Top 50 Best Things to Do in Guangzhou
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  • Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resorttop_1
    󰺂9.2
    36.57
    Guangzhou.Near Panyu Chimelong and Guangzhou South Railway Station15.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoy the Pegasus Family Coaster with the whole family
    4 theme parks
    󱨠Saved by 1669 users󱨠4133 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Many thanks to Liu Jiaying, the hotel concierge and WeChat service ambassador, who contacted us by phone the moment we arrived at the hotel and led us through the VIP check-in channel. She also provided us with travel information and guidance, offering timely assistance that made our trip even more enjoyable! The hotel staff were a hit with both adults and children; we all slept soundly through the night, and the accommodation and sightseeing experience was superb!

  • Canton Towertop_2
    󰺂8.4
    16.46
    Guangzhou.Pazhou International Exhibition Center Area and Canton Tower and Kecun Area3.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Dazzling light show on the Pearl River at night
    󰋄Top of Guangzhou with scenic views
    󱨠Saved by 6783 users󱨠22310 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    I recommend going during the day; it gets too crowded at night, the Ferris wheel queues are long, and it's windy and cold at night. The ticket price is a bit high, but it's worth the experience.

  • Pearl River Night Cruisetop_3
    󰺂7.8
    3.42
    Guangzhou.Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Haizhu Square6.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Guangzhou Tower landmarks views
    󱨜Lingnan architecture & boat tour
    󱨠Saved by 5811 users󱨠4884 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    PikaWatPikaWat

    Easy excess, fantastic third-floor view, roughly an hour-long nighttime tour. Candy, hot tea, and a small snack are all included. The cost of fried nuggets and one drink was fairly high. Overall, it's a fantastic nighttime activity.

  • Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb
    4
    󰺂7.5
    1.22
    Guangzhou.Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area6.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Miniature Exhibition Hall of the Jade Cup with a High Stem and Bronze Tray Is Now Open
    Highlights:
    󱓊Silk Witch Jade Cloth (Treasure-holding)
    󱨜Tomb King of Nanyue In-situ construction
    󱨠Saved by 1176 users󱨠2300 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    The royal tomb area requires a 10 yuan ticket, but it proved to be excellent value for money, as it's full of treasures. I wasn't familiar with the history of the Nanyue Kingdom before, as it might only be briefly mentioned in mainstream histories, but knowing about Guangzhou, the center of Guangdong for over 2000 years, makes visiting these magnificent national treasures well worth it.

  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
    5
    󰺂7.4
    71.8
    Guangzhou.Yong Qing Fang/Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street8.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGuangzhou Dangdang Bus Sets Sail on Its Maiden Voyage
    Highlights:
    󱓊Thousands characteristics paintings
    Authentic Guangzhou life experience
    󱨠Saved by 1970 users󱨠1485 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Today, my whole family visited the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. The guide was booked on the spur of the moment, but the experience was surprisingly wonderful! She was friendly and approachable throughout, and her explanations were incredibly detailed. From the "three carvings, two sculptures, one casting, and one painting" of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, to the historical stories on the brick carvings and the auspicious meanings in the pottery sculptures, everything was explained vividly and easily. She even proactively pointed out the exquisite craftsmanship hidden in the details. She patiently answered the children's questions and shared many family stories behind the construction of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Highly recommended! (^.^)

  • Guangdong Science Center
    6
    󰺂7.1
    7.32
    Guangzhou.Near Guangzhou University Town (Close To Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center)11.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱓊Uniquely shaped like technological aircraft carrier
    󱓊80,000 sq ft lake & plants
    󱨠Saved by 1780 users󱨠6257 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    It's really huge; you can't see everything in half a day. The air conditioning is very strong. There aren't many restaurants inside, but there are quite a few activities for children, although some of the equipment is a bit old, and some require advance reservations via a mini-program. The dome theater about aliens was a bit too advanced for the kids. The souvenir shop at the entrance is quite large, with many items at reasonable prices. I even saw garden eels—they were so cute!

  • Guangdong Museum
    7
    󰺂7.0
    Guangzhou.Zhujiang New Town/Guangdong Museum2.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱓊Creative box-like appearance
    Near Canton Tower & landmarks
    󱨠Saved by 2165 users󱨠1258 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Caitlyn 凯琳Caitlyn 凯琳

    I wish I could post 100 pictures. The museum is huge with so many floors and artifacts, rocks and art to see. Truly an astounding piece of history. It was very crowded when I went so I didn’t visit all the floors but one day when I have time, I definitely will be going back to re-enjoy the museum and everything it has to offer.

  • Yuexiu Park
    8
    󰺂6.8
    Guangzhou.Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area6.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱨞Ancient city wall | Lantern show
    󰋄Boating with scenic city center views
    󱨠Saved by 1603 users󱨠1544 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Before the toll collection on the 16th, I went to Yuexiu Park to see the lanterns. The phoenix crown shape on the main gate archway has been completed, and it looks very beautiful when the sun shines on it in the morning. On the left side of the main gate is a kumquat tree that brings good luck. We Cantonese people like to put up pots of flowers during the New Year to bring good luck. There is a koi-shaped lantern set by Beixiu Lake. I remember it was a colorful dragon last year. The shed of the lantern company is just across the lake, and you can see the staff tying fabric pieces on the shapes. There are more things to see if you keep walking towards Jinyin Amusement Park. Next year is the Year of the Snake, and there will be beautiful snakes and cute snakes. There is also an emoji lantern set in front of the swimming pool. By 10 o'clock, when I walked to the main gate, Beixiu Lake was already crowded with people. Go through the East Gate, and the cypress trees on the East Xiu Lake on the other side are starting to turn red.

  • Grandview Aquarium
    9
    󰺂6.7
    21.58
    Guangzhou.Tianhe Stadium/TaiKoo Hui687m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGuangzhou's first penguin chick has been born, and you're invited to name it
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱨜Deep-sea exhibition tanks (Guinness record)
    Near Canton Tower & attractions
    󱨠Saved by 3425 users󱨠3928 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It is worth visiting. Not so cost effective but worth it. It was a nice experience!

  • Sha Mian
    10
    󰺂6.6
    Guangzhou.Yong Qing Fang/Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street8.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe trees in Guangzhou are secretly saying "I love you"
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Night Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱤎Bustling with bars at night
    Over 150 European-style buildings
    󱨠Saved by 3240 users󱨠2519 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    沙漠里的泥鳅~沙漠里的泥鳅~

    Before I went there, I thought people went to Shamian just to take pictures, so I never thought about going there. But by chance, I stayed there for one night, and I didn’t expect that I would like it very much. I went there more to feel the atmosphere, which is quiet, retro, and beautiful. Especially at night when there are no pedestrians on the road, walking alone in the alleys, it feels like traveling through time.

What Best Things to Do are there in Guangzhou?
These are all Best Things to Do in Guangzhou:Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, Canton Tower, Pearl River Night Cruise, Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Guangzhou?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Guangzhou include:Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort:4.7, Canton Tower:4.5, Pearl River Night Cruise:4.5, Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb:4.7, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall:4.6
At what locations in Guangzhou can Best Things to Do in Guangzhou be found?
The Best Things to Do in Guangzhou are mainly located in:Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort:Guangzhou, Canton Tower:Guangzhou, Pearl River Night Cruise:Guangzhou, Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb:Guangzhou, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall:Guangzhou
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