Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (上下九步行街) is the most iconic shopping-and-snacking street in Liwan District, right in Guangzhou’s historic Xiguan (西关) area. It’s famous for its Lingnan-style arcade buildings (qilou / 骑楼)—covered…
Beijing Road Pedestrian Street is Guangzhou’s most famous central shopping promenade—busy by day, electric at night, and special for one unique detail: sections of an ancient road preserved under glass…
Chimelong International Circus (广州长隆国际大马戏) is the “big night out” inside Chimelong Tourist Resort in Panyu, Guangzhou—a high-production indoor circus show with intense lighting, music, and large-scale acts. Plan it like…
Chimelong Paradise (长隆欢乐世界) is Guangzhou’s flagship theme park inside the Chimelong Tourist Resort in Panyu District. It opened in 2006 and is known for big, modern coasters (including a famous…
Chimelong Safari Park (often called Chimelong Safari World) is Guangzhou’s biggest “all-day” wildlife attraction: a huge subtropical park with large open habitats, a walk-through zoo area, and safari-style viewing. It…
If you want a dramatic “old Guangzhou” landmark that feels more like Europe than South China, Sacred Heart Cathedral Guangzhou (also called the Stone House / Shishi Cathedral) is the…
Huaisheng Mosque Guangzhou (怀圣寺), also called the Guangta (Light Tower / “Plain Pagoda”) Mosque, is one of the most historically important Islamic sites in China—and one of the most atmospheric…
Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Liurong Temple / 六榕寺) is one of the best “classic Guangzhou” stops if you want a peaceful Buddhist temple experience right in the city…
Guangzhou Library (广州图书馆) is one of the best modern public spaces in the city—right in Zhujiang New Town / Huacheng Square. It’s famous for its contemporary “stacked-books” look, huge reading…
Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院) is one of the most iconic modern buildings in China—designed by Zaha Hadid with a “double pebble” form and opened in May 2010. If you’re in…
