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Haizhu Square (Guangzhou)

Area
Guangzhou, China
Hours
Listed as open all day.
Hours
About 30 min
Haizhu Square (Guangzhou)

Why it is worth the detour

Haizhu Square is known for its granite soldier statue commemorating the liberation of Guangzhou.

Haizhu Square is a significant historical site in Guangzhou, featuring a granite soldier statue that symbolizes the city's liberation in 1949. It serves as a venue for official ceremonies and reflects the political changes over time.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

  • 200 m

    Haizhu Bridge

    First bridge across the Pearl River in Guangzhou, built in 1933.

  • 450 m

    Tianzi Pier

    The oldest wharf on the Pearl River in Guangzhou, known for its historical significance.

  • 700 m

    Sacred Heart Cathedral

    A Gothic Revival Roman Catholic cathedral entirely built of granite.

  • 850 m

    Dafo Temple

    Dafo Temple is known for its historical significance and large copper Buddha statues.

  • 1.0 km

    Beijing Road

    A bustling commercial street in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District, known for its historical significance and vibrant shopping scene.

  • 1.0 km

    Temple of the Five Immortals

    The temple of Guangzhou's founding story: five immortals arrived on rams with sheaves of rice and told the city it would never know famine.

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