Things to do & places to visit in Guangdong, China

Guangdong #5 destination in China 2023. The average rating score is 4.20 based on 40.2k traveler reviews, of 1.469 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Shanghai, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 17:46.

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General weather summary in April

84°F - 66°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

46%

Chance of rain

238.0 millimeters

Amount

11.8 mph

Wind speed

77%

Humidity

12.7

Daylight length

6:07 AM

Sunrise

6:47 PM

Sunset

43%

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4.5 Canton Tower (3.488 reviews)
- My place
Monday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Canton Tower stands at the intersection of Guangzhou’s new urban central and the Pearl River scenery zone. Right across the river, is the Asian Games Park and Zhu Jiang New Town, together with the Guangzhou Opera House, Library, No.2 Children’s Palace and Guangdong Provincial Museum it forms the new metropolitan sky line. The Canton Tower is the tallest TV tower in the world with a total height of 600m. The Tower was built using the latest engineering technologies, but inherits 2000 years of Canton Culture. It displays Guangzhou’s vision and determination to the world. The Tower offers an observation deck with a spectacular view, several top-notch restaurants and catering services, 5-star exhibition, convention and entertainment facilities. All these enable you not just to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Guangzhou, but also to experience the excitement of adventure at great heights. See more..
4.5 Shamian Island (1.948 reviews)
- Buildings from the concession period
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Islands

This lovely, tree-lined neighborhood bordering the Pearl River was once home to foreign merchants, and today is a laid-back area ideal for strolling or stopping for a meal or cup of tea. See more..
4.5 Chimelong Safari Park (1.387 reviews)
- Very impressed definitely one of the best zoos I’ve ever been to
Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos

Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park wild animal world belongs to the first batch of the national, Guangzhou's only national 5A scenic spot tourism resort, located in Panyu, Guangzhou. The park with large populations of wild animal breeding and self driving ornamental features, known as the most China international standard of national wild animal zoo, is the world's population, up to the wild animal theme park. 6 highlights waiting for you to explore: long long wild animal world 4 highlights, the paradise of rare animals, self driving tours of animals, animals, animals to grab the eye, animal science base, leading the industry trend. See more..
4.5 Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum (1.096 reviews)
- Fantastic place to learn about Chinese folk art.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums

A must-see attraction, with a history of more than 100 years and still in its original shape. The buildings are famous for their exquisite and mythical decorations, such as the brick carvings of historic figures. The temple also functions as a museum under the auspices of Guangdong Folk Arts Museum, exhibiting a variety of folk arts and crafts. See more..
4.5 Chimelong Paradise (733 reviews)
- Wonderful Theme park
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

From 2006 opening date, Chimelong Paradise joy to the world to complete a great change - from the 1 era of hardware to the theme of the times to meet the theme of experience as the center of the 3 era. From the 2012 opening of the New Asia indoor scene exploration project "Forest Temple" to the world's top the world's first "Star battle", the long long joy in the world to produce a satisfactory answer to the world theme amusement market. See more..
4.5 Chimelong International Circus (665 reviews)
- A must
Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

This 90-minute show is a mixture of The House of Dancing Water and the typical animal circus. The acts take place on and off stage and over the audience. See more..
4.5 Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (588 reviews)
- Loads of Fun
Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Aquariums

Changlong ocean Kingdom located in Zhuhai Hengqin Changlong Ocean International Resort, Changlong group use the accumulated 20 years of experience, the world's top design company, absorb the essence of the global theme park, the use of high-tech and long unique creativity, the full integration of rare marine animal and polar animal, top amusement equipment large entertainment and novelty, to build and build Chinese developed with independent intellectual property rights of the world's top theme park, is the most abundant, the largest and the world's top amusement facilities is also the most imaginative force of the ocean kingdom. Changlong ocean Kingdom has eight theme area, here, we provide you carefully set up a rare animal hall, dynamic recreational facilities, large theater performances, a number of specialty restaurants, theme malls, kiosk and the wonderful parade, Hengqin sea (Lake Center) performing other outdoor performances. Changlong ocean Kingdom won by the themed Entertainment Association (TEA) issued by See more..
4.5 Dafen Oil Painting Village (563 reviews)
- Awesome !
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of the most popular and enjoyable daytrips from Shenzhen, this village is almost entirely dedicated to painting. Get a self-portrait done or request a freshly-painted Van Gogh or Rembrandt. See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park (478 reviews)
- Picnic outing in Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

