The Grandview Mall Aquarium , also known as "The Ocean World," is on the sixth floor of Grandview Shopping Mall ( Zhengjia Square ) in the city of Guangzhou , Guangdong Province , China . The aquarium is considered one of the longest in a shopping mall in China. The main tank in the aquarium is approximately 30 meters long, 3 meters wide and 3 meters high. Over 2000 fish, 200 sting rays , 30 sharks are housed within. The aquarium also includes mammals, such as the arctic fox , polar bear , walrus , beluga , and others.
31-413: In early 2016, Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) began campaigning for the release and closure of the aquarium due to poor conditions. The organization have issued online petitions that have reached over 400,000 signatures and counting calling for the closure of the themepark. On March 17, 2016, AAF released a video of a male polar bear , 'Pizza', in his enclosure at the theme park. The video appears to show
62-611: A third of China's different types of mineral resources found in Nanning. Nanning Metro system is known for its Nanning Rail Transit (NNRT), expected to comprise a total of nine lines. The first was completed and put into operation in June 2016, the second began operation in December 2017. Line 3 began operation in 2019, and Line 4 began operation in 2020. Line 1 connects the East and West of Nanning, linking
93-653: A bear bile farm with over 130 Asiatic black bears in Nanning , China, into an animal sanctuary. The farm was part of Flower World, a state-owned horticulture and landscaping company. In 2016, Animals Asia shed light on the extremely poor conditions of the Grandview Mall Aquarium in Guangzhou , China. In 2017, Animals Asia reported it had secured an agreement with the Government of Vietnam to end all bear bile farming in
124-665: A bid to go public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange . In 2010, the organization released a report complaining about the treatment of wild animals in zoos in China. In response, the Chinese Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development urged zoos and wildlife parks to stop serving wild animal products and holding wildlife performances, and planned to conduct inspections to determine whether the zoos were complying with animal welfare standards. In February 2009, Animals Asia rescued
155-445: A dozen malnourished, diseased Asiatic black bears from bile-harvesting farms in southwest China. The bears were given to Animals Asia under an agreement made in 2000 with the government to save sick bears from state and illegal farms. The animals went to the foundation's Moon Bear Rescue Center outside Chengdu , which has handled hundreds of bears since the agreement was signed. In April 2014, Animals Asia announced plans to convert
186-532: A long history and rich culture, was part of Baiyue ethnic groups in the ancient time. In the first year of Daxing period of Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 318), Jinxing County, established here as one of the county towns, ushered a history of 1700 years of Nanning organizational system. During the Zhenguan period of Tang dynasty (AD 632), it was renamed Yong prefecture (Yongzhou) and established Yongzhou government seat, which
217-407: A very popular and cheap favorite street food for all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in Nanning. The dish, Lemon duck , is originally from Nanning. Nanning is close to scenic Guilin , with its world-famous hillscape, northern and western Guangxi and its minority villages, and the border with Vietnam in the south. Tourist attractions in Nanning include Guangxi Museum , People's Park with
248-502: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a museum in the People's Republic of China is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Animals Asia Foundation Animals Asia Foundation ( AAF ) is a Hong Kong –based charity that seeks to end cruelty to animals in Asia. The AAF was founded in 1998 by Jill Robinson , who felt compelled to create
279-619: Is a railway junction for the Nanning–Kunming , Nanning–Guangzhou and Hunan–Guangxi Railways . There are also plans to build a high-speed railway to Pingxiang on the Vietnamese border. The goal is to better integrate Pan- Pearl River Delta and southeast China with members of the ASEAN . At the end of 2013, some high-speed service has been introduced on the Hunan–Guangxi railway and on
310-658: Is most frequent and relative humidity consistently averages above 80 percent; the annual rainfall is 1,269 millimetres (50.0 in). The area is also frost -free for all but 3 or 4 days a year and snowfall is virtually unheard of in the city, with a single exception since 1900: in December 1975 snow fell on the city albeit without sticking to the ground. Extreme temperatures have ranged from −2.1 to 40.4 °C (28 to 105 °F). With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 15 percent in March to 51 percent in September,
