Location: Guangzhou
Top Things to do in Guangzhou
Top Restaurants in Guangzhou
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Guangzhou, Guangdong
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. 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Chimelong Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 402 reviews
From 2006 opening date, Chimelong Water Park 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 TravellersTavern - Shenzhen, China
A very very fine place great for the whole family! There are attractions for every age and lots of fun things to do. The Hotel's decoration is beautiful!
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. Yuntai Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By S1821EGrichardb - Basildon, United Kingdom
Small charge for entry. Immaculately maintained park, Tons of flowers, Good glass house with many cacti and orchids. Rose garden. Water cascade. Colonnade with fountains. Lovely park for a walk. Like most parks nowadays, no smoking anywhere.
8. 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.
9. Baomo Scenery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
This area has magnificent gardens and beautiful sculptures.
Reviewed By zunaidbux - Guangzhou, China
Great day at these awesome gardens. Visited both Baomo and Nanyue Gardens for ¥80 (after discount). Outstanding and meticulously detailed building structures, walls, roof tops, arches, pillars and ceilings. The sculptures were expertly crafted, the colours are vibrant and rival elaborate structures found around he world. There are beautiful lakes with absolutely large Koi fish, several fountains, some expertly designed waterfalls through rocks, an awesome boat as the center piece of Baomo Garden and a beautiful waterfall as the main attraction in Nanyue Garden above a well designed and lit up cave with stalagmites and stalactites . Well worth a visit. Kids and seniors pay half price and seniors over 65 are free. Several restaurants and tea garden cafes inside but a bit on the expensive side, but still worth the price with with a decent atmosphere and good service. However, outside the gardens nestled between the two gardens are some cheaper outdoor restaurants. Baomo also has a swimming pool for families with kids, as well as some boat rides. You also get discount coupons for the boat rides. All in all well worth spending a few hours exploring...
10. Er'sha Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisRHilton - Surabaya, Indonesia
Just next to the main city, but a very relaxing area, many large colonial style Vilas, large green park areas, very popular for sports, families and weekend fun. A great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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