The image depicts a busy urban intersection in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China, under an overcast sky

The image depicts a busy urban intersection in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China, under an overcast sky. The perspective is from a sidewalk, looking across a multi-lane road. In the immediate foreground, a red electric scooter is positioned at the edge of the curb, with a male rider in a red shirt and black backpack facing away from the camera. To the rider's left, an orange traffic cone, partially covered with white material, rests on the sidewalk. A grey utility pole stands centrally, featuring a dark, possibly inactive traffic light and a convex mirror mounted above it. The sidewalk is paved with grey rectangular tiles, interspersed with tactile paving strips and utility covers marked with "中国电信" (China Telecom). To the right, a commercial establishment's exterior displays stacks of folded white and multi-colored towels on a shelf. Above this, signage written in Chinese characters, including "清真" (Halal), is visible, suggesting a Halal restaurant or shop. The road at the intersection is densely populated with people and vehicles. A queue of approximately 8-10 electric scooters or motorcycles, carrying riders and passengers (some wearing helmets and face masks), extends across the visible lanes. Pedestrians, including a young boy with a blue backpack, are seen walking on the sidewalk and near the crosswalk. In the background, several buildings are visible: a tall, modern high-rise partially covered in light-colored scaffolding or netting, and a smaller, multi-story building. Prominent blue and white signage on a structure in the background clearly displays "广东开放大学" (Guangdong Open University) and "职工大学" (Workers' University) / "学院" (College), pinpointing the specific educational institution near the scene. Green traffic lights are visible further down the street, indicating active traffic flow. Several cars are also present on the road.