Guangzhou: NGL, It's Kinda Boring 😰
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I agree!
It's all about your perspective ('境由心造' - your surroundings are a creation of your mind). I love the climate here, the Cantonese songs, and as someone from the Northwest who doesn't eat spicy food, I absolutely adore the local cuisine. Take it slow, savor the details, and every scene is worth photographing. -
It's the 'Flower City' (Huacheng), so naturally, you go to see the flowers!
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I've done my own research. Would it be suitable for a family trip with kids tomorrow?
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That's a perfect plan, those are indeed the most beautiful spots! And then you can head over to Party Pier for a drink and to enjoy the view (and maybe spot some beauties)!
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I think Guangzhou is great fun! As someone from the north, I love its warm winters, the abundance of flowers and trees, and the delicious food. The city center is packed with large shopping malls, making it very convenient for dining, drinking, and entertainment. There are so many cultural sites to see. I'm not personally a fan of amusement parks like Chimelong. Last time I was here, I visited the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, Sun Yat-sen's Generalissimo Mansion, Whampoa Military Academy, and the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. This trip, I've been to the South China Botanical Garden, Yuyin Garden, Dafo Temple, Guangzhou Museum of Modern History, and the Guangdong Museum. There are still many more places to explore, like the Peasant Movement Institute, and I haven't even made it to Keyuan Garden or Humen in Dongguan yet. If you're interested in modern history, there's a wealth of things to discover here.
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Haha, what's so fun about those places anyway?
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I'm currently planning my trip.
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You can take a look at mine, though I primarily create family-friendly itineraries.
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You're not wrong; even Guangzhou locals struggle to recommend fun places here. After visiting Beijing, I realized there's so much more to do there.
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And here I am, someone from Beijing, visiting Guangzhou.