Battle of Canton (May 1841)
The Second Battle of Canton was fought between British and Chinese forces in Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, China, in May 1841 during the First Opium War.
The British sailing towards the besieged city on 24 May
British bombardment of Canton from the surrounding heights
Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern China. Located on the Pearl River about 120 km (75 mi) north-northwest of Hong Kong and 145 km (90 mi) north of Macau, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and was a major terminus of the Silk Road.
Image: Canton Tower 20220626 (cropped)
Image: Zhujiang New Town 02589 Guangzhou (32894232332) cropped
Image: Aerial View, Zone B, Canton Fair Complex 20230701 C
Image: Temple of the Six Banyan Trees pagoda 2