Location: Guangzhou
Top Things to do in Guangzhou
Top Restaurants in Guangzhou
10 Things to do in Guangzhou That You Shouldn't Miss
China’s third-largest city is the capital of Guangdong Province and a thriving commercial center. Its location on the Pearl River and proximity to Hong Kong has made Guangzhou a strategic port for centuries. Glimpse old temples and gleaming steel towers on an architectural tour. Visit one of four Chimelong theme parks for thrills and chills. Once called Canton, Guangzhou is considered the home of traditional (read Cantonese) “Chinese food.” Foodies will find more restaurants per capita here than anywhere else in China.
Restaurants in Guangzhou
1. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
A must-see attraction, with a history of more than 100 years and still in its original shape. The buildings are famous for their exquisite and mythical decorations, such as the brick carvings of historic figures. The temple also functions as a museum under the auspices of Guangdong Folk Arts Museum, exhibiting a variety of folk arts and crafts.
Reviewed By Ailton007 - Seattle, United States
Great intro into Guangdong Folk Art. Traditional Chinese architecture and decoration, beautiful ornaments and ceramics on display and the building / temple as such is a sight itself. We started our day here and there's lots of other places nearby to check out, all easy to reach by taxi and some even on foot.
2. Shamian Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,950 reviews
This lovely, tree-lined neighborhood bordering the Pearl River was once home to foreign merchants, and today is a laid-back area ideal for strolling or stopping for a meal or cup of tea.
Reviewed By TheUhlmen - Yakima, United States
We stopped by after hearing about this area of town from plenty of other folks. We took a cab over from our hotel- roughly 15 minutes - and walked around for about 2 hours. Even at 9 am in the summer, it’s hot! We went through plenty of water and even found a 7-11 where we got a slurpee! I hadn’t had one is about 20 years, but that cools to the core! The white swan hotel, the fingerprinting guy at Helen’s place and the fabled friendship garden statues were all on the agenda and made for a good morning. We got plenty of souvenirs at Michael’s place and worked up an appetite sweating the rest of the morning! Takeaways - the maps here are not helpful and things can be hard to find. If you can map things out s bit beforehand, it’s worth it...or just get on WiFi. A great half day excursion that can go, basically as long as you want it to! Worth checking out for sure!
3. Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By SeeMoreLiveMore - Singapore, Singapore
An interesting place showcasing the history of the greater region before it became a part of China proper. Museum has many artefacts and is well-presented. The mausoleum on the grounds is simpler, but nonetheless, a good visit paired with the museum.
4. Baiyun Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 954 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
We climbed to the top of Baiyun Mountain, enjoyed the super-good fresh air, and the energizing hike.
5. Chimelong Safari Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,387 reviews
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park wild animal world belongs to the first batch of the national, Guangzhou's only national 5A scenic spot tourism resort, located in Panyu, Guangzhou. The park with large populations of wild animal breeding and self driving ornamental features, known as the most China international standard of national wild animal zoo, is the world's population, up to the wild animal theme park. 6 highlights waiting for you to explore: long long wild animal world 4 highlights, the paradise of rare animals, self driving tours of animals, animals, animals to grab the eye, animal science base, leading the industry trend.
Reviewed By keeganmama - Hong Kong, China
First time for me to visit any zoos in China and it impressed me big time! This is a great way to visit the zoo- in AC and at your whole pace. You don’t have to be in the sun and walk 10K steps to see different animal! I personally much prefer this than any other zoo, by the way it’s a well managed zoo too!
6. Chimelong International Circus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 664 reviews
This 90-minute show is a mixture of The House of Dancing Water and the typical animal circus. The acts take place on and off stage and over the audience.
Reviewed By purple-lallang - Singapore, Singapore
We enjoyed this show very much. Do arrive early as it's free seating for the cheapest sector tickets. We took the free shuttle bus from the metro station to the circus venue. The pre show entertainment starts at 7 pm. A very enjoyable show not to be missed. Bought our tickets thru klook with easy redemption at the admission tkt counters.
7. Chimelong Paradise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 731 reviews
From 2006 opening date, Chimelong Paradise joy to the world to complete a great change - from the 1 era of hardware to the theme of the times to meet the theme of experience as the center of the 3 era. From the 2012 opening of the New Asia indoor scene exploration project "Forest Temple" to the world's top the world's first "Star battle", the long long joy in the world to produce a satisfactory answer to the world theme amusement market.
Reviewed By AdamIhsan
Considering I just came from Shanghai Disneyland, this theme park is bliss. Fast rides requires a minimum height of 1.4m, and thus there are no children in many queues. Queue time was on average 5-20 minutes tops, skip the express pass. If you are a family with small kids, there are numerous interesting kid rides and all age appropriate shows (magic/action/etc) throughout the day. Food carts options are limited and bland, but not too pricey. There are more than 3 high speed coasters, and a lot of 360 spin rides. Particularly enjoyed the spinning U-track ride and spinning frisbee ride. If you are a coaster enthusiast, the rides will be meh at best. But not having to queue hours however, means you can spam your favourite rides. Consider getting the Theme Park + Circus combo at 530/640 ish yuan, depending on non-peak/peak days. Circus is amazing. You can spend around 5 hours in the park and clear most rides/ shows. I came at 1 and managed to watch all shows and all major rides just in time. The park closes at 6pm, so plan your time well. Above average rides and below average queuing times makes this a better than average theme park. Also, there are many cute girls in the park, just putting it out there.
8. Zhujiang New Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By deanosaur89 - Edmonton, Canada
Zhujiang New Town is central to most of the major sights in Guangzhou like the Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Museum, IFC building and the East Tower. There are many restaurants nearby which will offer fantastic views of the area. The area is also very well served by the metro and shopping malls. A visit to Guangzhou would be incomplete if you missed this area. The area plays host to many festivals and celebrations like the GZ International Light Festival, Chinese National Week and Chinese New Year. The area is ever changing. We find ourselves here at least once a month for dinner with friends or a weekend trip into the city.
9. Canton Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,482 reviews
The Canton Tower stands at the intersection of Guangzhou’s new urban central and the Pearl River scenery zone. Right across the river, is the Asian Games Park and Zhu Jiang New Town, together with the Guangzhou Opera House, Library, No.2 Children’s Palace and Guangdong Provincial Museum it forms the new metropolitan sky line. The Canton Tower is the tallest TV tower in the world with a total height of 600m. The Tower was built using the latest engineering technologies, but inherits 2000 years of Canton Culture. It displays Guangzhou’s vision and determination to the world. The Tower offers an observation deck with a spectacular view, several top-notch restaurants and catering services, 5-star exhibition, convention and entertainment facilities. All these enable you not just to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Guangzhou, but also to experience the excitement of adventure at great heights.
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Unique, architecturally-beautiful skyscraper, with an observation deck that provides amazing 360-views of the city, Most awesome when fully lit at night
10. Huacheng Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By BibianaS124
Modern buildings around, including Guangzhou's Second Children's Palace, Guangzhou Opera House, TV Tower, Library and Guangdong Museum, with beautiful flowers and trees and always accompanied by the Pearl River. As an extraordinary tour guide, i had Zhong Liang, whose western name is CAROLINA. If you have the opportunity to visit this city ... contact Liang Liang (as we call her with affection) ... is an amazing guide ... speaks a perfect Spanish, and she has an incredible knowledge about local history... is flexible, kind and loving. She brings you nice advices, she accompanies you and assists you all time. Also, she knows the best places to shopping with good prices and the best places to eat in this beautiful region of Canton! Yes, Liang is the best ... you will love her!
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