Guangzhou Travel Guide

Step into the opulent world of Xiguan Grand Houses (Xiguan Da Wu 西关大屋), where the wealthiest Cantonese families of the Ming and Qing dynasties once resided. These architectural masterpieces blend soaring spaces with intimate courtyards, their intricate woodcarvings and满洲窗 (stained-glass windows) glowing like jewel boxes in the subtropical sun.Two centuries ago, Xiguan was the neighborhood for Guangzhou’s wealthy elite. Today, …

Perched on the serene Changzhou Island in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District, Huangpu Military Academy stands as hallowed ground that once trained the 20th century’s most influential military leaders. Founded in 1924 through an unprecedented alliance—revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen collaborating with Soviet advisors and Chinese Communists—this legendary academy’s legacy lives on in the battlefields of history, having shaped commanders who would determine …

Guangzhou People Park local in Guangzhou’s historic central axis, this 4.46-hectare oasis is the city’s oldest public park (est. 1921) – affectionately dubbed “Guangzhou’s First Park” by locals. Why Visit? Timeless Charm: Stroll beneath century-old trees and artfully trimmed hedges surrounding the iconic Music Pavilion and fountain square. Perfect Accessibility: Steps from Gongyuanqian Station (Exit J) where Metro Lines 1 …

Nestled amid Guangzhou’s skyscrapers, Liuhua Lake Park masterfully blends urban greenery, poetic ruins, and ecological wonders into a single breathtaking escape. This sprawling sanctuary features three major lakes and four smaller reflective pools, framed by lush subtropical canopies and dotted with historical whispers – most notably the ancient Liuhua Bridge from the Southern Han Dynasty era.Wildlife SpectacleThe park’s crown jewel …

The Lychee Bay is the converging place for Lingnan Guangfu culture (广府文化） and lauded as “the first scenic spotof Lingnan”. It features “clear creek water flowing within the banks while lychees blooming with redfruits”,oozes flavor particular to itself,and boasts of quaint buildings , courtyards,small bridges andgurgling creeks for tourists to appreciate the culture of Lingnan as a land of water. …