Haizhu Square belongs to Yuexiu District. Founded in 1953, it is located at the intersection of Guangzhou Qiyi Road, Yide Road and Taikang Road in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. It is the intersection of the central axis of the old city of Guangzhou and the riverside landscape belt, and it is the only riverside square in Guangzhou at present. According to the gazetteer of Guangzhou, Haizhu Square was named because it was next to Haizhu Bridge. However, Haizhu Square witnessed the historical changes of Guangzhou and acted as a witness to major historical events such as the bombing and reconstruction of Haizhu Bridge and the PLA&;s entry into the city. There is still a statue of the People&;s Liberation Army standing in Haizhu Square.