Ten must-see attractions in Guangzhou, only nine places can be considered as a tour of Guangzhou.

When it comes to Guangzhou, what is your first impression? Is it Yangcheng, Huacheng, an international metropolis, or the economic center of southern China? In fact, no matter what kind of city it is, Guangzhou is a city that Chinese people have to visit at least once in their lives.

Here, let Beidou introduce you to the top ten must-see attractions in Guangzhou. I hope you don't miss these places.

1. Guang Zhouta

Guang Zhouta, also known as Guangzhou New TV Tower, is nicknamed Xiaoman Waist, with a total height of 6 meters. It is the tallest building in Guangzhou and one of the top ten most beautiful modern buildings in China. Everyone who comes to Guangzhou will come here to take photos and punch in. It is a symbol of a city and a business card of a city, which shows the city's personality, image and taste.

In Guang Zhouta, you can go sightseeing freely, overlook the beautiful scenery of Guangzhou on the 488 photography viewing platform and take wonderful moments; Learn about the world outside the country in Baiyun starry sky sightseeing hall; In the 45 viewing platform, witness the surging clouds, rising sun and setting sun; You can also take the Ferris wheel around Guang Zhouta to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Guangzhou; You can also walk up the ladder and slowly change your angle and orientation in a spiral way to feel different scenery and artistic conception.

In Guang Zhouta, there are cinemas and popular science halls, which reveal the rainwater recovery system and wind power generation system for you, and also reveal how Guang Zhouta resists strong winds and shocks. Not only products are displayed here, but also technology and the future.

In addition to sightseeing and entertainment, you can also taste local delicacies in Guang Zhouta. There are Lotus French Revolving Restaurant, Huiyuexuan Chinese Restaurant, Xuanji Mediterranean Cafe, Chopsticks Club Restaurant, Air Bar, Bread House and Leisure Station in the tower. You can enjoy it slowly and have a pleasant leisure time in these places when you are tired.

In addition, it's very pleasant to watch Guang Zhouta outdoors, especially at night, which is colorful and dreamlike, just like a girl who just woke up, which makes people fascinated. Where to go tonight? I'll wait for you in the Pearl River!

Address: No.222, Yuejiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

Baiyun Mountain

The first show in Yangcheng

Baiyun Mountain, one of the famous mountains in South Guangdong, consists of more than 3 peaks, and has been a famous scenic spot since ancient times, such as Pujian Lianquan, Baiyun Wanwang.

Baiyun Mountain covers a huge area and is divided into seven areas: Luhu, Heyiling, Mingchun Valley, Mingzhu Building, Fei 'eling, Santailing and Moxingling. There are three largest gardens in the area, followed by Yuntai Garden, the largest garden garden in the country. The largest natural birdcage in China is the Spring Valley; The largest sculpture theme park in China-Sculpture Park.

The first peak in the south of the day

Moxingling, named Biyun Peak, is the highest peak of Baiyun Mountain, and it is also a landmark attraction of Baiyun Mountain. There is a new archway on the mountain, which is the only ancient archway in Baiyun Mountain. Now it has become a beautiful scenery. When you board Mount Moxing, you can not only enjoy the wonderful scenery, but also overlook the magnificent scenery of Guangzhou.

A mountain is surrounded by beautiful water, and the waves are hidden in the middle of the mountain.

Luhu Lake, also known as Jinye Pool, is one of the three major reservoirs in Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area and one of the four artificial lakes in Guangzhou. In the lake area, there are mixed forests such as Pinus massoniana, eucalyptus acacia and so on, and there is also a pavilion in the middle of the lake, which can be used for boating on the lake and fishing for fun.

Mingchun Valley is located on the dripping rock valley between the first peak of Tiannan and Jiulongquan, which is a surprise of Baiyun Mountain. There are many scenic spots such as natural birdcage, colorful parrot paradise, butterfly-watching pavilion, popular science museum and Baiyun Xiaowang, and rare birds such as blue peacock, white peacock, red-crowned crane, golden pheasant with white crown and long tail, which are perfectly combined with nature.

