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In The Beating Heart of Guangzhou's Peael River

#chinaattractions Haixinsha is located in the southwest of Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, bordered by the Pearl River to the east, Guangzhou Tower to the south, Hongcheng Park on Ersha Island to the west, Huacheng Square to the north, surrounded by water on all sides, with an area of 176,000 square meters.Haixinsha was originally an alluvial island in the Pearl River. Because of the wide surface of the Pearl River, the locals called crossing the river crossing the sea, so it was called Haixinsha.Historically, Haixinsha belonged to Hunde Village. It was requisitioned by the Guangzhou Port Authority as a wharf in 1976 and handed over to the Guangzhou Municipal Government in 2007 for the construction of the main venue of the 16th Asian Games. In November 2010, the opening and closing ceremonies of the Guangzhou Asian Games were held here, which is now the Asian Games Park. Haixinsha is not only a landmark building in Guangzhou, but also an important cultural activity center. Many large-scale events have been held here, such as the opening and closing ceremonies of the Asian Games, as well as various literary performances and light festivals. The night view of Haixinsha is particularly charming. The annual International Light Festival is also typically held here, making Haixinsha a good place to visit Guangzhou at night. During the Festival of Lights, the entire area is ambilight, attracting a large number of tourists to watch. In addition, Haixinsha also has a square and various facilities for tourists to relax and entertain, becoming a favorite leisure destination for the people of Guangzhou. In Haixinsha, visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful night view, but also feel the strong cultural atmosphere and historical heritage. In short, Haixinsha is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating natural scenery, history and culture, and modern science and technology. Whether it is day or night, it can bring different experiences and feelings to tourists.
Posted: Feb 13, 2025
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