Heyuan Yuewang Mountain Scenic Area is located in Guzhu Town, Zijin County, Heyuan City. Legend has it that the Yuewang ("King of Yue") Mountain was named after the military ruler of the Nanyue kingdom of Western Han dynasty, Zhao Tuo, after he rose to power. The ancient gate from eras past, the pristine Yuewang well and the Yuewang couch are all relics that invite imaginations of times past. Other unique must-see natural attractions include the Natural Great Buddha, Luck Changing Stone, Yuewang Valley and Yuewang Stone.

Zijin · 47.7 km from downtown

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Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

9.3

4.8/5

90.7k reviews

Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is located in Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Resort and is one of the world's largest ocean-themed parks. The park is divided into eight themed areas, combining various rare marine animal exhibits, thrilling rides, and three major theater shows, along with global cuisine and shopping fun. Don't miss out on the excitement. Eight themed areas The passage entering the gate is shaped like a manta ray, with a large screen above continuously playing footage of underwater marine animals—this is the first area, Ocean Avenue. On both sides of Ocean Avenue are places to buy souvenirs, mainly focused on welcoming guests, sightseeing, and shopping and leisure. After passing through the passage of Ocean Avenue, the area on the left, from south to north, consists of Walrus Mountain, Hero Island, and Polar Adventure. Walrus Mountain is themed around water and is home to animals such as South American sea lions and South African fur seals; visitors can also enjoy rides like the Wave Runner and Super Rapids. Hero Island is the family-friendly zone within the Ocean Kingdom, making it especially suitable for parents visiting with children. Polar Adventure features ice and snow landscapes, where visitors can see adorable penguins, polar bears, and beluga whales. The area to the right of Ocean Avenue, from south to north, consists of Dolphin Cove and Rainforest Flight. As the name suggests, Dolphin Cove focuses on dolphin viewing; the rides in Rainforest Flight are the most thrilling and adventurous in the entire park, with many attractions to try, including the Parrot Coaster, which climbs nearly 20 stories high before plunging down at full speed. Along the central axis with Ocean Avenue are Hengqin Sea and Ocean Wonders. The Hengqin Sea area features a musical fountain and an evening fireworks show. Ocean Wonders is a large whale shark exhibit hall housing many rare species of fish. Recommended things to do All areas of the theme park feature different amusement rides and marine animals. Maps are available at the main entrance. Recommended attractions include the penguin exhibit in Polar Adventure, the whale shark aquarium in Ocean Wonders, and the roller coasters in the Rainforest Flight area. You can plan your itinerary in advance based on the performance times you want to see. The dolphin show at the Dolphin Theater is highly recommended and absolutely spectacular! Check the official website for the specific performance schedule. ▲ Approx. 3,000 jellyfish dance with the beautiful lighting ▲ Come explore the polar regions, home to emperor penguins and adorable, lively Adélie penguins ▲ Dolphin theater ▲The Whale Shark Aquarium features a giant three-dimensional blue whale shark exterior. As you walk through the curved underwater corridor, thousands of rare fish swim past you, and the circular dome reveals a colorful underwater world. ▲The aquarium tanks in the Whale Shark Pavilion not only house the whale shark, one of the largest fish in the world, but also manta rays with a wingspan of up to 4 m ▲Ride the Parrot Coaster and experience the ever-changing thrills of flight, including sudden centrifugal drops, high-speed soaring, and 360-degree inversions. ▲ Nighttime fireworks show

China · Zhuhai

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Chimelong Safari Park

9.2

4.8/5

108.2k reviews

Dive into a wildlife paradise and explore over 500 global treasures, a place where you can connect with nature like never before! Encounter the world's only panda triplets, Australia's cuddly koalas, South Africa's playful meerkats, Thailand's majestic Asian elephants, and the endangered Malayan tapirs of Southeast Asia. The Park offers two unique wildlife experiences: embark on a self-drive safari across continents or stroll along tours that bring you up close to nature's stars. Capture moments with giant pandas munching on bamboo, snap selfies with snoozing koalas, or watch tigers roam rocky terrains. Don't forget to elevate your visit with cable cars for panoramic views of flamingo flocks and lion prides. Chimelong Safari Park is a great place for animal lovers, families, and anyone looking for a fun and educational day out. With its impressive variety of animals and unique experiences, it's a must-visit spot in Guangzhou! ▲ Say hi to Mongooses ▲Panda. Meet the one and only triplets! ▲ Lizard ▲Tiger.You can observe tigers at every stage of their growth: newborn babies, month-olds and adults ▲ Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor),one of China's Big Three animal icons. The other two are panda and snub-nosed monkey ▲ Flamingos ▲Your self-drive adventurewinds through different types of landscape and comes out of the East African grassland to call it a day

China · Guangzhou

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Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

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4.7/5

14.9k reviews

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians. The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.

