Xinjiao

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Xinjiao is a town in the Guangdong province of China, administered out of the Haizhu District of the provincial capital, Guangzhou. It is located at latitude 23.0947 and longitude 113.3200. The town is known for its orchards, which produce fruits such as star-fruit, pomegranate, banana, papaya, orange, and litchi. Like many neighboring communities, it is also noted for its canals, which are incorporated into the design of parts of the city, abutting houses and bridges which go back as far as the Ming Dynasty. Several Qing Dynasty temples are also located there. These features make the town a popular attraction for tourists.