341-474: Is rapidly changing and the city is becoming an important hub in China. Recently, the government has begun a citywide beautification plan which aimed to further clean up the city and improve its image. This involved curtailing the number of street-side food vendors operating without proper licenses and restricting parking in busy streets. The program has achieved initial success, long-term efforts are still needed to deliver lasting results. Nanning's GDP in 2015
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#1733085766164372-526: Is regarded as the backbone tree used for greening and landscaping throughout the city. Nanning is located in the southern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 160 km (99 mi) from the border with Vietnam . It has an administrative area of 22,293 km (8,607 sq mi). Nanning is situated in a hilly basin with elevations between 70 and 500 m (230 and 1,640 ft) above sea-level. Qingxiu Mountain dominates
403-654: Is the center of science and technology, education, culture and health in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. There are altogether 54 scientific research institutes subordinate to districts. 10 colleges and 50 trade schools are training specialised personnel of all kinds. Now there are 62 mass cultural organizations, 13 performing groups, 8 cinemas, 285 projecting units, over 70 karaoke halls and over 1000 newsstands. Bookshops and cultural markets can be found everywhere. Nanning has not only local cuisine but also food from other areas of China and abroad. Traditional food culture can be found around most streets of Nanning. Nanning food shares
434-699: Is why it has been called Yong ( 邕 ) for short. In the first year of Taiding period of Yuan dynasty (AD1318), Yongzhou was renamed Nanning, meaning the Pacified South. Nanning was once the territory of the Baiyue people and became the capital of Jinxing Prefecture which was separated from Yulin Prefecture of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In 1076 during the Lý–Song War Yongshou was besieged by Lý forces. Under
465-466: The Grandview Mall Aquarium announced Pizza would be moved temporarily to upgrade and optimize his living conditions. Animal rights activists applauded the aquarium's move and are still working towards the bear's release. This Guangzhou -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article on a zoo , aquarium , safari park , dolphinarium , or aviary
496-459: The South of Guangxi, Nanning is surrounded by a hilly basin, with a warm, monsoon -influenced humid subtropical climate . Beginning in 1949, as it underwent sustained industrial growth, Nanning's economy began developing beyond its former role, and the city became essentially a commercial and administrative centre. Today, Nanning is considered the economic, financial and cultural center of Guangxi, and
527-627: The Zuo River and the You River with the reputation of "Little Nanjing ". On 4 December 1949, Nanning was captured by the Communist Party. in January 1950, Nanning municipality was set up, and identified as the capital city of Guangxi on 8 February of the same year; in March 1958, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was established, and Nanning municipality was the capital city. Nanning served as host for
558-506: The annual China– ASEAN Expo (CASEAN Expo) which began in 2004. The city was also the venue for the 2006 World Robotics Olympiad. Nanning has jurisdiction over 7 districts , 1 county-level city , 4 counties , and 6 development zones. Development Zones: Nanning is home of the 21st tallest building in the People's Republic of China, the Diwang International Commerce Center , at 276 m (906 ft), currently
589-422: The bear lying on his side and crying due to his entrapment in the unnatural environment. The video was viewed over 600,000 times. Pizza has been deemed the "world's saddest polar bear" due to the inhumane conditions of the theme park, as shown in the highly publicized video. A petition called for the bear's relocation to Yorkshire Wildlife Park . As a result, the aquarium was put under renovation. In November 2016,
620-756: The bile drips. The organization also works "to reduce the demand for bile in Asia by promoting affordable, effective and cruelty free alternatives." The Foundation's headquarters is in Hong Kong with additional offices in mainland China , Germany , Australia , the United States and the United Kingdom . It also has moon bear sanctuaries in Vietnam and China. In 2012, the organization expressed its concern when Guizhentang Pharmaceutical Company , which keeps 470 bears to extract bile for traditional Chinese medicine, made
651-829: The chief centre for the training of the Zhuang minority in Guangxi. The People's Park is located in the center of the city. The city also serves as a gateway for the China-ASEAN opening up and cooperation. As of 2024, Nanning is ranked one of the top 200 science cities in the world by scientific research outputs, as tracked by the Nature Index . The city is home to several notable universities , including Guangxi University , Guangxi Medical University , Guangxi University for Nationalities , Guangxi University of Finance and Economics and Guangxi Arts University . Nanning, an ancient city with
