The 134th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is taking place in Haizhu district, Guangzhou through Nov 14.

Its exhibition hall, the China Import and Export Fair Complex, is located in Pazhou, which is along the Maritime Silk Road. Dating back approximately 400 years, Guangzhou used to welcome nearly 100 foreign merchant ships annually, establishing a flourishing trade. The route is now a popular tourist destination with the following attractions.

The ancient Huangpu port and village are home to well-preserved ancient ancestral temples, streets, houses, and temples, carrying the historical stories of the Maritime Silk Road.

Pazhou Tower, an octagonal brick tower built in 1600, is a vital relic for the Maritime Silk Road. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]

Guangzhou Shuibo Park is an open park that combines water science education, water culture popularization, and urban water management demonstrations.

The Pazhou Ferry Terminal is the only waterway border crossing the central urban area of Guangzhou.

Chigang Pagoda, an octagonal grey brick tower built in 1627, is one of the three ancient pagodas in Guangzhou.

Haizhuang Temple is a Lingnan-style temple and a platform for cultural exchange between the East and the West. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]

Taikoo Cang Wharf is an important site in the development of Guangzhou's foreign trade in modern China and is considered a spiritual successor to the Maritime Silk Road. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]