Guangzhou: Latest 2025 Travel Guide

🏙 Guangzhou Travel Guide

📍 Must-visit tourist hotspots (selected)

1. Zhujiang New Town & Canton Tower (Slender Waist)

   • A landmark of Guangzhou, it has a dazzling night view and the observation deck on the top of the tower overlooks the entire city.
   • Editor’s tip: Take a night cruise on the Pearl River at night to capture the most stunning views of the Canton Tower.

2. Shamian Island

   • There are many European-style buildings, which are very stylish for taking photos. There are also coffee shops and museums.
   • Editor’s tip: It is recommended to go in the morning or evening when the light is softer and it is better to take pictures.

3. Beijing Road Pedestrian Street

   • A bustling shopping district where you can see the remains of the Song and Yuan Dynasty ancient roads underground.
   • Editor’s tip: There are many snacks around, and it’s very enjoyable to buy and eat them at the same time.

4. Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street & Chen Clan Academy

   • Shangxiajiu was the prosperous area of ​​old Guangzhou, and the Chen Clan Academy is a masterpiece of Lingnan architecture.
   • Editor’s tip: The Chen Clan Academy’s painted paintings, wood carvings, and plaster sculptures are incredibly detailed, so take your time to look at them.

5. Yuexiu Park & ​​Five Rams Stone Statue

   • An oasis in the city, this is where the name of Guangzhou comes from.

6. Chimelong Tourist Resort

   • Including Chimelong Safari Park, Water Park, Circus, etc., it is a must-visit for family trips.

🍜 Must-try food in Guangzhou

1. Morning tea (dim sum)

   • Barbecued pork buns, shrimp dumplings, siu mai, rice noodle rolls...paired with a pot of Pu'er or Tieguanyin, enjoy it slowly.
   • Editor’s recommendation: Taotaoju and Diandude.

2. Wonton Noodles

   • The noodles are springy and the wontons have thin skin and fresh filling.

3. roast meat

   • Barbecued pork, roast duck, and roast pork are all fragrant and perfect to go with rice.

4. Boat Porridge

   • Guangzhou's special seafood porridge is warm and delicious.

5. Double Skin Milk

   • For smooth and milky desserts, we recommend Nanxin Double Skin Milk.

6. Beef Brisket Casserole

   • The beef brisket is stewed until soft and tasty, and it goes great with rice.

🚇 Guangzhou Traffic Tips

• Subway : Wide coverage, connecting the city with the airport and high-speed rail station, with fares starting from 2 yuan.
• Public transport : Cheap but crowded during peak hours, suitable for short distances.
• Taxis & ride-hailing services : Convenient but may be congested during peak hours.
• Ferry : A unique mode of transportation between the two banks of the Pearl River, with cheap fares and scenic views.
• High-speed rail & intercity train : Quickly travel to cities in the Pearl River Delta such as Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Foshan.

📅 Editor's personal itinerary suggestion (3 days)

• Day 1 : Zhujiang New Town → Canton Tower → Pearl River Night Cruise
• Day 2 : Shamian Island → Beijing Road Pedestrian Street → Chen Clan Academy
• Day 3 : Yuexiu Park → Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street → Chimelong Safari Park