10 Things to do in Guangdong That You Shouldn't Miss

August 16, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Guangdong (Chinese: 广东) is a province in South China, located on the South China Sea coast. Traditionally romanised as Kwangtung, Guangdong surpassed Henan and Sichuan to become the most populous province in China in January 2005, registering 79.1 million permanent residents and 31 million migrants who lived in the province for at least six months of the year; the total population was 104,303,132 in the 2010 census, accounting for 7.79 percent of Mainland China's population. This also makes it the most populous first-level administrative subdivision of any country outside the former British Raj, as its population is surpassed only by those of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the Indian states of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The provincial capital Guangzhou and economic hub Shenzhen are among the most populous and important cities in China. The population increase since the census has been modest, the province at 2015 had 108,500,000 people.
Restaurants in Guangdong

1. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum

No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road, Guangzhou 510150 China +86 20 8181 7371 http://gzchenjiaci.com
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum

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.

Reviewed By Ailton007 - Seattle, United States

Great intro into Guangdong Folk Art. Traditional Chinese architecture and decoration, beautiful ornaments and ceramics on display and the building / temple as such is a sight itself. We started our day here and there's lots of other places nearby to check out, all easy to reach by taxi and some even on foot.

2. Chimelong Safari Park

Dashi street, Panyu District M, Guangzhou 511430 China +86 20 8478 3333 [email protected] http://www.chimelong.com/enparks/Wildlife.shtml
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4.5 based on 1,387 reviews

Chimelong Safari Park

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.

Reviewed By keeganmama - Hong Kong, China

First time for me to visit any zoos in China and it impressed me big time! This is a great way to visit the zoo- in AC and at your whole pace. You don’t have to be in the sun and walk 10K steps to see different animal! I personally much prefer this than any other zoo, by the way it’s a well managed zoo too!

3. Canton Tower

No.222 Yuexiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou China +86 20 8933 8222 http://www.cantontower.com
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4.5 based on 3,482 reviews

Canton Tower

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.

Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia

Unique, architecturally-beautiful skyscraper, with an observation deck that provides amazing 360-views of the city, Most awesome when fully lit at night

4. Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park

Hongli Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518028 China +86 755 8306 7950
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4.5 based on 474 reviews

Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park

Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia

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.

5. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

Fuxiangwan, Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai 519031 China +86 400 883 0083 [email protected] http://int.chimelong.com
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4.5 based on 585 reviews

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

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

Reviewed By BerlynCC

We were quite surprised how big this place is...and how many sea animals it has!! Penguins, whale sharks, polar bears, wolves, seals, etc. The seal show was just ok but the dolphin show is a must see!! The rides are quite mixed for young and older kids....although ur child should at least be 1m high for him/her to be able to ride most of the rides... There are a lot of restaurants to choose from inside with a lot of food selection. Last thing, wait for the outdoor finale fireworks show at night...ITS A MUST SEE. You can also get english maps at their customer service area.... They have a rental stroller service...toilets are clean and have international toilet bowls.. All in all, kids will definitely enjoy there...we got the 2 day ticket to be able to finish everything...we suggest that!

6. Foshan Lingnan Tiandi

Donghua Vil. Central Area, Zumiao, Chancheng Dist, Foshan China +86 757 8255 2606 http://www.lingnantiandi.com/index.php?m=page&a=index&id=19
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Foshan Lingnan Tiandi

Reviewed By Lucaipiranga

Foshan Lingnantiandi is a village recovered in it splendour. It's full of art galleries, Local delicacies and of course western and Chinese cuisine. I spent many Saturday's afternoon just walking on the alleys and each time I see a gem I hadn't notice before. if you're in Foshan, it's a most see destination.

7. Shenzhen Window of the World

No.9037 Shennan Road, Nanshan Districy EXit J Window of the World, Shenzhen 518053 China +86 755 2660 8000 [email protected] http://www.szwwco.com
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4.0 based on 2,371 reviews

Shenzhen Window of the World

Theme park featuring miniature-scale famous landmarks of the world.

Reviewed By VrajeshP16 - Shenzhen, China

It is a tour of the world's famous monuments topped with cultural shows, and surprising ice zone, getting here is very easy, it is connected directly with the SZ metro (Window of the World Station, Line 1 and Line 2).

8. China Folk Culture Village

Overseas Chinese City, Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518000 China +86 755 2660 0626 [email protected] http://www.cn5000.com.cn/
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4.0 based on 1,258 reviews

China Folk Culture Village

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.

Reviewed By riesgg - Grenoble, France

I loved the place (more than any other places in Shenzhen). I have focused on the larger sub-park, on left side, about Chinese landscapes and historic architectures : it is really great: a few hundred sites, each like 100 m2, showing a known temple, palace, mountain, gorge, walls (...), etc .. Each site is fairly well designed, with concrete (no plastic), correct painting, etc, including a few water flows to mimic rivers or cascades. It was great to guide the kids, teach them and let them discover all the variety of China. The funny part is that these sites are located, inside the park, on a kind of huge Chinese map (upside-down, though, you’ll see). It was by far my best experience in Shenzhen (more than Windows of World as second choice) or others. Note that I think there aren’t any playing items here (no roller coaster, etc). Written English information (dates, location, short historic background). Inside the park, there is one smaller half, on the right side, about pure Chinese folk items (presumably dances, houses, clothing, etc): it is not my priority (it would be too Chinese to let me appreciate it as it should): I have not been there and I cannot judge.

9. Huaqiang North Road Commercial District

Huaqiang North Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518021 China
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4.0 based on 265 reviews

Huaqiang North Road Commercial District

Reviewed By retiredhaha - Oahu, United States

Everything you needed relating to computer, cellular, electronic devices; I bough a gimbal stabilizer for less than $60 USD wife was happy with her purchase of cosmetic related devices as well. Remember to bargain and never pay for the asking price.

10. Dafen Oil Painting Village

Buji Neighborhood Committee, Longang District, Shenzhen 518112 China
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4.0 based on 562 reviews

Dafen Oil Painting Village

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.

Reviewed By bruceg819 - Portimao, Portugal

Dafen is where we go to relax, to buy art and art supplies, to walk, to see artists in action, to enjoy the architecture and the street vibe. There are art shops as far as the eye can see, workshops that do framing, printing and block mounting. The silk thread art is extraordinary but the oils and watercolors are why people go there. The original work is impressive but the reproductions are what make Dafen for me. Hand painted reproductions that are excellent but do not pretend to be anything other than reproductions.

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