Address: No.81, Guang Yuan Middle Road, Tonghe Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou

III. Shamian

Shamian once had a nice name-Shicuizhou, which was a sandbar formed by the Pearl River alluvial. It is said that it was originally connected with the land. After the Second Opium War, the British and French powers took a fancy to the geographical location here and wanted to use it as a base. So the British forced the Qing government to artificially dig a small stream (now Shajiyong) in the north of Shamian to separate it from the land, and this island became an independent concession, which is now Shamian Island.

Museum of International Architecture

Although the island is called Shamian, there are no beaches on the island, but there are a large number of European-style buildings, just like the Bund in Shanghai, which have many styles of architecture, such as Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, eclecticism and so on. It can be called Guangzhou and is the most exotic paradise in Guangzhou.

Shamian used to be an important commercial port in Guangzhou. A hundred years ago, more than a dozen countries set up consulates here, and nine foreign banks and more than 4 firms operated here. At that time, customs clubs and Guangzhou clubs were also established. Shamian witnessed the changes in modern Guangzhou and has become a microcosm of modern Guangzhou.

Every old building on Shamian Island is a history and a story. There is the first White Swan Hotel in China, and it is the first five-star hotel in China with Sino-foreign cooperation. Later, many restaurants and coffee shops have been opened one after another, and their shapes and colors are perfectly integrated with these classical buildings, becoming a resort for punching cards.

In addition to historical buildings and cultural sites, Shamian Island has many Guangzhou cuisines and traditional cultures. There are Guangdong morning tea and other special foods, as well as many traditional handicrafts such as ceramics and sculpture, which can satisfy your curiosity to explore the history and culture of Guangzhou.

Address: No.3 Shamian South Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou

IV. Yuexiu Park

Among hundreds of parks in Guangzhou, if you want to choose one that everyone is familiar with, it is Yuexiu Park, which is the largest comprehensive park in Guangzhou and one of the earliest parks in Guangzhou.

The park consists of Yuexiu Mountain's main peak, Yuejinggang, and seven hills such as Guihuagang, Muke Gang and Liyugang nearby, and three artificial lakes, namely Beixiu, Nanxiu and Dongxiu. The park is beautiful in scenery, with birds and flowers, pavilions and pavilions, and Langfang pavilions are scattered and scattered, which is very rich in the unique style of Lingnan gardens.

Ancient Chu Pavilion

In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, Yuexiu Park has many places of interest, including zhenhai tower, the ancient city wall, the Sifang Fort, the Sun Yat-sen Monument, the monument of Sun Yat-sen's study and administration office, the tomb of Wu Tingfang, the Ming Shaowu monarch and minister tomb, the seamen's pavilion, the Wuyang stone sculpture group, the spherical water tower and other attractions, as well as a stone archway in the Qing Dynasty.

Yuejinggang is the highest point in Yuexiu Mountain. Although the altitude is not high, the scenery is excellent. The king of Nanyue in the Western Han Dynasty once planted exotic flowers and grasses in the mountains, and gave a big feast to his ministers. After the Song Dynasty, it was a famous place to climb the Range Rover in Guangzhou. Yuexiu Mountain was definitely on the list of the eight scenic spots of Yangcheng in the past dynasties, such as the autumn moon in Guangdong and Taiwan, and the Songtao in Guangdong and Xiuxiu.

There are ancient Ming city walls in the park. After more than 6 years of wind and rain, blocks of blue bricks bear the imprint of history. Zhenhai tower, also known as Wanghai Building and five floors, is the commanding height of the park, and you can enjoy the panoramic view of Guangzhou from afar.

Address: No.988, Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

V. Sacred Heart Cathedral in Shishi

Founded in 1863, the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Shishi has a history of 25 years and was completed in 1888. It is the most magnificent Catholic church in Guangzhou with a history of more than 13 years.

