1. Beijing Road: the favorite lively place for Guangzhou people
On one side is the ancient Xiguan, on the other is the cutting-edge Tianhe, and in the middle is the Beijing Road Commercial Pedestrian Street, because it brings together profound The traditional atmosphere and flashy fashion elements make it extremely charming. Although the rent is very expensive, every inch of land is expensive, but there is still an endless stream of brands and merchants who have chosen this place as their first choice to open stores, and each one is bigger than the last. There are more than 10 large department stores here, such as Guangzhou Department Store Building, a leading commercial enterprise in Guangzhou, which is located here. There are also various brand image stores and flagship stores, as well as a variety of entertainment venues such as cinemas and bookstores. In addition, while shopping, tourists can also see the "Millennium Ancient Road" ground museum. The continuous flow of tourists and customers has made this the most famous pedestrian street in Guangzhou. It is a favorite lively place for new and old Guangzhou people, and it is also a favorite traditional shopping place for Guangzhou people.
Two, Shangxiajiu: Xiguan style
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is what everyone calls Xiguan. After the baptism of history, the Xiguan style features of today's commercial pedestrian street, which combines Chinese and Western styles, have gradually formed. In Guangzhou, if you haven’t been to Shangxiajiu, you really can’t say that you are from Guangzhou. Even though Shangxiajiu is above average, it is very friendly to the people and offers a wide range of food, drinks and entertainment. In Shangxiajiu, there are delicious Cantonese delicacies everywhere, as well as countless special Xiguan snacks, which will definitely make you enjoy your meal!
Third, take a night tour of the Pearl River to see the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Pearl River
The Pearl River Night Tour is a tourist project with southern characteristics in Guangzhou. Whenever night falls, both sides of the Pearl River are shrouded in dazzling lanterns, which are dazzling and ever-changing. At this time, it is best to take a cruise ship and see the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Pearl River: the famous bridges decorated with neon lights, the romantic "Eight Scenes of Yangcheng" at night, and the people walking in the rustling wind are all on the banks of the Pearl River. A beautiful scenery. If you have enough energy and interest, you might as well go along both sides of the Pearl River to pursue Guangzhou's long history and trendy culture, and experience Guangzhou's endless cultural customs.
4. Canton Tower
Canton Tower, also known as Xiaomanyao, is a new landmark building in Guangzhou. At the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, fireworks bloomed and Canton Tower shined. Climb up to the observation deck of Canton Tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Guangzhou. In addition to the beautiful scenery, Canton Tower also has many sightseeing and entertainment facilities such as aerial ladders, horizontal Ferris wheels, and 4D cinemas. Imagine that when you stand on the sightseeing floor and look at the ground road under the glass floor, the traffic flow is as small as Ant, when the Pearl River meanders under your feet, will you, who has always been bold, get dizzy? Go and experience it!
V. Yuexiu Park: Panoramic views of the beautiful scenery of Yangcheng
Yuexiu Park is one of the eight scenic spots in Yangcheng in the new century. It was named after Zhao Tuo, King of Nanyue, built the "Chaohan Terrace" on the mountain during the Western Han Dynasty. There is the famous historic site Zhenhai Tower in the park, also known as the five-story building. You can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Yangcheng from the top of the tower. There are also ancient Chu Ting and Foshan archways, ancient city walls, Sifang Fort, Zhongshan Monument, Five Rams Stone Statue, Five Rams Legend Sculpture Group, spherical water tower, etc. in the park. In addition, the three artificial lakes in Yuexiu Park are the favorite places for tourists: Dongxiu Lake and Nanxiu Lake have beautiful scenery and are good places for painting, sketching and fishing; Beixiu Lake has low green shade and is a popular place for boating enthusiasts best choice.
6. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall tells the story of the feats of the revolutionary pioneers
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a grand and magnificent octagonal palace-style building with strong national characteristics. It is composed of four palace-style buildings with double eaves, Xieshan and Xiasha on the front, back, left and right, which are like four layers of rolled dragon ridges, forming a whole, arching out the huge octagonal pointed roof in the center. In the center of the top of the mountain with double eaves, there hangs a large lacquered gold plaque with a blue background and red edges. On it are the four large characters "The world is for one commonwealth" written by Sun Yat-sen, which is powerful and powerful. Under the eaves of the front, there are eight large vermillion-colored polished stone pillars on the inside and outside, which can be surrounded by three people, supporting the ceiling with painted polished stone rice bucket arches, flower beams and mosaic patterns. The large bronze chandelier hangs in the middle of the tall corridor, reflecting the carved red door, making the palace more magnificent and antique.
Today, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is one of the most iconic buildings in Guangzhou and an important place for large-scale gatherings and performances in Guangzhou. It has also witnessed many historical events in Guangzhou...
7. Nanhai Temple : Witness the origin of the Silk Road
The Nanhai Temple, also known as the Boluo Temple, is the only remaining most complete and largest building complex among the ancient sea temples in my country. It is also the center of maritime silk since the Western Han Dynasty. An important testimony that the road originated in Guangzhou. Nanhai Temple is large in scale, and most of the existing buildings are Qing Dynasty structures. Its main building is a five-entry palace, which from south to north is the first gate, the rite gate and the complex corridor, the ceremonial pavilion, the main hall and the Zhaoling Palace. There is a stone archway in front of the Nanhai Temple with the inscription "The sea is calm". The temple preserves many stone carvings from past dynasties. The Nanhai Temple is like a historical old man who has witnessed with his own eyes the history of the Maritime Silk Road originating in Guangzhou since the Western Han Dynasty. It integrates my country's religion, ancient architecture, calligraphy, sculpture, and various literature and art, and has a high history. value and tourism value.
8. The approachable Sacred Heart Cathedral
Guangzhou Shishi Sacred Heart Cathedral is located on Yide Road in the center of Guangzhou. It is the most magnificent and distinctive Catholic church in Guangzhou Diocese. A cathedral with a history of more than 130 years. Unlike other churches that are "untouchable" and sacred, the Sacred Heart Cathedral is located in the business district and is even surrounded by seafood shops and fruit shops. Therefore, this church is so approachable no matter how close or far it is. . It is said that every year on Christmas Eve, the church bells and the singing of believers will be heard. I believe that hearing such harmonious singing will make people feel warm on this cold Christmas night.
Nine, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pearl River in Shamian
In Guangzhou, if you want to see old buildings, feel the European style, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pearl River, you can’t miss this small European island located southwest of the center of Guangzhou. ——Sand noodles. Shamian is located in the corner of Guangzhou City near Baietan. It is very close to the city and quiet. On one side is the lively and prosperous commercial district of the old city, and on the other side is the White Goose Pond. Under the towering trees and in front of the European-style buildings, it is a romantic feeling to take a walk, chat, or enjoy the beautiful night view of the Pearl River.