China - Guangzhou

Guangzhou located in the south-central portion of Guangdong, Guangzhou spans from 112° 57' to 114° 03' E longitude and 22° 26' to 23° 56' N latitude. The city is part of the Pearl River Delta and the city centre is situated next to the Baiyun Mountain, which is locally referred to as "the lung of the city" (市肺). The total area under the city's administration is 7,434.4 square kilometres (2,870.4 sq mi).

The elevation of the prefecture generally increases from southwest to northeast, with mountains forming the backbone of the city, and the ocean comprising the front. Tiantang Peak (天堂顶, meaning Peak of Paradise in Chinese), which stands 1,210 m (3,970 ft) above sea level, is the highest mountain in Guangzhou.

Baefong Lake is a fresh water lake in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area near Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. Its average depth is 72 metres (236 ft) and it is surrounded by forested stone peaks.


Mapcard of China.

Street of Guangzhou