Guangzhou Itinerary for 7 Days : Ultimate Guangzhou Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Canton Tower

Opening Hours: Guangzhou Tower: 9:30-22:30; ticket office ticketing time and visitor arrival time is 9:30-22:00; holidays and special event days are subject to ticket office announcement; Ferris wheel: 10:00 - 22 :30; Among them: Monday 15:00 - 22:30, and Monday of the last week of every month 17:00 - 22:30 Speed ​​Cloud: 10:00 - 22:30. Among them: Monday 12:00 - 22:30, and Monday of the last week of the week 17:00 - 22:30

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Yiyuan East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

Canton Tower is currently one of the tallest towers in China. Due to its unique shape, it is also known as "Slim Waist" and is a landmark of Guangzhou. The tower has a stunning nightview and it is one of the main venues for the Guangzhou International Light Festival each year. At the observation platform, you are offered a bird's eye view of the entire Guangzhou skyline. The tower is a frequent host to high altitude extreme sports programmes.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Canton Tower is the second highest tower in the world. It is 600 meters tall with 112 floors. There's restaurants and souvenir shops at the first floor. An archery on the 2nd floor. It also has two rotating view of the city restaurants higher up. One restaurant is French and the other is Mediterranean. A booking has to be made before hand however. I bought a combo ticket to see the inside and get to the top of the tower. I experienced the cloud & star observation decks, bubble tram, sky drop of 60 meters and 488 lookout. I would recommend wearing a masks when you get out at the very top, when you're not taking a selfie of course. The LG 4D experience at the exit is also quite incredible.

Trip.com User: Guangzhou Tower is also called Guangzhou New TV Tower, nicknamed Xiaomanyao, and is often called twisted wood or needle, located in the ground near Yizhou Chigang Tower, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, at an altitude of 600 meters, 125 meters from the south bank of the Pearl River, and Haixinsha Island and the Pearl River New City across the river. It is a tourist tower, with the function of broadcasting and TV transmission, culture and entertainment and city window, and provides the relay service for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Canton Tower, Chimelong Safari Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Chimelong Safari Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/1-10/5,8:30am-7:00pm;Open from 10/6-10/7,9:00am-6:30pm;Open from 10/8-10/31,9:30am-6:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,9:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 300 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: No. 593, Dashi Section, 105 National Road, Dashi Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Chimelong Safari Park is part of the Chimelong Tourist Resort. Located in Guangzhou's Panyu, it is China's first and Guangzhou's only "AAAAA" grade scenic area. It is also the filming location of the famous reality show “Dad, Where Are We Going”. The park spans over 2000 acres of land including a large section of undisrupted Southeast China subtropical rainforest making it the largest eco-zoo in China. The park contains many wild animals from all over the world, of which many are rare species. It is a great place for family trips, there are plenty of animal performances in the park, and there is also a park zone designed specifically for children. It's a lot of fun!

Reviews from Real Guests:

KOKORO: Chimelong Wildlife World 🐆🦓🐘🦛🦒🦙🦜🦩 Summer vacation is about two weeks away, reading has summer vacation to let you play all the time, have left the left campus I only miss the past, plus the home can not go out to swim more can only miss the past. I think that year, except left to Camping, my first trip from Hong Kong to Chimelong Wildlife World, children like snipe animals, but in fact, the big left like snipe animals, animals really proud. The Chimelong Wildlife World, a private zoo of the largest size in Asia, was established and opened on 26 December 1997 on the Dashi Street, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. It covers an area of about 800 hectares and has introduced more than 500 species of animals, nearly 20,000 of them. Rated as one of the first national 5A level tourist scenic spots in China. The design of the wu family is special. The wu family uses d cage to trap d animals, and the family designs a river or high wall on the left. The visitor feels more like being in it, as if it is really the wild world Gan. There is a self-driving 🚗 tour area in Yuzhong. The area is really big. When driving, it feels like entering the left forest. Free is coming and small nervous, because you have to drive carefully and pay attention to the road conditions. There are three areas: 1️⃣ pedestrian area 2️⃣ self-driving area 3️⃣ air viewing car line Each choice has its own characteristics 🎈 In fact, the park is really big. It is recommended that Lianchanglong Hotel buy package. Go to the hotel in the morning and lower your luggage first, then lightly load it and go slowly. 🎈 Another suggestion, in fact, has already arrived in Chimelong, you can buy tickets for the water world, get up and eat a breakfast, pick up your luggage, send it to the hotel, and then play the water world.