China · Guangzhou

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Heyuan Imperial Palace Hotspring Resort

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3.8/5

143 reviews

Heyuan Yulinmen Hotspring Holiday Resort offers accommodation, dining, conference services, entertainment, leisure, and large open-air hot springs. The theme of the resort is Indonesian Balinese-style buildings and tropical rain forest-style buildings; thatch-roofed houses and water gardens allow visitors to feel as if they are in a foreign country. The resort features a number of themed hotel rooms and Balinese-style villas. The water in hot spring pools is crystal clear and has a slight sulphur smell. The natural flowing hot spring water is inexhaustible and allows visitors to relax.

Zijin · 22.4 km from downtown

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Canton Tower

8.4

4.6/5

50k reviews

The Canton Tower stands on the south bank of the Pearl River, facing Haixinsha Island and Zhujiang New Town across the river. At approx. 600 m tall (including the transmission antenna), it is one of China's well-known observation towers. The tower features a hyperboloid structural design, narrower in the middle and wider at the top and bottom. Because of this distinctive slender waist shape, it is affectionately nicknamed the "Slim Waist" by locals. After nightfall, the LED lights on the tower illuminate, displaying rich colors and animated effects, making it a highly recognizable landmark on the Pearl River night skyline. Even without entering the tower, photographing the illuminated exterior along the river is a popular way to check in. The tower features multiple functional areas arranged from lower to higher levels, with sightseeing and entertainment options throughout. The lower zone includes the Pearl River photography observation deck built along the river, offering expansive views ideal for capturing panoramas of the city's central axis. At over 400 m above ground, the Baiyun and Starry Sky themed observation halls provide sweeping views of Guangzhou's new central axis and the scenery along both banks of the Pearl River. The science exhibition hall shows visitors how supertall buildings withstand strong winds and earthquakes. The tower also offers leisure spaces such as a revolving restaurant and a high-altitude tea room. The high-altitude experiences at the tower top area are particularly rich. The horizontal Ferris wheel features over ten fully transparent capsules that slowly rotate along a track at the tower top, allowing visitors to overlook the panoramic view of Guangzhou from within the capsules. The 488 m outdoor observation deck is the highest point accessible to visitors, where one can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view of the city from the tower summit. The vertical free-fall drop ride offers two experience modes: a "seated jump" and a "standing jump" that simulates free fall, suitable for thrill-seeking visitors. The Alpha Exploration Park combines outdoor climbing activities such as cloud walking and mid-air adventures, delivering a unique high-altitude exploration experience at different heights along the tower body.

China · Guangzhou

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Window of the World

8.1

4.6/5

46.6k reviews

Window of the World in Shenzhen lives up to its name as a theme park showcasing world-famous attractions through miniature replicas. Additionally, it features cultural performances from around the globe, including Japanese tea ceremonies and African dance shows, awaiting your enjoyment. The attraction is divided into world square, Asia zone, Oceania zone, Europe zone, Africa zone, America zone, sculpture garden and international street based on global geographical structure and sightseeing activities. The general visiting route is world square (entrance) - Asia area - Oceania area - Africa area - Americas area - Europe area - sculpture garden area - international street area - world square (exit). You can take photos of various architectural structures while selecting performances that interest you to watch. World square The main attraction is the variety of styled gates and relief walls, which serve as the entrance to Window of the World in Shenzhen, marking the start of the journey. Most visitors begin their itinerary at the Zhonghua Gate, designed to resemble the gate of Yonghe Temple in China. Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa, Americas In these different park areas, you can see world-famous landmarks replicated at various scales like 1:1, 1:5, and 1:15, such as Thailand's grand palace, India's taj mahal, Sydney opera house, Paris' arc de triomphe, leaning tower of pisa, Egypt's pyramids, temple of amun, Cambodia's angkor wat, and the grand canyon. The replicas are incredibly lifelike. Here, you'll find miniature versions of numerous renowned sights. It's a small world perfect for photography and helps you discover sceneries from around the globe. If any place catches your interest, why not plan next year's trip to experience the real thing? Here you can also enjoy cultural performances from around the world, which you may choose to watch. Performance schedules are available on the official website. Please note that some shows require an extra charge, and other paid services within the park can also be checked on the official website. International street Similar to places where you eat and buy souvenirs in general amusement parks, you can taste international cuisine like German beer and Hawaiian ice cream, as well as purchase handicrafts from various countries.

