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Shamian Island 沙面
Locates by Pearl River, Shamian Island has had a shaky past. With Guangzhou authorities forced to surrender a permanent trading base to the then ‘hated barbarians’ (us) at the end of the First Opium War … more

Zhujiang Yeyou (The Pearl River Night Cruise)珠江夜游
The breathtaking night scene viewed from the Zhujiang (the Pearl River) is something, not be missed. The best way to see it is by boat … more

The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family 陈家祠
The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship. Wood, stone, and brick carving, metalwork using copper and iron and vivid murals all add to … more

Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain) 白云山
Every time the sun shines after the rain and all through the late spring, a wreath of airy clouds circles the mountains. This breathtaking sight is what gave ‘White Cloud Mountain’ its name and reputation as … more

Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si) 光孝寺
Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si) located at Guangxiao Lu, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in the Lingnan Area. It plays an important role in Chinese Buddhism history, with many famous Buddhist monks … more

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 中山纪念堂
Said to be the most important relic in Guangdong Province the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is situated on the southern slope of Yuexiu Hill.  Constructed between 1929 and 1931 it was built as … more

Yuexiu Park 越秀公园
Famous for it beautiful scenery and large number of historical relics the Yuexiu Park is the largest park in Guangzhou. Taking its name from the Yuexiu Mountain located in the park itself, it is home to … more

Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Mausoleum Museum 南越王墓
As one of the 80 most famous museums in the world, the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Mausoleum Museum is the oldest and largest Han tomb with the most funerary objects in Lingnan Area. Located on … more

Xiguan Residence 西关大屋
The traditional Cantonese architectures from ancient Guangzhou, was once occupied by the upper class. Xiguan referred loosely to the area in Liwan District ranging from Xicun in the north, to the … more

Yuntai Garden 云台花园
Known as ‘The Pearl of the Flower City of Guangzhou’, Yuntai Garden is the largest garden of its kind in China. Covering a total area of 120,000 sq. meters it lies at the north entry of Baiyun Mountain and is indeed … more

Huangpu Military Academy 黄埔军校旧址
Huangpu Military Academy is located on Changzhou Island. Founded in 1924 by Sun Yat-sen and the Chinese Communist Party, it was responsible for training many famous Chinese war heroes … more

Guangzhou Ocean World 广州海洋馆
The Guangzhou Zoo’s new exhibition hall now comes with a twist, with the recently opened Ocean World offering an insight into the mystery of the deep … more

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