肥仔Dee: There are many animals here, there are sheep, rabbits, birds, and monkeys, there are really too many, these animals are very good-looking, they are all moving, moving is very cute, you see, the leopard money laugh much, and giraffe, the neck is not very long, or to stretch longer. Those three pandas are laughing, like fakes, haha, funny.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Chateau Star River Guangzhou is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Chateau Star River Guangzhou

The Chateau Star River Hotel is a five-star hotel located in Guangzhou's Panyu District, an eight-minute drive from the Pazhou Complex.This Guangzhou hotel offers a range of guestrooms, all of which offer free Internet and free mini-bars. Guests are even able to choose the desired level of firmness of their mattress. Some rooms offer views of the Pearl River.Meeting and conference facilities equipped with audio and visual equipment are available within the hotel.Three inhouse restaurants also serve a range of cuisine including Cantonese.A comprehensive range of recreational options are available within the hotel including a swimming pool, spa facilities, a billiards room, fitness center and tennis courts.

Day 2

Guangdong Science Center

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-5:00pm during China's national day;Open from 9/24-12/31,Tue-Fri,9:30am-4:30pm;Open from 9/24-12/31,Sat-Sun,9:30am-5:00pm;Closed from 9/24-12/31,Mon

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: No.168, West Sixth Road, University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Guangdong Science Center is located in Guangzhou University City. Its overall architectural structure seeks to embody "scientific aircraft carrier". From a bird's eye point of view, it looks like a kapok. Its shape is very unique. The museum has 12 permanent exhibition pavilions, 4 science and technology theaters, an outdoor science exploration park, and dozens of outdoor exhibitions. It is a scientific paradise that has always fascinated children.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: Guangdong Science Center has very unique shape which probably was inspired by some sci-fi movies. It is fully dedicated to the popularization of science. It has more than ten pavilions with different expositions.

Trip.com User: its look like a new and good looking architecture of modern china, i suggest the visitors atleast visit the inside science and innovation.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Chateau Star River Peninsula is the best places.

Chateau Star River Peninsula

Chateau Star River Guangzhou Peninsula is a boutique chain hotel located on Shajiao Island, commanding beautiful views of the Pearl River.A 5-minute drive takes guests to the Pazhou Exhibition Center to which a shuttle bus operates during the Canton Fair. A 15-minute drive sees guests to Canton Tower and a 45-minute drive sees them to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.This Guangzhou hotel has spacious Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites that come with all the standard amenities a mini bar and broadband Internet access.An on-site restaurant whips up authentic Cantonese cuisine, breakfast and dinner are served at the E-café and guests can enjoy fantastic international cuisine in the poolside restaurant. A cup of aromatic coffee or tea and cookies can be enjoyed at the lobby bar.The hotel owns a 660 sq. m Grand Ballroom and three variously-sized meeting rooms with natural light and garden views. From pool side parties to wedding banquets, professional planners are committed to arranging every detail to satisfy guests. Grand Ballroom provides high-tech meeting equipment including 8*4M LED and projectors. Guests can take advantage of the outdoor garden-view swimming pool and an indoor heated swimming pool, a fitness room, tennis courts, badminton courts and other recreational facilities.

Day 3 | Morning

Lingnan Impression Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/25-12/31,9:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Waihuan West Road, University City, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Lingnan Impression Park is located in the south of the University Town of Panyu District. It is a special Lingnan traditional culture theme park. Here you can see civilian houses of a typical Lingnan water town, with features such as Erlang walls and Manchuria windows, and experience Lingnan folk customs and Lingnan folk culture. You can watch a lion dance, blow a sugar person, knead a flour person or play nostalgic games such as wielding the diabolo and skipping ropes. All these activities remind people of the old times. There is also a rich variety of traditional cuisines here. It is a great place to learn about traditional culture.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The ring is beautiful, there are mobile games, the performance is very exciting, the food is not lacking, it is worth a visit, only cash to buy tickets, no cash can still go to the tourist service center to cash the money and buy tickets.

