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GuangzhouGuide was updated: 2022-06-03

Also known as Canton, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China. It has long been one of China's main commercial and trading centres and is one of the first cities that opened to the world. As one of the fastest growing cities in Asia, Guangzhou has also seen fast growth in tourism, attracting visitors with its cosmopolitan atmosphere, world-renowned Cantonese cuisine and its vibrant nightlife.

Do & See

With a history of more than 2,200 years, Guangzhou is a famous cultural city with many interesting sights to explore. Everything from temples to museums, gardens and historical buildings are on offer, as well as sighs that are more modern such as the fun theme park called Chimelong or why not visit Canton Tower, the landmark of Guangzhou City, where you will get amazing panoramic views of the city. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle from the city centre, then Baiyun Mountain, also called "the lung of the city" for its restorative greenery, is another must-see sight. It doesn't come as a surprise that Guangzhou is one of China's top 10 most popular tourist areas, in fact, there is so much to do in Guangzhou that you cannot see it all in just one visit, so start planning and fill your list with must-see attractions.

Pearl River Night Cruise / 珠江夜游

Pearl River Night Cruise goes through the heart of the city in 2 hours, depending on the route and if dinner is included. Routes usually pass Shamian Island and return through Renmin Bridge and Haizhu Bridge before winding up at the Guangzhou suspension bridge. Options include a light show at Bai-e-Tan.

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Guangzhou Opera House / 广州大剧院

The Opera House in Guangzhou does not only host spectacular international music acts and theatre performances (in both English and Chinese), but is also an eye-catching sight due to its interesting architectural composition. Whether or not you're a theatre-goer, the structure makes for a worthwhile visit.

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Temple of the Six Banyan Trees / 六榕寺

Not far from Huaisheng Mosque lies Temple of the Six Banyan Trees. This temple was originally built in AD 537 and has been rebuilt several times. It is one of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. The sight is well worth a visit because of its vast collection of cultural-relics and the 57-meter-high pagoda garden that dates back to the 3rd century.

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Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King / 西汉南越王博物馆

This museum is renowned for its rare collection of funerary artefacts representing the diffusion of cultures throughout the Lingnan region during the Han dynasty. One of the highlights is the tomb of King Zhao Mo dating back about 2,000 years, and other exhibits include gold, jade and other trinkets from the same period.

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Huaisheng Mosque / 怀圣寺光塔

Huaisheng Mosque boasts Guangta is believed to be the world’s oldest minaret outside Mecca dating back to the 7th Century. The mosque was the pivotal point of the 15th-century foreign quarter but is open only for Muslims or tour groups.

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Bright Filial Piety Temple / 光孝寺

Guangzhou's oldest Buddhist temple dates back to at least 113 BC. It was visited by the Indian founder of Chan Buddhism Bodhidharma and is a peaceful and spacious haven of tranquillity within the city.

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Population:	15.31 million (2019)
Currency:	Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Emergency Numbers:	Police: 110 Ambulance: 120 Fire Brigade: 119
Newspapers:	South China Morning Post (in English) www.scmp.com China Daily (in Chinese, English and French) www.chinadaily.com.cn
Opening Hours:	Major banks are open from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturdays and are losed on Sundays and public holidays. Most malls and supermarkets are open between 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Most restaurants are open until 11:00 PM or later while bars and nightclubs keep going through the night.
Tourist Information:	Zhongshan Liu Road Tourist Information Center Intersection of Zhongshan Liu Road and Renmin Road, Yuexiu District Airport Tourist Information Center Area A at the arrivals hall of the Guangzhou New Baiyun Airport