Dongshan
东山区
District of China
1960–2005

Location of Dongshan on Guangzhou.
History
History 
 Established
1960
 Disestablished
2005
Succeeded by
Yuexiu District
Today part ofPart 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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23°07′27″N 113°17′24″E / 23.1243°N 113.2900°E / 23.1243; 113.2900

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