Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 44 min
Chimelong Paradise (25 min) Large amusement park with many white-knuckle rides, including a roller coaster with 10 inversions. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall (24 min) Built in 1931, this octagonal 3,240-seat memorial hall is dedicated to former president Sun Yat-sen. Huacheng Square (19 min) Grand paved city plaza, with trees, landscaped flower beds & nearby attractions. Sacred Heart Cathedral (26 min) Soaring 1888 Catholic cathedral, one of only a few in the world constructed completely of granite. Baiyun Mountain (26 min) Scenic mountaintop overlook & natural area with hiking trails & a cable car to the top. Guangzhou Zoo (24 min) Park with a wide variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, pandas & exotic birds. Canton Fair Complex (8 min) Giant state-of-the-art exhibition center on 272 acres with vast indoor & outdoor spaces. Canton Tower (13 min) Completed in 2010, this 604-m. hyperboloid tower features a rooftop observation deck. Yuexiu Hill (26 min) Guangzhou Museum, the Yuexiu Stadium & the Pavilion of Regaining are all found in this city park. Zhujiang New Town (16 min) South China Botanical Garden (20 min) Sprawling botanical garden featuring an extensive array of plants, a scenic lake & airy greenhouses. CTF Finance Centre (18 min) Soaring 530-m. skyscraper, home to a modern shopping mall, apartments & an upscale hotel. Chimelong Safari Park (30 min) This 2,000-acre wildlife park features animals viewed from vehicles, plus dining & souvenirs. Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (27 min) Buddhist temple complex first built in 510, featuring a main hall & flowerlike pagoda with relics. Guangdong Museum (15 min) Distinctive modern building housing Chinese paintings, ceramics, bronzes & archaeological artifacts. |