It has a height of 610 meters, which makes it the second in this indicator in the world. Construction ended shortly before the Asian Games in 2010. Mark Hemel won an international competition, having received the right to implement his project. The design, with all its power, looks elegant. The surface is mesh-like and twists slightly upwards. In addition to the TV studio, the building has office space and an observation deck.

The largest of the squares of the city. In its current splendor, it was presented to the public in 2010 on the eve of the Asian Games. Since 2011, it has hosted the annual Festival of Light. The spacious pedestrian zone is illuminated at night, as in the daytime. There are various attractions around, including the Opera house and the new library. There are many tunnels and passages connecting metro stations and shopping malls.

For a long time he was under the influence of the colonialists. It was conditionally divided between England and France. Europeans built villas, cobbled streets, shops, restaurants and hotels. At the same time, the districts are buried in greenery. Currently, the island, separated from the mainland by a narrow strait, is a collection of architectural and cultural monuments. There is a hiking trail throughout its territory.

It has existed for more than 700 years in various forms. Currently, it is important for the economy and tourism. Some buildings have European features, which is due to history. People from England and France who worked in manufactories lived here in the past. During the tour of architecture, it is difficult for tourists to resist and not buy something in one of several hundred shops. Trade is brisk, Beijing Street is always crowded.

The tallest of the round buildings in the world, built in 2013. It looks like a wheel in appearance. The height is 138 meters, and there is a void in the center. Reflected in the water, the building acquires a "continuation" and becomes similar to the number 8, which in Chinese superstitions is a symbol of happiness. The architect is Giuseppe di Pasquali. Although the literal translation of the name is "Guangzhou Circle", it is popularly called "golden donut".

One of the modern and futuristic buildings of the city was inaugurated in 2010. The project was created by Zaha Hadid. The place was not chosen by chance: the architect was inspired by its nature, especially she liked the Pearl Delta. The view of the structure is inscribed in the landscape: it looks like rocks washed by the waters of a river. There are 2 halls inside: the first one is made of steel, the second one is made of glass. They pass one into the other.

It is located in the Tianhe district. Near the museum and opera house. It opened its doors to visitors in 2013. The area is 100 thousand m2. There are more than 4 million copies of books collected here. The library has become not just a repository of printed materials, but also a public and educational institution. There are 4,000 seats in the reading rooms. About 500 computers have been installed to search for information and work.

It was opened in the 50s of the last century. Its task is to collect materials and iconic objects telling about the culture, history and traditions of the province. The funds, numbering 160 thousand exhibits, have grown too large, and the old building has become too small for the museum. When designing a new one, the Chinese casket became the prototype. The museum moved here in 2010. Of the 40 thousand m2 of the area, about half is given over to exhibitions.

It has existed since the XIX century. According to the plan of the designers, 6 courtyards united 19 premises. The temple was called the academy, since numerous members of the Cheng family were trained here. The temple complex has now been transformed into a museum, where samples of local folk art and crafts are presented, and the Cheng family tree is also mentioned. In 1988, the objects were awarded the status of a cultural monument of national scale.

The mausoleum is more than 2000 years old. It was discovered accidentally underground during construction work in 1983. The tomb was dug up and restored. It resembles a Chinese palace. After the completion of the work, a museum was opened here. His collection consists of unique artifacts from different centuries. Especially valuable are the jade collection and the first golden seal of the emperors dating back to the Han Dynasty.

Built in the traditional Chinese style in 1931 on an area of 7 hectares. The building was modernized in 1998. There is a museum inside. Dedicated to the early life, work and achievements of revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, who became the first head of communist China. His statue stands in front of the entrance, a guard is on duty near it. The memorial hall also has conference facilities that can accommodate about a thousand people.

The largest Christian temple in China. Built in the Gothic style of granite slabs. The cathedral was laid in 1861. Due to the need to bring materials and parts from other cities and countries, the construction lasted for a quarter of a century. For example, stained glass windows were delivered directly from France. The towers rise more than 50 meters. The western one is decorated with a clock, and bells are installed on the eastern one.

Built in 537, the temple complex acquired its current name 500 years later, when a poem of the same name appeared in his honor. A banyan tree grew nearby, which created a curious landscape. The current trees are smaller. There was a place for pavilions, gazebos, a grotto and statues on the territory. The Pagoda of Flowers is part of the composition. It is one of the highest in the Middle Kingdom, as it rises to 57 meters.

