Chinese city landscape series #3 Guangzhou 广州

Located in southern China, Guangzhou is on the northern edge of the Pearl River Delta and is one of the most developed cities in China.
It is the hometown of Cantonese food, shopping paradise, and the place where culture meets. It is also a “city of southern countries” where history and modernity coexist. As the earliest trading port in China, Guangzhou has maintained a good atmosphere of trade, which has made the city more and more rapid.
Every street is full of lights, full of fascinating charm. Whether it is the exquisite European classical architecture in the sand-faced buildings, or the commercial arcades with Lingnan charm, or even the gorgeous nights along the Pearl River, you will fall in love with this southern city like the spring season.
Best travel time
September-December
The winter in Guangzhou is shorter and the summer is longer. Warm and humid all year round, the temperature difference is also small. The rainy season is generally concentrated in spring and summer, and the best travel time is autumn and early winter.

1. Shamian Island

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Sand surface is an important commercial port in Guangzhou. After centuries, it was a trade-off for domestic and foreign trade during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. After the Opium War, it became the British and French concessions.
· The epitome of China's modern history and the history of the concession, the island's European-style buildings form a unique open-air building "museum".
· Lourdes Catholic Church, Sandy Christ Church, Customs House, British Snow Factory, HSBC and other buildings are unique.
·The island is like a European town, cafes, churches, restaurants and bars are very popular. It is a good choice to take photos here.

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2.Guangzhou Tower

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Guangzhou Tower is the landmark of Guangzhou. The tower is 600 meters high and is the tallest tower in China. It can overlook the panoramic view of Guangzhou.
·The head and tail are quite the same, the waist is exquisite and slender, and it has the name of “small waist”. It will light up at night, even if you don’t go into the tower, you can come to take pictures.
·Including the Ferris wheel, the Pearl River photography viewing platform, the Spider-Man Plank Road and other attractions, most of which are good for landscape photography.
· You can reach the top of the TV tower at 4:30-5, and watch the sunset and night scene.

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3.陈家祠 Chen Temple

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Formerly known as Chen's College, it was built in the 14th year of Emperor Guangxu of Qing Dynasty. It is the largest, best-preserved and most beautifully decorated Chinese Qing Dynasty ancestral building in Guangdong.
The building consists of 19 large and small buildings, each of which is independent and interconnected.
·There are still beautiful buildings in the interior, including wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, clay sculptures, pottery moldings, iron casting crafts and other decorative objects inside and outside the temple.

Formerly known as Chen's College, it was built in the 14th year of Emperor Guangxu of Qing Dynasty. It is the largest, best-preserved and most beautifully decorated Chinese Qing Dynasty ancestral building in Guangdong.
The building consists of 19 large and small buildings, each of which is independent and interconnected.
·There are still beautiful buildings in the interior, including wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, clay sculptures, pottery moldings, iron casting crafts and other decorative objects inside and outside the temple.

4.白云山 Baiyun Mountain

Baiyun Mountain is one of the famous mountains in South Guangdong. It is known as the first show of Yangcheng and the first mountain of Nanyue.
· It consists of more than 30 mountain peaks. It can be seen from the city and overlooking the Pearl River. It is a well-known palace to visit.
·When the weather is fine after the rain or the spring season, the white clouds in the mountains linger, and the name Baiyun Mountain comes.
· It is divided into seven tourist areas: Mingzhulou, Moxingling, Mingchungu, Santailing, Wuhu, Feigeling and Heyiling.
· You can also experience recreational activities such as grass skiing, slides, and small bungee jumping in the scenic area.

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5.越秀公园 Yuexiu Park
The largest park in Guangzhou, with beautiful natural scenery, is suitable for walking and exercising.
· It consists of seven hills such as the main peak Yuejinggang and the surrounding Guihuagang, Muqigang and Liyugang, and three artificial lakes of Beixiu, Nanxiu and Dongxiu.

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· There are many monuments in the park, including the Stone Statue of the Five Rams, the Zhongshan Monument, the ancient city wall of Guangzhou.
· In addition to natural scenery and monuments, there are also cultural and entertainment venues such as stadiums, swimming pools, and Jinyin playgrounds.
·Guangxiao Temple is near the west door of the park. You can also visit Guangxiao Temple and Chenjia temple in one day.

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Guangzhou is one of China's mega cities with a developed economy and a large population. The level of consumption is also relatively high, at the domestic first-line level.
The next article is Shenzhen, China's first special economic zone, where China's finances are most concentrated.