Sightseeing
Guangzhou has a rich amount of historical and cultural attractions, which makes it one of the major tourist destinations in China. Chen Clan Academy, Zhenhai Tower and Baomo Garden represent the ancient architectures of Lingnan Area; Tomb of Nanyue King of Western Han Period and Temple of the Six Banyan Trees speak of the city’s long history; Memorial Museum of Guangzhou Uprising and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall reveal the history of modern revolution; Baiyun Mountain is the central garden of the city; and the view of Guangdong Olympic Sports Center and the new look of Pearl Rivel is inspiring and breathtaking. In Guangzhou, you may also enjoy many activities with Chinese traditional features, such as the Flower Fair of New Year’s Eve, Food Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Flora Expo.
Baiyun Mountain
Baiyun Mountain, a national scenic spot, is located in Northeast Guanghzou. It comprises of 30 ridges and covers an area of about 20 sq.km.. Its highest ridge, Moxing Ridge, stands 380 meters above sea level. One can have a good view of the whole city from the height, overlooking Pearl rivel. The mountain was named Baiyun (White Cloud) because of ‘ White cloud gathering over its range’.
Haixin Bridge
Haixin Bridge in Guangzhou is the first footbridge across the Pearl River in Guangzhou. The Bridge running from Ersha island to the southern bank of the Pearl River in the city's central business district, the footbridge is currently the largest of its kind in the world. Tourists can walk from Canton Tower to Ersha, Huacheng Square, Haixinsha Asian Games theme park, the Guangdong Museum and other landmarks in the city's Zhujiang New Town in Tianhe district. Haixin Bridge open from 7:00 to 23:00 by appointment only, with a capacity of 2500 visitors per hour.
Guangdong Folk Art Museum (Chen Clan Academy)
Chen Clan Academy is sitting at Zhong Shan Qi Road of Liwan District. The academy was established in 1894 in Qing Dynasty as a joint temple of Chén clan branches from across Guangdong Province. Housing Guangdong Folk Art Meseum now, the Academy is the cream of folk art in Lingnan Area with all sorts of folk carvings and paintings etc. It is the lastest, best-perserved and finest temple of Guangdong Province.
Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum
Western Han Nanyue King’s Tomb Museum is the witness of the city’s two-thousand-year history. The museum is built around the tomb of Nanyue King of Western Han Dynasty and is famous for its well-perserved original tomb site, rich cultural relics and elegant architectural style.
Yuexiu Park
Yuexiu Park is located in the Northern part of Guangzhou. The main places of interest include Zhenhai Tower and the well-known Five-Goat Statue which is the symbol of Guangzhou, the ‘Goat City’.
Night Tour on Pearl River
The view alongside the Pearl River is incredible, especially at night when the lights are on. It’s very agreeable to cruise on the river.
Ersha Island
Ersha Island is featured by the most modern elements of Guangzhou. It houses Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou Art of Museum, South China Salon and dozens of high-class risidences. In short, the Island gives people a glance into the future of the city.
Lychee Bay
Lychee Bay is a famous scenic spot in Guangzhou, located in the hinterland of Xiguan. Places of interest in Lychee Bay include Lychee Lake, Yan Wei Temple, Man Pagoda, Leung Family Temple and former residences of famous people.
Temples
Chen Clan Academy, Guangxiao Temple, Six Banyan Temple, Hualin Temple, Haidong Temple, Nanhai God Temple, Sanyuan Temple, Wuxian Temple, Forbidden Tower
Time-honored Brand
Liwan Museum, Jinlun Guild Hall, Qilou, Baihe Guild Hall, Tiancheng Craft Store, Home of Zhan Tianyou, Guangshuai, Guangzhou Restaurant, Lixiang Lou, Datong Restaurant, Huangshanghuang Restaurant, Taotao Ju Teahouse, Lizhan Ji, Sanduo Xuan
Scenic Spot and Museum
Baiyun Scenic Spot, Yuexiu Park, Five-Goat Statue, Zhenhai Tower, Ancient Walls of Ming Dynasty, Sun Yat-sen Monument, Guangzhou Art of Musuem, Orchid Garden, Luhu Scenic Spot, Guangzhou Art Museum, Jufang Garden, Tower of Swan, Lu Lake, Zhiyi Palivion, Xinghai Garden, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Musuem of Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Ersha Island, Guangdong Art of Museum, Xinghai Music Hall
Residence and Church
Shamian Island, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sun Yat-sen University, Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum, Dongsha Old Residential Buildings, Kui Yuan, Jian Yuan, Chenjitang Residence, Chun Yuan, Yu Yuan, Dongshan Christian Church, Guangdong Mesuem,Xiaozhou Village
Revolutionary Sites
Huangpu Military Academy, Home of Sun Yat-sen, Sun Yat-sen Monument, Cemetery of Martyrs of East ExpenditionMonument of Northern Expedition, Huangpu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Peasant Movement Institute, Site of the thirteenth National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs, Site of Sun Yat-sen Marshal Office.