Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 52 min
Mount Xiqiao (37 min) Known to be 40- to 50-million-years, this extinct volcano is surrounded by forest, cliffs & temples. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (39 min) Built in 1894, this academic temple is a large, architecturally notable complex exhibiting artwork. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall (38 min) Built in 1931, this octagonal 3,240-seat memorial hall is dedicated to former president Sun Yat-sen. Qiandeng Lake (15 min) Park and lake Sacred Heart Cathedral (42 min) Soaring 1888 Catholic cathedral, one of only a few in the world constructed completely of granite. Zhenhai Tower (38 min) Grand 5-story pagoda now housing a historical museum with art & archaeological relics. Liang's Garden (9 min) Foshan Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall (14 min) Martial arts Onelink International Plaza (41 min) Huge wholesale mall for housewares, accessories, jewelry & souvenirs, without fixed prices. Foshan Lingnan World (14 min) Tree-shaded street with restored shops & villas, now occupied by indie fashion stores & restaurants. Haizhu Square (42 min) Central meeting place offering gardens with colorful flower beds, river views & walking paths. Nanfeng Kiln (19 min) Stoneware workshops at a centuries-old ceramics hub in a hilly landscape, with dragon-shaped kilns. Yuexiu Hill (39 min) Guangzhou Museum, the Yuexiu Stadium & the Pavilion of Regaining are all found in this city park. Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (40 min) Buddhist temple complex first built in 510, featuring a main hall & flowerlike pagoda with relics. |