Country China Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) Area code(s) 020 Local time Wednesday 12:30 AM | Region Guangzhou Postal code 510080 Population 947,607 (2006) | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind N at 11 km/h, 70% Humidity Colleges and Universities Guangdong University of Foreig, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou University of Chines, Guangdong Union Theologic |
Baiyun hotel yuexiu district guangzhou china
Baiyun District is one of the administrative districts of Guangzhou, the capital of China's Guangdong province. The district is located in the city's northern suburbs, and is named after the Baiyun Mountain (the "White Cloud Mountain"), one of the area's natural attractions.
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- Baiyun hotel yuexiu district guangzhou china
- Map of Baiyun Guangzhou Guangdong China
- China baiyun district guangzhou
- History
- Economy
- Metro
- Government and infrastructure
- Education
- References
Map of Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
China baiyun district guangzhou
History
Much of Baiyun was formerly part of northern Panyu County after the establishment of the PRC by October 1951 Baiyun was ceded to the City of Guangzhou and formally established as a suburban district north and east of the city. Much of district was absorbed into Jiao District in June 1956. Within few years parts of Jiao District was splinted into several districts such as Huangpu, Fangcun, and Tianhe. By 1987 the remaining parts of Jiao District was renamed as Baiyun. On 28 April 2005 the northeastern part of Baiyun was ceded to the new district of Luogang.
Economy
For many years, Guangzhou's main airport, the (Former) Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was located within Baiyun District. In 2004, the airport was relocated farther north from the city center. Although the new airport has retained the name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, it is actually located in the neighboring Huadu District, just north of its border with the Baiyun District.
China Southern Airlines continued to be headquartered in the Baiyun District.
Metro
Baiyun is currently service by two metro lines operated by Guangzhou Metro:
Government and infrastructure
Guangdong Prison Administrative Bureau is headquartered in the district.
Education
International schools in Baiyun District: