist attractions such as the Five Rams Sculpture, the Zhenhai Tower and the Yuexiu Stadium.
Yuexiu Park Guonzhou, china
From my hotel, nice park called Yuexiu in china in Gounzhou city
《南粤荣耀》| 广州德比 可乐献唱越秀山 | Canton Glory | Canton Derby |
Canton Derby of CSL, Aug 05. Singing Canton Glory in Canton Yuexiu Mountain Stadium in front of almost thirty thousand fans of soccer game！8月5日晚上，中超广州德比 广州富力——广州恒大，三号线乐队主唱 可乐 在越秀山体育场，在将近三万名球迷面前献唱广州富力足球队助威歌曲《南粤荣耀》！
Guangzhou Da Xin International Hotel - Guangzhou Hotels, China
Guangzhou Da Xin International Hotel 4 Stars Hotel in Guangzhou ,China Within US Travel Directory Guangzhou Da Xin International Hotel is located in Guangzhou, only a 10-minute walk from Guangzhou Stadium.
It provides free WiFi access and free parking.
The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Baiyun Mountain and Yuexiu Park.
It is a 10-minute drive from Guangzhou Railway Station and a 15-minute drive from Guangzhou East Railway Station.
Baiyun International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
Rooms and suites here are all fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a minibar and an electric kettle.
Soft bathrobes and free toiletries can be found at the private bathroom.
There is a 24-hour front desk at Da Xin International Hotel Guangzhou.
Free luggage storage is available.
Other facilities include a shared lounge and lockers.
Western food are served at the on-site restaurant.
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Asia International Hotel Guangdong 5⭐ Review 2019
Asia International Hotel Guangdong 5⭐
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Located in the business area of Guangzhou, Asia International Hotel is 7 minutes' walk from Xiaobei Subway Station. Guangdong. It offers a luxurious property featuring a fitness center, an indoor pool and 7 dining options. Hotel Asia International Hotel Guangdong. Free WiFi is provided in the hotel rooms. Review Asia International Hotel Guangdong. Guangdong Asia International is a 10-minute drive from Yuexiu Park and the scenic Baiyun Mountain. spa Asia International Hotel Guangdong. Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center Stadium and Pearl River Park in downtown Guangzhou are a 15-minute drive away. resorts Asia International Hotel Guangdong. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to Guangzhou Railway Station. travel Asia International Hotel Guangdong. Baiyun International Airport 30 minutes' drive away. luxury Asia International Hotel Guangdong. Decorated in soothing neutral colors, the air-conditioned rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Yue. Private bathrooms include a bathtub and free toiletries. Review Yue. Guests can work out in the fitness center or head for a relaxing sauna session to unwind. spa Yue. A tennis court and a golf course within 1.9 mi of the hotel are available. resorts Yue. The hotel also features meeting and banquet facilities suitable for conferences and events. travel Yue. A variety of Western, Japanese and Chinese dishes, as well as creative fusion buffet spreads, can be enjoyed at the hotel’s 5 restaurants. luxury Yue. Delightful tea and drinks are served at the hotel’s tea house and lobby bar. Hotel Xiu.
Yue Xiu is a great choice for travelers interested in clothes shopping, accessories shopping and markets.
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Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe
No 215 Lin He Xi Heng Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510500
The Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe is located 22 miles from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Business facilities Business Center Meeting Rooms
Hotel facilities Air Conditioning Car rental desk Executive floor Wi Fi Connection Interior corridor access to rooms Children programs Outdoor pool Pets allowed
Leisure facilities Health Club Swimming pool
Room facilities Data port
Restaurant Dining Options: ON PROPERTY:
Sui Xuan
Experience the region*s finest cuisine in the sophisticated Sui Xuan at the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe hotel. Choose Cantonese delicacies from the innovative a la carte menu and indulge in an extensive selection of tempting Dim Sum in one of 13 private dining suites. Sui Xuan is open for Lunch and Dinner.
