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Where is Guangzhou located within China?

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Central Guangzhou — Guangzhou Nighttime view of central Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China.

Guangzhou is located in the south-central part of Guangdong province, serving as a major regional center in southern China.12

The city is situated at the head of the Pearl River Delta, positioned more than 90 miles (145 km) inland from the South China Sea. Its primary urban area lies along the north bank of the Pearl River, south of Baiyun Mountain.31