Guangzhou Attraction
Read the following introductions for attractions in Guangzhou. You will know the top attractions there and you can also get to know the city attractions by category.
Top Guangzhou Attractions
Architecture
Yuexiu Park
Name in Chinese: 越秀公园 (Yue Xiu Gong Yuan) Location: No.960 North Jiefang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. Entrance fee: free. Opening time: 06:00-21:00 Estimated time for visit: 4 hours. How to get to Yuexiu Park: - take subway No.2 and get off at the stop of Yue...
Historical Relics
Duan Inkslab
In ancient China, rush pen, ink, paper and inkslab are considered to the four great treasures of study, which were essential for studying in ancient China. Traditionally, Chinese ink was solidified. Therefore, to make good ink, inkslabs used for the ink grinding appeared to be very important. Th...
Mausoleums/Tombs
Western Han Nanyue King Tomb Museum
Chinese name: 南越王陵博物馆 (Nan Yue Wang Ling Bo wu Guan). Location: No.867, North Jiefang Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Ticket: CNY12. Opening time: 09:00-17:30 (No entering after 16:45). How to get there: - take bus No.7, 29, 33, 203, 211, 273, 543 or 552, then debus at Jie Fang Bei Lu (解...
Temples, Monasteries and Mosques
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Located within the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Park, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was built in commemoration of Sun Yat-sen, known as the forerunner of modern democratic revolution and the father of Republic of China. Today, it mainly serves a platform for assembly, performance, conference and recreation.
Waters(rivers, lakes, waterfalls)
Pearl River Cruise
Chinese name: 珠江游 (Zhu Jiang You). Attractions along the Pearl River: Pearl River night cruise, Shamian Park, Haizhu Square, Tianzi Wharf, Dongshanhu Park, Haiyin Park, Gold Coast Water Park, Haixinsha Island, Xinghai Concert Hall, Monument to Sahji Massacre. Brief Introduction to Pearl River S...
Natural Attractions
Zhaoqing Seven Stars Cave Scenic Park
Seven Stars Cave Scenic Park in Zhaoqing City of Guangdong Province centers around the Star Lake and the Seven Peaks that scatter like the track of the Big Dipper, such special shape has brought it fame and recognition throughout China. This mammoth lake stretches over 20 kilometers, occupies 6,490,...
Gardens
Liyuan Garden
Liyuan Garden, or Li Garden, is situated at Genghua Village Tangkou Town, Kaiping District of Guangdong Province. It is a private garden built for about 10 years by Mr. Xie Weili, a local overseas Chinese in United States in 1920th. The whole garden covers an area of 19,600 square meters and blend...
Mountains
White Cloud Mountain
Chinese name: 白云山 (Baiyun Shan). Location: Baiyun District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. Entrance fee: CNY5. Cable car in the mountain: CNY30 / one-trip / person. Best time for visit: October-December (generally, rainy from April to June, typhoon season in August and September). How to...