There are many tourist attractions in China, among which Guangzhou is definitely known as a place for everyone to visit. Below we summarize the top 10 tourist attractions in Guangzhou, which is definitely helpful for those who are not familiar with the place, to come together to see the list of tourist attractions in Guangzhou.
1. Guangzhou Tower
Guangzhou Tower, also known as Guangzhou New TV Tower, nicknamed the Little Barbarian Waist, is located in Haizhu District of Guangzhou City, is a landmark building in Guangzhou. Guangzhou Tower is equipped with a variety of sightseeing and amusement facilities, such as the “Spider-Man Stairway”, the world’s highest and longest air walking ladder; revolving restaurant is the world’s highest revolving restaurant, where visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Guangzhou while tasting food; Ferris wheel is the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, which provides tourists with a unique sightseeing experience! The “Speed Sky” speed ride, the world’s highest vertical speed ride, allows visitors to experience the charm of heights in a thrilling and exciting way.
2.Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral is located in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, is the Catholic Diocese of Guangzhou is the most magnificent, the most characteristic of a cathedral. The Sacred Heart Cathedral was designed by French designers and built by Chinese craftsmen. All the walls and columns of the church are made of granite stone. Comparable to the world-famous Notre Dame in Paris, France, Sacred Heart of Ishiguro Cathedral is one of the grandest existing double spire Gothic buildings in China and one of the four all-stone Gothic church buildings in the world. Sacred Heart Cathedral is not only a place for religious activities, but also an important cultural heritage.
3. Guangzhou Changlong Resort
Located in Panyu District of Guangzhou City, Guangzhou Changlong Tourist Resort integrates tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants, entertainment and recreation, with facilities such as Changlong Happy World, Changlong International Circus, Changlong Wild Animal World, Changlong Water Park, Changlong Flying Bird Park, Guangzhou Changlong Hotel, Fragrant River Hotel, Changlong Golf Practice Center and Fragrant River Restaurant. With its colorful amusement programs and high quality services, Changlong Tourism Resort attracts a large number of tourists. For many consecutive years, the number of tourists and operation indexes are the first in Guangzhou City, and the reception volume is in the forefront of theme parks in the world.
4.Million Sunflower Garden Theme Park
Million Sunflower Garden Theme Park is located in Nansha District, Guangzhou City, is China’s first sunflower as an ornamental plant and designed as a mega theme garden park. Sunflowers in the Million Sunflower Garden are open all year round, and ornamental sunflower varieties from Europe and Japan have been introduced, and a number of varieties suitable for subtropical planting and growth have been preferentially cultivated. The Million Sunflower Garden has also built the nation’s first squirrel paradise inhabited by more than 1,000 squirrels, as well as attractions such as the Ant Kingdom and Pigeon Square. However, it is worth noting that the Million Sunflower Garden officially closes on August 27, 2024, and the exact opening time will be announced.
5. Chen Family Ancestral Temple
Chen Family Ancestral Hall, located in Guangzhou City, is a “joint ancestral hall” built by the Chen Clan from all over Guangdong Province, providing a temporary residence for the sons and daughters of the Chen Clan to go to the provincial capital to prepare for the imperial examinations, to wait for the appointment, to pay taxes, litigation and other affairs. The Chen Family Ancestral Hall is one of the largest surviving traditional buildings in Guangfu, as well as the largest, best-preserved and most beautifully decorated ancestral hall-type building in China, and is regarded as “the pearl of Lingnan architectural art”. The Chen Family Ancestral Hall is not only a treasure of architectural art, but also the seat of the Guangdong Folk Crafts Museum, which houses all kinds of precious relics and modern crafts.
6. Yuexiu Park
Yuexiu Park is the largest comprehensive park in Guangzhou and is known as the “Green Lung of Yangcheng”. It is located in Yuexiu District of Guangzhou and has been one of the eight scenic spots of Yangcheng since the Yuan Dynasty. The park is not only rich in natural landscape, but also has many historical relics, and is an important position for the transmission and dissemination of non-legacy programs such as Guangzhou Hakka Songs, Wing Chun Boxing, and Yuexiu Mountain Stories. Famous attractions in the park include Zhenhai Building, Ancient City Wall, Sifang Battery, Zhongshan Monument, Seamen’s Pavilion, and the Five Sheep Stone Statue. The Five Sheep Stone Statue is the landmark of Yuexiu Park. Legend has it that the Five Sheep descended on Guangzhou and brought harvest and happiness, thus the Five Sheep have become the symbol of Guangzhou.
7. King of South Vietnam Museum
The King of South Vietnam Museum is a large archaeological site museum based on the important archaeological remains of the South Vietnam Kingdom, divided into the King’s Tomb and the King’s Palace, which are both located in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, formerly known as the King of West Han Dynasty Museum of the King of South Vietnam and the King’s Palace Museum of the King of South Vietnam, respectively. The museum displays archaeological sites such as the Tomb of King Wen of South Vietnam, the Palace of South Vietnam, and the Royal Palace of South Han Dynasty, and has permanent exhibitions such as “Hidden Treasures of South Vietnam” and “The Center of Lingnan in Two Thousand Years”. It not only displays a wealth of cultural relics, but also carries the historical heritage of Lingnan culture for more than 2,000 years, and is an important witness to the diversified and integrated pattern of Chinese civilization.
8. Sha Mian Street
Located in Liwan District of Guangzhou City, Sha Mian Street is one of the most European-style places in Guangzhou. Historically, Shamian Island was once a British and French concession, preserving a large number of European-style buildings and historical relics, such as the old consulate site, churches, banks, post offices, etc. These buildings are not only of high historical value, but also of great interest to the public. These buildings are not only of great historical value, but also demonstrate the spread and integration of western architectural art in Guangzhou at that time. Sha Mian Street is not only a popular spot for tourists to take photos and make cards, but also a good place for citizens to take a leisure walk. Here, visitors can feel the changes of Guangzhou’s modern history and also appreciate the unique architectural style that combines the East and the West.
9. Zhongshan Memorial Hall
Located in Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, Zhongshan Memorial Hall is built by the people of Guangzhou and overseas Chinese to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen. It is an octagonal building with a solemn and grand appearance and strong national characteristics. Inside the Memorial Hall, there is a bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and an exhibition of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s life story, which is an important place to learn about Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the history of China’s modern revolution. The Memorial Hall is not only an important attraction for tourists to visit, but also an important place for citizens to hold various cultural and artistic activities, attracting a large number of tourists and citizens to visit.
10. Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort
Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort, located in Conghua District of Guangzhou City, is a comprehensive hot spring resort integrating leisure, vacation and health care. The resort has rich natural resources, especially its high-quality hot spring resources, known as “Lingnan first spring”. The resort is equipped with a variety of hot spring pools, including traditional Chinese medicine pools, milk pools, red wine pools, etc. Visitors can choose different pools according to their own preferences for relaxation and health. In addition, the resort also has a variety of recreational facilities, such as gyms, swimming pools, SPA centers, etc., to meet the diverse needs of tourists.