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Guangzhou (Canton), a prosperous metropolis full of vigor, is the capital city of Guangdong Province located along the south coastline of China.Being an excellent port on the Pearl River navigable to the South China Sea, and with fast accessibility to Hong Kong and Macau, the city serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center in Guangdong area. Being the first cities benefited from the Reform and Opening Up policy since 1978, the city acts as the pioneer of the economic development of the country, with numerous enterprises, which offer many job opportunities and make the city a heavily populated area. Guangzhou is especially prosperous in commerce, tourism, dining, finance and real estate. For travelers, the city shows much attraction through its famous sights such as the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain.
Must-go Attractions in Guangzhou
Pearl River Night Cruise goes through the heart of the city in 2
hours, depending on the route and if dinner is included. Routes
usually pass Shamian Island and return through Renmin Bridge and
Haizhu Bridge before winding up at the Guangzhou suspension bridge.
Options include a light show at Bai-e-Tan.
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Address: Liwan District, Guangzhou
More Info: Cruises depart from several wharves, the most known are
Tianzi Wharf and Dashatou Wharf.
The Opera House in Guangzhou does not only host spectacular
international music acts and theatre performances (in both English
and Chinese), but is also an eye-catching sight due to its
interesting architectural composition. Whether or not you're a
theatre-goer, the structure makes for a worthwhile visit.
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Address: Zhujiang West Road 1, Guangzhou
Phone: +86 20 3839 2888
Not far from Huaisheng Mosque lies Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
This temple was originally built in AD 537 and has been rebuilt
several times. It is one of the four best Buddhist temples in
Guangzhou. The sight is well worth a visit because of its vast
collection of cultural-relics and the 57-meter-high pagoda garden
that dates back to the 3rd century.
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Address: No.87 Liurong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Chimelong Safari Park is the biggest wild animal theme park in Asia
and home to over 500 species and 20,000 rare animals such as pandas
and white tigers. The park/zoo features safari on wheels where
visitors are allowed to drive their cars inside the stock area. This
is a large-scale park where you can have an intimate experience with
animals, and you can surely spend a wonderful time here with your
family.
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Address: Dashi Street, Panyu District, Guangzhou
The landmark of Guangzhou, also known as the Guangzhou TV &
Sightseeing Tower and is one of the world's most remarkable new
buildings. It serves not only as a popular tourist destination but
also as an intensive facility for radio and television transmission.
The tower is 450-meter-high and have an amazing Bubble Tram
(spherical cabins) that allows you to experience the beautiful
panoramic views of Guangzhou.
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Address: No.222 Yuexiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou