China Tours

 Guangzhou, or Canton, is the capital of Guangdong Province, a major city and port situated on China's fifth river, the Pearl. Strategically located, Guangzhou neighbours the industrious Hong Kong and Macao. It is also the largest city in South China and has been a popular trading location with the Europeans over the centuries. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to trade here (from 1516), followed by the Dutch and the British. The past decade has seen great economic achievements in the city thanks to the policy of reform making it a Special Economic Zone fuelled by foreign and Chinese investments. Guangzhou is now known for its famous for its cooking, as well as its banyan trees with distinct hanging roots. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and night markets welcoming visitors every year.

The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial

 This memorial was built between 1929 - 1931 with funds from overseas Chinese and the locals to the memory of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen who led the otherthrow of the last dynasty in 1911 and founded the first republic of China in 1912. It houses an assembly hall with a seating capacity of 4,700 people and the monument has his bequest to the nation engraved on its side. It is located on Dongfeng Road.

The Tomb of 72 Martyrs at Huanghuagang

 This was built in 1918 to commemorate the martyrs of the Guangzhou Uprising against the Qing court led by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen on April 27, 1911.

The Chen Family Memorial Hall

 Also known as the Chen's Academy of Learning, this hall was built between 1890 - 1894 as the Chen ancestor temple for the 72 counties of Guangdong. It was also to serve as a learning academy for their descendants. Visitors can see this site on Zhongshan Qilu.

The Banyan Tree Temple

 This temple was founded in 527 A.D. as home for the Buddha's ashes. Its name comes from the Song Dynasty poet, Su Dongpo, who had a fascination with the banyan trees in the courtyard. The pagoda is 57.6 m high, nine stories on the outside and 17 stories inside, and a climb to the top of the pagoda gives rewarding panoramic views.

The Tomb of the Nanyue Prince

 Excavated in 1983, this is the tomb of the second prince of the Western Han Dynasty from over 2,000 years ago. Visitors can see the seven-chamber tomb itself, but the major attractions include the tomb's burial goods of swords, jade ornaments, gold seals, musical instruments, cooking utensils, bronze mirrors and silver boxes. Such cultural relics are essential to the study of the politics, economy and lifestyle of the region at that time. The tomb is located on Jiefang Beilu.

The Orchid Garden

 This garden is a breathtaking sight with its bamboo groves, pools and pavilions. This small park features a garden of more than 10,000 potted orchids in over 100 varieties. Although spectactular when the orchids are in season, the park is tranquil and beautiful all year round with its trees, winding paths and other natural sites.

Guangzhou Zoo

 Guangzhou Zoo is the largest zoo in China and features more than 2,000 animals in 200 species. On exhibit at the zoo are the giant panda, golden-hair monkey, red-crowned crane, and other precious animals unique to China.

Guangzhou Import and Export Commodities Fair

 This is a bi-annual event, also known as the Guangzhou Spring Trade Fair and the Guangzhou Autumn Trade Fair, brings thousands of exhibitors from around the world. So far, it is the largest and oldest international trade fait on the mainland of China at 40 years old.