Four Gothic Churches with Stone Chambers

Sacred Heart Cathedral with Stone Chambers is 35 meters wide from east to west and 78 meters long from north to south, with a total area of more than 2,7 square meters. It is one of the most spectacular Gothic buildings with double minarets in China, and is also called Notre Dame de Paris, Westminster Abbey and Cologne Cathedral.

There are ten huge stone pillars on the left and right in the church, and the shape of the arch enhances the momentum of the whole church. The middle of the hall is high and the sides are low, and the curve is undulating, creating a solemn religious atmosphere. There are flower windows on the walls around the front door and the lattice, and Bible stories are painted on the stained glass windows, which looks like a classical beauty.

From the appearance, each stone pillar of the stone chamber is made of a whole piece of granite, and the stone faces are perfectly jointed, and the tenons are accurate. The stones are bonded with tung oil and glutinous rice pulp, which looks magnificent and makes people feel awe-inspiring.

In addition to the architectural beauty, the environment here is also beautiful, surrounded by flowers and trees. No matter whether you believe in religion or not, this is a place to rest and relax, which can calm your mind, abandon your troubles and return to your original heart.

Address: No.56, Jiufuqian, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

6. Taikoocang

Taikoocang, a white shell of Guangzhou population, was built in 194 ~198 with the investment of British Taikoo Foreign Firm, and was called Taikoocang as the wharf warehouse of British Taikoo Shipping Company.

During the period of the Republic of China (1928 -1933), that is, when Chen Jitang was in charge of Guangdong, Taikoocang Wharf was rebuilt and expanded, and built Neiyi Wharf (that is, 7 warehouses in Taikoocang today), Berths No.1, No.2 and bridge three Berths (that is, three T-shaped docks in Taikoocang today) and Neier Wharf (that is, Osaka Warehouse today). At that time, Taikoocang was a perfect and advanced storage terminal in the world.

With the development of urban economy, the need of urban construction and the trend of large-scale marine vessels, the loading and unloading operations carried by people on board are gradually phased out. With the cargo ship Shuangning No.5 leaving the bridge and berthing at the fourth wharf in Fangcun on June 6, 27, Taikoocang officially bid farewell to the history of wharf loading and unloading, and it has also become a desolate place.

Since then, Taikoo Cang has adapted to the development and opportunities of the city, and has become the first batch of old wharf warehouses in Guangzhou for transformation and development, and it is full of vitality again. Taikoocang has become one of the birthplaces of Guangzhou's night economy, and it is also a place where young people gather. There are a variety of Chinese and Western restaurants and bars, a film library, an international wine purchasing center, creative studios, exhibition libraries, yacht docks, etc., and it has become a cultural and creative resort integrating cultural creativity, exhibition, sightseeing and entertainment.

Riverside City Living Room

Taikoocang Wharf can meet all your needs. You can stand on the wharf and overlook the fishing boats passing by. In the open-air teahouse, there is a slight sea breeze blowing; Drink in the bar and enjoy the beautiful notes; Eat in the air, waiting for sunset. This is not only a romantic punching place, but also a place in Guangzhou.

Address: No.124, Innovation Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

VII. Baishui Village

The magnificent emerald on the Tropic of Cancer

Baishui Village, with high mountains and dense forests, fresh air, strange peaks and rocks, and Lingquan Waterfalls, is a mountain-type scenic spot, with the largest drop in China.

In Baishui Village Scenic Area, there is the only hydrophilic plank road built with seagoing wood in China, as well as the first ladder in Tiannan, the longest hiking trail in Guangdong, with infinite scenery along the way, including cabins, fairy tale forests, Huixian Bridge, Shuanglonghui, waterfall singing platform, white daffodil waterfall, pro-waterfall platform, Mu waterfall platform and Xianguchi, which is a scenic spot close to nature.

The White Narcissus Waterfall

is the core of the scenic spot. There is a waterfall that flows straight down from the top of the mountain at an altitude of more than 8 meters, with a drop of 428.5 meters, just like a graceful fairy, holding hands and practicing in vain, dancing beautifully in the sunshine.

