What to see in Guangzhou - sights of Canton in China

What to see in Guangzhou? If you are in Chinese Guangzhou city transit (Guangzhou, in Chinese 广州, formerly called Canton or Guangdong), and you have at least 5-6 hours of free time, you can go for a walk around the city. To do this, you need to get a transit visa, which is affixed to your passport in the form of a stamp that gives you the right to enter the city for 24, 48 or 72 hours (stamps are different). It is very easy to do this. If you are in the transit hall, then just go to the border guard and ask him to let you leave the passenger terminal and inspect the city. He will take you to the senior shift, and he will put the coveted stamp in your passport. Now you can walk around the city until the next flight.

Guangzhou is one of the most ancient cities of modern China (on a par with), with more than two thousand years of history. During the era of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), a large trading port was founded here, allowing trade with other countries. And since then, throughout the history of its existence, Guangzhou has been a trading city, and only during the reign of the Southern Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) did it temporarily become a manufacturing center. Guangzhou is also known for the fact that political opponents often received asylum here, and the city itself often became in opposition to the official government.

Today, Guangzhou is a commercial and commercial city with large manufacturing sites. There are a lot of wholesale markets in the city, and there are large customs terminals. And today the city, which is home to about 13-15 million people, is the largest tourist, industrial, financial and transport center of China. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, Guangzhou hosts one of the most important events of the year in the world of manufacturing and trade - the Canton Fair (CECF, Canton Fair, Chinese 广交会), which is today the third industrial exhibition-fair in the world in terms of the volume of transactions . It is also called the main showcase of Chinese industry and the indicator of China's foreign trade.

Basic information about the city

How to get there

The easiest way to get from Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou is by subway. And once in the city, everyone will choose entertainment to their liking and will definitely find some attractions in guangzhou look.

Guangzhou Baiyun airport

In the arrivals hall of Guangzhou airport

Airstairs at the China Southern Airlines plane

Guangzhou city on the map of China

Transport in the city

The city has a lot to offer, and getting around Canton - Guangzhou is easy with a convenient public transportation network. Transportation in Guangzhou is always at your service: many convenient city bus routes, a well-developed network of metro lines, as well as a large number of cheap taxis (taxi trips around the city cost from 10 to 30-40 yuan).

Guangzhou subway layout plan

In the subway car

morning trading

Attractions Guangzhou

The main attractions of Guangzhou, beloved by tourists, can be listed in the following (far from complete) list:

Baiyun White Cloud Mountain

Baiyun White Cloud Mountain- White Cloud Mountain, Baiyun Mountain, ch. 白云山 is one of the most visited places in Guangzhou, the symbol of the city. Read about visiting the mountain in a post about. The mountain has 30 peaks, and the highest of them, 382 m, is located in the center. In the morning in clear weather, climbing the mountain, you can observe small clouds surrounding the mountain around. This magnificent sight is worth getting up early in the morning and seeing it in person! And every time after the rain, when the sun shines, you can observe a wreath of air clouds around the top of the mountain. From the mountain you can clearly see the city at a glance, and this is truly an impressive sight!

There are three ways to climb the mountain:

• Free on foot
• By funicular for 25 yuan
• By electric car for 20 yuan

At the foot of the mountain for 10 yuan you can visit the magnificent garden yuntai(Yuntai Garden Chinese 云台花园), and on the mountain for 10 yuan to admire the birds in the park Bird Spring Valley Park. There are other paid entertainments on the mountain of white clouds, and the park area along the mountain encourages a healthy lifestyle, hiking and contributes to a good mood.

• The entrance fee to the park is 5 yuan.
• Opening hours: from 6:00 to 17:00

How to get to Bayun mountain

Getting there by subway: take Subway Line 3 and get off at Meihuayuan Station. Walk about 1,200 meters to the Plum Garden of White Cloud Mountain. Getting there by bus: take bus 24, 240, 285, Tourism Bus Line 3 and get off at Yuntai Garden Bus Station; or take bus 32, 46, 60, 127, 175, 179, 199, 223, 240, 241, 257, 298, 540, 543, 615, 841, 891 and get off at White Cloud Telpher (Baiyun Suodao) Station.

