Guangzhou Travel Guide

Guangdong Museum –Your Gateway to Lingnan CivilizationRising like a sculpted jewel box at No. 2 Zhujiang East Road, the Guangdong Museum crowns Guangzhou’s cultural axis – a glittering triangle connecting the vertigo-inducing Canton Tower, the avant-garde Guangzhou Library, and the sprawling Huacheng Square where locals gather at dusk. This architectural showpiece in Zhujiang New Town reimagines Lingnan heritage through its …

Nestled in the heart of Guangzhou, the Guangzhou Martyrs’ Park (Cemetery) (广州起义烈士陵园) stands as a poignant blend of historical reverence and tranquil beauty. Designed to Western tourism standards, this memorial park offers more than just a lesson in China’s revolutionary past—it’s a contemplative escape with lush gardens, striking monuments, and a deeply moving atmosphere. Why Go? Free & peaceful: A …

Guangzhou Huanghuagang Park blends living history with local life – where elderly chess players gather under revolutionary statues. Visit for 30 minutes between zoo trips to see China’s past and present share the same park bench.A Monument to FreedomBeneath the shade of century-old pines, an unexpected Statue of Liberty watches over 72 granite stones—each carved with a name of the …

Nestled in Miaotou Village of Huangpu District, the Nanhai God Temple stands as China’s last surviving imperial sea shrine – a 1,400-year-old time capsule preserving the legacy of ancient maritime trade. Known locally as Boluo Temple, this sprawling 30,000-sqm complex offers modern travelers direct access to the spiritual heart of the Maritime Silk Road’s origin point. Sacred Grounds Through the …

“Guangxiao Temple predates Guangzhou itself,” locals say with reverence. This ancient sanctuary isn’t just the oldest Buddhist temple in Lingnan—it’s a living chronicle of China’s spiritual evolution, where the whispers of monks and the rustle of bodhi leaves still echo tales of enlightenment. A Crossroads of Faith and History Stepping past its vermilion gates, you’re treading the same flagstones as …