Guangzhou,also (especially formerly) known as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People’s Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. One of the five National Central Cities, it holds sub-provincial administrative status.
Guangzhou is the third-largest city in China and southern China’s largest city. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 6 million, and an urban area population of roughly 11.85 million, making it the third most populous metropolitan area in China. Some estimates place the population of the entire urban agglomeration as high as 24.2 million, making it the 2nd biggest urban area in the world after Tokyo. The Guangzhou government’s official estimate of the city’s population at the end of 2009 was 10,334,500, an addition of 152,500 people from the previous year. When the migrant (defined as being present in the city 6 months or more) population is included, the city’s population is over 14 mln. In 2008 Guangzhou was identified as a Beta World City by the Global city index produced by GaWC.
Admission fee for Guangzhou Ocean World:
120 rmb for adults, 80 rmb for the kids between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters, free for kids shorter than 1.2 meters, 80 rmb for the aged older than 60.
Opening hours:
8:30 – 17:30.
Address:
120 Xianliezhonglu Street, Guangzhou, China.
Traffic:
You can take the city bus line 16, 6, 72, 84A, 220, 246, 84 to the bus station named Dongwuyuan (means zoo).
For the subway, you can take it to the subway station named Dongwuyuan. Guangzhou Ocean World is in this zoo.
Food:
Mantanxiang, Tingzaizhou, Haizhe, Chaohuashengren, Liangpi, Conghua, Jiang, etc.
Shopping:
Suliaohua, Jianghua, Sihua, Buhua, Yumao, Mudan, Qiuju, Wanshouju, etc.
Tips:
(1). There are all kinds of fishes in Guangzhou Ocean World and you will be able to see the “Man and Fish” show in this place.
(2). Do not come here in the big Chinese holidays because it is too crowded.
(3). Most people love the dolphin show here.
(4). For the subway, you can take the line 3 first, then transfer to line 5.
(5). This place is a perfect place for the kids, they will love the cute dolphins for sure.
(6). Because the dolphin show is so popular, you will need to wait in a long line for this show.
(7). There is a 3D show in Guangzhou Ocean World. Worth a try.
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