We went for an enjoyable walk and hike in Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park. It was a spring-like sunny day. The spring flowers will soon be out. Every invigorating environment. See more..
4.5 Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King (435 reviews)
- One of the key historical landmarks in the area
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Speciality Museums

A historical emperor tomb dating back more than 2000 years that was found by chance in the 80s. Well preserved tomb and a nice museum contains all the artifacts found. Very much worth a visit for anyone interested in history. See more..
4.5 Chimelong Water Park (403 reviews)
- can't wait to repeat that again
Water Parks

From 2006 opening date, Chimelong Water Park joy to the world to complete a great change - from the 1 era of hardware to the theme of the times to meet the theme of experience as the center of the 3 era. From the 2012 opening of the New Asia indoor scene exploration project "Forest Temple" to the world's top the world's first "Star battle", the long long joy in the world to produce a satisfactory answer to the world theme amusement market. See more..
4.5 Zhujiang New Town (387 reviews)
- Modern Area with All the Sights
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Architectural Buildings

Zhujiang New Town is central to most of the major sights in Guangzhou like the Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera House, Guangdong Museum, IFC building and the East Tower. There are many restaurants nearby which will offer fantastic views of the area. The area is also very well served by the metro and shopping malls. A visit to Guangzhou would be incomplete if you missed this area. The area plays host to many festivals and celebrations like the GZ International Light Festival, Chinese National Week and Chinese New Year. The area is ever changing. We find ourselves here at least once a month for dinner with friends or a weekend trip into the city. See more..
4.5 Guangzhou Metro (355 reviews)
- Fastest, nice, & efficient
Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems

I travel from the airport to the city and then multiple times within the city. It is a super inexpensive and fast way to travel. Made easier with the free MetroMan app to give you alternate routes, times and fees, and a Metro card to save time. See more..
4.5 The Ancestral Temple (342 reviews)
- Foshan Zumiao Daoist temple
Monday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites

Originally constructed under Emperor Zhezong of the Song. He was the Emperor from 1085 to 1100, being from his age of 9 to his passing at the age of 23. Thus possibly, it was built at the wishes of his grandmother, who appointed official to run the empire for the young Emperor. We enjoyed viewing the architecture of the ancient structures, the Ip Man museum, a lion dance, and a kung fu performance. See more..
4.5 Guangzhou Library (341 reviews)
- Teaching the next generation
Libraries

Not only is this artsy building architecturally awesome, it is also a phenomenal place of learning. The books, materials, learning and training stations, and sections are well organized. See more..
4.5 Huacheng Square (333 reviews)
- Huacheng Square
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

This beautiful square is also called the city of flowers. This is a green alley more than one and a half kilometers long, located between dozens of skyscrapers in the very center of the city. There are many skyscrapers and a shopping mall. See more..
4.5 Guangzhou Opera House (287 reviews)
- Beautiful architecture
Monday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM Architectural Buildings

It is a very beautiful opera house, both inside and out. But when will they have Beijing opera and Sichuan/Chengdu quick mask changing performances? Guangzhou has the facilities, but not the shows. For a great selection of shows, Beijing is by far the leader. Come on Guangzhou, let’s gets more Chinese content. See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Metro (282 reviews)
- Nice Clean Metro
Public Transportation Systems

The stations are well designed and it has been very quick to get around the city during our stay. We also liked the digital displays and clear instructions on most trains. We had plenty of room to sit on most trains throughout the day. It seems that metro cards and tokens are not being used and we had to use WeChat to use a mini program for the metro. Please note that they will ask for water bottles to be removed at many stations for inspection. We came into Shenzhen by train from Guangzhou and expected to get a 3 day pass or a card but they were not available. We ended going through a queue and stood near the x-ray machines setting up the mini program for ourselves. This only charges for each ride and the QR code must be scanned when entering and leaving metro areas. The QR code attached to this review will allow you to sign up for one prior to a trip to Shenzhen. See more..
4.5 OCT HARBOUR (272 reviews)
- Pleasant place to explore
Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas

This is a huge entertainment area for everyone. OCT Harbour (formerly OCT Bay) is a vast place with lots of restaurants. A stroll around the man-made canal and harbour is pleasant and enjoyable. See more..
4.5 Taikoo Hui (256 reviews)
- A woman’s luxury shopping paradise
Monday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters • Shopping Malls