The first religious buildings appeared on this site in the IV century. However, they were often rebuilt, and the current temple is different from the prototype. It is dated to the XIX century. The main hall is decorated with a statue of a ten-meter Buddha. A special place is given to the image of the goddess of compassion Guanyin. The temple has a good reputation and is known in China primarily as the alma mater of the 6th Patriarch of Zen Buddhism Huineng.

One of the oldest Muslim buildings in the world. The mosque was built about 1300 years ago, as merchants from the East sailed to the city, and they tried to create comfortable conditions for them. Of all the buildings of the complex, only the minaret has a classic look, the rest are in the Chinese style. The architectural ensemble includes: the Imam's Hall, the gallery, the Wanyue attic, the Tower of Light, the repository of manuscripts and the pavilion of stone steles.

Perhaps the most controversial and discussed attraction of the city. This market was the first where peasants were allowed to trade freely. Economically, Xiaoping's initiative turned out to be beneficial. However, now the market conditions look almost wild. The fact is that here you can buy an animal, kill it without leaving the counter, and give it to the cook to cook dinner. Dried insects and animal skins are sold nearby.

The largest park in the city has an area of approximately 200 hectares. It is famous for 3 lakes and 7 hills. One of the main attractions is a sculptural composition that depicts goats. It was opened in 1959. The statue is associated with the legend of saving the neighborhood from starvation. In addition, in the park it is worth paying attention to the fragments of a dozen cannons and the Zhenhai tower. Or visit local restaurants and walk along the elegant bridges.

Location – a suburb of Guangzhou. Not very large in size, but it can be attributed to the masterpieces of Chinese landscape art. The local lakes and ponds are interconnected in a variety of man-made ways. Among the non-natural beauties of the park, it is also worth highlighting the mural "Monkeys devastate the heavenly Palace" and the large sculpture "The Flowering of Charm".

It is located 8 km from the city. The largest and oldest tropical botanical garden in South Asia. It was created in 1929 due to the need to study the evolution of plants and ecology. At the moment, about 2,400 plant species have been collected on an area of 741 hectares. The territory is divided into three zones: research, conservation and exposition. The latter has a special segment for children.

The name refers to the appearance of one of the hills, similar to a Lotus flower. The old name "Stone Lion's Head" was given for the same reason. Although the beauty here is natural, it was not without human influence. In the past, for several centuries, stone was mined here for construction. For this reason, a quarry was formed. There is no forest on its slopes for a long time, but this does not spoil the overall picture.

One of the newest and most popular attractions of the Lotus Mountains. Nearby it is fashionable to find the remains of the city and a pagoda. The statue was installed in the 90s of the XX century. Its weight is more than 100 tons, and its height is about 40 meters. From the top of the mountain, the Buddha looks towards the sea. In the light, the statue shimmers in a special way. The reason lies in the 10 kg of gold that the bronze base is covered with.

A popular resort located in the Baiyun Mountains. Their peaks are shrouded in fog, thanks to this, the name appeared, translated as "white clouds". Among the attractions are the botanical garden and the Tslulun Spring. The mountains attract extreme people: dozens of attractions have been created for them. Tourists are transported to the main peak by electric car or funicular. The Butterfly Park and the Pigeon Park leave vivid impressions.

It has spread over 130 hectares since 1997. The total number of animals is about 10 thousand. They represent 300 species. Special conditions have been created for each population, as close as possible to the habitat. The most popular destinations are elephant and tiger watching. There are also pets unique to the southern latitudes. For example, a polar bear. The cooling system does not give him a reason to think that he is far from his native lands.

The largest of China's amusement parks. Built in 2006. About a hundred attractions are located on an area of more than a million m2. Some are able to tickle the nerves of even avid fans of extreme sports. The local water park has no equal in Asia. There are thousands of animals representing several hundred species in the safari park. There is also a crocodile nursery, a circus, a golf course and numerous restaurants.

In China, it ranks 3rd in length and 2nd in fullness. There is no exact data on the causes of the name. Perhaps it is connected with a valuable pearl lost here by merchants or with a rock that has become like pearls due to hundreds of years of polishing with water. Thanks to the river, Guangzhou received a picturesque urban landscape and additional tourist opportunities, such as boat trips.