Guangzhou Travel Guide

Guangzhou Travel Guide

A Thousand-Year Trading Port of Great Food

📍 Guangzhou ✈️ CAN 🌏 Guangdong
Canton TowerChen Clan Ancestral HallShamian IslandYongqingfangPearl River CruiseShangxiajiu

Guangzhou was a key starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and the heart of Cantonese culture. It pairs historic arcade streets with the modern Zhujiang New Town, and is famous for its food culture.

Canton Tower & the Pearl River

Canton Tower, the city's new landmark, offers panoramic views. A night cruise on the Pearl River reveals the skyline reflected on the water.

Old town & arcades

The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is renowned for its exquisite carvings; Shamian Island and Yongqingfang keep the arcades and old streets of Guangzhou, ideal for a stroll.

Dim sum & food

Morning dim sum, sweet soups, roast meats and rice rolls — Guangzhou is the home of Cantonese cuisine. Shangxiajiu and Beijing Road are packed with eateries.

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