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#1733085766164682-528: The city receives 1,579 hours of bright sunshine annually. Nanning is twinned with: As of the 2020 Chinese census , Nanning had a population of 8,741,584, of which 5,293,359 live in its built-up ( or metro ) area made of 6 urban districts, Wuming District not being conurbated yet. Nanning is a city in which Zhuang ethnic group live in compact communities. Thirty-five ethnic groups live in compact communities in Nanning, including people of Zhuang, Han , Yao , Hui , Miao , Dong, and Man minorities. Nanning
713-524: The country by 2020. An MOU outlined the agreement between Animals Asia and the state-run Vietnam Administration of Forestry to work together to rescue bears still caged on farms across Vietnam – believed to be around 1,000. Nanning Nanning is the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China . It is known as the "Green City (绿城) " because of its abundance of lush subtropical foliage . Located in
744-457: The financial and political center and the academic and research center of Nanning. Nanning has two major railway stations: Nanning railway station and Nanning East railway station . The latter one is newer and also the main destination of high-speed trains. A third, Nanning North railway station , is set to open in 2023 with the Guiyang–Nanning high-speed railway . Nanning railway station
775-587: The leadership of Su Jian, the garrison held out for forty-two days before succumbing. The city was razed to the ground and its people massacred by Lý dynasty . In the Yuan dynasty in 1324, it was renamed Nanning Lu (Nanning Circuit) of Yongzhou. Historically, Nanning was famous for trade, and had permanent business offices from other areas in China since the Song dynasty . In the Ming dynasty Nanning developed into an economic center of
806-535: The organisation after learning of the plight of the Asiatic black bear known as the "moon bear" because of the yellow crescent on its chest. Moon bears are farmed throughout Asia for their bile, which is used in traditional medicine. The organization raises awareness of the inhumane methods used in bear bile farming, which involve bears living up to 25 years in small cages, with metal catheters inserted into their abdomens for bile extraction, or even open wounds through which
837-455: The railway line that connects Nanning with Beihai (as well as its branch to Fangchenggang ). Guangxi is also a conjunction of Guangzhou-Guiyang Highspeed Rail. Nanning's warm climate gives it a large amount of biodiversity . There are many species of animals and more than 3,000 species of plants. The city flower is the Jaba flower , an evergreen shrub, and the city tree is the almond tree which
868-480: The southern part of town. Nanning has a warm, humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ), It borders the subtropical monsoon climate ( Köppen Cwa ).with an annual mean temperature of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F). Summers are hot and humid with July, the hottest month, having a 24-hour average temperature of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F). Winters are mild and somewhat damp with January, the coolest month, averaging 13.3 °C (55.9 °F). From February to August, rain
899-587: The style of Cantonese food and of Southeast Asia. Chinese cuisine including Guangdong, Sichuan , Hunan and Jiangsu as well as Japanese , Thai and Western cuisines can be found. Rice noodles are very popular among the Nanning people. Laoyou rice noodles are the most famous, while other noodle dishes such as Guilin rice noodles and hand made noodles can be found. Laoyou rice noodles (means old friend rice noodles) are made of fry up pepper, sour bamboo shoots, black beans and garlic, then pork, and then soup and rice noodles. The sour-spicy tasting noodles are
930-512: The tallest building in Guangxi and in southwestern China outside Chongqing . The second tallest building in Nanning is the World Trade Commerce City at 218 meters. The city currently has seven buildings taller than 100 m (330 ft), built or under construction. Nanning has many parks with tropical lush green landscape, it is one of the "greenest" cities in China, and it's known as "Green City"( 绿城 ). Nanning's downtown skyline
961-425: Was 341 billion RMB. The GDP per capita was $ 7,844. Foreign exports in 2007 were US$ 10 billion. Foreign fixed asset investment was 34.3 billion RMB. Nanning has six development zones and industrial parks, three of which accounted for 6 billion RMB of Nanning's GDP, more than 8 percent of Nanning's total. Mineral resources include gold, iron, manganese, aluminum, quartz, silver, indium, coal, marble, and granite with