Legendary Cities — Season 1, Episode 9: Guangzhou (Canton)
Documentary, Family, War & Politics • 25 min • 1 season, 11 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Canton is a legendary commercial trading post located on the Pearl River. For centuries, the city was where China met the West. Jinlun Guild Hall in the Huangpu district has many references to the city's prestigious colonial past. Shamian Island is an oasis of tranquility at the heart of this immense city, it's particularly symbolic of the former French and British presence.
About Legendary Cities
Embark in a journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world in this documentary series. Each episode features a new city and explores the many things that make it the legendary place it is today.