The first ladder in Tiannan

is the name card of the scenic spot. From the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, it spans three mountains and has 9999 steps. The whole mountain climbing road is divided into six sections, namely, seeking immortality, enjoying scenery, overcoming difficulties, range rover, warrior and climbing the peak, with the meanings as follows.

Every time I climb a step, there is a surprise; Every time you board an observation deck, it is a picture scroll. The most beautiful scenery is always given to those who insist; The most beautiful surprises are always reserved for the most persevering people. Green mountains and green waters, birds and flowers, Baishui Village really is where the fairy elder sister lives.

Address: No.74 Beishan Road, Paitan Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou

VIII. Chen Clan Hall

Chen Clan Hall, also known as Chen Clan Academy, was built by Chen Clans from all over Guangdong Province during the Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, to prepare for their children to go to the provincial capital.

Southern Chen Bei Kong

In traditional clan architecture, it is well known that Chen refers to the Chen family ancestral hall and Kong refers to Qufu Confucius House. The Chenjia Ancestral Hall faces south, with a spacious square in front of it and four courtyards in the east, west, north and south. The main building of the ancestral hall is 8 meters long and wide, and it is arranged in a square shape. It adopts a beam-lifting structure, with a staggered layout of three axes, three entrances, nine halls and eight corridors. The design is rigorous, the primary and secondary are clear, and everything is clear.

Pearl of Lingnan architectural art

From the scale of traditional architecture, Chenjia Ancestral Hall is the largest traditional building in Guangfu, and it is also the most well-preserved and exquisite ancestral hall-style building, which is known as. This ancestral temple is a masterpiece of Lingnan architectural techniques. Almost all the halls, courtyards, halls, corridors, doors, windows, railings, walls, roofs and beams have adopted the Lingnan characteristics of three sculptures, two sculptures, one casting and one painting, that is, wood carving, brick carving, stone carving, pottery sculpture, gray sculpture, copper and iron casting and painted murals are perfectly integrated. It is a masterpiece in the history of Lingnan architectural techniques.

From the content of craft modeling, Chenjia Ancestral Hall is famous for its exquisiteness and magnificence. In addition to traditional decorations such as carved flowers and objects, the gray plastic on the roof is bright red and green, which attracts people's attention. In addition to traditional patterns such as Fu Lushou, pine crane and bamboo, fame and wealth, there are also some well-known legends and historical stories, which fully represent the highest level of Lingnan grey sculpture.

The Chenjia Ancestral Hall, which has experienced wind and rain and changes of the times, is not only a traditional ancestral hall, but also an exquisite art museum, a cultural deposit of the years and a unique Lingnan style poem!

Address: No.34, Enlongli, Zhongshan Seventh Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

IX. Tianhou Palace

When you talk about Guangzhou, what is your first impression? Xiaomanyao, Baiyun Mountain, Shamian, or the night view of the Pearl River? In fact, in addition to the traditional scenic spots, there is also a Tianhou Palace in Nansha, Guangzhou, which is adjacent to the Pearl River estuary, facing Humen across the sea, surrounded by mountains and waters and shaded by trees.

The Heavenly Palace, also known as Mazu Tempel, worships Lin Mo, the goddess of the sea, who is believed by the people in the southern coastal areas. The Tianhou Palace is built on the mountain, and it is divided into main hall, offering hall, sleeping hall, Nansha Tower, bell tower and drum tower, and release pond.

After entering the park, you will first come to Tianhou Elephant Square, and the most striking thing is the Mazu stone statue which is 14.5 meters high. Mazu is elegant in temperament and natural in expression, holding a wishful thinking in his right hand and gently supporting it in his left hand, which is both gentle and graceful. There is an incense burner next to the square for tourists to worship, make wishes and pray, and there is an endless stream of worshippers and incense.

Nanling Tower, with eight floors and 45 meters, is the tallest loft-style building here. It was built at the last end of the Tianhou Palace in memory of the sea goddess Lin Mo.