Joanna James
The huge metropolis of Guangzhou is a treat to explore; located in south China, the city is a delicious amalgamation of new and vintage allures. Hence, exploring Guangzhou is a delight, whether you are a culture buff or love modern comforts, read on for more details.
The Chimelong Tourist Resort is packed with a variety of entertainment. Choose from fun at the amusement park, water park, circus park, safari park and exploring the pretty bird park. If you do all this and still have time left, pop over to the neighbouring locale of Zhuai, home to an Ocean Kingdom Aquarium. If you are staying at a conveniently located serviced apartment Guangzhou has to offer, consider visiting the resort on a weekday, as weekends are usually crowded, and planning a day's visit from places like Citadines LiZhiWan Guangzhou, just 40 minutes away is pretty simple.
The beautiful Sacred Heart Cathedral is a dedication to the Catholic faith; it took 25 years to complete construction of the place which was finished in 1888. The most unique aspect of the complex is attributed to the fact it's one of a few buildings constructed entirely out of granite. While being a popular tourist destination amongst all architecture buffs and lovers of history, the church holds regular services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Korean, which means that heading out for mass is possible.
To understand just how contemporary Guangzhou is, head over to Huacheng Square. The area is surrounded by a number of modern buildings including the new library, Guangdong museum, international finance centre, and the Canton Tower sitting pretty across the river. Make it there in time to watch the sunset, it's an amazing sight, which gets even better as night-time lights come on and the entire place is twinkling under a myriad of stars.
Merely admiring this structure is not enough; you must explore the iconic landmark of Guangzhou. The Canton Tower stands at a height of 600 metres and is an enchanting sight at night as its lit up by hundreds of colourful lights. The place is home to an observation deck offering stunning views across the river, a coffee shop and restaurant for relaxing and enjoying the views and some daredevil type entertainment to treat the adrenaline junky in you.
Baomo Garden is a fine example of South Chinese landscaping techniques and architectural styles. The place is an hour's drive from the city centre and was established towards the end of the Qing Dynasty. The garden destroyed in the 1950s was rebuilt to its former glory!
An important port city during the Song and Qing Dynasties, Shamian Island is separated from the mainland by a small canal. The place is enchanting and has a European small-town ambience to it, perfect to spend a peaceful day at while admiring the vintage allures.
A true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought.
A travel writer who has a pas...
