Guangzhou – Heart of the Cantonese World

So, I already said I wanted to go to Hong Kong, so what's this now? Well, let me tell you about Guangzhou (formerly known as Canton). When most people think of "Cantonese" they think of Hong Kong, and vice-versa. That is because the Cantonese in Hong Kong (be it the language or the food or the culture in general). However what most people don't realise is that Hong Kong is actually a mixed place (where there are lots of smaller groups of people who aren't necessarily Cantonese). Guangzhou, however is heart of the Cantonese culture. The reason that Cantonese is the language of Hong Kong is because the overwhelming majority of people there were from Guangzhou or descended of Guangzhou people.

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Enough boredom, please, let's move on to the next point. OK, so, Guangzhou, like Hong Kong, is a very busy city, and it's got a shiny sky-scraper side, as well as a, ummm, less shiny sky-scraper-y side.

The city may not have much in terms of sight seeing from a tourist's point of view, but it's got enough to offer me...I basically like any place with lots of people that is busy. However I do not like a place where I would find out that these people are all robots, ones that you cannot interact with and all carry a weird cold aura and demeanour. I like a place where I can feel that people's expressions vary, as do their personalities. I feel that Guangzhou will offer that.

I intend to go there in July in the same trip that will take me to Hong Kong...yay!!

Alright, I'll see you guys soon!! All the best! Explorer Anwar signing off...:)