Guangzhou Travel Guide

• Dive into a wildlife paradise and explore over 500 global treasures, a place where you can connect with nature like never before! Encounter the world's only panda triplets, Australia's cuddly koalas, South Africa's playful meerkats, Thailand's majestic Asian elephants, and the endangered Malayan tapirs of Southeast Asia.
• The Park offers two unique wildlife experiences: embark on a self-drive safari across continents or stroll along tours that bring you up close to nature's stars. Capture moments with giant pandas munching on bamboo, snap selfies with snoozing koalas, or watch tigers roam rocky terrains.
• Don't forget to elevate your visit with cable cars for panoramic views of flamingo flocks and lion prides.
• Chimelong Safari Park is a great place for animal lovers, families, and anyone looking for a fun and educational day out. With its impressive variety of animals and unique experiences, it's a must-visit spot in Guangzhou!

▲ Say hi to Mongooses

▲Panda. Meet the one and only triplets!

▲ Lizard



▲Tiger. You can observe tigers at every stage of their growth: newborn babies, month-olds and adults



▲ Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor), one of China's Big Three animal icons. The other two are panda and snub-nosed monkey

▲ Flamingos



▲Your self-drive adventure winds through different types of landscape and comes out of the East African grassland to call it a day

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels.

Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians.

The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.

The Canton Tower stands on the south bank of the Pearl River, facing Haixinsha Island and Zhujiang New Town across the river. At approx. 600 m tall (including the transmission antenna), it is one of China's well-known observation towers. The tower features a hyperboloid structural design, narrower in the middle and wider at the top and bottom. Because of this distinctive slender waist shape, it is affectionately nicknamed the "Slim Waist" by locals. After nightfall, the LED lights on the tower illuminate, displaying rich colors and animated effects, making it a highly recognizable landmark on the Pearl River night skyline. Even without entering the tower, photographing the illuminated exterior along the river is a popular way to check in.

The tower features multiple functional areas arranged from lower to higher levels, with sightseeing and entertainment options throughout. The lower zone includes the Pearl River photography observation deck built along the river, offering expansive views ideal for capturing panoramas of the city's central axis. At over 400 m above ground, the Baiyun and Starry Sky themed observation halls provide sweeping views of Guangzhou's new central axis and the scenery along both banks of the Pearl River. The science exhibition hall shows visitors how supertall buildings withstand strong winds and earthquakes. The tower also offers leisure spaces such as a revolving restaurant and a high-altitude tea room.

The high-altitude experiences at the tower top area are particularly rich. The horizontal Ferris wheel features over ten fully transparent capsules that slowly rotate along a track at the tower top, allowing visitors to overlook the panoramic view of Guangzhou from within the capsules. The 488 m outdoor observation deck is the highest point accessible to visitors, where one can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view of the city from the tower summit. The vertical free-fall drop ride offers two experience modes: a "seated jump" and a "standing jump" that simulates free fall, suitable for thrill-seeking visitors. The Alpha Exploration Park combines outdoor climbing activities such as cloud walking and mid-air adventures, delivering a unique high-altitude exploration experience at different heights along the tower body.

The Museum of the Nanyue King (Royal Tomb Exhibition Area) was originally the Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King, which opened in 1988. After the two museums merged to form the Museum of the Nanyue King in 2021, this area became the exhibition area themed around the royal tomb. It was built around the original site of the tomb of Zhao Mo, the second king of the Nanyue Kingdom of the Western Han Dynasty. This royal tomb was discovered in 1983 during construction on Xianggang Mountain on the west side of Yuexiu Mountain. It was carved into the mountain and buried deep inside the mountain. The tomb is shaped like the Chinese character "士" (shi), and is divided into seven burial chambers according to the "front court and rear palace" layout. It has been undisturbed by tomb robbers for more than two thousand years and is well preserved. The entire exhibition area consists of three parts: the ancient tomb protection area, the comprehensive exhibition building, and the main exhibition building. The original site of the tomb is preserved within the ancient tomb protection area.

