Guangzhou is a dazzling and unique city that provides plenty of interesting attractions and business opportunities. For most international businessmen, Guangzhou is agreeably recognized for its large scale trade fair that held twice annually in Spring and Autumn. The fair has lured millions of traders with record breaking turnover every time. Besides being a leading commercial hub, Guangzhou is well-famed for its extraordinary Cantonese cuisine.

Here are just a few highlights of attractions in Guangzhou:

Chen Clan Temple
Commonly known as The Chen Clan Academy, is a national-level protected cultural heritage site, and houses the Guangdong Museum of Folk Arts. It was a shared clan temple built with donations from the Chen clan members in 72 counties in Guangdong Province. The Chen Clan Academy features the largest most sumptuously decorated and best preserved traditional structure in Guangdong Province, dubbed the gem of Lingnan artistic architecture.

Yuexiu Park
Located in the center of the city, Yuexiu Park is one of the earliest parks of Guangzhou. Zhenhai building and Five Goats Stone Statue are the main attractions in the park representing rich cultural and historic records

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
It is built in memory of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, the great revolutionary forerunner. This memorial has become the key historical relic protected in the Guangdong Province and the most symbolic architecture in Guangzhou.

Night Cruise on Pearl River
The Pearl River is where Guangzhou's scenic spots are. As the night falls, tourists could board on special cruises and enjoy the breath-taking view of both side of the harbor and experience the transformation of the city over the years. The cruise takes approximately two hours

Shang-xia-jiu Shopping Street
The street is a traditionally commercial hub. Apart from the wide spectrum of merchandises it carries, this shopping street has gained wide spread popularity for its long-established Xiguan ancient architectural style and culture. Tourists could find and savor authentic Cantonese dim sum here as well.

Yide Lu Wholesale Market
It is Guangzhou's oldest and largest wholesale and retailing market for dried seafood, dried fruit, toys, gifts, stationary, home decoration, and lifestyle goods

Tianhe Town Plaza
Tianhe Town Plaza is one of the largest shopping, dining and recreation all-in-one centers in the city.
For more information please visit the official website of Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality
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