Location: Guangzhou
Top Things to do in Guangzhou
Top Restaurants in Guangzhou
What to do and see in Guangzhou, Guangdong: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
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. Baiyun Mountain
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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.
3. Canton Tower
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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
4. Pearl River (Zhujiang)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 691 reviews
Also known as the Guangdong and Canton river, the Pearl River is the third largest river in China. It is called Pearl River, because it has a stone island resembling a huge pearl. A cruise along the Pearl River in Guangzhou City has become a must for tourists.
Reviewed By NorthStar53978159598
I was in the small program Canton Laowai WeChat above see this scenic spot, pearl river is really the mother river of guangzhou, in the morning can go for a run, can walk in the evening.Is more people, nearby water bus can do.When you are free, you can travel by boat
5. Pearl River Night Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 336 reviews