China · Shenzhen

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Chimelong International Circus

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4.7/5

23.8k reviews

Chimelong International CircusFounded in 2000, this is an ever-lasting world circus stage, featuring an oversized circus performance venue that can accommodate over 6,000 spectators at once.Chimelong International CircusAdhering to the concept of "Chinese creativity, global integration," more than 300 circus elites from over 20 countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa perform together on the same stage. With professional stage lighting and sound facilities and an international performance team, the show has been staged to this day with enduring popularity and is deeply loved by travelers.Chimelong International CircusIt has not only created a miracle in the world's circus performing arts, but also embodies the innovation and inheritance of generations of circus performers from around the world. Over the course of more than two decades, it has attracted a cumulative audience of over 50 million and is deeply loved by audiences in China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and abroad. It has become a veritable cultural calling card for Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, and even the nation.Chimelong International Circusmade outstanding and irreplaceable contributions to the development of Chinese acrobatics, "Chimelong International Circus" has become a brand in the Chinese and even international circus community. ▲International performance team ▲Diverse and rich circus forms

China · Guangzhou

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Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb

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Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb

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4.6/5

6.3k reviews

The Museum of the Nanyue King (Royal Tomb Exhibition Area) was originally the Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King, which opened in 1988. After the two museums merged to form the Museum of the Nanyue King in 2021, this area became the exhibition area themed around the royal tomb. It was built around the original site of the tomb of Zhao Mo, the second king of the Nanyue Kingdom of the Western Han Dynasty. This royal tomb was discovered in 1983 during construction on Xianggang Mountain on the west side of Yuexiu Mountain. It was carved into the mountain and buried deep inside the mountain. The tomb is shaped like the Chinese character "士" (shi), and is divided into seven burial chambers according to the "front court and rear palace" layout. It has been undisturbed by tomb robbers for more than two thousand years and is well preserved. The entire exhibition area consists of three parts: the ancient tomb protection area, the comprehensive exhibition building, and the main exhibition building. The original site of the tomb is preserved within the ancient tomb protection area. You can enter the original tomb site: the upper walkway offers an overhead view of the stone chamber structure. To descend to the lower level for a closer look, advance booking is usually required, with limited slots available. Even if you can't secure a spot, it won't diminish your experience of this mountain-carved royal mausoleum. Among the unearthed artifacts, the jade burial suit stands out as the signature piece. Composed of over 2,000 jade pieces threaded together with silk, it measures more than 1.7 m in length and is one of the earliest and most complete jade suits discovered in Chinese archaeology. The dragon-knobbed gold seal inscribed "Seal of Emperor Wen" found near the tomb owner's chest directly confirmed his identity. The main exhibition, "Treasures of the Nanyue Kingdom: Artifacts Unearthed from the Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty," is divided into five sections: the gold seal of Emperor Wen, treasures from the main chamber, sacrificial victims, imperial storage, and ritual bronzes. Beyond the jade suit and gold seal, you can also see the rhino horn-shaped jade cup carved from a single piece of green jade (now listed among China's prohibited overseas exhibition relics), the high-stemmed cup combining jade, gold, silver, bronze, and wood materials, as well as over ten sets of jade pendants and dozens of jade sword ornaments from the Han dynasty. The double-ring jade pendant with openwork dragon and phoenix designs was found covering the tomb owner's right eye. Its inner ring features an openwork swimming dragon, while the outer ring depicts a phoenix—this very motif became the source of the museum's emblem. The visit usually follows the order of the comprehensive exhibition building, the ancient tomb protection area, and the main exhibition building. The comprehensive exhibition building also features a special exhibition titled "Ceramic pillows donated by Mr. and Mrs. Yang Yongde," where the diverse shapes and glazes of porcelain pillows from various dynasties are easily overlooked but worth taking a few minutes to appreciate. The tomb also contains over ten sacrificial burials, corresponding to the "Sacrificial burials in the tomb" unit, offering a direct insight into the unique burial customs of the Nanyue Kingdom. If you're interested in Han Dynasty jade artifacts or the history of the Nanyue Kingdom, it's recommended to hold two to three hours for a thorough exploration.

China · Guangzhou

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Pearl River Night Cruise

7.9

4.5/5

13.3k reviews

The Pearl River Night Cruise is a sightseeing experience that takes you by boat along the core section of the Pearl River in Guangzhou. As the cruise travels down the river, the lights on both banks reflect on the water, and modern landmarks such as Canton Tower, Haixinsha, and Liede Bridge come into view one after another. The route also passes Haizhu Square and the Guangzhou Liberation Memorial Statue, a view once selected as one of the Eight Sights of Guangzhou under the name "Pearl Sea Danxin" and an important node on Guangzhou's modern-era central axis. Beyond modern architecture, the journey also reveals a number of historic riverside buildings, including the Southern Building, Aiqun Hotel, Guangzhou Hotel, Huaxia Hotel, and Jiangwan Hotel, as well as the riverside green spaces of Ersha Island and the European-style villas of Shamian Island. Seen from the water, the arcaded buildings of the modern era face the contemporary high-rises across the river, and the layered depth of Guangzhou's skyline stands out especially clearly against the traced outlines of light.

China · Guangzhou

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M61***24June 24, 2022

5.0

Overall it's pretty good, the scenery is also okay, the main problem is that the guide map is not detailed enough, the signboards are not clear, people walk in vain, in addition, there is a section of mountain road without guardrails, the cordon pulled by the scenic area has fallen to the ground, it is quite dangerous, and needs to be improved.