Guangzhou Things to Do

 6 Reviews  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... 

 10 Reviews  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... 

 19 Reviews  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... 

 19 Reviews  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... 

 9 Reviews  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... 

 13 Reviews  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... 

 13 Reviews  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,... 

 11 Reviews  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... 

 15 Reviews  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... 

 9 Reviews  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... 

 7 Reviews  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... 

 4 Reviews  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... 

 7 Reviews  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... 

 3 Reviews  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... 

 4 Reviews  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... 

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 view.finder Says:  To figure out what is actually going on in Xiaozhou would be something … the earth-shattering speed and rapacious desire for change is swirling around this... 

 Mikebb Says:  The porcelain on display was high quality, an amazing range to choose from and on reflection we should have purchased some. However I was not in the mood to... 

 Mikebb Says:  Our day trip to China was during October, 2005, a long day with pick up, transfer to ferry terminal for fast ferry to Shekou and transfer to bus for sightseeing... 

 cpim2004 Says:  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... 

 cpim2004 Says:  Located inside the Zhenhai Tower in the Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou Municipal Museum is devoted to collecting historical data in Guangzhou area, holding exhibitions... 

 cpim2004 Says:  Xiguan Ancient Grand HouseIt is the grand house built by the rich and powerful families during Qing Dynasty. These buildings are grand and bright. Halls and... 

 Mikebb Says:  The Dentist Surgery has a shop size window facing the street and the dentures (recyled) on display streetside. The second photo is of the dentist's chair and...