Guangzhou

Sun Yat-Sen University

(http://www.zsu.edu.cn/) 中山大学 zhång-shän-dã -xuã©, metro 2 sun yat-sen university station - exit a this is the most famous university in guangzhou and southern china. it was founded by sun yat-sen, the founder of the republic of china. the school now has three campuses. the old campus is green and beautiful, and has many historical sites. the north gate has a great river view.

festivals
Chinese New Year/Spring Festival

春节 chå«n-jiã© occurs on first day of first lunar month, usually in january or february. this is a 15 day celebration and some districts can be quite deserted as many migrant workers return to their home provinces. the flower fair is popular during the days before new year.