Sanshui District, Administrative district in Foshan, China.
Sanshui District is an administrative area in Foshan that spans central Guangdong Province with a mix of urban neighborhoods, rural farmland, and waterways. The region sits in a flat landscape and contains residential areas alongside industrial zones and agricultural areas.
The district traces back to 1378 when the area was part of Canton prefecture. Over centuries the region experienced several changes in administrative boundaries before becoming an independent district in 1983.
Early human settlements in this area are documented through archaeological discoveries in Baini, with artifacts tracing back approximately 4 thousand years. These findings reveal how people established communities here in ancient times.
The district connects well to major highways including the G15 Shenyang-Haikou Expressway for vehicle travel. Rail connections link the region to Guangzhou and Maoming, making it easy to move between different parts of the area.
Archaeological sites near Baini reveal human settlements from very early periods in the region. These findings offer insight into the daily lives of people who lived here thousands of years before modern development.
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