Guangzhou Travel Guide

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. …

Rising like a granite mirage from Guangzhou’s bustling streets—where the briny tang of dried seafood from adjacent wholesale markets mingles with the hum of modern commerce—the Sacred Heart Cathedral defies time. This monumental edifice, China’s largest and southernmost Gothic church, has anchored the city’s spiritual landscape since 1888. Locals call it “Shishi” (石室, “Stone House”) for its fortress-like walls of …

Perched atop in Yuexiu Park, Zhenhai Tower – affectionately dubbed the “Five-Story Tower” by locals – has stood as Guangzhou’s iconic guardian for centuries,is one ofthe landmark buildings of Guangzhou and lauded as thefist scenic spot of Lingnan. Crowned as “The First Scenic Spot of Lingnan”, this architectural marvel whispers tales of resilience, having been rebuilt five times before adopting …