Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 50 min
Chimelong Paradise (33 min) Large amusement park with many white-knuckle rides, including a roller coaster with 10 inversions. Zhenhai Tower (33 min) Grand 5-story pagoda now housing a historical museum with art & archaeological relics. Zhujiang New Town (29 min) Yuexiu Hill (33 min) Guangzhou Museum, the Yuexiu Stadium & the Pavilion of Regaining are all found in this city park. Huacheng Square (31 min) Grand paved city plaza, with trees, landscaped flower beds & nearby attractions. Sacred Heart Cathedral (39 min) Soaring 1888 Catholic cathedral, one of only a few in the world constructed completely of granite. Canton Tower (31 min) Completed in 2010, this 604-m. hyperboloid tower features a rooftop observation deck. Guangzhou Zoo (30 min) Park with a wide variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, pandas & exotic birds. CTF Finance Centre (33 min) Soaring 530-m. skyscraper, home to a modern shopping mall, apartments & an upscale hotel. Chimelong Water Park (34 min) Sprawling aquatic recreation center with colorful slides & tubing rides, plus music & dance shows. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall (34 min) Built in 1931, this octagonal 3,240-seat memorial hall is dedicated to former president Sun Yat-sen. Chimelong Safari Park (38 min) This 2,000-acre wildlife park features animals viewed from vehicles, plus dining & souvenirs. South China Botanical Garden (26 min) Sprawling botanical garden featuring an extensive array of plants, a scenic lake & airy greenhouses. Canton Fair Complex (25 min) Giant state-of-the-art exhibition center on 272 acres with vast indoor & outdoor spaces. Guangdong Museum (31 min) Distinctive modern building housing Chinese paintings, ceramics, bronzes & archaeological artifacts. |