Antique city map of East Guangdong province, 1900

Antique city map of East Guangdong province, 1900The map titled "East Guangdong Province City Map" (Yue Dong Sheng Cheng Tu) was printed in 1900 during the Qing Dynasty at the Yangcheng Bookstore in Guangzhou. The map is oriented to the north, offering a view of Guangzhou from the south side of the Pearl River. The river gracefully winds its way through the city, adorned with numerous bridges. Encircling the city are sturdy walls with several gates opening toward the river. Detailing the city's

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