Dongshan 东山区 | |||||||
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District of China | |||||||
1960–2005 | |||||||
Location of Dongshan on Guangzhou. | |||||||
History | |||||||
• Established | 1960 | ||||||
• Disestablished | 2005 | ||||||
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Today part of | Part of the Yuexiu District |
Dongshan District (Chinese: 东山区; Wade–Giles: Tung1shan1 Chʻü1; Jyutping: dung1 saan1 keoi1) was a former district in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China located to the west of Tianhe District and the east of Yuexiu District. It was the political and cultural centre of Guangdong Province[1] and noted for its high-quality education.[2] The district was established in 1960, then merged with Yuexiu District in 2005.[3]
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