The City of Guangzhou:

Waft along China’s south coastline and you’ll find Guangzhou, a scintillating emerald by the sea. Guangzhou actually sits on the famous Pearl River which is also called the “Pearl Sea”. You can stroll along Guangzhou’s “Scenery Corridor” or cruise the river for easy access to Hong Kong and Macau. For land lovers, there’s a lot of land to love. You can visit Yuexiu Park to soak in some of the cultural relics. To canvass Guangzhou’s natural beauty, White Cloud Mountain will beguile you. This spectacular wonder derives its name from the airy clouds that encircle the mountain with the first glimpse of sunshine following a rainfall. Guangzhou ranks number one in restaurants and tea rooms with Cantonese cuisine delighting in taste, fragrance, color and presentation. Guangzhou is one of China’s most prosperous, liberal and cosmopolitan cities. With its sub-tropical climate, natural wonders and delectable dishes Guangzhou could offer a dream vacation.

Guangzhou’s Highlights:

• Shamian Island: This sandbank island bordering the Pearl River and lined with magnificent trees is an ideal spot for a meal or tea.

• Bright Filial Piety Temple: The oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Guangzhou. This influential temple plays a vital role in the Chinese Buddhism history as many significant monks have come to the Bright Filial Piety Temple to preach.

• Chen Ancestral Shrine: This shrine is a culturally captivating monument with architectural designs that are decorated in traditional Guadong style. Local history is explained in great detail at this fascinating memorial.

• Qing Ping Market: With over 2000 stores, this large market has an immense assortment of smaller markets. Some selling weird and wacky items, others sell everyday essentials.

• Yuexiu Park: Covering an area of 860,000 square meters, this park is a gorgeous place to visit for a bit of natural beauty and serenity.