MaxS: Lingnan Impression Park is a huge area dedicated to the bright entertainment. It looks very new and renovated. there are a lot of places for taking shots making this place very attractive for the photographers.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Lingnan Impression Park, Baiyun Mountain next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Baiyun Mountain

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 5 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2 Days

Location: Baiyun Mountain Scenic Spot, Guangyuan Middle Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou

Baiyun Mountain is one of the tourism landmarks of Guangzhou. It consists of more than 30 mountain peaks. When you climb up to the main peak Moxing Peak, you are able to overlook the entire Guangzhou. The Mountain is usually shrouded in clouds. It is a good place to take a stroll and enjoy mother nature. There are mainly seven regions in Baiyun Mountain and Yuntai Garden is a good choice if you want to enjoy the flowers. It is a Western-style garden that is rarely seen in Guangzhou and the flowers bloom all year round.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: La Montaña de Baiyun está situada en el centro de Guangzhou y, desde ella, puede verse buena parte de la ciudad. Ocupa un área de 28 km cuadrados y cuenta con 30 cimas. Su nombre se traduce como “Montaña de las Nubes Blancas” y es fácil imaginarse por qué. Hay varios lugares a visitar, principalmente el Pico Moxing, que tiene las mejores vistas; el Valle de los Pájaros de Primavera y los Melocotoneros.

MaxS: Baiyun Mountain or White Cloud Mountain is famous scenic spot in Guangzhou City which is situated in the Baiyun district of Guangzhou. It's easy to get there by public transportation. I've spent in that forest climbing up and down my whole day. Good memories!

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe in advance, because all the tourists head to Baiyun Mountain love staying at it.

Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe

Just a few steps from Guangzhou East Railway Station, the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe (Guangzhou Tianhe Xintian Xierdunjiudian) is conveniently located in Guangzhou's central business district, with easy access to the city's most popular shopping and entertainment venues.

All of the Guest Rooms and Suites at this Guangzhou hotel feature Hilton Serenity Beds, wireless internet access, LCD TVs and stunning views of the city skyline.

Diners can check out the sophisticated Il Ponte for authentic Italian cuisine, take afternoon tea in the relaxed T Lounge & Bar and enjoy cocktails and live music in Bar One.

Business travelers can book one of 8 function rooms which offer the very latest in audio/visual technology, or choose the grand ballroom for larger occasions.

For those wishing to stay fit and trim on the route can get in an exercise at the Fitness Centre, swim laps in the outdoor pool or relax at the spa.

Day 4 | Morning

Chinese Academy of Sciences Huanan Botanical Garden

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: 1190 Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

The Chinese Academy of Sciences Huanan Botanical Garden is one of China's great botanical gardens and covers a huge area filled with several rare species of plant. It is a spectacular destination for family tours. There are ten viewing areas in the park, including the Azalea Garden, Ginger Park, Bamboo Park, and Aquatic Park. These plants have existed on Earth for over 100 million years, and remain largely unchanged even to this day. Because of the abundance of plant life, the air is clean and pure.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: What a place!! i stayed for three days in Guangzhou and had to make sure to visit this place. The air was so fresh and clean. something people im the cities do not experience. unfortunately i didnt have enough time on that day as i had to catch a train but the time spent there was beautiful and serine. As i walked in it i was wondering as to why people cut trees?

MaxS: Chinese Academy of Sciences Huanan Botanical Garden is very very big botanical garden. It has vast territory and thousands of species of plants. This is botanic library, so many interesting and rare species are presented there!

Day 4 | Afternoon

Baomo Garden nearby is the top choice before you leave Chinese Academy of Sciences Huanan Botanical Garden and hit the road.

