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

Located in Guangzhou's Panyu District, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort is a series of theme parks constructed by the Chimelong Group, including Chimelong Paradise, Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Birds Park, and Chimelong Water Park. Each park has its own unique features and covers a huge area, and the resort as a whole is popular all year round.

Guangzhou Tower, a landmark of Guangzhou, stands at a towering 600 meters including its antenna, making it one of the most famous towers in China. From its top, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Guangzhou. Its slender and elegant shape has earned it the nickname "Slim Waist." At night, the tower lights up, making it a perfect spot for photography, even if you don't go inside.

The tower is divided into five functional zones from A to E. Zone A at the base showcases Guangzhou's history, culture, economy, and tourist attractions, along with providing tourist services. Zone E at the top offers dining, entertainment, and an observation deck.

It's recommended to arrive at the tower by 3:30 PM, queue for security and tickets, and reach the top by 4:30-5:00 PM to catch the sunset. This schedule allows you to experience Guangzhou's panorama during the day, at dusk, and at night. In summer, adjust your visit by two hours later due to longer daylight. Visiting between 7-8 PM is ideal as the tower is less crowded.

▲Pearl River Photography Viewing Platform: Located on the 2nd floor, this platform offers a broad view along the river, perfect for capturing the city's central axis and memorable shots with the tower

▲Landmark α: Features three main thrilling activities—Cloud Walk, Sky Drop, and Alpha Exploration

▲Baiyun/Starry Sky Sightseeing Hall: Situated at 428m and 433m, these themed halls offer stunning views of Guangzhou's new central axis and the Pearl River under blue skies and starry nights

▲Science Exploration Hall: On the 109th and 110th floors, this hall reveals how the 600-meter tower withstands strong winds and earthquakes

▲460m Bubble Tram: With 16 transparent cabins, each holding six visitors, a full rotation takes about 20 minutes. Enjoy the romantic starry sky and the feeling of timeless beauty from above

▲488m Outdoor Observation Deck: At the antenna mast, this is the highest point accessible to visitors, offering a 360-degree unobstructed view of Guangzhou

▲480m Sky Drop: Located between 455-485m on the antenna mast, this thrilling ride includes both seated and free-fall experiences, perfect for those seeking an extreme high-altitude challenge

The Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb is located at 867 Jiefang North Road, formerly known asNanyue King Museum-The Site of King's TombJune 1983Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's TombExcavated and unearthed, the museum was built on the original site of the cemetery, primarily showcasingNanyue King Museum-The Site of King's TombThe original site and its unearthed artifacts. Compared to other museums, its highlight is the precious "jade burial suit" - the Nanyue King's jade burial suit is the earliest complete set of its kind discovered in China to date, making it truly worth seeing. Another unique aspect is that this museum was built directly on the original tomb site, so it contains...Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb.

The museum complex consists of a three-story comprehensive exhibition hall to the east and a two-story main exhibition hall to the north, all interconnected by encircling corridors. With 10 exhibition halls in total, the museum features permanent displays including cultural relics and porcelain pillow exhibitions, along with rotating temporary exhibitions.

The cultural relics exhibition serves as the museum's centerpiece, primarily showcasing artifacts unearthed from the tomb of Nanyue King Zhao Mo, which yielded over 10,000 burial objects. The exhibition is divided into five thematic sections: the Emperor's Golden Seal, Treasures from the Main Chamber, Human Sacrifices, Imperial Treasury, and Musical Instruments with Ritual Vessels.

The collection features a significant number of jade artifacts, including a celadon jade horn-shaped cup, eleven sets of jade ornaments, and fifty-eight jade sword fittings—all representing major discoveries in Han Dynasty jade craftsmanship. Among the most prized pieces are the "thread-woven jade burial suit," the "stem cup with high foot," and the "double-ring jade pendant with dragon-phoenix design." The latter, unearthed near the tomb owner's right eye, is a decorative jade piece carved from pale greenish-white jade. It consists of two concentric rings: the inner ring features an openwork dragon in motion, while the outer ring showcases an openwork phoenix. This iconic design was adopted as the emblem of the Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb.

Chimelong Paradise boasts numerous large-scale amusement rides, such as vertical roller coasters and the giant pendulum ride, offering thrilling experiences for friends and family. Chimelong Paradise has also undergone innovative upgrades in its performances, rides, and dining services. Key features include six new themed areas, two performance plazas, new floats and parade routes, and comprehensively upgraded dynamic rides, providing a brand-new gaming experience.

The park features six themed zones: Jungle Adventure, Rhythm World, Carnival Fun, Punk Wonderland, and Scream Zone. These zones enhance the performance elements and introduce family-friendly attractions, providing an upgraded viewing experience.

