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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Guangzhou [2025]
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Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
4.7
/5
12147 reviews
9.3
From US$ 4.18
Based on 103 reviews
Near Panyu Chimelong and Guangzhou South Railway Station | 15.2 km from downtown
Phone 400-883-0083
Address: No. 299 East Hanxi Avenue, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Enjoy the Pegasus Family Coaster with the whole family
4 theme parks
Saved by 1245 users3560 positive reviews
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It's very fun. All the parks are worth visiting. The park can be visited repeatedly. The big circus is also very interesting. The rides are very exciting. You can also see white tigers and flamingos in the hotel. The white tigers are very cute. The birds in the big circus are very beautiful. The programs in the circus are very shocking and interesting. The interactive programs are also very interesting.
The children had a blast at the circus! They were stunned by the various wonderful performances, and the clowns' interactions also made the children actively participate. It was an unforgettable parent-child experience!
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Canton Tower
4.5
/5
41972 reviews
8.5
From US$ 18.83
Based on 3,531 reviews
Pazhou International Exhibition Center Area and Canton Tower and Kecun Area | 3.5 km from downtown
Phone 4006051222
Address: No.222 West Yuejiang Road, Zhuhai District, Guangzhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Dazzling light show on the Pearl River at night
Top of Guangzhou with scenic views
Saved by 4972 users21214 positive reviews
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The volunteers were patient and enthusiastic, and the tour was orderly. The overall experience was good. Maybe because of the weather, if there are many people in the elevator, the smell may not be particularly fresh. Ticket booking and ticket collection are convenient, and security check is fast.
Unique 360-degree ViewThe Bubble Tram provides a unique perspective of Guangzhou, allowing riders to see the city from every angle. highlight the stunning views, especially during sunset or at night when the city lights are visible.
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Pearl River Night Cruise
4.5
/5
10504 reviews
8.0
From US$ 5.30
Based on 337 reviews
Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Haizhu Square | 6.1 km from downtown
Phone 海心沙西区码头020-34377433
Address: Pearl River Night Cruise , Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Guangzhou Tower landmarks views
Lingnan architecture & boat tour
Saved by 4063 users4745 positive reviews
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The boat at this time can enjoy the charming night view from sunset to the lights, and the family and children have a lot of fun. I didn't pay attention to the route. I wanted to go to Baietan, but I booked it immediately on the same day, so it was good to be able to book it.
There are many boarding docks for the Pearl River Night Cruise, and Haixinsha should be the most beautiful. The entire voyage takes 1 hour, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of high-rise buildings and dim lights on both sides of the Pearl River. The "Blue Moon" cruise ship we took is very new and the voyage is also very stable. In short, this Pearl River Night Cruise is worth it!
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Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
4.6
/5
3293 reviews
7.5
From US$ 83.69
Based on 1,116 reviews
Yong Qing Fang/Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street | 8.2 km from downtown
Phone 020-81819653
Address: No. 34, Enlongli, Zhongshan 7th Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Thousands characteristics paintings
Authentic Guangzhou life experience
Saved by 1418 users1422 positive reviews
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For those who are visiting Guangzhou for the first time, Chen Clan Academy is a great place to learn about Guangzhou's customs and history. The architecture and carvings here are ingenious, and the guide's explanations are detailed and fascinating. It was a great experience for us.
Chen's Academy (Chen Clan Academy) is a Lingnan architectural gem, and its exquisite "three carvings, two sculptures, one casting and one painting" are breathtaking. The explanations of the professional tour guides are particularly outstanding. They are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and vivid, and they tell the architectural wonders, profound history and Cantonese culture of this century-old ancestral hall in a leisurely manner, making the visit experience both informative and interesting, allowing people to deeply appreciate its artistic and cultural charm, and it is worth the trip.
