2-Day Guangzhou Tour | Must-See Attractions and Tips

🧳Day 1: 🗓Chen Clan Ancestral Hall → Yongqing Fang → Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street → Shamian Island → Sacred Heart Cathedral → Dafo Temple (night view) 🕙Morning: ✅Chen Clan Ancestral Hall 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Station. 💰Admission: CNY 10, open 8:30–17:30. 🌟Highlights: A representative of Lingnan architecture, with exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and more. ✅Yongqing Fang 🚉Transportation: 10-minute walk. 💰Admission: Free, open all day. 🌟Highlights: Arcade streets and handicraft shops. The Moon Bridge is a must-see. 🕙Noon: ✅Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street 🚉Transportation: 15-minute walk from Yongqing Fang. 🌟Highlights: Lots of food. We recommend Tao Tao Ju and Shun Kee Ice Room. 🕙Afternoon: ✅Shamian Island 🚉Transportation: 10-minute taxi ride or take Metro Line 6 to Huangsha Station. 🌟Highlights: European-style buildings and White Swan Hotel. A great place for photos. Enjoy a cup of coffee and afternoon tea. 🕙Evening: ✅Sacred Heart Cathedral 🚉Transportation: 5-minute walk from Shamian Island to Yide Road. 🌟Highlights: Free admission. Dress appropriately (no vests or shorts). Closed on Mondays. 🕙Night: ✅Dafo Temple 🚉Transportation: 10-minute walk to Beijing Road. 🌟Highlights: The night view is stunning. Best visited at night. ———————————————————— 🧳Day 2 🗓Route: Huacheng Square → Guangdong Museum → Canton Tower → Pearl River Night Cruise 🕙Morning: ✅Huacheng Square 🚉Transportation: Take Metro APM Line to Huacheng Dadao Station. 🌟Highlights: The core of Guangzhou's CBD. Enjoy views of Canton Tower and other modern buildings. ✅Guangdong Museum 🚉Transportation: 5-minute walk from Huacheng Square. 💰Admission: Free, reservation required (closed on Mondays). 🌟Must-see exhibits: Relics from the Nanhai I shipwreck and dinosaur fossils. 🕙Afternoon: ✅Canton Tower 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Canton Tower Station. 💰Admission: Observation deck CNY 150, Ferris wheel package CNY 298. 👍Tips: Long lines for the Ferris wheel. The observation deck is better value. 🕙Night: ✅Pearl River Night Cruise 🚉Transportation: Board at Tianzi Wharf or Canton Tower Wharf. 💰Tickets: From CNY 100. We recommend the 19:30–21:00 cruise. 🌟Highlights: Enjoy the light show on both sides of the river. See landmarks like Canton Tower and Liede Bridge. —————————————————— ❤Next time, we'll write about lesser-known attractions in Guangzhou. Follow us for more!