Have Some Fun at Chimelong Resort
Chimelong Resort is a huge complex with several theme parks for having some fun. Besides the fun activities you can do inside this complex, there are also great hotels and aquariums nearby, making this place the number one activity to try during summer vacation.
Ascend Canton Tower
Ever since it was built, the Canton Tower became a very famous landmark of Modern Guangzhou. Since it is the city’s tallest structure, it is the best spot to have a bird ’s-eye view of Guangzhou.
Walk Around in Shamian Island
Shamian Island used to be an important port of Song to Qing Dynasties. Nowadays, tourists mostly visit this part of Guangzhou because of the 19th and 20th-century buildings.
Visit the Chen Clan Academy
The Chen Clan Academy or the Ancestral Hall is what remains of an influential family of the late 18th century. There are 6 courtyards in the Academy that are connected in a symmetrical pattern, as well as 19 buildings with 9 halls.
Marvel at the Sacred Heart Cathedral
The Sacred Heart Cathedral, considered the biggest of its kind in Guangzhou, is a building made of stone constructed in the 19th century. It took 25 years to complete to finish this place of worship for the Catholics of the city.
Stroll in the Yuexiu Park
With about 860,000 square meters, Yuexiu Park is the largest park in Guangzhou and a top-rated attraction. Part of its fame is because of the Five Rams Sculpture that has even become a symbol of the city.
Hiking up the Baiyun Mountain
If you want to see more of Guangzhou’s natural landscape, you can go hiking in Baiyun Mountain, also known as White Cloud Mountain. It has 30 peaks, the highest of which is about 382 meters above sea level.
Make a Visit to the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
One of the must-see museums of Guangzhou and maybe even the world is the Museum of the Nanyue King’s Mausoleum. This tomb is about 2000 years old and was discovered in 1983.
Visit the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
If you want to go to a place with traditional architecture, a beautiful yard, and a garden, which is very important in terms of history, you must visit the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. This building is constructed to commemorate the great Chinese revolutionary leader Sun Yat-Sen.
Cruise on Pearl River
If you have been to all the best parts of Guangzhou, now it is time to go on a cruise on Pearl River to get another view of the city. The River passes from the middle of the city, giving with a beautiful scene of the city from aboard a boat.