Things to do in Guangzhou

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Guangzhou

Things to Do in Guangzhou

Ways to tour Guangzhou

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Guangzhou.

Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
7
Food & Drink
from
AU$240
per adult (price varies by group size)
Gulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour
31
Day Trips
from
AU$276
per adult (price varies by group size)
4-Hour Walking Tour To Explore The Old Guangzhou
1
Private and Luxury
from
AU$122
per adult
Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou with Private Transfer
2
Private and Luxury
from
AU$107
per adult (price varies by group size)
Day Tour to Hong Kong from Guangzhou by Round-way Bullet Train
1
Rail Tours
from
AU$570
per adult (price varies by group size)
Seven Star Crags Karst Cave Mirror Lake Bird Islands Private Tour
6
Stand Up Paddleboarding
from
AU$325
per adult (price varies by group size)
5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting
14
Food & Drink
from
AU$111
per adult (price varies by group size)
UNESCO Watchtowers Heritage and Ancient Villages Private Tour
5
Historical Tours
from
AU$333
per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Guangzhou Business Tour to Visit Factory and Local Market
1
Shopping Tours
from
AU$263
per adult (price varies by group size)
Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou
128
Historical Tours
from
AU$116
per adult

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Top Attractions in Guangzhou

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1. Canton Tower

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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An extremely tall building in a city with thousands of multi-storey buildings stands over everything else.

2. Chimelong Safari Park

Zoos

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It is the first and perhaps only wildlife reserve to breed triplet pandas.

3. Shamian Island

Historic Sites • Neighbourhoods

Open now

Former territory of French and British concessions in Guangzhou, it still maintains, through the architecture and well…

4. Chimelong Paradise

Amusement & Theme Parks

Chimelong has more than 60 attractions, and recently built in a new rollercoaster that is nearly 61m tall & reaches a…

5. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Speciality Museums

By 185priscillat

This exquisitely preserved ancestral home was an academy of learning and is now a showcase for fine arts and crafts of…

6. Chimelong International Circus

Theatres

The performance takes place at the world’s largest permanent circus stadium, with seating for over 8,000 spectators.

7. Pearl River (Zhujiang)

Bodies of Water

By donavan94563

Guangzhou was once China's maritime link to the Silk Road, this tech and manufacturing hub in the Pearl River Delta has…

8. Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Speciality Museums

The history unfolds through the relics and remains found in the tomb which forms part of this very large site.

9. Baiyun Mountain

Mountains • Parks

Several exotic and indigenous specie are being nurtured and fostered in an environment that seems to be nature at its…

10. Sacred Heart Cathedral

Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

By lenojanthony

This 130-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is a holy and peaceful site in the bustling urban area of Guangzhou.

11. Taikoo Hui

Theatres • Shopping Malls

This huge mall hosts many branded boutiques, restaurants and eateries.

12. Huacheng Square

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open now

Since Year 2000, the master plan for a vast open public space along the new axis for the City of Guangzhou (aka Canton…

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Bus Tours

Walking & Biking Tours

Outdoor Activities

Cultural Tours

Private Sightseeing Tours

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Food, Wine & Nightlife