Guangzhou Gymnasium

Canton Gymnasium
Construction

Location	Canton, Kwongtung
Owner	the Government of Canton
Capacity	10,000
Surface	Flooring
Broke ground	11 February 1999
Opened	30 June 2001
Architect	Paul Andreu

The Canton Gymnasium (simplified Chinese: 广州体育馆; traditional Chinese: 廣州體育館) is an indoor arena in Canton. The arena is used as a concert venue and for sporting events such as basketball, badminton and table tennis. It was constructed between 11 February 1999 and opened on 30 June 2001, with a seating capacity of 10,000. It was designed by Paul Andreu.

Notable events

2008 World Team Table Tennis Championships
2009 Sudirman Cup
2010 Asian Games
2 July 2011: Jolin Tsai《Myself World Tour》 "蔡依林 Myself世界巡迴演唱會"
30 June 2012: 2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour in China: The Return - the comeback concert of South Korean boy band Shinhwa, after a four-year hitus due to mandatory military service.^[1]
20 April 2013: Show Luo's Show 2013 《Over the limit》 World Live Tour "羅志祥無極限演唱會"

References

↑ "2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Return 신화 아시아 투어 콘서트 일정" Shinhwa Company. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-13 (Korean)

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Arena information

Guangzhou

Administrative divisions	Yuexiu Liwan Haizhu Tianhe Baiyun Huangpu Huadu Panyu Nansha New Area Free-Trade Zone Conghua Zengcheng Defunct divisions Dongshan Fangcun Luogang Shi

Attractions	Baiyun Mountain Xiguan Shamian Island Chen Clan Academy Lizhiwan/Litchi Bay Guangdong Museum (Guangdong Provincial Museum) Temple of the Six Banyan Trees Zhenhai Tower Sacred Heart Cathedral Huaisheng Mosque Guangxiao Temple Chigang Pagoda Canton Tower Canton Fair Pazhou Pagoda Chimelong Paradise Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King Guangzhou Peasant Movement Institute CITIC Plaza Shopping Malls Teem Plaza TaiKoo Hui Zhengjia Plaza (Grandview Mall) Happy Valley Whampoa Military Academy Nansha Tianhou Palace Guangzhou Opera House Huacheng Square (Zhujiang New Town) Guangzhou Twin Towers Haixinsha Island Haizhu Square Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall South China Botanical Garden Grand World Scenic Park People's Park

Culture & Demographics	Cantonese Cantonese cuisine Cantonese people Cantonese opera

Higher Education	Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center Sun Yat-sen University South China University of Technology South China Normal University Jinan University Guangdong University South China Agricultural University

History	Timeline

Sports Venues	Guangdong Olympic Stadium Guangzhou Gymnasium Yuexiushan Stadium Tianhe Stadium Guangzhou International Sports Arena

Transport	Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Guangzhou Metro Guangzhou BRT Railway Stations Guangzhou Railway Station Guangzhou East Railway Station Guangzhou South Railway Station Guangzhou West Railway Station Guangzhou North Railway Station Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity MRT Guangfo Metro Guangzhou Buses Guangzhou Water Buses Guangzhou Trams Haizhu Tram Baiyun Cableway

Coordinates: 23°11′2″N 113°16′18″E / 23.18389°N 113.27167°E / 23.18389; 113.27167

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