You can enter the original tomb site: the upper walkway offers an overhead view of the stone chamber structure. To descend to the lower level for a closer look, advance booking is usually required, with limited slots available. Even if you can't secure a spot, it won't diminish your experience of this mountain-carved royal mausoleum. Among the unearthed artifacts, the jade burial suit stands out as the signature piece. Composed of over 2,000 jade pieces threaded together with silk, it measures more than 1.7 m in length and is one of the earliest and most complete jade suits discovered in Chinese archaeology. The dragon-knobbed gold seal inscribed "Seal of Emperor Wen" found near the tomb owner's chest directly confirmed his identity. The main exhibition, "Treasures of the Nanyue Kingdom: Artifacts Unearthed from the Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty," is divided into five sections: the gold seal of Emperor Wen, treasures from the main chamber, sacrificial victims, imperial storage, and ritual bronzes. Beyond the jade suit and gold seal, you can also see the rhino horn-shaped jade cup carved from a single piece of green jade (now listed among China's prohibited overseas exhibition relics), the high-stemmed cup combining jade, gold, silver, bronze, and wood materials, as well as over ten sets of jade pendants and dozens of jade sword ornaments from the Han dynasty. The double-ring jade pendant with openwork dragon and phoenix designs was found covering the tomb owner's right eye. Its inner ring features an openwork swimming dragon, while the outer ring depicts a phoenix—this very motif became the source of the museum's emblem.

The visit usually follows the order of the comprehensive exhibition building, the ancient tomb protection area, and the main exhibition building. The comprehensive exhibition building also features a special exhibition titled "Ceramic pillows donated by Mr. and Mrs. Yang Yongde," where the diverse shapes and glazes of porcelain pillows from various dynasties are easily overlooked but worth taking a few minutes to appreciate. The tomb also contains over ten sacrificial burials, corresponding to the "Sacrificial burials in the tomb" unit, offering a direct insight into the unique burial customs of the Nanyue Kingdom. If you're interested in Han Dynasty jade artifacts or the history of the Nanyue Kingdom, it's recommended to hold two to three hours for a thorough exploration.

Chimelong Paradise has multiple large amusement rides, such as the Giant Frisbee, where you can share thrilling experiences with friends. Chimelong Paradise has also carried out innovative upgrades in areas such as spectacular performances, amusement facilities, and dining support services. It has focused on creating six brand-new themed areas, two performance plazas, new floats and parade routes, and comprehensively upgraded ultra-dynamic amusement facilities, bringing you a brand-new visiting experience.

Five major themed areas: Happy Carnival, Punk Wonderland, Scream Zone, Fantasy Circus Village, and Jungle Adventure. The five themed areas strengthen entertainment elements, introduce family-friendly rides and attractions, and upgrade the overall visual and experiential appeal.

Performance plaza: central performance plaza.

The super performance plaza is the performance plaza within the park. The main stage's mysterious concept arrives in a brand-new form, and the central stage of the plaza features a lift design that can connect with the main stage. The center can create fountain, lighting, and flame effects, and the performance details are even more explosive, with shows paired with cutting-edge drones and low-altitude fireworks displays, delivering a stunning visual feast for visitors. In addition, the central performance plaza uses the rocket coaster as its stage backdrop and has newly created a wave-themed stage, where youthful and adorable girl group performances, fiery rock bands, and trendy street dance let you experience a different kind of performance heat wave.

Chimelong Paradise also features dozens of family-friendly rides and attractions. At the Happy Carnival, the Thunder Spin and Swing House let both adults and children immerse themselves in joyful moments.

Chimelong Paradise launches the all-new Chimelong Paradise Guangzhou - Coconut Grove RestaurantFood court, the plaza buildings adopt a European style, with three main restaurants built, offering Cantonese cuisine, Western cuisine, and Southeast Asian cuisine respectively, catering to different visitor needs with greater capacity. At the same time, the food offerings at all major restaurants in the park have been comprehensively upgraded, making them more delicious and comfortable.

