See and Do in Guangzhou

Guangzhou’s warm climate and strong historical roots leave expats with an array of appealing attractions both indoors and out. Depending on your interests, there are options to meander through museums or unwind in the natural space of parks and gardens alike. 

Chime-Long
The Chime-Long Group is a collective entertainment effort that lays claim to a circus, a water park and the largest amusement park in China. With more than 70 rides and attractions, the area records a daily capacity of over 50,000 visitors.
en.chimelong.com
Tel: Chime-Long Water park (0) 20 847 80 333; Chime-Long Paradise (0) 20 399 32 888

Guangdong Provincial Museum
Founded in 1959, this venue is home to the museum, the Lu Xun Memorial House, the Red Tower and the Sun Yat-sen University observatory. Each exhibition is devoted to illuminating the great figures who influenced the Chinese modernization and paved the path for the communist revolution.
Tel: (0) 20 838 38 432

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees is a must-see attraction in Guangzhou. The impressive Buddhist structure was built in 537 AD during the Liang Dynasty. Even today it still attracts many foreign and local visitors; families typically receive blessings for newly adopted children in front of the magnificent statue of Kuan Yin.

South China Botanical Garden
Founded in 1929, the South China Botanical Garden is home to an impressive collection of local flora; including displays of magnolias, orchids and medicinal herbs. Bamboo and other endangered plants also feature alongside a variety of beautifully sculpted bonsai.
www.scib.ac.cn
Tel: (0) 20 372 52 711