Chen family ancestral temple

Chenjiatz Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, ch. 陈家祠. A variety of Chinese handicrafts are collected here: paintings, vases, objects of art and culture, as well as ivory carvings.

• Entrance fee - 10 yuan
• Opening hours: from 8:30 to 17:30
• Address: Enlongli-lu, 34 (34 En Long Li, Zhong Shan Liu Lu)

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall

The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, whale. 國立國父紀念館 is a museum of the revolutionary, the first president of China. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall tells about the life of the first president, as well as posters and various items. It will be interesting only to fans of Chinese history. Of particular interest is the appearance of the museum building.

• Entrance fee - 10 yuan, children's ticket - 5 yuan
• Opening hours: from 8:00 to 18:00
• Address: Dongfeng-zhong-lu

Qingping Market in Guangzhou

Qingping Market It is famous for the fact that here you can buy all kinds of medicinal and healing products. Regular vegetables and fruits are also sold.

• Address: Liuersan intersection, Qingping Road, Liwan District.

Guangzhou TV Tower

TV tower Canton Tower, ch. 广州塔 has a height of 610 m, built in 2005-2009. for the 2010 Asian Games and is the second largest in the world. The hyperboloid mesh construction is similar to that of the Shukhov tower in Moscow. You should definitely look at it in the evening lighting, then it looks very beautiful. In sunny weather, you can go up to the observation deck and look at the city.

• Opening hours: from 9:00 to 22:00
• The cost of tickets to the observation deck is 130 yuan, for access to higher levels of the tower and a ride in closed booths outside the tower, the ticket price increases
• Address: No.222, Yuejiangxi Road, Haizhu District, Subway Chigang Pagoda Station

Emperor's Tomb Museum

Tomb Museum the second Nanyue Emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum, Chinese 西汉南越王博物馆). It is a crypt of several rooms, next to which there is a museum, which presents items removed from the tomb. The excavations unearthed 10,434 artifacts, including the golden seal of Emperor Wen (文, 202 - 157 BC), the second emperor of the Nanyue Kingdom. One of the halls of the museum displays a large collection of ceramic pillows donated by Mr. and Mrs. Yong Wintak (杨永德). The Kingdom of Nanyue (南越) existed from 204 BC. to 111 BC, it was founded by the warlord Zhao Tuo (趙佗) after the final collapse of the Qin dynasty. The kingdom consisted of the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan, and also included the territories of northern Vietnam. The capital of the kingdom was the city of Panyu (now Guangzhou).

• Entrance fee - 12 yuan
• Opening hours: from 9:00 to 17:30
• Address: 867 Jiefang Bei road, Yuexiu district, Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, China

Guangzhou Zoo

Guangzhou Zoo, whale. 广州动物园 - was founded in 1958, and today more than 5,000 species of wildlife are represented here, and guangzhou zoo is the third largest after Beijing and Shanghai.

Guangzhou Zoo is divided into several zones:

• bird zone;
• Zone of reptiles and fish;
• Central zone;
• Ocean (Ocean World);
• Tropical World (Butterfly World);
• Goldfishes.

In the Children’s Jungle zone, children can interact with some animals and feed them.

• The entrance fee is 20 yuan, entrance to some zones is paid an additional 20 baht per zone, for children - half the cost.
• Opening hours: from 9:00 to 16:30.
• Address: 广州市越秀区先烈中路120号 (北门) Northgate: 120, Xian Lie Zhong Road, 广州市越秀区环市东路入口 (南门) Southgate: Huan Shi Dong Road Entrance.

Oceanarium

Aquarium in Guangzhou(Guangzhou Ocean World, Chinese 广州海洋馆) - just huge! It was built in 1996 and is located on the territory of the Guangzhou Zoo. There is a huge tunnel among the coral reefs, and the inhabitants of the South China Sea are represented in the aquariums. On the second floor, freshwater representatives of the water depths are presented. Separately, the shark aquarium presents large marine life, including giant stingrays. A little further you can admire the dolphins. The ticket price also includes a visit to the beautiful Jinlin Garden, a visit to the zoo, as well as a movie in a 3-D cinema.