Il Ponte
Indulge in the finest authentic Italian cuisine in the chic and stylish Il Ponte at the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe hotel. Savor the delicious smells from the open kitchen as you enjoy a glass of fine wine in this colorful and vibrant restaurant or host an intimate celebration or business lunch in one of 2 private dining suites. Il Ponte is open for lunch and dinner.
In Room Dining
Enjoy the convenience of room service delivered to your room any time of day.
Bar One
Meet with friends and enjoy a casual evening of classic cocktails and live music in the stylish and elegant Bar One at the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe hotel.
Alfresco
Savor a variety of tempting tapas local snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of Alfresco at the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe hotel. Alfresco is open for lunch and dinner.
Cafe at 2
Enjoy all-day dining in the relaxed atmosphere of Cafe*2 at the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe hotel. Begin the day with an extensive Hilton breakfast buffet or savor a relaxed lunch or dinner in this welcoming venue. Cafe*2 is open for breakfast lunch and dinner daily.
T Lounge and Bar
Treat yourself to a refined afternoon of tea and cakes in the T Lounge and Bar located in the lobby of the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe hotel. Be spoiled for choice with an extensive range of teas specialty coffees fresh pastries and sweets. The T Lounge and Bar is open for lunch and dinner.
Pets policy Pets welcome Small pets welcome Small dogs welcome Dogs welcome
Smoking policy Smoking not permitted
Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00
Local Attractions Yi De Road 8_0 Mi Friendship Store 3_5 Mi Liurong Temple - Flowery 6_2 Mi Jusco 0_3 Mi Jinyi International Cinema 1_9 Mi Beijing Road Pedestrian Street 5_6 Mi Liwan Museum 7_6 Mi Guangzhou Art Museum 3_8 Mi Baiyun Mountain 7_0 Mi Night Cruise On The Pearl River 5_0 Mi La Perle Plaza 3_4 Mi Shangxiajiu Road Pedistrian Street 7_7 Mi Tianhe Sports Stadium 0_4 Mi City Center 0_3 Mi Tee Mall 1_2 Mi Grandview Mall 1_9 Mi Museum Western Han Dynasty Mausoleu 5_6 Mi Sun Yat-sen University 5_9 Mi Guangzhou Book Centre 1_4 Mi Shamian Island 11_6 Mi Xiangjiang Safari Park 12_3 Mi Citic Plaza 0_5 Mi Yuexiu Park 5_7 Mi Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 5_3 Mi Guangxiao Temple 6_2 Mi Christian Evangelical Church 7_5 Mi Xiguan Antique Street 7_5 Mi Xinghai Concert Hall 4_7 Mi Fei Yang Cinema 1_7 Mi Chen Clan Temple 4_8 Mi Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral 7_3 Mi South Jade Carving Street 7_5 Mi CAN
Location Directions: Baiyun
Follow Airport Expressway to the Guangyuan Xi Interexchange leading into Ring Expressway /North Ring / Bei Huan/ head east about 10km to Shatai Toll Gate Station follow Shatai Nan Lu then the Guangzhou Da Dao /Avenue/ turn left into Lin
Credit cards accepted by hotel Amex MasterCard Visa
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , China
CITY OF THE FUTURE! MUST Visit in Asia Guangzhou China Travel Vlog 2018
CITY OF THE FUTURE! MUST Visit in Asia Guangzhou China Travel Vlog 2018
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Spring Festival in Guangzhou, China
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Yuexiu Park - part 2
Vicky arrives at the Statue of Five Rams - a landmark of the city - standing tall in a corner of Yuexiu Park.
Five Goats Monument, Guangzhou
Five Goats Monument, Guangzhou
Vienna Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station - Guangzhou Hotels, China
Vienna Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station 4 Stars Hotel in Guangzhou ,China Within US Travel Directory Accepting only Mainland Chinese citizens, Vienna Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station offers accommodation in Guangzhou, 4 km from Baiyun Mountain.
Each room comes with a TV.
The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.
CITIC Plaza is 5 km from Vienna Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station, while Tianhe Stadium is 5 km from the property.
The nearest airport is Baiyun Airport, 23 km from Vienna Hotel Guangzhou Baiyun JingXi.