▲ The entire parade features a pioneering barrier-free route, using ground spotlights to encourage travelers to naturally maintain a safe distance, achieving a true zero-distance experience, enhancing traveler experience, and allowing comfortable viewing of the parade

▲ Drop tower, thrilling and exciting

▲ Flying trapeze

▲ The giant pendulum, experience a 360-degree spin

▲ Rollercoaster

▲ A different wave of entertainment heat every time

Yuexiu Park boasts beautiful natural scenery, making it perfect for strolling and exercising. The park's most iconic feature is Guangzhou's symbol - the Five Rams sculpture, which visitors can photograph as a souvenir.

The park is lush with flowers and plants, featuring beautiful landscapes. It attracts many locals who come for hiking and exercise. Being a public park, there's no specific route to follow - most visitors come for hiking, lake viewing, taking photos at the five-goat statue, and seeing the ancient city wall. Families with children can enjoy the Golden Seal amusement park and Yuexiu Park - Dongxiu children's play area, where each attraction has a per-use charge.

It consists of the main peak Yuejing Hill and surrounding hills such as Guihua Hill, Muke Hill, and Liyu Hill, along with three artificial lakes: North Xiu, South Xiu, and East Xiu. All three lakes offer cruise rides. The differences between the lakes are as follows: East Xiu Lake offers a distant view of the TV tower and features bumper boats, with a children's play area by the shore. South Xiu Lake provides a scenic overlook of Zhenhai Tower and has a large lawn by the shore, making it an ideal spot for painting and sketching. North Xiu Lake is shaded by lush greenery and features attractions like the Flower Pavilion, Lake Center Island, and Jin Garden.

In addition to its natural scenery, the park is filled with numerous historical sites, including monuments, the ancient city wall of Guangzhou, and the old square fort. You can come here to savor history. If you bring your children along, you can share some historical knowledge with them while exploring.

Nanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area) is located at 316 Zhongshan 4th Road, formerlyNanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area). The palace exhibition area is centered on the site of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace Office, where the cultural layers of 12 historical periods from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China era are superimposed. Among them, the Nanyue Kingdom imperial garden site, composed of the "stone-structured pool" discovered in 1995 and the "meandering stone canal" discovered in 1997, is the earliest discovered and relatively well-preserved example of a Qin and Han dynasty palace garden; both were selected among the "Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries" of their respective years, and the site of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace Office was also included in the national major site protection special plans from the "11th Five-Year Plan" to the "14th Five-Year Plan," and is known as "the essence of Guangzhou, a famous historical and cultural city."

Sha Mian is a small island formed by alluvial deposits on the banks of the Pearl River's White Goose Pool. Formerly known as Shicui Zhou, it became home to clusters of European-style buildings left by consulates, banks, and foreign firms since the mid-19th century. Today, it stands as Guangzhou's exotic open-air architectural museum. The compact island is easily explored on foot, with Western street elements like statues, pavilions, flower beds, wooden benches, and fountains scattered throughout its lanes. Combined with the shade of century-old trees, every step feels like stepping into a vintage European streetscape painting.

The island's highlights begin with its architecture: along the streets stand over 150 European-style buildings, including dozens of distinctive structures in Neo-Baroque, Gothic Revival, arcade-style, Neoclassical, and Sino-Western fusion styles. The red building at No. 2-6 Sha Mian Avenue was originally the Customs Officers' Club, built with red bricks and standing three stories tall, featuring pointed attic roofs on its north and south facades in imitation of 19th-century British Romanticism. No. 54 Sha Mian Avenue, formerly the HSBC Bank, is a four-story building with continuous exterior columns on the second floor extending to the third-floor roof, topped by a striking dome pavilion on its southwest corner. No. 48 Sha Mian Avenue exemplifies arcade-style architecture, with arched corridors on all sides and walls finished with washed pebble dash. The modestly scaled and simply structured Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel at No. 14 Sha Mian Avenue features a photogenic small Gothic Revival entrance porch. Sha Mian South Street's Christian Sha Mian Church houses elegant stained-glass windows, making it a dedicated stop for many visitors.

