The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Guangzhou, Guangdong

July 13, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

China’s third-largest city is the capital of Guangdong Province and a thriving commercial center. Its location on the Pearl River and proximity to Hong Kong has made Guangzhou a strategic port for centuries. Glimpse old temples and gleaming steel towers on an architectural tour. Visit one of four Chimelong theme parks for thrills and chills. Once called Canton, Guangzhou is considered the home of traditional (read Cantonese) “Chinese food.” Foodies will find more restaurants per capita here than anywhere else in China.
Restaurants in Guangzhou

1. Canton Custom House Clock Tower

Yanjiang West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510120 China
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Canton Custom House Clock Tower

2. IFC (Guangzhou International Finance Centre)

No.5 Zhujiang West Road, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510623 China +86 20 8888 8808
Excellent
79%
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4%
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

IFC (Guangzhou International Finance Centre)

Reviewed By jonascn - Singapore, Singapore

The area around the IFC looks futuristic. You will find tall skyscrapers surrounded by greenery and sci-fi concrete landmarks. The area is photo friendly and a great area to bring your friends and family to take photos and enjoy a good meal. The area is nicer at night with the great lighting. But the views during the day are photo scenic too.

3. Shanghai Street

Shanghai Street, Guangzhou China
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Shanghai Street

4. Moxing Summit Baiyun Mountain

Baiyun Mountain, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510420 China +86 20 3722 9528
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37%
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4.5 based on 100 reviews

Moxing Summit Baiyun Mountain

Reviewed By Anyrubina - St. Petersburg, Russia

You can get a bus 24 from Yue Xue metro station, just 7-8 stops and you’re nearby the gate to the park (your stop is the lady one, so don’t worry to miss it). You can walk up, take a small bus or go by cable car. From the first view point you can keep walking or take another small bus. The park is free, but you have to pay for the transportation (10-25 rmb per time, depends on the route) and the entrance fee 5 rmb to the Moxing Summit - the highest peak. The great view is only possible if it’s sunny and not hazy, but it’s still worth it to go there if you are tired from big and hectic cities. There are also some restaurants on the first view point and the parrots paradise park (entrance fee is 15 rmb).

5. The Center Plaza of Chimelong Paradise

Changlong Tourist Area, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511400 China
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

The Center Plaza of Chimelong Paradise

6. Ancient Quarry of Lotus Mountain

Lianhuashan Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511400 China +86 20 8486 1599
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52%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Ancient Quarry of Lotus Mountain

7. 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

8. Sun Yat-sen University

No.135 Xin'gang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510275 China +86 20 8411 2828 http://www.sysu.edu.cn
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Sun Yat-sen University

Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia

This is a very beautiful campus, with many stately buildings. Students are very polite, friendly, and hungry for knowledge.

9. Taying Tower

Yanjiang West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510120 China +86 20 8101 4378
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Taying Tower

10. Huacheng Square

South of Huangpu Avenue Zhujiang New Town metro exit, CBD of Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510630 China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Huacheng Square

Reviewed By BibianaS124

Modern buildings around, including Guangzhou's Second Children's Palace, Guangzhou Opera House, TV Tower, Library and Guangdong Museum, with beautiful flowers and trees and always accompanied by the Pearl River. As an extraordinary tour guide, i had Zhong Liang, whose western name is CAROLINA. If you have the opportunity to visit this city ... contact Liang Liang (as we call her with affection) ... is an amazing guide ... speaks a perfect Spanish, and she has an incredible knowledge about local history... is flexible, kind and loving. She brings you nice advices, she accompanies you and assists you all time. Also, she knows the best places to shopping with good prices and the best places to eat in this beautiful region of Canton! Yes, Liang is the best ... you will love her!

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