3-Day Guangzhou Tour: Savoring the Charm of Lingnan
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11 attraction(s) |
total distance 123
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Day1: GUANGZHOU
4 attraction(s) ·
6 km
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Shamian Island has always been an important commercial port in Guangzhou. After over a century of historical accumulation, it became an important channel for domestic and foreign trade during the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. However, after the Opium War, it was designated as the British and French concession. This place is a microcosm of our modern history and concession history. European-style buildings such as the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Shamian Christ Church, customs office, British Snowy factory, HSBC Bank, etc. have unique features showcased here. The whole island is like a small European town, with many coffee shops, churches, restaurants, and bars, making it a great place for taking photos.
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Chen's Academy, originally named as such, was built in the 14th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the largest, most intact and exquisitely decorated ancestral temple buildings of the Qing Dynasty in Guangdong Province. The complex comprises 19 buildings of varying sizes, with the main building consisting of five three-bay, nine-courtyard structures arranged around a central axis of gate, Juxian Hall and rear hall. Each individual building is both independent and interconnected. The temple still boasts intricate decorations such as woodcarvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, clay sculptures, pottery sculptures, iron casting crafts and so on, scattered throughout the halls both inside and outside the temple.
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In the folk of Guangzhou, there is a saying "Dongshan Shaoye, Xiguan Xiaojie", which represents the powerful Dongshan and the prosperous Xiguan, and is a microcosm of Guangzhou's historical culture. Yongqingfang is located on Enning Road, which has a history of hundreds of years. This area used to be the old city area of Xiguan, with cultural relics and historic sites everywhere. The subsequent renovation of the old city has preserved the historical charm of old Guangzhou Xiguan and infused modern commercial art. Today's Yongqingfang has many hand-painted walls and specialty art shops, such as the Time Post Office, letterpress printing experience, and internet-famous cafes, making it especially suitable for taking photos and sightseeing.
Day2: GUANGZHOU
4 attraction(s) ·
56 km
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The new museum was completed in 2010 and is the only provincial comprehensive museum in Guangdong Province. It is also a patriotic education base and social practice base in Guangzhou. The exhibition mainly revolves around Guangdong's history, culture, art, and nature, and is divided into four parts: the History Museum, the Natural Museum, the Art Museum, and the Temporary Exhibition Hall. The featured exhibits include the "Sperm Whale Skeleton," "Giant Peacock Stone," and the five-ton "Xinyi Jade" in the Natural Museum.
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The Guangzhou Opera House is like two mysterious stones that have been washed by the Pearl River, with various and creative shapes. Since its official opening, up until June 2012, the theater has hosted over 600 high-quality performances, including the opening performance "Turandot", the classic opera "Tosca", the Chinese version of the world classic musical "Mamma Mia", famous tenor Carreras, cellist Ma Youyou, and international conductor maestro Lorin Maazel, and so on.
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The Guangzhou Tower is a tower building that belongs to the national AAAA-level tourist attraction, with a height of 600 meters. The main tower height is 454 meters, and the antenna mast height is 146 meters. Its appearance is beautiful, with a connected head and tail and a slender waist, which is why it is called the "little waist". Especially at night, when the lights are on, it is very beautiful. Even if you don't visit the interior attractions, you can come here to take pictures of the exterior. There are also some viewing and photography themed attractions in the tower, such as the Ferris wheel, Zhujiang Photography Viewing Platform, and Spider-Man Plank Road, etc. If you want to watch the sunset and night scenery, you can generally reach the top of the TV tower around 4:30 pm to 5 pm and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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The Pearl River spans six provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, and Jiangxi, with a total length of 2129 kilometers. The banks of the Pearl River preserve many historical sites, and taking a night cruise on the Pearl River can help you gain a better understanding of Guangzhou's culture and history.
Day3: GUANGZHOU
3 attraction(s) ·
3 km
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The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the revolutionary pioneer Sun Yat-Sen, and it has witnessed many historic moments in Guangzhou, thus having strong memorial significance. Today, it is one of the most unique buildings in Guangzhou and an important venue for large gatherings and performances. This magnificent octagonal palace-style building has a strong folk cultural characteristic, and Sun Yat-Sen's handwritten "Tian Xia Wei Gong" hangs on a lacquered gold plaque, demonstrating his firm belief.
Connected to the memorial hall is the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Museum, which allows people to learn about Sun Yat-Sen's life story. In the spring, the red cotton trees bloom next to the memorial hall, creating a striking landscape that complements its blue tiled roof.
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Museum showcasing the tomb & many funerary relics of Zhao Mei, a Han dynasty king.
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The origin of Guangzhou city is in the Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, which has existed for over two thousand years and has always been the center of the city and commercial district. It has witnessed rare urban construction feats in history, as well as the glorious history, culture, and commercial civilization of Guangzhou. The retail shops, shopping centers, restaurants, and cafes on both sides of the pedestrian street are orderly, not only a great place to enjoy Guangzhou's characteristic cuisine, but also large department stores such as New-Day, White Swan, and Taibai, as well as countless specialty shops and restaurants. For the people of Guangzhou, this is an unmissable shopping street.
