Things to Do in Guangzhou

Guangzhou has so much tourist resources. Here is our list of top ten things to do in Guangzhou.

Top 10 Things to do in Guangzhou

1. Baiyun Mountain
Baiyun (White Cloud) Mountain is taken as one of the famed mountains in southern Guangdong, and the first charming sight in the city. The top of the mountain is an ideal place for the panoramic view of the city.

2. Guangxiao Temple
Guangxiao Temple houses the Daxiong Baodian established in Eastern Jin Dynasty, a spring of Southern Dynasty, Yifa Pagoda from Tang Dynasty, an iron pagoda from South Han Dynasty and halls of Song and Ming dynasties.

3. Yuexiu Park
A representative attraction of Guangzhou City.

4. Tomb of the King of Nanyue
With more than 2,100 years history, Tomb of the King of Nanyue integrated the cultures of middle China and southern China.

5. Sacred Heart Stone House Cathedral
The most magnificent and featured catholic church in Guangzhou area.

6. Huangpu Military Academy
With the help of Communist Party of China and the Soviet Union, Sun Yat-sen established Huangpu Military Academy for training outstanding military officers.

7. Shamian
Shamian is a distinct island in Liwan District. In the middle of 19 century, the colonialist labeled the beautiful island as concession. There kept many European style architectures and facilities, which will offer tourists a totally different experience.

8. Cantonese
Cantonese, also known as Yue, is a primary branch of Chinese and widely used in Guangdong Province. If you can speak a little Cantonese to local people, it will be much closeness to each other.

9. Cantonese cuisine
Cantonese Cuisine is one of the Eight Chinese Cuisines. It should be one part of your Guangzhou travel.

10. Cantonese opera
Cantonese Opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China’s Cantonese culture. It is a traditional Chinese art form involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics and acting.