Linhexi Subway Station on Zhujiang New Town's APM system features decorations themed on Guangzhou's sister cities for a month. [Photo/southcn.com]

Linhexi Subway Station on Zhujiang New Town's Automated People Mover (APM) system implemented a month-long decoration themed on Guangzhou's sister cities during the grand meeting to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Guangzhou's sister city network development held from Oct 30 to Nov 1.

"I had no idea that Guangzhou has established sister city relations with so many international cities. I will put all these cities on my travel list," said Zhang Yiwei, a youth who has just begun work.

"Guangzhou is enjoying increasing international influence and as a Guangzhou resident, I hope my child can know that the city is very popular on the global stage to increase his pride and honor as a local," said Hu Xiaojun, an APM passenger with a seven-year-old child.

"These beautiful posters in the station showcase the history of Guangzhou's international communication, making it easy for children to remember them," added Hu.

In addition, a special train themed on telling Guangzhou's sister cities stories has also been put into operation on Guangzhou's APM. Elements of traditional Guangzhou culture are also displayed on the special train.

Guangzhou's APM system opened in November 2010, and is the first of its kind in the world being fully underground. The APM line is 3.94 kilometers in length and includes nine stations.