: Route Recommendations
1. Guangzhou "Cloud Road"
Location: Baiyun District, Yuexiu District
Route Description: Guangzhou "Cloud Road" main project is about 6.2km long, May 1, 2020 officially opened to the public. On May 1, 2020, it was officially opened to the public. This "Cloud Road" connects eight city parks in the city. From the entrances, you can walk to the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Yuexiu Park, Guo Hua, Lu Hu Park, and directly to the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Spot. Reservations can be made in advance by following the official WeChat account of Baiyun Mountain Scenic Spot.
Walking route: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall - Yuexiu Park - Sunset Plaza - Huaguo Mountain Park - Sculpture Park - Pagoda Square Garden - Fang Ju Garden - Luhu Park - Baiyun Mountain South Gate, about 6.2 kilometers.
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Opening time: 9:00-17:00
Recommended food: Dot Dudu De, Zhu Xi's Family Feast, Tianxiange Restaurant, Luming Restaurant, Shaha Fan Village, delicious.
Recommended hotels: Guangdong Mansion and Yuexiu Hotel
Transportation guide:
(1)Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Metro: Line 2, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station
Bus: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station (2, 56, 62, 74, 80, 85, 133, 204, 209, 229, 261, 284, 293, 297, 305, 518, b3, etc.)
(2) Northeast Gate of Yuexiu Park (next to TV Tower on Huan Shi Zhong Road)
Metro: Yuexiu Park Station on Line 2, Xiaobei Station on Line 5 (about 900 meters' walk)
Bus: TV Tower Station (Routes 109, 110, 185, 201, 301A, 30, 529, 545, 550, B10, B2A, B2 and so on).
(3)Baiyun Mountain South Gate
Bus: Yuntai Garden Passenger Station (No. 24, No. 285, No. 16, No. 1 tourist bus, etc.) Baiyun Ropeway Station (No. 46, No. 60, No. 127, No. 175, No. 179, No. 199, No. 210, No. 223, No. 241, No. 257, No. 298, No. 841,)
2. Baiyun Mountain
Location: Baiyun District
Route introduction: Baiyun Mountain, located in northeastern Guangzhou, is one of the most famous mountains of Southern Guangdong. Since ancient times, it has been called "the first show in Yangcheng". Baiyun Mountain is a broad peak, consisting of more than 30 peaks, which is a branch of JiuLian Mountain, the highest peak in Guangdong. The main peak of Moxing Mountain is 382 meters above sea level and covers an area of 20.98 square kilometers. The scenic area is characterized by lush forests, peaks and peaks, streams and rivers, and the Pearl River can be seen from a distance over the whole city. Whenever the sky is clear after rain or in late spring, the mountains are surrounded by white clouds, which is a marvelous sight, hence the name Baiyun Mountain.
Walking Route: Route 1: West Gate of Baiyun Mountain - Niuling Great Lawn - Moxingling - Mid-level Pavilion - West Gate of Baiyun Mountain; Route 2: West Gate of Baiyun Mountain - Niu Ling Great Lawn - Moxing Ling - Mid-level Pavilion -West Gate of Baiyun Mountain; Route 2: West Gate of Baiyun Mountain -Return to the Forest - Pearl Tower - Peak Square - Moxingling - South Gate of Baiyun Mountain; Route 3: South Gate of Baiyun Mountain - Nengren Temple - Peak Park - Moxingling - South Gate of Baiyun Mountain
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Opening Time: 6:00-21:00
Recommended food: Shahe Fan Village, Zhenkongfu, Green Court, McCafe, KFC, Songfengxuan Restaurant, Peak Food Court: Peak View Tofu Flower, Baiyun Pork Knuckle.
Recommended Hotel: Baiyun International Conference Center Hotel
Transportation Guide:
(1) Baiyun Mountain South Gate
Bus: Yuntai Garden Passenger Station (No. 24, No. 285, No. 16, No. 1 Tourist Bus, etc.). Baiyun Ropeway Station (No. 46, No. 60, No. 127, No. 175, No. 179, No. 199, No. 210, No. 223, No. 241, No. 257, No. 298, No. 841,)
(2)West Gate of Baiyunshan Mountain
Bus: Guangwai (West Gate of Baiyunshan Mountain) Station (No. 38, No. 76a, No. 76, No. 127, No. 265, No. 529, No. 660, 664, 864, b18 and other roads).