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Master Hotel (Guangzhou Tianhe)
Location.
GuangZhou Master Hotel is located in Guangzhou, close to CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou Zoo, and Tianhe Stadium. Additional area points of interest include Yuexiu Park and Zhenhai Tower.
Hotel Features.
GuangZhou Master Hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Room service is available during limited hours. This 3.5-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a grocery/convenience store.
Guestrooms.
197 air-conditioned guestrooms at GuangZhou Master Hotel feature slippers and blackout drapes/curtains. All accommodations have balconies. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, makeup/shaving mirrors, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer phones.
Home Inn Guangzhou Tianhe Gangding
The Home Inn Guangzhou Tianhe Gangding offers a safe-deposit box, a 24 hour reception and a business centre. Internet access is available for travellers wishing to remain connected during their stay. Conveniently part of the hotel services, guests can catch up on work with the computers available for use.
Every comfortable room at the Home Inn Guangzhou Tianhe Gangding includes a TV.
South China University of Technology, Pazhou Complex and Guangdong Olympic Stadium are within driving distance of the Home Inn Guangzhou Tianhe Gangding. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is a 40 minute drive from the hotel. The centre of Guangzhou is 20 minutes away by car. Tianhe Stadium, Jinan University and Grandview Mall are a 10 minute drive from the hotel.
Guangzhou | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:23 1 Names
00:05:06 2 History
00:05:14 2.1 Prehistory
00:05:43 2.2 Nanyue
00:07:23 2.3 Imperial China
00:14:35 2.4 Modern China
00:14:43 2.4.1 Revolutions
00:15:20 2.4.2 Anarchism
00:15:58 2.4.3 Kuomintang rule
00:21:05 2.4.4 Communist takeover
00:23:07 3 Gallery
00:23:15 4 Geography
00:24:35 4.1 Natural resources
00:25:21 4.2 Climate
00:26:58 5 Administrative divisions
00:27:14 6 Economy
00:28:40 6.1 Local products
00:29:32 6.2 Industry
00:30:56 6.3 Science City
00:31:07 7 Demographics
00:32:41 7.1 Ethnicity and language
00:34:31 7.2 Metropolitan area
00:34:52 8 Transportation
00:35:01 8.1 Urban mass transit
00:36:26 8.2 Motor transport
00:37:43 8.3 Airports
00:38:45 8.4 Railways
00:40:11 8.5 Water transport
00:40:33 9 Culture
00:41:16 9.1 Religions
00:41:41 9.1.1 Daoism
00:42:24 9.1.2 Buddhism
00:43:51 9.1.3 Christianity
00:45:15 9.1.4 Islam
00:45:48 9.2 Sport
00:47:30 10 Destinations
00:47:39 10.1 Eight Views
00:48:03 10.2 Parks and gardens
00:48:12 10.3 Tourist attractions
00:48:27 10.4 Pedestrian streets
00:48:47 10.5 Malls and shopping centers
00:49:05 10.6 Major buildings
00:49:13 11 Media
00:51:09 12 Education
00:52:53 13 International relations
00:53:02 13.1 Twin towns and sister cities
00:53:17 14 See also
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Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州; traditional Chinese: 廣州; Cantonese pronunciation: [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ̂u] or [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ́u] (listen); Mandarin pronunciation: [kwàŋ.ʈʂóu] (listen)), also known as Canton, is the capital and most populous city of the province of Guangdong in southern China. On the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the maritime Silk Road, and continues to serve as a major port and transportation hub, as well as one of China's three largest cities.Guangzhou is at the heart of the most-populous built-up metropolitan area in mainland China that extends into the neighboring cities of Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan and Shenzhen, forming one of the largest urban agglomerations on the planet. Administratively, the city holds sub-provincial status and is one of China's nine National Central Cities. In 2015, the city's administrative area was estimated to have a population of 13,501,100. Guangzhou is ranked as an Alpha global city. There is a rapidly increasing number of foreign temporary residents and immigrants from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa. This has led to it being dubbed the Capital of the Third World.The domestic migrant population from other provinces of China in Guangzhou was 40% of the city's total population in 2008. Together with Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, Guangzhou has one of the most expensive real estate markets in China. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, nationals of sub-Saharan Africa who had initially settled in the Middle East and other parts of Southeast Asia moved in unprecedented numbers to Guangzhou, China in response to the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis.Long the only Chinese port accessible to most foreign traders, Guangzhou fell to the British during the First Opium War. No longer enjoying a monopoly after the war, it lost trade to other ports such as Hong Kong and Shanghai, but continued to serve as a major entrepôt. In modern commerce, Guangzhou is best known for its annual Canton Fair, the oldest and largest trade fair in China. For the three consecutive years 2013–2015, Forbes ranked Guangzhou as the best commercial city on the Chinese mainland.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou, known historically as Canton or, less commonly as Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and north-northeast of Macau, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. One of the five National Central Cities, it holds sub-provincial administrative status.
