Dongshan District, Guangzhou

Dongshan District (Chinese: 东山区) was a former district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China located to the west of Tianhe District and the east of Yuexiu District. It was the political and cultural centre of Guangdong Province^[1] and noted for its high quality education.^[2]^[3] The district was established in 1960, then merged with Yuexiu District in 2005.^[4]

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Yuexiu District

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Guangzhou

Administrative divisions	Yuexiu Liwan Haizhu Tianhe Baiyun Huangpu Huadu Panyu Nansha New Area Free-Trade Zone Conghua Zengcheng Defunct divisions Dongshan Fangcun Luogang Shi

Attractions	Baiyun Mountain Xiguan Shamian Island Chen Clan Academy Lizhiwan/Litchi Bay Guangdong Museum (Guangdong Provincial Museum) Temple of the Six Banyan Trees Zhenhai Tower Sacred Heart Cathedral Huaisheng Mosque Guangxiao Temple Chigang Pagoda Canton Tower Canton Fair Pazhou Pagoda Chimelong Paradise Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King Guangzhou Peasant Movement Institute CITIC Plaza Shopping Malls Teem Plaza TaiKoo Hui Zhengjia Plaza (Grandview Mall) Happy Valley Whampoa Military Academy Nansha Tianhou Palace Guangzhou Opera House Huacheng Square (Zhujiang New Town) Guangzhou Twin Towers Haixinsha Island Haizhu Square Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall South China Botanical Garden Grand World Scenic Park People's Park

Culture & Demographics	Cantonese Cantonese cuisine Cantonese people Cantonese opera

Higher Education	Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Sun Yat-sen University South China University of Technology South China Normal University Jinan University Guangdong University South China Agricultural University

History	Timeline

Sports Venues	Guangdong Olympic Stadium Guangzhou Gymnasium Yuexiushan Stadium Tianhe Stadium Guangzhou International Sports Arena

Transport	Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Guangzhou Metro Guangzhou BRT Railway Stations Guangzhou Railway Station Guangzhou East Railway Station Guangzhou South Railway Station Guangzhou West Railway Station Guangzhou North Railway Station Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity MRT Guangfo Metro Guangzhou Buses Guangzhou Water Buses Guangzhou Trams Haizhu Tram Baiyun Cableway

Coordinates: 23°07′27″N 113°17′24″E / 23.1243°N 113.2900°E / 23.1243; 113.2900

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