Baomo Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Dachuangang, Ziyan Village, Shawan Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City

Baomo Garden is located in Panyu District, Guangzhou. This water village showcases the architecture of Lingnan style, large-scale brick sculptures and porcelain carvings, as well as Zhao Tailai Art Palace and Zhao Tailai Collection Hall. As a park, Baomo Garden also cultivates a large number of Lingnan special bonsai and raises a koi which symbolizes good fortune.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: El Jardín Baomo de Guangzhou está situado al sur, en el distrito de Panyu. Fue construido en el periodo de la Dinastía Qing, pero posteriormente tuvo que ser renovado en 1995. El área total es de 100.000 metros cuadrados, incluyendo jardines, arquitectura tradicional y zonas de agua. Al quedar a desmano, lejos del centro de la ciudad, es una zona extrañamente tranquila, lo cual se agradece mucho en China.

MaxS: What can I say? I can say a lot but I'll be quick, Baomo Garden is my favorite garden in China, this is number one. I've never seen such beautiful place before and after my visiting Baomo.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hongzhuanwu Wensu Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Baomo Garden love staying at it.

Hongzhuanwu Wensu Hotel

The Hongzhuanwu Wensu Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Guangzhou will find that the Hongzhuanwu Wensu Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.

With Shunde Railway Station just 4km away and Foshan Shadi Airport only 44km away, transportation is very convenient. Guests will find 閑雲森林迷宮·野奢露營地, 雲中錘 and 龍風過山車 just a short distance from the hotel.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Guangzhou hotel offers parking on site.

Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service.

Day 5

Baishuizhai Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Baishui Village Scenic Spot, Paitan Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou

Baishuizhai Scenic Spot is located in Zengcheng and is a summer resort in Guangzhou. In this place, the trees are lush, the air is fresh, and there is a hiking path with 9,999 stone steps. You can come here to climb mountain, hike and sightsee. In addition, Baishui Village is most famous for its waterfalls. It has a number of waterfall platforms, which can be used to appreciate the Baishuixian Waterfall at a close distance and feel the momentum of the downfalling water current.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: La catarata Baishui (agua blanca) es la mayor de la provincia de Guangdong, con una caída total de 428 metros. Debido a la fuerza de la caída, el agua toma color blanco y forma una neblina constante. La ruta para visitarla tiene 9999 escalones, debido a que el 9 es el número de la suerte en China.

toto-ro: beautiful! the best thing to do in this area! if you get a didi to the entrance you can walk/hike the whole way (no need for a vehicle). the entire trail is made out of wooden steps. make sure you have enough water and snacks with you because the shops weren’t open when we went.

Day 5 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Baishuizhai Scenic Area? Skov River Resort is one of your top choices.

Skov River Resort

The Skov River Resort is one of the newest hotels in Guangzhou, having opened in 2020.

Famous local attractions 森林海國際房車營地, Gaotan Hot Spring and 森林海嬉水樂園, can all be reached with a short walk.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 6 | Morning

Million Sunflower Garden

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Xinyi 15 Chong, Wanqingsha Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City

Located in Nansha, the Million Sunflower Garden is located some distance away from Guangzhou city and is a great place for flower viewing and family fun. There are many kinds of flowers in the gardens. In every season, there are flowers in bloom. For example, there is the sunflower garden, the rose garden, the lavender garden, the tea garden and so on. The colorful castle-style buildings are very beautiful, and there are many rides and small animals. The thing most worth seeing in the Sunflower Garden, of course, is of course the multitude of sunflowers. This place is also famous for its sunflower chickens. These are chickens that are fed on sunflower seeds. Their meat is firm and their fragrance is exceptionally sweet.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: Amazing, beautiful, romantic garden! Such nice place is located in sub urban area of Guangzhou. I highly recommend to come here. Very impressive.

