15 Best Things to Do in Guangzhou

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   Canton Tower

   Landmark

   The Canton Tower is Guangzhou's spectacular 600-metre observation and TV tower, a slender, twisting 'hourglass' lattice that's one of the tallest structures in the world, and a defining sight of the…

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   Shamian

   Neighborhood

   Shamian is a historic island in Guangzhou, once a foreign concession, now a peaceful enclave known for its well-preserved European-style buildings, leafy streets, and quiet parks.

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   Shamian Island

   Park & natureFree entry

   Shamian Island is a tranquil, leafy enclave in Guangzhou, a small sandbank island in the Pearl River that was a foreign concession in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and today preserves a…

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   Beijing Road Shopping District

   MarketFree entry

   Beijing Road Shopping District is one of Guangzhou's most iconic commercial areas, stretching over a kilometer through the heart of the city.

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   Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

   Historic site

   Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, built in 1894, is a masterpiece of Lingnan architecture featuring intricate wood, stone, brick, and ceramic carvings that adorn its halls and courtyards.

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   Pearl River (Zhujiang)

   Park & nature

   The Pearl River (Zhujiang) is the third-longest river in China and a central artery of Guangzhou, offering visitors a unique perspective on the city's blend of ancient culture and modern development.

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   Baiyun Mountain (Guangdong)

   Park & nature

   Baiyun Mountain, meaning 'White Cloud Mountain', is a sprawling scenic area in Guangzhou renowned for its lush subtropical forests and fresh air.

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   Yuexiu Mountain

   Park & natureFree entry

   Yuexiu Mountain is a sprawling urban park in the heart of Guangzhou, covering about 92 hectares.

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   Sacred Heart Cathedral (Guangzhou)

   Religious site

   Sacred Heart Cathedral, also known as the Stone Church, is a magnificent neo-Gothic structure in central Guangzhou.

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    Sacred Heart Cathedral

    Religious siteFree entry

    Sacred Heart Cathedral, also called the Stone Church, is a magnificent Gothic Revival structure located on Yide Road in the heart of Guangzhou.

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    Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

    Museum

    The Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King is built directly over the tomb of Zhao Mo, the second king of the Nanyue Kingdom (2nd century BC).

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    Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

    Museum

    The Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King is built directly over the 2,000-year-old tomb of Zhao Mo, the second ruler of the Nanyue Kingdom.

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    Zhujiang New Town

    LandmarkFree entry

    Zhujiang New Town is Guangzhou's premier central business district, a gleaming showcase of modern architecture and urban planning.

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    Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

    MarketFree entry

    Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is one of Guangzhou's most iconic shopping destinations, stretching for about 1.2 kilometers through the heart of Liwan District.

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    Chigang Pagoda

    Historic site

    Chigang Pagoda, built in the 1600s, stands on a hill in Guangzhou's Haizhu District, providing sweeping views of the Pearl River and the surrounding cityscape.

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