Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 59 min
Mount Xiqiao (37 min) Known to be 40- to 50-million-years, this extinct volcano is surrounded by forest, cliffs & temples. Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (47 min) Buddhist temple complex first built in 510, featuring a main hall & flowerlike pagoda with relics. Yuexiu Hill (46 min) Guangzhou Museum, the Yuexiu Stadium & the Pavilion of Regaining are all found in this city park. Nanfeng Kiln (14 min) Stoneware workshops at a centuries-old ceramics hub in a hilly landscape, with dragon-shaped kilns. Haizhu Square (49 min) Central meeting place offering gardens with colorful flower beds, river views & walking paths. Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (46 min) Built in 1894, this academic temple is a large, architecturally notable complex exhibiting artwork. Qiandeng Lake (17 min) Park and lake Onelink International Plaza (48 min) Huge wholesale mall for housewares, accessories, jewelry & souvenirs, without fixed prices. Sacred Heart Cathedral (49 min) Soaring 1888 Catholic cathedral, one of only a few in the world constructed completely of granite. Liang's Garden (11 min) Foshan Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall (7 min) Martial arts Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall (45 min) Built in 1931, this octagonal 3,240-seat memorial hall is dedicated to former president Sun Yat-sen. Zhenhai Tower (45 min) Grand 5-story pagoda now housing a historical museum with art & archaeological relics. Foshan Lingnan World (7 min) Tree-shaded street with restored shops & villas, now occupied by indie fashion stores & restaurants. |