Day 1 - Historical Center 🌺

Day 1 - Historical Center

🌺 Orchid Garden
Beautiful park with a collection of all types of orchids and other exotic plants.
- Metro: Line 2, Yuexiu Park
- Ticket: 8 yuan/$1.1

🏛 Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
Memorial to Dr. Sun Yat-sen - father of the Chinese nation, who overthrew the monarchy and established the republic.
- Metro: Line 2, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
- Ticket: 8 yuan/$1.1

🏯 Guangxiao Temple
One of the oldest temples in the city, where missionary monks once stayed. An atmospheric place with ancient history.
- Metro: Line 1, Ximenkou

🌳 Temple of Six Banyan Trees
Historic temple named after six sacred banyan trees.
- Metro: Line 1, Gongyuanqian

🛍 Beijing Road
The most popular pedestrian street in the city, especially lively in the evening.

🏮 Dafo Temple
One of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in China with impressive architecture. Especially recommended to visit in the evening when beautiful lighting is turned on.

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Day 2 - Culture and Traditions

🏛 Chen Clan Hall
Traditional Chen clan ancestral hall with exquisite carvings and decor.
- Metro: Line 1, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

⛩ Renwei Temple
One of the oldest active temples in the city with rich history.

🌊 Liwan Lake Park
Picturesque park with a lake where you can rest from the urban hustle.

🏠 Duobao Road
Authentic traditional Cantonese houses that have preserved the historical atmosphere.

🎭 Yong Qing Fang
Popular historical district with restored buildings.

🎪 Canton Opera Museum
Museum dedicated to the famous Cantonese opera - an important part of local culture.

🌸 Lychee Bay
Picturesque area with beautiful architecture, located by the water.

🎬 Shangxiaju
Old pedestrian street with numerous cafes and restaurants. An atmospheric place reminiscent of movie sets from the era of the Chinese Republic.

🏰 Shamian Island
Unique island with European colonial architecture. Here, old European mansions are preserved, creating a unique atmosphere.

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Day 3 - Modern Guangzhou

🛒 Tianhe Commercial Plaza
Amazing underground shopping center decorated in the style of old Shanghai. Here you can shop and enjoy the retro atmosphere of the 1930s.

🏬 Grand View Mall
One of the largest shopping centers in Guangzhou with a huge selection of stores.

💎 Taikoo Hui
Elite luxury shopping center with premium brands.

🌆 Haixinsha Park
Park in the business district with views of impressive skyscrapers and the river. From here opens a stunning view of the famous Canton Tower.

🗼 Canton Tower
One of the highest observation decks in Asia at 600 meters height. At the top there are transparent cabins from which opens a breathtaking panoramic view of all Guangzhou.

Day 4 - Nature

⛰ Baiyun Mountain
Picturesque mountainous area, ideal for relaxation in nature away from urban hustle. Popular place for hiking, from where panoramic views of all Guangzhou open up.


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Post by Sanyu_ch | Aug 28, 2025

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