City: Guangdong
Top Things to do in Guangdong
Top Hotels in Guangdong
- 1. InterContinental Shenzhen
- 2. Sofitel Foshan
- 3. InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center
- 4. Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Nanshan, an IHG hotel
- 5. Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan
- 6. Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian, an IHG hotel
- 7. Holiday Inn Guangzhou Airport Zone, an IHG hotel
- 8. Crowne Plaza Zhuhai City Center
- 9. Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan
- 10. Shangri-La Shenzhen
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Guangdong, China
Guangdong (Chinese: 广东) is a province in South China, located on the South China Sea coast. Traditionally romanised as Kwangtung, Guangdong surpassed Henan and Sichuan to become the most populous province in China in January 2005, registering 79.1 million permanent residents and 31 million migrants who lived in the province for at least six months of the year; the total population was 104,303,132 in the 2010 census, accounting for 7.79 percent of Mainland China's population. This also makes it the most populous first-level administrative subdivision of any country outside the former British Raj, as its population is surpassed only by those of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the Indian states of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The provincial capital Guangzhou and economic hub Shenzhen are among the most populous and important cities in China. The population increase since the census has been modest, the province at 2015 had 108,500,000 people.
Restaurants in Guangdong
1. 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!
2. Lychee Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Known among locals as Shenzhen’s “Central Park” this gorgeous green space provides both respite from the noise of the city and a picture-perfect view of Shenzhen’s skyscrapers in the distance. Don't leave without buying a bag of lychees, which grow on the park’s trees.
3. Qifeng Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By wackyruss2015 - Dongguan, China
Qifeng Park is located right down the street where we live at the Green Return Garden in DongCheng. This park is INCREDIBLE and I feel like I'm Indiana Jones every time my family and I enter this jungle of a park! At night bats swoop down from the trees to catch mosquitos. After it rains you can find ENORMOUS snails slithering about. You an feed bright orange and yellow koi fish at the huge pond. There is a HUGE temple straight out of some Kung Fu Movie. We even found a SECOND temple complex hidden on one of the side roads that has a HUGE reclining Buddha like in Bangkok!!!! The Red Lantern at the top of the hill is incredible. This park has it all. It's like exploring ancient temples in a jungle.
4. 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.
5. Wutong Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Hiking Wutong Mountain is one of Shenzhen citizens’ most popular activities (and offers trails for all experience levels). It’s a great way to get exercise and breathtaking vistas. On a clear day you can see Hong Kong.
Reviewed By mrbrentharris - Shenzhen, China
The climb/walk is not easy... Many steps... parts are unpaved and slippery... That being said- the views are incredible... You can see clear across the city to Nanshan... Bring sunscreen, water... there are places along the route for drinks and snacks
6. Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
We went for an enjoyable walk and hike in Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park. It was a spring-like sunny day. The spring flowers will soon be out. Every invigorating environment.
7. Sun Yat-sen University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
This is a very beautiful campus, with many stately buildings. Students are very polite, friendly, and hungry for knowledge.
8. Shenzhen Bay Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Kindofkorean - Shenzhen, China
This is a beautiful park along Shenzhen Bay stretching from Shekou Port to Futian ( 13 kilometres of well maintained green areas.) Some areas are not open for biking during the weekends. There are small beaches for kids to wade and go fishing. There is a fantastic view of Hong Kong across the bay. This is a not to be missed area if you love strolling along the water. If you go early in the morning or evening you can see older folks dancing, practicing martial arts or calligraphy.
9. Taikoo Hui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
With a total floor area of approximate 138,000 sqm meters, the mall at Taikoo Hui Guangzhou is home to over 180 brands, including internationally acclaimed brands, sophisticated lifestyle boutiques and exquisite cuisines and restaurants, more than 70 of which are making their debut in Guangzhou. Several acclaimed brands set up their flagship stores at Taikoo Hui Guangzhou. On the lifestyle front Ole', a high-end supermarket, is making its first appearance in Guangzhou as the city's premium outlet for all culinary and lifestyle needs. Taikoo Hui Guangzhou is dedicated to present differentiated shopping experience to its customers.
Reviewed By sp81701
Certainly better and more upmarket than Teemall. Good range of high and mid end boutique stores within the mall. It also has a large foodcourt and variety of good restaurants. Recommended.
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!
