Gungzhu (), once better known internationally as Canton, has been Chinas busiest trading centre for centuries. Despite breakneck redevelopment up to and after the 2010 Asian Games, much of the metropolis still hums along at a pleasantly sedate pace, where narrow, leafy streets conceal temples and mosques, pockets of colonial-era heritage, traditional dim-sum eateries, distinctiveshophouses and Lngnn architecture. Equally, you can embrace modernity via the 21st-century architectural landmarks of the showpiece Zhjing New Town, such as the late Zaha Hadids Opera House and the slim-waisted Canton Tower, rising up over the Pearl River, which cuts a lazy swathe through the city.

Dont depart Guangzhou without an amble through the concession-era gem that is Shamian Island. The central eastwest drag is a time-warp boulevard of

An all-in-one ancestral shrine, Confucian school and chamber of commerce for the Chen clan, this compound was built in 1894 by the residents of 72

Just north of the channel that divides Shamian Island from the city, this tumbledown market is a sensory delight, with open-fronted vendors arranged

Designed by Zaha Hadid, southern Chinas premier performance venue has transformed the area with its typically commanding, otherworldly aspect. Futuristic

One of Guangdongs four famous classical gardens, this graceful property on the outskirts of the city was built in 1871 by an official of the Qing court

Youll feel like Indiana Jones/Lara Croft (select as preferred) as you descend the two-millennia-old steps into an actual Han dynasty tomb. This was the

Built for the 2010 Asian games, this 604m tall tower was designed to look female by its Dutch architects, earning it the nickname slim waisted (,

Tree-lined streets Xinhepu Lu (), Xuguyuan Lu () and Peizheng Lu () in the historic Dngshn area offer a welcome respite from the city. Here

This Buddhist temple complex was first built in AD 537 to enshrine Buddhist relics brought over from India and placed in the octagonal Decorated Pagoda

Dont depart Guangzhou without an amble through the concession-era gem that is Shamian Island. The central eastwest drag is a time-warp boulevard of

An all-in-one ancestral shrine, Confucian school and chamber of commerce for the Chen clan, this compound was built in 1894 by the residents of 72

Just north of the channel that divides Shamian Island from the city, this tumbledown market is a sensory delight, with open-fronted vendors arranged

Designed by Zaha Hadid, southern Chinas premier performance venue has transformed the area with its typically commanding, otherworldly aspect. Futuristic

One of Guangdongs four famous classical gardens, this graceful property on the outskirts of the city was built in 1871 by an official of the Qing court

Youll feel like Indiana Jones/Lara Croft (select as preferred) as you descend the two-millennia-old steps into an actual Han dynasty tomb. This was the

Built for the 2010 Asian games, this 604m tall tower was designed to look female by its Dutch architects, earning it the nickname slim waisted (,

Tree-lined streets Xinhepu Lu (), Xuguyuan Lu () and Peizheng Lu () in the historic Dngshn area offer a welcome respite from the city. Here

This Buddhist temple complex was first built in AD 537 to enshrine Buddhist relics brought over from India and placed in the octagonal Decorated Pagoda

Chinas third-biggest city, Guangzhou is the beating heart of the megalopolis that is the Pearl River Delta. This location along the South China Sea has

This year, China welcomes the Rooster, crowing in the new year on 28 January 2017. The Rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac (between the

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These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughoutGuangzhou.

Dont depart Guangzhou without an amble through the concession-era gem that is Shamian Island. The central eastwest drag is a time-warp boulevard of

An all-in-one ancestral shrine, Confucian school and chamber of commerce for the Chen clan, this compound was built in 1894 by the residents of 72

Just north of the channel that divides Shamian Island from the city, this tumbledown market is a sensory delight, with open-fronted vendors arranged

Designed by Zaha Hadid, southern Chinas premier performance venue has transformed the area with its typically commanding, otherworldly aspect. Futuristic

One of Guangdongs four famous classical gardens, this graceful property on the outskirts of the city was built in 1871 by an official of the Qing court

Youll feel like Indiana Jones/Lara Croft (select as preferred) as you descend the two-millennia-old steps into an actual Han dynasty tomb. This was the

Built for the 2010 Asian games, this 604m tall tower was designed to look female by its Dutch architects, earning it the nickname slim waisted (,

Tree-lined streets Xinhepu Lu (), Xuguyuan Lu () and Peizheng Lu () in the historic Dngshn area offer a welcome respite from the city. Here

This Buddhist temple complex was first built in AD 537 to enshrine Buddhist relics brought over from India and placed in the octagonal Decorated Pagoda

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