Baiyun District is one of 11 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Guangzhou, the capital of

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. The district is located in the city's northern suburbs, and is named after the Baiyun Mountain (the "White Cloud Mountain"), one of the area's natural attractions.

Administrative divisions

There are currently 18 subdistricts and 4 towns. On 19 December 2013 four new subdistricts ( Yuncheng,

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, Baiyunhu, & Shimen) were established from carving out of existing subdistricts.

History

Nowadays Baiyun District was originally governed by Panyu County (now Panyu District) and Nanhai County (now

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). However, since 1924, the district changed its name as new suburb of Guangzhou (Canton) city. in June 1954, Baiyun District was formally established.

Economy

The Headquarters building of China Southern Airlines(20181004)

For many years, Guangzhou's main airport, the (Former) Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was located within Baiyun District. In 2004, the airport was relocated farther north from the city center. Although the new airport has retained the name

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, most of it is actually located in the neighboring Huadu District, just north of its border with the Baiyun District. China Southern Airlines is headquartered in the Baiyun District. 9Air is headquartered in Xicheng Village, Renhe Town (), Baiyun District.

Transportation

Metro

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Government and infrastructure

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References

External links

Official website of Baiyun District government
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