Guangzhou Travel Guide

Nestled at the gateway to Baiyun Mountain (广州白云山), Yuntai Garden (云台花园) blossoms as Guangzhou’s horticultural crown jewel – voted Guangzhou’s Top Floral Attraction in the 2023 Canton Tourism Awards for its seamless fusion of Eastern and Western landscape design. Dubbed “The Flower City’s Crown Jewel”, Yuntai Garden offers urban dwellers a therapeutic escape. Whether you’re a photographer chasing golden-hour blooms …

Established in 1957, the Guangzhou Orchid Garden spreads across 3.9 hectares of meticulously designed landscapes adjacent to Yuexiu Park’s western entrance. This botanical sanctuary shelters: 200+ orchid species 300+ companion plants 10,000 potted specimens A Masterclass in Garden Design The garden’s layout exemplifies classic Chinese horticultural principles:Water features: Koi ponds reflecting arched bridgesArchitectural accents: Pagodas emerging from bamboo grovesMicroclimates: Shaded …

As Guangzhou’s first and largest urban park, Guangzhou Yuexiu Park serves dual roles as the city’s green lung and an open-air museum of Cantonese culture. This 212-acre sanctuary offers urban escapees more than just subtropical flora – it’s where history breathes through every ancient banyan tree and weathered stone.Morning Rituals & Natural WondersDawn reveals the park’s true character. Join locals …

Unearthing the Nanyue Kingdom’s Lost Glory The Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou (西汉南越王墓) is China’s best-preserved Han Dynasty royal mausoleum south of the Yangtze Immerse yourself in the subterranean wonder of the Guangzhou Nanyue King’s Tomb Museum, where 2,000 years of Lingnan history come alive beneath the bustling streets of modern Guangzhou. This extraordinary archaeological site – discovered during hotel …

Soaring 600 meters above the Pearl River, Guangzhou Tower (Canton Tower) – affectionately nicknamed “Little Waist” for its curvaceous silhouette – reigns as China’s tallest TV tower and the world’s #1 vertical adventure destination. This architectural marvel combines record-breaking attractions (including the planet’s highest Ferris wheel at 460m) with panoramic city views, making it Guangzhou’s most-visited landmark. Whether you’re chasing …