Location: Guangzhou
Top Things to do in Guangzhou
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Things to do in Guangzhou, Guangdong: The Best Specialty Museums
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.
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1. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
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. Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
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4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By SeeMoreLiveMore - Singapore, Singapore
An interesting place showcasing the history of the greater region before it became a part of China proper. Museum has many artefacts and is well-presented. The mausoleum on the grounds is simpler, but nonetheless, a good visit paired with the museum.
3. Liwan Museum
4. Guangdong Museum Of Chinese Nationals Residing Abroad
5. Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Museum
6. Guangzhou Museum
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4.0 based on 154 reviews
Perched on top of Yuexiu Hill, this five-story tower (also known as the Five-Story Pagoda) was built by Zhu Liangzu, one of the rulers of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in testimony of his power.
Reviewed By PradeepA365 - New Delhi, India
It is a five storey very old structure and housed museum. One can imagine the past about Guangzhou after seeing this. Must visit for every enthusiastic traveller.
7. Guangdong Museum
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4.0 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By MJellick - Shenzhen, China
Maybe it was because I went early when the museum opened at 9:00am, and therefore, was the only one there, but I absolutely loved the exhibition, including the artifacts and layout! While I only went to see this particular exhibition, I will return to see the rest of the museum, as it is extraordinary and just a well-organized facility with great design and implementation. I shudder to think what it's like when crowded, but on a Wednesday morning at 9am, it couldn't have been better!
8. Pearl River-InPub International Beer Museum
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 910claudeb - Gatineau, Canada
Very nice little information/ historic centre about beer and the brewery associated with this place. The best part was the tasting part which I decided to do after my visit. There were two kegs. One with a raw beer and the other a yellow beer. Both tasted very good. You can refill your glasses as you please. Someone actually came chatting with me in English which was a real bonus.