Trip.com User: we spent time on weekends with the family. quite piecefull and learn more about the flovers

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Million Sunflower Garden, you can head to Conghua Bishuiwan Hot Spring, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Conghua Bishuiwan Hot Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 219 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 353, Yuquan Avenue, Liangkou Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou

Located in the center of Conghua District, Conghua Bishuiwan Hot Spring is backed by mountains and blessed with a beautiful environment. The special feature of this place is its large open-air soda hot spring with purely natural hot spring water. There are more than 30 hot spring pools, paddling pools and remedial baths. Heath care is the theme of this place. The food street in the hot spring area also offer a variety of healthy and delicious recipes. The resort is fully equipped. In addition to the hot springs, there are also multi-purpose exhibition centers, shopping malls, football fields, badminton courts and other facilities.

Day 6 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Conghua Bishuiwan Hot Spring, Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort nearby is the best place to stay.

Bishuiwan Hot Spring Resort

The Bishuiwan Hotspring Holiday Inn (Conghui Bishuiwan Wenquan Dujiacun) is situated on the bank of the Liuxi River "with ranging hills on the banks, with many a line against the sky, and shadows."

Spend hours relaxing in the hotel's hot spring pools, with different pools providing a variety of herbal treaments. Sports fans can also play tennis, basketball, football, table tennis and billiards at the hotel.

Day 7 | Morning

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Opening Hours: Open from 01/01-12/31,Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:30pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2 Hours

Location: No. 34, Enlongli, Zhongshan 7th Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, also known as the "Chen Clan Academy", is where the Guangdong Folk Art Museum is located. Construction for the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall began in 1888. It was a temple built by the Chen family in Guangdong. It is representative of the Lingnan architectural tradition, incorporating all five classical types of sculptures. It is truly a magnificent work of craftsmanship. In the museum, there are also lots of traditional art styles, including Yue embroidery, Guangfu furniture, and so on. It is a wonderful place to learn more about traditional culture.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: La Academia de la Familia Chen, en Guangzhou, es un grupo de 19 edificios, que cubren un área de 13.200 metros cuadrados. Fue construido en 1894 por 72 familias con el apellido Chen, para que sus hijos pudieran estudiar para los exámenes nacionales. Es un ejemplo de arquitectura típica cantonesa, que hoy acoge el Museo de Artes Folklóricas de Guangzhou.

MaxS: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is perfectly preserved family courtyard in Guangzhou describing rich family life in China of past epoch. The architecture is classic Southern China style and adorns look amazing.

Day 7 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you can head to Guangzhou Zoo, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Guangzhou Zoo

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: No. 120, Xianlie Middle Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

The Guangzhou Zoo is located in the east section of Xianlie Middle Road and was built in 1958. The zoo is suitable for family fun. You can bring your children to learn some small animal knowledge, visit the Aquarium and play in the amusement park. The park contains mammals and reptiles from all over the country and around the world. Hundreds of animals such as birds and fish are displayed in the form of a garden. You will enjoy strolling in a natural environment, with birds singing and peacocks displaying their feathers.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The Guangzhou zoo is enormous and wild. When you enter the ticketing queue is okay not that bad. When you enter you immediately feel lost. It is so big you don’t even know where to start. When we looked at the map it was even larger then we imagined. There was whole ecosystem sections that took at least 2 hours to clear through. From lions to pandas chimpanzees to dolphins wow this zoos selection of animals is much larger then all of the zoos I’ve been to and I’ve been to 14 zoos. If you want to get around more easily you can take the sky cart which goes around the park. It has 3 stops and takes 15 minutes to get to each stop. If you do decide to eat in the zoo be prepared some areas barely have any restaurants while some do. This zoo is really great and it was so big that I didn’t even finish half the exhibits in a whole days time. It is so big that I have to go back and finish the rest of the exhibits soon. Overall I really recommend this zoo, it is spectacular.

Trip.com User: Guangzhou Zoo is very big and we had so much fun. Guangzhou is a tourist and international business city and Guangzhou Zoo is one of the best attraction in the city. It’s must visit place, transportation is so convinient because it’s in the city. we saw all kind of animals, from elephants to zebras hahaha. they have shows near the gate and they also have several activities. food was amazing and cheap too. I recommend everyone to check it out. It was a long day but worth visiting. Guangzhou Zoo.

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