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Guangzhou | Wikipedia audio article
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Guangzhou
00:02:29 1 Names
00:05:12 2 History
00:05:21 2.1 Prehistory
00:05:50 2.2 Nanyue
00:07:32 2.3 Imperial China
00:14:53 2.4 Modern China
00:15:02 2.4.1 Revolutions
00:15:40 2.4.2 Anarchism
00:16:18 2.4.3 Kuomintang rule
00:21:30 2.4.4 Communist takeover
00:23:34 3 Gallery
00:23:43 4 Geography
00:25:04 4.1 Natural resources
00:25:52 4.2 Climate
00:27:32 5 Administrative divisions
00:27:48 6 Economy
00:29:16 6.1 Local products
00:30:09 6.2 Industry
00:31:35 6.3 Science City
00:31:46 7 Demographics
00:33:23 7.1 Ethnicity and language
00:35:15 7.2 Metropolitan area
00:35:36 8 Transportation
00:35:45 8.1 Urban mass transit
00:37:12 8.2 Motor transport
00:38:31 8.3 Airports
00:39:34 8.4 Railways
00:41:02 8.5 Water transport
00:41:25 9 Culture
00:42:09 9.1 Religions
00:42:34 9.1.1 Daoism
00:43:16 9.1.2 Buddhism
00:44:46 9.1.3 Christianity
00:46:11 9.1.4 Islam
00:46:46 9.2 Sport
00:48:30 10 Destinations
00:48:39 10.1 Eight Views
00:49:03 10.2 Parks and gardens
00:49:11 10.3 Tourist attractions
00:49:27 10.4 Pedestrian streets
00:49:48 10.5 Malls and shopping centers
00:50:06 10.6 Major buildings
00:50:14 11 Media
00:52:12 12 Education
00:54:01 13 International relations
00:54:11 13.1 Twin towns and sister cities
00:54:27 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州; traditional Chinese: 廣州; Cantonese pronunciation: [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ̂u] or [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ́u] (listen); Mandarin pronunciation: [kwàŋ.ʈʂóu] (listen)), also known as Canton, is the capital and most populous city of the province of Guangdong in southern China. On the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the maritime Silk Road, and continues to serve as a major port and transportation hub, as well as one of China's three largest cities.Guangzhou is at the heart of the most-populous built-up metropolitan area in mainland China that extends into the neighboring cities of Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan and Shenzhen, forming one of the largest urban agglomerations on the planet. Administratively, the city holds sub-provincial status and is one of China's nine National Central Cities. In 2015, the city's administrative area was estimated to have a population of 13,501,100. Guangzhou is ranked as an Alpha global city. There is a rapidly increasing number of foreign temporary residents and immigrants from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa. This has led to it being dubbed the Capital of the Third World.The domestic migrant population from other provinces of China in Guangzhou was 40% of the city's total population in 2008. Together with Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, Guangzhou has one of the most expensive real estate markets in China. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, nationals of sub-Saharan Africa who had initially settled in the Middle East and other parts of Southeast Asia moved in unprecedented numbers to Guangzhou, China in response to the 1997/8 Asian financial crisis.Long the only Chinese port accessible to most foreign traders, Guangzhou fell to the British during the First Opium War. No longer enjoying a monopoly after the war, it lost trade to other ports such as Hong Kong and Shanghai, but continued to serve as a major entrepôt. In modern commerce, Guangzhou is best known for its annual Canton Fair, the oldest and largest trade fair in China. For the three consecutive years 2013–2015, Forbes ranked Guangzhou as the best commercial city on the Chinese mainland.
