![]() Shamian Island
Address Locates by Pearl River, Shamian Island has had a shaky past. With Guangzhou authorities forced to surrender a permanent trading base to the then `hated barbarians' (us) at the end of the First Opium War in 1841. Now, Shamian still retains some of ... more... |
![]() Zhujiang Yeyou (The Pearl River Night Cruise)
Address The breathtaking night scene viewed from the Zhujiang (the Pearl River) is something, not be missed. The best way to see it is by boat. A standard trip starts from the Xidi Dock and ends at the Guangzhou Bridge and offers more than thirty enchanting ... more... |
![]() The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family
Address The Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship. Wood, stone, and brick carving, metalwork using copper and iron and vivid murals all add to the temples magnificent yet solemn atmosphere. more... |
![]() Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain)
Address Every time the sun shines after the rain and all through the late spring, a wreath of airy clouds circles the mountains. This breathtaking sight is what gave `White Cloud Mountain' its name and reputation as a magnificent spectacle of nature. Baiyun ... more... |
![]() Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si)
Address Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si) located at Guangxiao Lu, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in the Lingnan Area. It plays an important role in Chinese Buddhism history, with many famous Buddhist monks visiting to preach religious ... more... |
![]() The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Address Said to be the most important relic in Guangdong Province the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is situated on the southern slope of Yuexiu Hill. Constructed between 1929 and 1931 it was built as a monument to Dr Sun Yat-sen, the forerunner of Chinese ... more... |
![]() Yuexiu Park
Address Famous for it beautiful scenery and large number of historical relics the Yuexiu Park is the largest park in Guangzhou. Taking its name from the Yuexiu Mountain located in the park itself, it is home to structures such as Zhenhai Tower, the site of ... more... |
![]() Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Mausoleum Museum
Address As one of the 80 most famous museums in the world, the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King Mausoleum Museum is the oldest and largest Han tomb with the most funerary objects in Lingnan Area. Located on Jiefang Bei Road, it covers 14,000 square meters ... more... |
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