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Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb
4.7
/5
1906 reviews
7.3
From US$ 1.40
Based on 444 reviews
Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area | 6.6 km from downtown
Phone 020-36182920
Address: No. 867, Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Silk Witch Jade Cloth (Treasure-holding)
Tomb King of Nanyue In-situ construction
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Standing at the entrance of the tomb of the King of Nanyue, the humid air seems to still contain the breath of more than 2,000 years ago. The tomb passage is not long, the bluestone slabs have been worn warm by the years, and the blurred chisel marks on the wall are the last body temperature left by the craftsmen.
The lights in the main coffin room are very low, and the bronze chimes are glowing in the shadows. It is hard to imagine what kind of banquets these silent metals have played. The outline of the human sacrifice pit is vaguely discernible, and those young bones have long turned into dust, but it makes people suddenly understand that luxury and cruelty are twins in the tombs of Han Dynasty kings and princes.
What touched me most was the pottery in the east side chamber. Compared with the emperor's gold and jade ceremonial weapons, the plain urns and jars with rope patterns are too ordinary, as if they were just moved from the farmer's stove. But it is these daily utensils that make the cold tomb have the smell of fireworks in the world - it turns out that no matter how prominent the identity is, what you care about in the end may still be the warmth of a bowl of porridge and a meal.
Walking out of the tomb passage, the sunlight is a bit dazzling. Those stories buried deep underground are told anew through the mottled cultural relics. They do not talk about rise and fall, but only say that there was such a group of people who lived seriously, loved, and said goodbye solemnly.
The most worthwhile museum in Guangzhou, bar none. The entire tomb has never been robbed by tomb robbers, so all the cultural relics are well preserved. Then I personally suggest not to borrow their AR glasses, it is very tiring to wear, and many products are not introduced. The traditional intelligent voice explanation function is better.
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Guangdong Science Center
4.6
/5
10537 reviews
7.2
From US$ 8.37
Based on 40 reviews
Near Guangzhou University Town (Close To Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center) | 11.6 km from downtown
Phone 020-39348080
Address: No.168, West Sixth Road, University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
Highlights:
Uniquely shaped like technological aircraft carrier
80,000 sq ft lake & plants
Saved by 1338 users6352 positive reviews
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Guangdong Science Center is an amazing science hall, a model of the perfect combination of science education and interactive experience. From the architectural point of view, it has a unique shape, such as the "eye of scientific discovery" on the front, and a "tech aircraft carrier" on the side, overlooking the blooming kapok, which is very modern and technological. There are many theme pavilions in the museum, which are rich and varied, covering all fields of science. In the "Experiment and Discovery" pavilion, you can operate classic experiments and feel the fun of scientific exploration; the "Digital World" pavilion can experience the magic of digital technology; The "Transportation World" pavilion is a place to witness the changes and future development of transportation. There are also 4 science and technology theaters and outdoor science exploration parks. Both children and adults can find fun and knowledge here. Through the combination of scientific, intellectual and interesting exhibition content and interactive experience form, people can learn scientific knowledge in fun, stimulate interest in science and exploration spirit, is a science park worth visiting.
💥Guangdong Science Center is really fun to visit! A whole day is not enough~🔬Thousands of interactive exhibits from space exploration to robotics laboratories, all of which are high-tech that can be touched and played! Children can't stop laughing when playing with building blocks and water curtain experiments in the children's paradise, and adults can also experience the astronaut addiction in the VR space capsule🚀. It's super shocking to see dinosaurs rushing towards you in the 4D cinema, and you can also operate mechanical devices by hand in the science square on the top floor✨. No wonder it is a holy place for parents and children to release their emotions. The kids can't be dragged away even when the museum closes!
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Guangdong Museum
4.6
/5
1805 reviews
7.2
Based on 337 reviews
Zhujiang New Town/Guangdong Museum | 2.6 km from downtown
Address: No. 2, Zhujiang East Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
Highlights:
Creative box-like appearance
Near Canton Tower & landmarks
Saved by 1667 users1208 positive reviews
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The museum is located at No. 2 Zhujiang East Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Tickets need to be reserved in advance. Adults and children need tickets. The museum is divided into Guangdong Natural Resources Exhibition Hall. . . Guangdong History and Culture Exhibition Hall. The content is rich and the theme is clear. . Suitable for parent-child activities.