Guangzhou | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:43 1 History
00:02:52 1.1 Etymology
00:05:47 1.2 Prehistory
00:06:17 1.3 Nanyue
00:08:06 1.4 Imperial China
00:16:00 1.5 Modern China
00:16:08 1.5.1 Revolutions
00:16:49 1.5.2 Kuomintang rule
00:22:26 1.5.3 Communist rule
00:24:39 2 Gallery
00:24:47 3 Geography
00:26:13 3.1 Natural resources
00:27:03 3.2 Climate
00:28:50 4 Administrative divisions
00:29:06 5 Economy
00:30:44 5.1 Local products
00:31:41 5.2 Industry
00:33:12 5.3 Science City
00:33:23 6 Demographics
00:35:05 6.1 Ethnicity and language
00:38:47 6.2 Metropolitan area
00:39:09 7 Transportation
00:39:18 7.1 Urban mass transit
00:40:51 7.2 Motor transport
00:42:14 7.3 Airports
00:43:22 7.4 Railways
00:44:54 7.5 Water transport
00:45:18 8 Culture
00:46:05 8.1 Religions
00:46:31 8.1.1 Daoism
00:47:16 8.1.2 Buddhism
00:48:52 8.1.3 Christianity
00:50:23 8.1.4 Islam
00:50:59 8.2 Sport
00:52:49 9 Destinations
00:52:59 9.1 Eight Views
00:53:24 9.2 Parks and gardens
00:53:33 9.3 Tourist attractions
00:53:49 9.4 Pedestrian streets
00:54:11 9.5 Malls and shopping centers
00:54:29 9.6 Major buildings
00:54:38 10 Media
00:56:42 11 Education
00:58:38 12 International relations
00:58:48 12.1 Twin towns and sister cities
00:59:04 13 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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Speaking Rate: 0.9543364886664234
Voice name: en-US-Wavenet-E
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Guangzhou (simplified Chinese: 广州; traditional Chinese: 廣州; Cantonese pronunciation: [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ̂u] or [kʷɔ̌ːŋ.tsɐ́u] (listen); Mandarin pronunciation: [kwàŋ.ʈʂóu] (listen)), also known as Canton and formerly romanized as Kwangchow or Kwong Chow, is the capital and most populous city of the province of Guangdong in southern China. On the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the maritime Silk Road, and continues to serve as a major port and transportation hub, as well as one of China's three largest cities.Guangzhou is at the heart of the most-populous built-up metropolitan area in mainland China that extends into the neighboring cities of Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan and Shenzhen, forming one of the largest urban agglomerations on the planet. Administratively, the city holds sub-provincial status and is one of China's nine National Central Cities. At the end of 2018, the population of the city's expansive administrative area is estimated at 14,904,400 by city authorities, up 3.8% year from the previous year. Guangzhou is ranked as an Alpha global city. There is a rapidly increasing number of foreign temporary residents and immigrants from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa. This has led to it being dubbed the Capital of the Third World.The domestic migrant population from other provinces of China in Guangzhou was 40% of the city's total population in 2008. Together with Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, Guangzhou has one of the most expensive real estate markets in China. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, nationals of sub-Saharan Africa who had initially settled in the Middle East and other parts of Southeast Asia moved in unprecedented numbers to Guangzhou, China in response to the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis.Long the only Chinese port accessible to most foreign traders, Guangzhou fell to the British during the First Opium War. No longer enjoying a monopoly after the war, it lost trade to other ports such as Hong Kong and Shanghai, but continued to serve as a major entrepôt. In modern commerce, Guangzhou is best known for its annual Canton Fair, the oldest and largest trade fair in China. For three consecutive years (2013–2015), Forbes ranked Guangzhou as the best commercial city in mainland China.