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Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong on the Pearl River, is the home of Cantonese cooking, with old temples, a colonial-era island and a tall modern skyline.

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The Pearl River flows through the city between a skyline led by the 600-metre Canton Tower and neighbourhoods of older low-rise streets. The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, with its ornate carvings and ceramic roof figures, shows local Lingnan craft at its best, and the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees has a tall pagoda that dates back centuries. Shamian Island, once a foreign concession, keeps tree-lined streets and European-style buildings.

Yuexiu Park, a large hillside park in the centre, holds the Five Rams statue and a Ming-dynasty tower now used as a museum, while Baiyun Mountain on the northern edge gives walks and views over the city. The twin-spired Sacred Heart Cathedral is built entirely of granite, and the tomb of the Nanyue king displays a jade burial suit more than two thousand years old. Foshan, a centre of kung fu and ceramics, is less than an hour away, and Hong Kong is a short high-speed train ride.

Guangzhou eats with devotion. Morning tea, or yum cha, means pushcarts or menus of dumplings, buns and rice rolls; the rest of the day brings roast goose, wonton noodles, congee, clay-pot rice and herbal soups. Autumn and early winter are dry and mild, spring is damp, and summer is hot, humid and stormy. Flower markets fill the streets before Lunar New Year.

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Top 10 attractions in Guangzhou

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  1. Number 1

    Canton Tower

    4.9641 reviewsfrom $8
  2. Number 2

    Pearl River (Zhujiang)

    4.8356 reviewsfrom $29
  3. Number 3

    Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci)

    4.9342 reviewsfrom $8
  4. Number 4

    Shamian Island

    4.9283 reviewsfrom $9
  5. Number 5

    Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Liurong Si)

    5.0281 reviewsfrom $100
  6. Number 6

    White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Shan)

    5.0249 reviewsfrom $46
  7. Number 7

    Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall (Sun Zhongshan Ji Nian Tang)

    5.0209 reviewsfrom $129
  8. Number 8

    Tomb of the Nanyue King Wen

    4.9155 reviewsfrom $9
  9. Number 9

    Chimelong Safari Park

    5.041 reviewsfrom $84
  10. Number 10

    Huaisheng Mosque

    5.01 reviewfrom $143

Special offers in Guangzhou

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Hop-on hop-off in Guangzhou

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Day trips from Guangzhou

119

Landmarks and attractions in Guangzhou

9

Cruises and boat trips in Guangzhou

8

Guided tours in Guangzhou

264

Walking and bike tours in Guangzhou

9

Food and drink experiences in Guangzhou

60

Shows and nightlife in Guangzhou

14

Outdoor and adventure activities in Guangzhou

17

Nature and wildlife tours in Guangzhou

5

Go beyond Guangzhou

  1. Shenzhen · 104 km

    Splendid China Folk Village

    8 hr4.8166 reviewsfrom $49
  2. Shenzhen · 104 km

    Window of the World

    7–8 hr4.961 reviewsfrom $83
  3. Macau · 107 km

    Ruins of St. Paul

    8 hr4.5757 reviewsfrom $72
  4. Macau · 107 km

    Macau Tower

    8 hr4.5651 reviewsfrom $24
  5. Yangshuo · 336 km

    West Street (Xi Jie)

    2 days4.9780 reviewsfrom $7
  6. Yangshuo · 336 km

    Impression Sanjie Liu

    12 hr4.7340 reviewsfrom $7
  7. Guilin · 384 km

    Li River (Li Jiang)

    3 days4.91k reviewsfrom $7
  8. Guilin · 384 km

    Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)

    6 days4.9862 reviewsfrom $65
  9. Nanning · 503 km

    Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

    9 days4.01 reviewfrom $1,764
  10. Nanning · 503 km

    Mt. Qingxiu

    9 days4.01 reviewfrom $1,764
  11. Xiamen · 513 km

    Gulangyu Island

    8 hr4.954 reviewsfrom $84
  12. Xiamen · 513 km

    South Putuo Temple (Nanputuo Temple)

    2 days4.925 reviewsfrom $115

Questions about Guangzhou

What is there to do in Guangzhou?
We list 589 experiences in Guangzhou. The largest groups are city tours (168), day trips (119), food tours (22), shows & theatre (20).
What are the top attractions in Guangzhou?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Guangzhou are Canton Tower, Pearl River (Zhujiang), Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci), Shamian Island.
What is the most popular experience in Guangzhou?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 178 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Guangzhou?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Guangzhou; the most reviewed is "Guangzhou Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus" with 1 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Guangzhou take?
The typical experience in Guangzhou lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 9 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Guangzhou?
The operator lists free cancellation on 70% of the 589 experiences we hold for Guangzhou. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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