Ancestral Wonders in South China

by Heng Wah, Jan 23, 2004 | Destinations: China / Guangzhou

Image © 2004 Heng Wah

Guangzhou is also known as the "City of Five Rams", which is from the legend that five immortals riding on the rams each planted a grain in Guangzhou, thus ensuring continuous prosperity here.

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