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Occupying an area of
920,000 square meters, Yuexiu Park (Yuexiu
Gongyuan) is the largest park in Guangzhou with
a large number of trees and flowers. Also seen
here are a few artificial lakes and a big swimming
pool. Every year, the Spring Welcoming Flower Fair
is held here in spring and the Chrysanthemum
Exhibition in autumn. In this famous park in
Guangzhou, tourists can find a large
stadium which can accommodate more than 30,000
people, the symbol of Guangzhou - the Stone
Sculpture of Five Rams, Zhenhai Tower (Five
Storey Pagoda), Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Tablet
and the ancient city walls built in the Ming
Dynasty. The Zhenhai Tower now houses the City
Museum which displays items from the Neolithic
times to the 20th century.
Opening times:
6.00am to 9.00pm
Admission: 5 yuan
Transport:
Visitors may get on bus Nos. 21, 24, 58, 87,
101, 127, 133, 182, 185, 187, 244, 518 and 519.
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