Guangzhou is a lively city. It is going to host 2010 Asian Games. It has modern sports buildings and good public basic facilities. Otherwise, it also has more than 2800 years history and it is the first city opening door to outside world in 1978 in China. So it has lots of historical ancient remains.
Places to visit
There are many interesting places in Guangzhou, with museums, music hall, parks and a great number of restaurants and cafes.
The Five Rams Statue
Guangzhou is nicknamed the City of Five Rams. This name comes from a beautiful legend. Now the Five Rams Statue is located in Yuexiu Park.
Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum
It is one of the 80 famous museums in the world. The museum covers 14,000 square meters and the owner of the tomb is the second king, Zhao Mei of Nanyue State of the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-24 A.D.).
Eating in Guangzhou
Cantonese cuisine is good in colour, fragrance, taste and presentation and it is also among the most famous four in the country. In Guangzhou, you can go to Yumcha from 6am in the morning to 2am in the evening.
Places to stay
There are thousands of hotels in Guangzhou. You can have a comprehensive selection of Guangzhou hotels, from luxurious hotels to economy apartments.
The White Swan Hotel is the famousest five star hotel in Guangzhou. It sets amidst the colonial architecture of Shamian Island, right on the Pearl River. The views are pleasant and you also can go to the comfortable bars to have a leisurable night.
How to get there
By plane: There are many flights from all over the world to Guangzhou.