With picturesque scenes everywhere, newlyweds taking wedding photos are often seen on the island, and artistic travelers also love to capture its views. We recommend strolling slowly along Sha Mian Street, then turning onto the riverside promenade on South Street, where the century-old banyan tree faces the expansive river view of White Goose Pool—especially beautiful in the evening light. As the city lights up, settle into a café housed in a historic Western-style building, gazing at the river through the window for a unique ambiance.

Guangdong Science Center is located in Guangzhou University City. Its overall architectural structure seeks to embody "scientific aircraft carrier". From an aerial view, it looks like a kapok. Its shape is very unique. The museum has 12 permanent exhibition pavilions, 4 science and technology theaters, an outdoor science exploration park, and dozens of outdoor exhibitions. It is a scientific paradise that has always fascinated children.

The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou was built to commemorate the great revolutionary Sun Yat-Sen. It has witnessed many significant historical events in Guangzhou and holds great commemorative value. Today, it serves as an important venue for large gatherings and performances in the city. Visitors can learn about Sun Yat-Sen's life and achievements here, paying tribute to his legacy.

It is located at the southern foot of Yuexiu Park, with construction starting in 1928 and completing in 1931. The memorial hall is easily accessible by subway - just take Line 2 and get off at Memorial Hall Station. After entering the main gate, you'll find a square where you can see the towering and majestic...Sun Yat-senStatues where you can take photos. Further ahead is the main attraction building with a ticket office nearby.

The building is a magnificent octagonal palace-style structure rich in traditional Chinese characteristics. At its center hangs a large golden lacquered plaque with a blue background and red border, inscribed with four powerful characters—"The World Belongs to All"—written by Sun Yat-sen. The main structure houses a grand performance hall, which now hosts many concerts. The walls are adorned with numerous pictures and texts detailing the construction of the memorial hall and an introduction to Sun Yat-sen. Behind the memorial hall, there is a separate small room—the Sun Yat-sen Historical Exhibition Hall.

Besides these, there are some other plants worth seeing, such as the kapok trees and white champaca trees of Guangzhou. In the northeast corner of the Memorial Hall, there's also a peculiar tree known as the "tree embracing tree," which formed naturally without grafting.

Dafo Temple is a thousand-year-old temple hidden beside Beijing Road Pedestrian Street. Together with Guangxiao Temple, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Hualin Temple, and Hoi Tong Monastery, it is known as one of the five major Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. The temple was first built during the Southern Han dynasty, originally named Xinzang Temple, renamed Futian Nunnery in the Yuan dynasty, and called Longzang Temple after expansion in the Ming dynasty. In the second year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty (1663), Shang Kexi, the Prince of Pingnan, donated his own salary to rebuild the halls, modeling them after the official temples in the capital while incorporating Lingnan architectural styles. It was named for the three giant bronze Buddha statues enshrined in the main hall.

A highlight inside the temple is the Mahavira Hall: it enshrines three cast-bronze Buddha statues, each about 6m high and weighing about 10 tons. Cast in 1663, they are the largest of their kind in the Lingnan region. This south-facing Qing dynasty hall has weathered over 300 years, yet its original beam structure remains. It was listed as a Cultural Relics Protection Unit of Guangdong Province in 2008. Following comprehensive restoration, the Mountain Gate, Pilu Hall, Sutra Library, and other halls now form a connected courtyard. The temple also houses a Buddhist library open to the public, where visitors can quietly browse Buddhist scriptures. At night, the entire complex is illuminated with warm golden lights, making the flying eaves and pillars look magnificent, a representative night view of the Beijing Road commercial area.