Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 49 min
Nanfeng Kiln (23 min) Stoneware workshops at a centuries-old ceramics hub in a hilly landscape, with dragon-shaped kilns. Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (37 min) Buddhist temple complex first built in 510, featuring a main hall & flowerlike pagoda with relics. Chimelong Safari Park (45 min) This 2,000-acre wildlife park features animals viewed from vehicles, plus dining & souvenirs. Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 min) Soaring 1888 Catholic cathedral, one of only a few in the world constructed completely of granite. Zhenhai Tower (35 min) Grand 5-story pagoda now housing a historical museum with art & archaeological relics. Chimelong Water Park (41 min) Sprawling aquatic recreation center with colorful slides & tubing rides, plus music & dance shows. Chimelong Paradise (40 min) Large amusement park with many white-knuckle rides, including a roller coaster with 10 inversions. Foshan Lingnan World (21 min) Tree-shaded street with restored shops & villas, now occupied by indie fashion stores & restaurants. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (36 min) Built in 1894, this academic temple is a large, architecturally notable complex exhibiting artwork. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall (35 min) Built in 1931, this octagonal 3,240-seat memorial hall is dedicated to former president Sun Yat-sen. Guangzhou Zoo (39 min) Park with a wide variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, pandas & exotic birds. Guangdong Museum (42 min) Distinctive modern building housing Chinese paintings, ceramics, bronzes & archaeological artifacts. Yuexiu Hill (36 min) Guangzhou Museum, the Yuexiu Stadium & the Pavilion of Regaining are all found in this city park. Canton Tower (38 min) Completed in 2010, this 604-m. hyperboloid tower features a rooftop observation deck. |