Attractions

What to see in Guangzhou

Guangzhou is a dynamic South Chinese metropolis with a deep history and vibrant modern life. The city combines trade traditions and cultural heritage, here lively pedestrian streets coexist with the skyscrapers of the Pearl New City center, and spacious park areas and the Zhujiang River create a special atmosphere of calm and celebration at the same time. For the traveler of Guangzhou it is a delicious cuisine, and a long chronicle of stories, and inexhaustible opportunities for walks and discoveries.

Manufactures and facilities

Man-made attractions of the city amaze with diversity: modern attractions Chimelong Paradise, impressive high-rise buildings such as the CITIC tower and Canton Tower, historical corners - the ancient city of Shavan and pedestrian street Shangxiajiu, as well as traditional markets such as Qingping. The ancient temples of Haijuang, Renwei and Hualin are preserved in Guangzhou, there are memorials and cultural sites such as the Sculpture Park and Ren Ming Gong Yuen City Public Park. Tianhe Stadium and palace complexes add to the city’s scale and variety of public spaces.

Natural attractions and places

Natural pearls within and near the city are not inferior to architectural masterpieces: Yueshu Park and Tianhe Park, Liuhua Lake and Dongshan Lake lake areas create green islands for recreation, and the South China Botanical Garden and Botanical Garden of South China demonstrate the tropical flora of the region. In the vicinity, the Lotus Mountains of Lian Hua, the Maofeng Mountain and Forest Park and the picturesque Dafu forests are waiting, beautiful for trekking and photo walks. Original parks – from Million Sunflowers to Guangzhou Crocodile Park – add distinctive colors to the urban landscape.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site, all these places can be seen on an interactive map: notes with brief descriptions, photos and practical information help you quickly navigate. You will easily build the optimal route by sights, filter objects by theme and duration of the walk, and save the route for offline use. The map simplifies planning – you see what to see first and how to combine parks, historic streets and temples in one walk.

You can explore Guangzhou on your own, walking along the old quarters and the Pearl River embankment, or use the services of local guides and book excursions to gain a deeper understanding of the history of temples, trade traditions and cultural codes of the city. Local guides will tell little-known stories, show secluded courtyards and recommend the best places for tasting Cantonese cuisine, as well as offer author’s hiking trails adapted to your interests.

Come to Guangzhou to see the combination of antiquity and modernity with your own eyes and discover new routes and experiences. The city is waiting for explorers, nature lovers and those who want to know what to see in one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cities in China - plan a trip, collect routes and go to meet the discoveries.