Things to Do in Guangzhou

Things to Do in Guangzhou, China - Guangzhou Attractions

Things to Do in Guangzhou

Ways to tour Guangzhou

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Guangzhou.

Private Day Tour to Xinhui Bird Paradise and Xinhui Academy from Guangzhou
Bus Tours
from $173.34 per adult (price varies by group size)
Traditional Hakka Village Tour with Local Family Visit
Bus Tours
from $283.08 per group (up to 3)
Pearl River Night Dinner Cruise in Guangzhou
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Half-day Tours
from $73.08 per adult
Pearl River Cruise Evening Tour
Bus Tours
from $111.80 per adult (price varies by group size)
Canton Fair -Chinese and English interpreter -Sourcing service -visiting factory
Full-day Tours
from $185.26 per adult
Flexible 8-Hour Guangzhou DIY Tour By Private Vehicle
Full-day Tours
from $193.85 per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Day Trip of Guangzhou Highlights with Lunch Inclusive
Full-day Tours
from $235.90 per adult (price varies by group size)
3Day Private Silk Road Tour fromGuangzhou:Highlights of Xi'an,Jiayuguan,Dunhuang
Bus Tours
from $1,177.44 per adult (price varies by group size)
7 hours Guangzhou layover private tour
Full-day Tours
from $380.00 per group (up to 5)
Guangzhou city half day private tour with Cantonese dim sum lunch
Bus Tours
from $300.00 per group (up to 5)

Culinary & Gourmet Tour

Top Attractions in Guangzhou

1. Chimelong Safari Park

Zoos

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It is the first and perhaps only wildlife reserve to breed triplet pandas.

2. Canton Tower

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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An extremely tall building in a city with thousands of multi-storey buildings stands over everything else.

3. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum

Speciality Museums

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This exquisitely preserved ancestral home was an academy of learning and is now a showcase for fine arts and crafts of…

4. Chimelong International Circus

Theaters

The performance takes place at the world’s largest permanent circus stadium, with seating for over 8,000 spectators.

5. Baiyun Mountain

Mountains • Parks

Several exotic and indigenous specie are being nurtured and fostered in an environment that seems to be nature at its…

6. Chimelong Paradise

Amusement & Theme Parks

Chimelong has more than 60 attractions, and recently built in a new rollercoaster that is nearly 61m tall & reaches a…

7. Shamian Island

Historic Sites • Neighborhoods

Former territory of French and British concessions in Guangzhou, it still maintains, through the architecture and well…

8. Huacheng Square

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Since Year 2000, the master plan for a vast open public space along the new axis for the City of Guangzhou (aka Canton…

9. Zhujiang New Town

Architectural Buildings

This Zhujiang New Town is an expanse of a few miles in length from north to south signifying the new CBD of Guangzhou.

10. Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Speciality Museums

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The history unfolds through the relics and remains found in the tomb which forms part of this very large site.

11. Guangzhou Metro

Public Transportation Systems

With 2 new routes come to place, and makes GZ Metro the 3rd largest Metro network in China.

12. Pearl River (Zhujiang)

Bodies of Water

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Guangzhou was once China's maritime link to the Silk Road, this tech and manufacturing hub in the Pearl River Delta has…

13. Onelink International Plaza

Shopping Malls

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the is a massive 7 floor building with hundreds of vendors.

14. Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Rich in history (with its founder, philosopher and Buddhist monk, Huineng, dating back from the Song dynasty) - the…

15. Guangzhou Opera House

Architectural Buildings

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Set in Zhujiang New Town, it is surrounded by new and modern buildings.

16. Taikoo Hui

Theaters • Shopping Malls

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This huge mall hosts many branded boutiques, restaurants and eateries.

17. Sun Yat-sen University

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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The buildings are ornate old-style university buildings, some with internal courtyards.

18. Guangzhou Zoo

Zoos

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The newly build chimpanzees', little pandas', wolves' and racoons' outdoor enclosures are finished and partially…

19. Sacred Heart Cathedral

Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

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This 130-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is a holy and peaceful site in the bustling urban area of Guangzhou.

20. Guangzhou Library

Libraries

This multi-storeyed building houses floors that cater to different interests.

21. Baomo Scenery

Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas

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This garden complex houses the largest private collection of artifacts and paintings donated to the state by a single…

22. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall

Theaters

a detailed historical timeline of Dr. Sun's activities in leading China out of the imperial age and onto the political…

23. Guangdong Museum

Speciality Museums

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Exhibition of Guangdong history and culture – Guangdong is the birthplace of the Maritime Silk Road, the original place…

24. Lychee Bay Scenic Area

Parks

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It re-shows the Lingnan old architecture and collected black bricks from the public.

25. Panyu Lotus Hill Resort

Mountains

This is the only known standing Goddess of Mercy that faces the sea.

26. Huaisheng Mosque

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

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Rebuilt many times over the history, originally built over 1300 years ago.

27. Southern China Botanical Garden

Parks

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The concept of the garden reflects the three oceans, shown through lakes and the five continents through greenhouse…

28. Grandview Mall

Shopping Malls

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29. TEEMALL

Department Stores • Shopping Malls

In addition to having a wide variety of diversified cuisine offerings infused with Chinese and Western cookery, a menu…

30. Yuexiu Park

Parks

Tied to the Five Rams Sculpture is a 2,000+ year legend.

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Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

Multi-day & Extended Tours

Night Tours

Outdoor Activities

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