
See & Do in Guangzhou
Ancestral halls, colonial lanes, the Canton Tower and day trips, with hours and metro stops.
Guangzhou’s sights run from carved ancestral halls and the colonial villas of Shamian Island to the Canton Tower. Each sight guide lists hours, prices and the nearest metro station, with the Chinese name and address to show a driver. Hours and tickets change, so every guide gives its source and the date we checked.
Itineraries
Day-by-day plans with metro stops, closing days and costs.
Guangzhou Itinerary: 1 to 7 Day Plans, Costs and MetroHow many days to spend in Guangzhou, where to base yourself, what to avoid on which day, and which day trips to Shenzhen, Hong Kong or Macao add a day.Last checked October 22, 2026 against official sources
One Day in Guangzhou: An Hour-by-Hour PlanA one-day Guangzhou plan from morning tea in Liwan to a Pearl River cruise, with metro lines, hours, closing days, a dated cost table and rainy-day swaps.Last checked October 22, 2026 against official sources
3 Days in Guangzhou: Day-by-Day Itinerary with CostsA 3-day Guangzhou itinerary with metro stops, closing days, booking notes and a dated cost table per day. Day 3: Baiyun Mountain, Foshan, Chimelong or Shenzhen.Last checked October 22, 2026 against official sources
Top sights
One guide per sight, with hours, price, metro station and the address in Chinese.
Things to Do in Guangzhou: Sights Worth Your TimeThings to do in Guangzhou by area: river and skyline, old Guangzhou, museums, temples, parks, a safari park and food, with free options and rainy-day picks.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Canton Tower: Tickets, Opening Hours and Best Time to GoCanton Tower opening hours (09:30 to 22:30), which deck to pick, what the official site does and does not say about prices, and how to reach it by Metro Line 3.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Shamian Island: Free Colonial-Era Walk, Metro and TipsShamian Island is a free, quiet walk past 19th-century European buildings. Reach it from Huangsha metro (Lines 1, 6); see timing, what is open and what to skip.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall: Hours, Ticket and Metro ExitChen Clan Ancestral Hall (陈家祠) is a Qing-era hall covered in carvings. See the ¥10 ticket, differing opening hours, the Line 1 metro stop and visiting tips.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Yuexiu Park: Five Rams, Zhenhai Tower and the City WallYuexiu Park is Guangzhou's biggest city park, free to enter, with the Five Rams statue and Zhenhai Tower. See the metro station, hours sources and what to pair.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Beijing Road Pedestrian Street: Ancient Road, Food, MetroBeijing Road is Guangzhou's central pedestrian street with a glass-covered ancient road. See metro stations, what to see, food nearby and touts to ignore.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Baiyun Mountain: Entrances, Cable Car, Routes and FeesBaiyun Mountain (白云山) costs ¥5 to enter. See which gate suits you, the metro station, cable car and shuttle fares, walking routes and the zipline facts.Last checked October 21, 2026 against official sources
Museums, shows and days out
Guangzhou Museums: Hours, Free Entry and Booking RulesGuangdong Museum, Nanyue King Museum, Guangzhou Museum and Chen Clan Hall: hours, free or paid entry and how to reserve a slot, from official pages and lists.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Cantonese Opera in Guangzhou: Where to Watch, TicketsWhere to see Cantonese opera in Guangzhou: the Opera Art Museum on Enning Road and Haizhu Grand Theater, how tickets are sold, subtitles and what to expect.Last checked October 20, 2026 against official sources
Chimelong Safari Park: Tickets, Hours and Getting ThereChimelong Safari Park, Guangzhou: October 2026 hours, official weekday ticket prices, ID-card entry, the metro to Hanxi Changlong and how it differs from ZhuhaiLast checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
Pearl River Night Cruise: Piers, Prices, How to BookPearl River night cruise: which pier to use, how the Canton Tower operator sells tickets, reported prices and times, and the metro route to the tower pier.Last checked October 19, 2026 against official sources
