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Xiguan
Xiguan on a German map from 1878
Traditional Chinese西關
Simplified Chinese西关
JyutpingSai1 Gwaan1
Literal meaningWestgate
[Land beyond the] Western Gate(s)
Xiyuan/Sai Yuan
Traditional Chinese西園
Simplified Chinese西园
JyutpingSai1 jyun4
Literal meaningWestern Garden
Xiguanjiao/Sai Kwan Corner
Traditional Chinese西關角
Simplified Chinese西关角
JyutpingSai1 gwaan1 gok3
Literal meaningWestgate Corner
Westgate Quarter
Baohua Road in Xihuan during the widening of its roads in the 1920s.

Sai Kwan or Xiguan is an ancient town and an area in the Liwan district of Guangzhou, China, which was located west of the old walled city. The Thirteen Factories trading enclave was located on its southern shore and the Shamian enclave was constructed beside it. Xiguan continues to have a distinctive culture within Guangzhou and some residents speak a distinctive dialect of Cantonese.

It now forms most of Liwan District.

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Xiguan

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Sai Kwan or Xiguan is an ancient town and an area in the Liwan district of Guangzhou, China, which was located west of the old walled city. The Thirteen...

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Xiguan dialect

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The Xiguan dialect, or Sai Kwan dialect (Chinese: 西關話; Jyutping: sai1 gwaan1 waa2), is the prestige dialect of Cantonese originated from Xiguan (Sai Kwan)...

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Xiguan Airport

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Xiguan Airport may refer to the following airports in China: Xi'an Xiguan Airport, former airport serving Xi'an, Shaanxi Hanzhong Xiguan Airport, former...

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Xiguan Creek

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23.1148; 113.2409 Xiguan Creek (Chinese: 西关涌; pinyin: Xiguān chōng; Jyutping: Sai1gwaan1 cung1) is a former river located in Xiguan, Guangzhou, China...

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Xiguan Mosque

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The Xiguan Mosque (simplified Chinese: 西关清真寺; traditional Chinese: 西關清真寺; pinyin: Xīguān Qīngzhēnsì), is a mosque in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City,...

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Hong Xiguan

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Hong Xiguan (1745–1825) was a Chinese martial artist who lived in the Qing dynasty. He was also an influential figure in the Southern Shaolin school of...

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The New Legend of Shaolin

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The New Legend of Shaolin (Chinese: 洪熙官之少林五祖; pinyin: Hóng Xīguān Zhī Shàolín Wǔ Zǔ; released in the United Kingdom as Legend of the Red Dragon and in...

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Hanzhong Xiguan Airport

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Hanzhong Xiguan Airport (Chinese: 汉中西关机场) is the airport formerly serving the city of Hanzhong in Shaanxi Province, China. It is located only 2 kilometers...

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Heritage of Xiguan

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cultural heritage sites are located in Xiguan, China. There are two Major Sites Protected at the National Level in Xiguan: Architectural complex on Shamian...

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Traditional Chinese characters

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Yuehai Guangzhou Hong Kong Xiguan Jiujiang Shiqi Weitou Dapeng Siyi Taishan Xinhui Other Gao–Yang Goulou Wu–Hua Yong–Xun Luo–Guang Qin–Lian...

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Cantonese

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provenance of the prestige accent of Cantonese: that of the district of Xiguan (西关; 西關; Xīguān; Sai1 Gwaan1) in the west of Guangzhou. It is known for its distinctive...

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Chinese language

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Yuehai Guangzhou Hong Kong Xiguan Jiujiang Shiqi Weitou Dapeng Siyi Taishan Xinhui Other Gao–Yang Goulou Wu–Hua Yong–Xun Luo–Guang Qin–Lian...

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Yuehai Yue

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form. Guangfu dialects Guangzhou dialect Hong Kong dialect Macau dialect Xiguan dialect Wuzhou dialect Tanka dialect Sanyi / Nanpanshun dialects Nanhai...

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Lanzhou

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Anning District, has a large variety of trees, flowers and other plants. Xiguan Mosque (西关清真寺), is one of the larger mosques in China. Xinglong Mountain...

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Mandarin Chinese

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Yuehai Guangzhou Hong Kong Xiguan Jiujiang Shiqi Weitou Dapeng Siyi Taishan Xinhui Other Gao–Yang Goulou Wu–Hua Yong–Xun Luo–Guang Qin–Lian...

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Fuyang Airport

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because of its proximity to Bengbu Airport. In the spring of 1942, Fuyang Xiguan Airport was built southwest of Fuyang City. In 1961, the airport was expanded...

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Anhui

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ZSOF) Huangshan Tunxi International Airport (IATA: TXN, ICAO: ZSTX) Fuyang Xiguan Airport (IATA: FUG, ICAO: ZSFY) Anqing Tianzhushan Airport (IATA: AQG, ICAO:...

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Terracotta Army

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Closed Xi'an Xiguan Airport...

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Simplified Chinese characters

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Yuehai Guangzhou Hong Kong Xiguan Jiujiang Shiqi Weitou Dapeng Siyi Taishan Xinhui Other Gao–Yang Goulou Wu–Hua Yong–Xun Luo–Guang Qin–Lian...

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Chinese martial arts

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Immortals Five Elders Historical individuals Emperor Taizu of Song Yue Fei Hong Xiguan Dong Haichuan Yang Luchan Chan Heung Wu Quanyou Wong Fei-hung Sun Lutang...

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Pinyin

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Yuehai Guangzhou Hong Kong Xiguan Jiujiang Shiqi Weitou Dapeng Siyi Taishan Xinhui Other Gao–Yang Goulou Wu–Hua Yong–Xun Luo–Guang Qin–Lian...

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Guangzhou

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"old town" from the southern "new town" closer to the river; the suburb of Xiguan (Saikwan; "West Gate") stretched beyond and the boats of fishers, traders...

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Lychee Bay

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Wenta and Xiguan House. Various cultural activities are held on Lychee Bay, such as the Cantonese opera competition. Lychee Bay is located in Xiguan, Liwan...

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