Places to visit in Guangzhou

• Guangzhou Chimelong Holiday Resort: Counted among the top places to visit in the city, Guangzhou Chimelong Holiday Resort is a unique place to visit. Whether it's a golf centre, water park activities, visiting a safari park, enjoying circus or experiencing thrilling rides, the place has it all. The full tour of the resort can take up to two to three days. Your trip to Guangzhou is incomplete if you don't visit the Chimelong Holiday Resort. You can even plan a special trip to this fantastic place from Hong Kong and Macau. 
• Canton Tower: Guangzhou's landmark, Canton Tower is one of the most stunning structures in the world. Apart from being a visually spectacular structure, it serves as Guangzhou's television and radio transmission centre and is also a sightseeing tower. Nevertheless, it has quite a few features which makes it a must-visit spot for tourists. For instance, it is the tallest TV tower (1,967 ft) in Asia, is home to the highest revolving restaurant that can hold up to 400 guests and is also the highest 4D movie theater. The Canton Tower has the most elevated open-air viewing platform and offers a bird-view of the city from the world's highest observation wheel.
• Shamian Island: Shamian Island is a beautiful foreign settlement area, featuring about 150 old buildings in English and French-style, including cathedrals, churches and official embassy buildings of different countries. Don't miss out the stunning French Cathedral that stands out from the rest of the structures. To make the best of your trip to the Shamian Island, take a stroll in the quiet and calm environment amidst age-old structures, gardens, and trees. 
• Baiyun Mountain Park: Spread across a vast area, Baiyun Mountain park is considered to be the best picturesque spot in the city. Also known as the White Cloud Mountain, the place is a paradise for nature lovers with seven splendid locations to visit. On your trip, remember to check out the Luhu Lake, Yuntai Garden, Mingchun Valley, and the Moxing Summit. You will witness more than 150 species of birds at the Minchung Valley.
• Chen Clan Ancestral Shrine: Chen Clan Ancestral Shrine or the Chen Clan Academy is a nice break from the usual scenic tourist spots. Set up by two Chinese-Americans, the place is an excellent example of history and architecture. With polished wooden rafters and intricate wooden carving, the traditionally designed structure comprises of 19 buildings with six courtyards and nine halls connected in a symmetric pattern. Interestingly, the shrine also houses the Guangdong Folk Art Museum, exhibiting a varied range of folk art and crafts, family trees, old maps among other exciting items.
• Han Nanyue King Tomb Museum: The Han Nanyue King Tomb Museum is positioned on the underground tomb of Zhao Mei or Nanyue King. The tomb has an intricate design resembling the design of Zhao Mei's palace and is built using 750 large stone slabs. The museum is settled along the steep slope of the Xianggang hill and exhibits various antiques found in the Nanyue King's tomb. Among all displays, jade-work is among the most impressive. There are over 200 varieties of jades used for decoration, ceremonies, and funerals. The museum also houses different styles of pottery and porcelain pillows dating back to the Ming, Yuan, and the Tang Dynasty.
• Temple of the Six Banyan Trees: With a history dating back to 1400 years, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees or Liurong Temple is home to the world-famous Lotus pagoda and an array of cultural artefacts. The stunning architecture of a 57 meters high Pagoda is what instantly attracts the visitors. The flower-like appearance of the Pagoda is embellished with beautiful colours on the walls, glazed tiles, and looks like a tall flower standing amidst the trees. It also has a bronze pillar that rises from the bottom to the top with 1,000 bronze Buddha statues on it.

Nightlife in Guangzhou

Pearl River Cruise: Cruising along the Pearl River is one of the must things to do in the city and perhaps the best way to spend the night in Guangzhou. Starting from the White Goose Pool and ending at either the Guangzhou Bridge in the East or the Baihedong in the South, the Pearl River Cruise will give you a glimpse of this vibrant city's nightlife. The beauty of the river at night is often compared to the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. From European architecture on Shamian Island, state-of-the-art Canton Tower to artistically-designed Xinghai Concert Hall, every spot is a sight to behold during your cruise.

Pubs and Bars in Guangzhou: There are three streets popular for nightlife in Guangzhou – Huanshi Road, Bai'e Tan Bar Street, and Binjiang Road Bar Street. Huanshi Road is near the city centre, Bai'e Tan Bar Street is on the banks of Bai'e Tan or the White Goose Pond, and Binjiang Road Bar Street is situated alongside the Pearl River, offering spectacular scenery. Some of the best pubs in the city are Tian Bar, Party Pier, Hope & Sesame - Speakeasy Bar, Fei Bar and Club Catwalk.

Cantonese Opera: Watching Cantonese Opera or Yue Ji in Chinese is among the best things to do in at night in Guangzhou. It's just not a regular opera, but a unique performing art, combining chanting, singing, and acrobatics. The major highlight of the opera is that each character has its unique style, make-up, clothes and accessories.