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  • Six Banyan Temple, Guangzhou

    1. Six Banyan Temple

    The temple was originally built in 537 AD, it has been rebuilt several times since then as well as several name changes. Inside the temple you'll find the Laughing Buddha in the Tianwang Hall. His...   more
  • Qing Ping Market, Guangzhou

    2. Qing Ping Market

    Cantonese people are known to eat anything! Just go to this market and see! If you see here dogs and cats alive, people buy them to eat. Unfortunately, I visited this market at the end of a Saturday...   more
  • Temple of Chen Family, Guangzhou

    3. Temple of Chen Family

    Chenjiaci, also the name is Chen Clan Academy. Too more decorated traditional building in Guangdong, one of the important sign of Lingnan culture. The new stone or clay sculptures in the garden is...   more
  • Orchid Garden, Guangzhou

    4. Orchid Garden

    The Guangzhou Orchid Garden was rebuilt from a botanical garden in 1957 and covers an area of 3.9 hectares. It is located near the western entrance to the Yuexiu Park and features more than 200...   more
  • Zoo, Guangzhou

    5. Zoo

    The zoo was founded in 1958 and covers 42 hectares. It receives about 2.5 million visitors annually. I'm not a fan of zoos, but while in China I couldn't pass up the chance of seeing a...   more
  • Five Rams Statue, Guangzhou

    6. Five Rams Statue

    The largest park in Guangzhou carries this tribute to the Guangzhou creation myth. Legend states five celestial beings riding into the city on five rams carrying sheaves of rice. Blessing the land,...   more
  • Guangxiao Temple, Guangzhou

    7. Guangxiao Temple

    The two iron pagodas on either side of the main temple are worth inspecting closely, as they are thought to be the oldest of their kind in China. The Eastern Iron Pagoda (Dongtie Ta) dates from 967...   more
  • Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Guangzhou

    8. Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

    The largest king's tomb of the western-han dynasty(137BC-122BC). Watch the video guide at 1st floor service hall, then it is easy for you to stroll around. The most interesting thing is the jade...   more
  • Temple of the Five Celestial Beings, Guangzhou

    9. Temple of the Five Celestial Beings

    It is said that at the time of Emperor Yi of the Zhou Dynasty (1122-770 B.C.), five immortals riding five goats with rice ears in their mouths descended on the then Guangzhou by bestowing the local...   more
  • Sacred Heart Church, Guangzhou

    10. Sacred Heart Church

    The 58m/190ft high Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Yide Lu Street is the largest Roman Catholic church in China. The French architects Vonutrin and Humbert built it between 1863 and 1888 in...   more
  • Baiyun Shan, Guangzhou

    11. Baiyun Shan

    Mingchun Bird Valley is an aviary near the entrance of Baiyun Shan that has birds of all kinds of shapes, sizes, and colors. There are parrots and parakeets to look at. It is not really anything...   more
  • Memorial Garden to the Martyrs, Guangzhou

    12. Memorial Garden to the Martyrs

    About 4km/2.5mi east of the city centre, on Zhongshan Lu, a 26ha/64 acre cemetery was laid out in 1957 for the victims of the Canton uprising which was led by the Communist party in 1927. The 5700...   more
  • Pearl River, Guangzhou

    13. Pearl River

    There is no better way to see Guangzhou by night than to take a cruise on the Pearl River. Most of the buildings along the Pearl River are brightly lighted up at night with dazzling neon lights that...   more
  • Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall, Guangzhou

    14. Sun Yatsen Memorial Hall

    The memorial hall was built by the local people of Guanzhou and overseas Chinese to commemorate Dr Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of Chinese Revolution. Construction commenced in 1929 and completed...   more
  • Museum of Art, Guangzhou

    15. Museum of Art

    Plenty of places to eat in GuangZhou. I had a wonderfull time. Great people they are. I had no problems at all. Had pick pockets try one day. I was ready for them. I carried my wallet in the front...   more
  • Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou

    16. Yuexiu Park

    This Monument is situated in the southernmost part of Yuexiu mountains main hill called Yue Jing near the Zhenhai Tower and is dedicated to the Chinese revolutionary leader and first president of...   more
  • Baomo Garden, Guangzhou

    17. Baomo Garden

    A must see is Bao Mo Park and plan on spending half a day or longer to take in this breathtaking paradise. The architecture is exquisite. I went mid week, no crowds and very few people. Plenty of...   more
  • Zhenhai Tower, Guangzhou

    18. Zhenhai Tower

    Zhenhai Tower (Building Overlooking the Sea), better known among the locals as the Five-Storey Tower, is one of the landmarks of Guangzhou city. An interesting historical record has it that Zhu...   more
  • Shamian Island, Guangzhou

    19. Shamian Island

    Shamian Island is 900m/1000yd long and 300m/900ft wide and lies in the southwest of the city, linked with the north bank of the Zhujiang by several bridges. Under Ming rule (1368-1644) the island was...   more
  • Huaishengsi Guangta, Guangzhou

    20. Huaishengsi Guangta

    This mosque also goes by several other names such as the Huaisheng Mosque and Lighthouse Mosque due to its 36 foot tall tower which served as a beacon for sailors. It is said to have been founded...   more
  • Peasant Movement Institute, Guangzhou

    21. Peasant Movement Institute

    The Peasant Movement Institute occupies the former Confucian Temple that was originally built in 1370 but none of the temples statues or other relics remain. The Institute organised six training...   more
  • Renmin Park, Guangzhou

    22. Renmin Park

    This particular Renmin Park, or People's Park, was my first one in China where I got to see everyday Chinese people do what they do well and that is either relaxing, doing Tai chi, playing ping pong,...   more
  • Baiyun Mountain - White Cloud Mountain, Guangzhou

    23. Baiyun Mountain - White Cloud Mountain

    Consists of some 30 peaks and is about 15km north of the city. The mountain region is refreshingly lush and green, and has some nice scenery, especially during sunset. A botanical garden and a bird...   more
  • CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou

    24. CITIC Plaza

    If you visit Guangzhou you can't help but spot this skyscraper towering above all others in the city. The CITIC Plaza is presently the 7th tallest building in the world, 3rd in China, at 391m. It's...   more
  • Xiguan Ancient Grand House, Guangzhou

    25. Xiguan Ancient Grand House

    Xiguan Ancient Grand House It is the grand house built by the rich and powerful families during Qing Dynasty. These buildings are grand and bright. Halls and gardens are combined with each other and...   more

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