Top 50 Best Things to Do in Guangzhou
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Guangzhou

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  • Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resorttop_1
    󰺂9.2
    15.99
    Guangzhou.Near Panyu Chimelong and Guangzhou South Railway Station15.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoy the Pegasus Family Coaster with the whole family
    4 theme parks
    󱨠Saved by 1684 users󱨠4152 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The first-class interactive seats were totally worth it!! The actors walked right past us. We were in the front row, and the kids had a blast, clapping and interacting with actors from different countries. They were especially happy when groups of small animals ran past.

  • Canton Towertop_2
    󰺂8.4
    7.2
    Guangzhou.Pazhou International Exhibition Center Area and Canton Tower and Kecun Area3.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Dazzling light show on the Pearl River at night
    󰋄Top of Guangzhou with scenic views
    󱨠Saved by 6880 users󱨠22390 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Convenient and quick, saving you the hassle of queuing to buy tickets! Highly recommended! I've already strongly recommended it to my friends!

  • Pearl River Night Cruisetop_3
    󰺂7.8
    1.5
    Guangzhou.Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Haizhu Square6.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Guangzhou Tower landmarks views
    󱨜Lingnan architecture & boat tour
    󱨠Saved by 5901 users󱨠4894 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Yuen Jien SooYuen Jien Soo

    Nice way to experience the beautiful night scene of pearl river. The only minor complaint is that the seating arrangement can't be selected during booking.

  • Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb
    4
    󰺂7.5
    0.54
    Guangzhou.Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area6.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Miniature Exhibition Hall of the Jade Cup with a High Stem and Bronze Tray Is Now Open
    Highlights:
    󱓊Silk Witch Jade Cloth (Treasure-holding)
    󱨜Tomb King of Nanyue In-situ construction
    󱨠Saved by 1195 users󱨠2329 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    沃囧囧沃囧囧

    This is the most worthwhile museum to visit in the entire Lingnan region, bar none. All 195 prohibited cultural relics from leaving Guangdong are housed here, making it exceptional. The only regret is that we can no longer access the tombs; however, this is unavoidable for preservation purposes.

  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
    5
    󰺂7.4
    29.05
    Guangzhou.Yong Qing Fang/Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street8.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGuangzhou Dangdang Bus Sets Sail on Its Maiden Voyage
    Highlights:
    󱓊Thousands characteristics paintings
    Authentic Guangzhou life experience
    󱨠Saved by 1989 users󱨠1486 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Today, my whole family visited the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. The guide was booked on the spur of the moment, but the experience was surprisingly wonderful! She was friendly and approachable throughout, and her explanations were incredibly detailed. From the "three carvings, two sculptures, one casting, and one painting" of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, to the historical stories on the brick carvings and the auspicious meanings in the pottery sculptures, everything was explained vividly and easily. She even proactively pointed out the exquisite craftsmanship hidden in the details. She patiently answered the children's questions and shared many family stories behind the construction of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Highly recommended! (^.^)

  • Guangdong Science Center
    6
    󰺂7.1
    3.2
    Guangzhou.Near Guangzhou University Town (Close To Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center)11.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱓊Uniquely shaped like technological aircraft carrier
    󱓊80,000 sq ft lake & plants
    󱨠Saved by 1803 users󱨠6254 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    206***33206***33

    It's really huge; you can't see everything in half a day. The air conditioning is very strong. There aren't many restaurants inside, but there are quite a few activities for children, although some of the equipment is a bit old, and some require advance reservations via a mini-program. The dome theater about aliens was a bit too advanced for the kids. The souvenir shop at the entrance is quite large, with many items at reasonable prices. I even saw garden eels—they were so cute!

  • Guangdong Museum
    7
    󰺂7.0
    Guangzhou.Zhujiang New Town/Guangdong Museum2.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱓊Creative box-like appearance
    Near Canton Tower & landmarks
    󱨠Saved by 2189 users󱨠1261 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Caitlyn 凯琳Caitlyn 凯琳

    I wish I could post 100 pictures. The museum is huge with so many floors and artifacts, rocks and art to see. Truly an astounding piece of history. It was very crowded when I went so I didn’t visit all the floors but one day when I have time, I definitely will be going back to re-enjoy the museum and everything it has to offer.

  • Yuexiu Park
    8
    󰺂6.8
    Guangzhou.Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area6.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱨞Ancient city wall | Lantern show
    󰋄Boating with scenic city center views
    󱨠Saved by 1636 users󱨠1547 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The hotel is near Joy City and Zhongzhou Shopping Center. The rooms are well-equipped, with excellent Wi-Fi and strong signal, ensuring smooth internet access. The housekeeper was very efficient in cleaning, and the front desk staff were friendly and provided a free upgrade. The room is highly recommended and worth staying at.

  • Grandview Aquarium
    9
    󰺂6.7
    9.44
    Guangzhou.Tianhe Stadium/TaiKoo Hui687m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGuangzhou's first penguin chick has been born, and you're invited to name it
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱨜Deep-sea exhibition tanks (Guinness record)
    Near Canton Tower & attractions
    󱨠Saved by 3464 users󱨠3925 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It is worth visiting. Not so cost effective but worth it. It was a nice experience!

  • Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou
    10
    󰺂6.6
    0.54
    Guangzhou.Guangzhou Railway Station and Yuexiu Park Area6.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou is giving away 6,000 free tickets | Oct 20, 2025-Dec 20, 2025
    Highlights:
    󱨜Admire the plaque handwritten by Sun Yat-sen
    Enjoy a wonderful concert in the memorial hall
    󱨠Saved by 1110 users󱨠1022 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    爱玩的小可爱zy爱玩的小可爱zy

    Zhongshan Memorial Hall. . . Metro Line 1. . Memorial Hall Station is available. Tickets 10. The opening time in the memorial hall is 09:00—17:30. . Sometimes there will be performances. . . Time will be announced in advance. It is recommended to play two to three hours.

What Best Things to Do are there in Guangzhou?
These are all Best Things to Do in Guangzhou:Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, Canton Tower, Pearl River Night Cruise, Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Guangzhou?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Guangzhou include:Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort:4.7, Canton Tower:4.5, Pearl River Night Cruise:4.5, Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb:4.7, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall:4.6
At what locations in Guangzhou can Best Things to Do in Guangzhou be found?
The Best Things to Do in Guangzhou are mainly located in:Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort:Guangzhou, Canton Tower:Guangzhou, Pearl River Night Cruise:Guangzhou, Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb:Guangzhou, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall:Guangzhou
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