For thousands of years, the sub-tropical metropolis of Guangzhou has attracted visitors and rulers to the Pearl River Delta. Known variously as the Flower City, Canton and the Southern Gate of China, this evergreen city has served as the capital for three Chinese dynasties.
In ancient times, travelers came here to trade for exquisite silks; today the city is a major Chinese center for culture, commerce and politics and attracts visitors from around the world to experience the city's vibrant energy.