Guangzhou’s largest park, Yuexiu Gongyuan, is dominated by Zhenhai Lou (Tower Overlooking the Sea). The tower was built in 1380 and is the only remaining part of Guangzhou's old city wall. The building was used as a watchtower. British and French soldiers occupied the tower during the First Opium War (1839-1842). The 12 cannons near the tower date form this period.

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