I made a mistake. I thought the Guangdong Provincial Museum was just white-cut chicken and plastic baby carriages, so I didn't have much expectation.
As a result, I only visited three museums after 4 hours of visiting.
Entering the lobby, there was an activity with the museum and disabled people. They were all lively young people who taught me sign language. The 48-layer bone sculpture ball was jaw-dropping.
Chaoshan people, you are too rich and too low-key. Gold-covered wood furniture, screens, and ornaments. I can stay at home for a month and look at this every day. Can you tell me how much it costs to buy a small one?
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Yuexiu Park
4.5
/5
3188 reviews
7.0
Based on 156 reviews
Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area | 6.1 km from downtown
Phone 020-86661950
Address: No. 988, Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Guangzhou
Highlights:
Ancient city wall | Lantern show
Boating with scenic city center views
Saved by 1133 users1388 positive reviews
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Guangzhou's largest comprehensive park. . . Treasure park that can stay for a whole day without spending money. The garden is green. . The courtyard stands tall. . Eye-full green. . . Immersed in the long-range atmosphere of negative ions. Play route: Main entrance - Wuyang Sculpture - Guangzhou Mingcheng Wall - Zhongshan Monument - Zhenhai Building - Zhulin Scenic Area - Wuhu Xindao - Xiuling Waterfall - Main Gate. Transportation: Exit B1 of Yuexiu Park Station of Metro Line 2. Note: There are more mosquitoes. . Pay attention to protection.
This park in Guangzhou has not only a lake🌳 but also a foggy wonderland❗️
You can enter a piece of Oz🌳
Forest, flowing water, floating bridge, and fairy mist
It is very artistic for taking pictures
It is also very large
It is suitable for one person to visit
You can visit for a long time
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Grandview Aquarium
4.4
/5
6535 reviews
6.9
From US$ 29.02
Tianhe Stadium/TaiKoo Hui | 687m from downtown
Phone 020-38373008
Address: 2nd and 3rd floor, west side of Zhengjia Shopping Plaza, No. 228 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.5 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Guangzhou
Highlights:
Deep-sea exhibition tanks (Guinness record)
Near Canton Tower & attractions
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Take the kids out to play during the summer vacation. There are many small animals🐹🐰🐷🐣. You can buy a bucket of small vegetables🥬 to feed them. Vegetables🥬 are 40 yuan💰/small bucket🪣. Annual card users have a 10% discount🈹️, 36 yuan💰/bucket after discount.
There is a winding narrow staircase to the second floor🪜, and there is a suspension bridge for taking photos📷~
The performance of "Qingbai Yuanqi" is very exciting. Remember to check the program schedule and find a good seat in advance.
The science show "Sea Lion and Walrus Big Show" is worth watching, and it can help children learn a lot of knowledge.
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Sha Mian
4.7
/5
7123 reviews
6.9
Based on 1,977 reviews
Yong Qing Fang/Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street | 8.9 km from downtown
Phone 020-81217557
Address: No. 53-54, Shabei North Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Guangzhou
Highlights:
Bustling with bars at night
Over 150 European-style buildings
Saved by 2621 users2574 positive reviews
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Guangzhou Shamian Island... It's so photogenic... Typical European-style buildings... Strolling along the Pearl River... There are many big banyan trees, with green shades... You can also see the ships coming and going in the river. It's very artistic.
Walking in Shamian is like stepping into an exotic painting! More than a hundred European-style buildings are well preserved, with Baroque and Gothic styles intertwined here, and everywhere is a great place to take photos and check in. Cafes and specialty shops under the shade of trees are literary and cozy, and the stone pavement and carved iron art complement each other. The light and shadow are charming during the day, and the lights are bright at night. The historical charm and romantic atmosphere are perfectly integrated, which is perfect for a leisurely stroll and a slow life!
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