Performing Arts Plaza: Central Performing Arts Plaza.

The Super Performing Arts Plaza is the park's main performance area, featuring a brand-new, mysterious concept. The central stage utilizes a rising and lowering design, connecting to the main stage. The center can be equipped with fountains, lights, and flames, and the performance details are sure to be spectacular. A daily grand performance, "Super Electronic Music Party," will present world-class, cool electronic music, complemented by cutting-edge drone and low-altitude fireworks displays, providing visitors with a stunning visual feast. In addition, the central performing arts plaza features a newly created wave-themed stage with a rocket roller coaster as its backdrop, hosting a daily "Youthful Hot Dance Music Party." Featuring adorable girl groups, fiery rock bands, and trendy street dance, it will give you a unique and exciting entertainment experience.

Chimelong Paradise also features dozens of rides suitable for families, such as the Thunderous Spinning Chairs and the Swinging House at the Happy Carnival, allowing both adults and children to immerse themselves in joyful moments.

Chimelong Paradise launches its new Coconut Grove Restaurant at Guangzhou Chimelong Paradise.Food CourtThe plaza's architecture adopts a European style and houses three main restaurants serving Cantonese, Western, and Southeast Asian cuisines, catering to diverse visitors needs and offering greater capacity. Meanwhile, all restaurants within the park have undergone comprehensive upgrades, offering more delicious and comfortable dining experiences.

▲ The parade features an innovative barrier-free route and uses ground spotlights to encourage visitors to maintain a safe distance, achieving true zero-distance interaction, enhancing the visitors experience, and allowing them to comfortably watch the parade.

▲ Drop tower, thrilling and exciting

▲ Aerial Swing

▲ Experience the giant pendulum swing and a 360-degree rotation!

▲ Roller coaster

▲ A different kind of entertainment wave at every performance

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, formerly known asNanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area)The Palace Exhibition Area centers on the ruins of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace, which contain cultural layers from 13 historical periods spanning the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China. The site includes the Nanyue Kingdom Royal Garden ruins—comprising the "stone-built pool" discovered in 1995 and the "winding stone waterway" found in 1997—currently recognized as the earliest and best-preserved example of Qin-Han imperial gardens. Both discoveries were listed among China's "Top 10 Archaeological Finds" in their respective years. The Nanyue Kingdom Palace ruins were also included in China's national grand heritage protection plans from the 11th to 13th Five-Year Plans, hailed as "the essence of Guangzhou's historical and cultural heritage."

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.

Beijing Road Pedestrian Street is located in the city center. It starts from Zhongshan 5th Road in the north and ends at Huifu Road in the south, spanning approx. 440m. This north-south street, a symbol of Guangzhou's commercial center, is lined with shops and bustling with crowds, seemingly maintaining its vibrant energy forever. Commerce here began to flourish in the 10th century and continues to this day; you can find almost anything you need here. Even if you aren't in the mood to shop, strolling along the stone-paved road and exploring the ordinary alleys of this ancient street is quite an interesting experience.

This "ancient road of three dynasties" showcases grey bricks from the Song Dynasty, yellow sandstone slabs from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as red and yellow sandstone and granite pavement. Furthermore, the "treasure of the street" is undoubtedly the thousand-year-old ancient road ruins quietly lying under the tempered glass cover. This undoubtedly adds another highlight to Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, which blends a classical atmosphere with a commercial hub.

Dafo Temple was first built during the Southern Han Dynasty (917–971 AD) and was named Xinzang Temple. It was built by Liu Yan, King of the Southern Han, to correspond with the twenty-eight constellations in the sky. During the Ming Dynasty, it was expanded and renamed Longzang Temple, and later converted into the Office of the Imperial Inspector. In the first year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1649), the office was destroyed by fire. In the spring of the second year of the Kangxi era, Prince Pingnan Shang Kexi donated his own salary to rebuild the halls, modeling them after the official temples in the capital while incorporating Lingnan regional styles. It holds significant cultural and artistic value.

The Mahavira Hall is oriented north to south, with a building area of 1,200 square meters, which remains the largest in the Lingnan region to this day. Despite over 300 years of weathering, its original appearance remains. The high-quality timber donated by the King of Annam (modern-day Vietnam) used for the beam and column framework remains largely intact today. In the 11th year of the Yongzheng era (1733), Liu Shu, the Prefect of Guangzhou, selected Dafo Temple as a place for imperial proclamations and built the Xuanyu Pavilion in front of the hall. At the same time, the Skanda Hall, Sangharama Hall, and the Fojing and Chanlin east and west gates were built on both sides of the main hall. At this time, the temple grounds expanded, Buddhist activities flourished, and its reputation spread far and wide, making it one of the five major monasteries in the Guangzhou area.