Guangzhou Citywalk One-Day Tour

In the heart of Guangzhou, there are two hidden gems worth visiting - the Guangzhou Cultural Center and Haizhu Lake. These places are not only a blend of nature and culture but also perfect spots for photography. Take advantage of the good weather and embark on a one-day Citywalk to capture all the beauty! 🏮Morning: Traverse the Millennium Lingnan Charm - Guangzhou Cultural Center 📍Address: No. 288, Xinjiao Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Datang Station, Exit B, and walk for about 15 minutes 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM, closed on Mondays) 🎫Tickets: Free, reservation required in advance via the 'Guangzhou Cultural Center' public account ✨Tour Route: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Enter through the north gate, and the first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent Han and Tang style architecture - the Public Cultural Center. The center regularly hosts intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, showcasing the charm of Guangzhou's intangible cultural heritage, from ivory carving and jade carving to Cantonese embroidery. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Stroll along the corridor and visit the Cantonese Embroidery Garden, Cantonese Garden, Calligraphy Garden, and Opera Garden in sequence. The water pavilion and exquisite embroidery in the Cantonese Embroidery Garden are dazzling; the double corridor design, wok ear walls, and ridge gray sculptures in the Cantonese Garden complement each other; the Calligraphy Garden is landscaped with bamboo, full of a scholarly atmosphere; the Opera Garden offers traditional drama and opera performances, allowing you to experience the unique charm of Lingnan culture. 🍱Noon: Cultural Center Restaurant or Nearby Food Street If you want to dine inside the center, the restaurant offers various Cantonese snacks and specialties such as boat congee, rice rolls, and shrimp dumplings. If you want to try more delicacies, you can also head to the nearby food street, which offers a wide variety of choices to satisfy different tastes. 🌅Afternoon: Encounter the Beauty of Nature - Haizhu Lake 📍Address: Xinjiao Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 🚇Transportation: From the Guangzhou Cultural Center, walk for about 20 minutes; or take Metro Line 11 from Datang Station, get off at Datang (transfer) Station after one stop, and walk for another 5 minutes 🕙Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM (closed on Mondays) 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required ✨Tour Route: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Enter from the north gate of Haizhu Lake, stroll along the wooden plank road, and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. Along the way, you can see various water birds. Reach the Moon Awaiting Bridge, where the Guangzhou Tower serves as a backdrop for stunning photos. 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Head to the Flower and Tower Reflection area, where large flower fields bloom with different flowers in different seasons, such as cosmos and poppies. The flowers, Guangzhou Tower, and the lake create a fairy tale-like scene. 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Continue to the island in the center of the lake, where lush trees provide shade. Find a bench to sit and enjoy a moment of tranquility, or fly a kite on the lawn and enjoy a leisurely time. Come to Guangzhou and start this beautiful journey where culture and nature intertwine!