With a total floor area of approximate 138,000 sqm meters, the mall at Taikoo Hui Guangzhou is home to over 180 brands, including internationally acclaimed brands, sophisticated lifestyle boutiques and exquisite cuisines and restaurants, more than 70 of which are making their debut in Guangzhou. Several acclaimed brands set up their flagship stores at Taikoo Hui Guangzhou. On the lifestyle front Ole', a high-end supermarket, is making its first appearance in Guangzhou as the city's premium outlet for all culinary and lifestyle needs. Taikoo Hui Guangzhou is dedicated to present differentiated shopping experience to its customers. See more..
4.5 Shaoguan Danxia Mountain Geopark (241 reviews)
- My favorite part of our trip to China this time
Mountains

Beautiful mountains with interesting rock formations. Worth seeing both sides. Unbelievably breathtaking views. Some parts of the climb up (and down) are very challenging. Not for everyone. In some places, incredibly steep but so worth the scary moments. Concessions along the way in several places. Can't imagine how they transport the concessions! Got up to see the sunrise on the second day but unfortunately, too hazy/cloudy so that didn't happen...but it was a fun hike nontheless with beautiful views different from the other side of the mountain. Much less strenuous hike to see the sunrise. Definitely take the cable car. Otherwise, make sure you have a very good flashlight! See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Bay Park (217 reviews)
- Great......when it's quiet
Parks

Shenzhen bay park is a wonderful oasis in the middle of a bustling city................providing you do not go there on a weekend or a public holiday. I have done both. During the week, it is a wonderfully attractive waterfront park with the possibility to walk for many kilometres. Ample places to take nice pictures of flowers, trees, birds etc, and well built hills protect you from most of the noise from the nearby roads. However, if you go during the weekend, or even worse on a public holiday, once you have managed to get onto a pathway, be prepared to shuffle at the speed of the crowd! Nightime views of both the city of Shenzhen and distant Hong Kong are wonderful. See more..
4.5 Sun Yat-sen University (203 reviews)
- Lovely, classy campus
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a very beautiful campus, with many stately buildings. Students are very polite, friendly, and hungry for knowledge. See more..
4.5 Southern China Botanical Garden (191 reviews)
- Good Garden Visit
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Parks

The gardens had a great variety of plants and there were many different areas. The gate is closest to the Botanical Garden station (not changban) and it is quite crowded near the gate area. The further you go in the less people there are. We enjoyed the quietness of the bamboo area. The ticket cost is 20 RMB for just the gardens and 50 for gardens + greenhouse area. The extra cost for the greenhouses are easily justified. Expect to spend 2 hours walking through all the garden areas and about an hour in the greenhouse. We would recommend bringing a bottle of water and a light snack as the only options we saw were due to a CNY festival. Many signs are in English and well translated. Very clear path markers on the main paths and the gardens are very easy to navigate. See more..
4.5 Wutong Mountain (190 reviews)
- De-stressing
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Hiking Wutong Mountain is one of Shenzhen citizens’ most popular activities (and offers trails for all experience levels). It’s a great way to get exercise and breathtaking vistas. On a clear day you can see Hong Kong. See more..
4.0 Shenzhen Window of the World (2.372 reviews)
- Great for families!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Theme park featuring miniature-scale famous landmarks of the world. See more..
4.0 China Folk Culture Village (1.256 reviews)
- Great memories
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Amusement & Theme Parks

This worthwhile attraction is part of Overseas Chinese Village (better known as OCT) and showcases the myriad minority ethnic cultures that make this vast country much less homogenous than imagined. It also serves as a great introduction to the history and traditions of China. See more..
4.0 Baiyun Mountain (958 reviews)
- Nature surrounding amidst concrete jungle
Mountains • Parks

It is a really nice place to visit withing the city. Well connected by public transport and taxi services. you can experience the rope-way from the city to mountain top and the panoramic view of Guangzhou city. Yuntai Garden is a pleasant view. See more..
4.0 Happy Valley of Shenzhen (813 reviews)
- Worth a visit if you like rides
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Happy Valley offers amusement for all ages including roller coasters, a massive water park and a variety of live performances. Try to go on a weekday to avoid long lineups for rides. See more..
4.0 Pearl River (Zhujiang) (693 reviews)
- Magnificent night views
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

Also known as the Guangdong and Canton river, the Pearl River is the third largest river in China. It is called Pearl River, because it has a stone island resembling a huge pearl. A cruise along the Pearl River in Guangzhou City has become a must for tourists. See more..