City: Guangdong
Top Things to do in Guangdong
Top Hotels in Guangdong
- 1. InterContinental Shenzhen
- 2. Sofitel Foshan
- 3. InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center
- 4. Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Nanshan, an IHG hotel
- 5. Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan
- 6. Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian, an IHG hotel
- 7. Holiday Inn Guangzhou Airport Zone, an IHG hotel
- 8. Crowne Plaza Zhuhai City Center
- 9. Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan
- 10. Shangri-La Shenzhen
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Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Guangdong, China
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. Cycle Canton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 295 reviews
Cycle Canton offers guided cycle tours from old to new Guangzhou. The 4-hour tour winds through old and lively urban villages where you mingle with locals, to the ultramodern architecture in the new city. The route through downtown Guangzhou is very safe and convenient as it is almost entirely free from cars and mainly follows quaint alleyways, greenways, parks, outdoor markets and riverside boulevards. Go off-the-beaten track with us and discover Guangzhou’s history, culture and lifestyle. You will be surprised by the beauty and fascinating inside stories of this 2,000 year-old city. A reservation is required! Tours take place on any day of the week from 1.20-5.30pm. Costs are 350RMB/person and include everything you need: bike, helmet, guide, water and snacks. Child seats and bikes are available upon request.
2. Private Guangzhou tour guide - Xaq
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5.0 based on 305 reviews
Hi this is Xaq, I am a Guangzhou native and have been providing tour guide/translation service for foreign visitors in Guangzhou for 5 years. I am proud of my hometown city and keen on sharing with you the colorful culture, history, landscape and people's life in Guangzhou. Apart from Guangzhou city tour, I also operate out of town tours to visit the countryside area and the neighboring cities like Foshan/Shunde and Kaiping/Taishan for beautiful natural scenery(like the big Glass Skywalk Bridge across the mountains with natural waterfalls), UNESCO sites, hotspring spa experience and so on. I would be also able to help you with all those listed tours on Tripadvisor with cheaper rate and if you have any special requests, let me know and I can customize a tour just for you and your family:) Contact me if you have any questions or need any help.^_^. I am not available on phone call, but you can reach me by whatsapp or Email and I will reply you at my earliest convenience, thank you.
3. Archaeological Site Museum of Nanyue Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By K3397HDscottm
We really loved our visit here. Hard to believe it is in the middle of the city. You walk in and go back 2,000 years. Amazing to see the craftsmanship and how they engineered the city. Wells that used sand to filter water and dams to control water. We spent about 2 1/2 hours. Lots of English signs to read.
4. Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By markpN2403RI - Sydney, Australia
Just over an hour by car from Guangzhou, where the site has good parking. The Ceramics and Kiln museums had a nice park behind them as well as numerous shops selling ceramics and pottery. The kiln museum was okay but the ceramics was awesome! You need to allow at least 3 hours to appreciate all the sights and pottery and ceramic displays and making! Well worth the visit!
5. Mt. Guifeng National Forest Park
6. OCT Loft Creative Culture Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By cfx123 - Hong Kong, China
This was easily my favourite place in Shenzen. Beautiful space, nice cafes and gift/art shops. Highly recommended.
7. Shawan Aancient Town of Panyu
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4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 687yvettes - Hong Kong, China
So very pleased to find this "ancient village". Easy to access, having different gates. The map provided gives you a great layout of the place. A very pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere whilst walking along the narrow streets, stopping to admire the historical past and learning about traditions. There are an abundance of shops and eateries and two beautiful shaded squares where one can sit and people watch. Spent 5 hours here and I will definitely go back again. It is a free entry; however, if you want to go into the 4 "halls" you need to have a ticket.
8. Crane Lake Hakka Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By VrajeshP16 - Shenzhen, China
If you love history and old architecture then this place is for you to visit, shows the lifestyle of Hakka civilization, it will probably need 2 hours, and getting here by taxi is preferred, however bus stop is 10-12 mins walk.
9. Guangzhou Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Y7883MXmarkd - Penang Island, Malaysia
The large, well located park covers about 115 acres/ 46 Hectares and, is divided into four sections-- highlighting Guangzhou's and China's history, wonderful statues, sculptures and a forest. It is China's largest "sculpture themed" Park. It also emphatically demonstrates the "synergistic interaction" between "Nature and Art"! There is no entrance fee and the cost of the Metro is about 2-3 Yuan. It is an attraction which will add to one's" more pleasant" and interesting memories of Guangzhou and China!! I hope that this Review has been helpful.
10. Dafen Oil Painting Village
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4.0 based on 562 reviews
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.
