The image is a photograph of a plaque on the wall of a building. The plaque is titled "PREFACE" and is written in black text on a beige-colored stone. The text is in a serif font and is centered on the plaque. Below the text, there is a list of facts about the history of Guangzhou, China. The facts are written in a smaller font size and are arranged in a neat and orderly manner.

The plaque appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and scratches on the surface. The background of the plaque is a light beige color, and the text is black. The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle, looking down on the text.