• The entrance ticket costs 130 yuan, for children and pensioners over 60 years old - 90 yuan.
• Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00.
• Address: Xian Lie Zhong Lu, 120.

Temple of the Six Fig Trees

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, whale. 六榕寺 is famous for its long history. It was built approximately 1400 years ago and is one of the four most famous Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. V temple of the six fig trees contains the oldest Buddhist relics of Guangdong. There are also three large copper statues of a standing Buddha. On the territory of the temple is the famous nine-level Flower Pagoda (Flower Hua).

• The entrance fee is 5 yuan (temple) 10 yuan (pagoda).
• Address: Liu Rong street 87, in front of Guangdong Yingbin Hotel.

Yuexiu Park

Yuexiu Park, whale. 越秀公园 is the largest park in downtown Guangzhou. Territory Yuexu Park Spread over the seven hills of Mount Yuesyu, it also has three small artificial lakes. The main attraction in the park is a stone sculpture of five goats, symbols of the city of Guangzhou. There are legends about five goats, and they are an invariable attribute in urban folklore.

• The cost of the entrance ticket is free.
• Opening hours: from 6:00 to 22:00.
• The park has five entrances: Facet, East, West, North and SouthGates. Many buses and metros have a stop (station) near Facet Gate.

Pearl River

pearl river, whale. 珠江 Zhu Jiang - flows through the city of Guangzhou and flows into the South China Sea. Pearl River has a length of more than 2000 km and is the third longest in China. The river consists of 4 river systems, which are combined into one river flowing through Guangzhou. Therefore, that part of the river, from the moment of its confluence with other water arteries and to the confluence with the South China Sea, is called the "Pearl River", which comes from a huge boulder-rock in the riverbed, which has become so smooth that it looks like a big shiny pearl. Guangzhou has high-rise buildings and high-end neighborhoods along the banks of the river, cruise ships sail along the river, and the nightlife on the banks of the river is vibrant and not far behind Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor. One of 10 bridges can be crossed across the Pearl River from one bank to another.

Guangxu Temple

Bright Branch Piety Temple, whale. 光孝寺 Guangxiao Si is the oldest wooden Buddhist temple in Guangdong province. Guangxu Temple was built over 1700 years ago.

• The entrance ticket to the Guangxu Temple is 4 yuan.
• Opening hours: from 6:00 to 17:00.
• Address: No.109 Guangxiao Road.

Huai Sheng Mosque

Huaisheng Mosque, whale. 怀圣寺 - better known as the lighthouse tower (Chinese 光塔寺) in the form of its minaret, is the main and most ancient mosque in southern China. It is considered that huai sheng mosque was built over 1300 years ago, making it one of the oldest mosques in the world. The minaret is just under 36m high and is called "Guanta" (Chinese 光塔), which literally means "Tower of Light", which may indicate that it was used as a beacon for merchant ships arriving in Guangzhou. By the name of the minaret, the mosque is often called "Guantasy" (Chinese: 光塔寺), which means "Temple of the tower of light."

• Opening hours: from 8:30 to 17:00.
• Address: 56 Guang Ta road, Yuexiu District, on Guangta Road (光塔路), between Haizhu Middle road (海珠中路) and Chaotian road (朝天路), China. 广东省广州市越秀区光塔路５６号.
• Only Muslims and organized agreed tour groups are allowed inside.

Pazhou Exhibition Complex

Opened in 2002, multifunctional international Pazhou Exhibition Center is the largest and most modern exhibition complex in Asia and the second largest in the world. It hosts the famous Canton Fair.

• Address: 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road.

What else is important to know about Guangzhou?

To get to the city of Guangzhou and see its sights, you need to buy a ticket and fly by plane to Baiyun International Airport, located in the city. There are direct flights from Moscow to Guangzhou several times a day.

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