3. Guangzhou's New Central Axis
Location: Tianhe District
Route introduction: Guangzhou CITIC Tower, once the tallest building in China, is one of the landmarks of Guangzhou's New Central Axis. Together with Tianhe Sports Center, it has witnessed the development of Guangzhou's new central axis, passing through Huacheng Square and echoing with Haixinsha and Guangzhou Tower. This year coincides with the 10th anniversary of the success of the Guangzhou Asian Games. Citizens and friends can go to Tianhe Sports Center, around the network of celebrities to hit the catwalk, visit Guangzhou's largest and most fashionable supermarkets, shuttle through the city's central garden, visit the opening ceremony venues of the Guangzhou Asian Games, and feel the special charm of Guangzhou's modern urban construction.
Walking route: CITIC Tower - Tianhe Sports Center - Tianhuan Square - Huacheng Square - Haixinsha Asian Games Park.
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Recommended Cuisine: Tao Taoju Restaurant, Bing Sheng Restaurant, Guangzhou Cuisine, Jiazheng Gourmet Street, Golden Grandma's House, Longbao Dining Bar, and Drunken Beauty Private Cuisine.
Recommended hotels: RF Ritz-Carlton, President Hotel
Transportation guide:
(1) CITIC Tower
Metro: He Linxi Station (Line 3 North Extension, APM Line)
Bus: Linhexi Road Station (122, 183, 195, 209, 233, 256, 263, 280, 508, 551, 810, etc.)
(2)Haixinsha Asian Games Park
Metro: Haixinsha Station (APM Line)
Bus: Haixinsha Park Station (No. 293, No. 499, No. 886)
4. Dongshankou
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Location: Yuexiu District
Route Introduction: Century-old buildings of red brick and green tiles. forested lanes and traffic. This route connects Qiming Historic District and Xinhe Historic District. Spend a day looking for the art museums hidden in between, listen to the stories told by each foreign building, and look closely at the historical traces on each brick. You will surely get reacquainted with this land of historical memories.
Walking route: JUEYUAN 1984 - Ruins of Mao Zedong's Former Residence - XINYUAN - DONGSHAN BIYUAN - Three Major Memorials of C*** - CHUNYUAN
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Recommended food: Fresh Sheng Guixing, Xieyue DONGSHAN, Royal Congee Spot, Dongfang Yipin, Xiangtian Pin, Fatty's Beef Minceddles and Li Shihui XiaoLongBao noodle shop.
Hotel: Great Wall Hotel
Transportation guide:
Jueyuan 1984
Metro: Martyrs' Mausoleum Station (Line 1)
Bus: Dongshankou (Donghua Beilu) Station (No. 44, No. 106, No. 129, No. 247, No. 285, No. 287, No. 551, No. b5)
(2) Spring Garden
Metro: Dongshan Station (Line 6, Line 1)
Bus: Xinhepu Road Station (No. 811, No. 813)
5. Nine at the Top and Bottom
Location: Liwan District
Line Introduction: Explore the splendor of Guangzhou, explore Guangzhou cuisine, covering international, domestic, urban and rural specialties, to satisfy the desire to eat all over Guangzhou! . The recommended food neighborhoods are Pantang Road in Liwan District and Huifu Road in Yuexiu District.
Walking route: Shangshangjiu Walking Street - Chenjiazhi - Pantang - Lychee Bay
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Recommended food: Guangzhou Restaurant, Xiaoxiang small bowl of vegetables, Xiaoyue, Yinji intestinal noodles, Yuqian 17, Bao Hua Road store, Chen Tianji fish skin, Panshi Restaurant Park.
Recommended hotels: City Hall Holiday Inn, Guangzhou Girlfriends Boutique B&B, 433 Life Hall B&B, Xiangling Society B&B, Wucangyuan B&B.
Transportation guide:
(1)Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Metro: Changshou Road Station (Line 3)
Bus: Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street Station (Sightseeing Bus Xiguan Style Line No.530)
(2)Lychee Bay
Metro: Chenjiazhi Station (Line 1)
Bus: Shisanjiaogong Station (No.8, No. 55, No. 61, No. 66, Shihu Shuttle Bus, No. 74, No. 196, No. 207, No. 226, No. 250, No. 270, No. 541, etc.).
6. Canton Tower - Chigang Tower
Location: Haizhu District
Route introduction: If you have not been to the Pearl River, you can say you have not really been to Guangzhou. Along the Pearl River, there is not only ancient culture and history, but also the most modern architecture and scenery, a combination of history and modernity. The Red Pagoda and Canton Pagoda stand on both sides of the Pearl River, *** together guarding the river.
Walking route: CUHK North Gate Pillar - Chigang Pagoda - Canton Tower - Patti Bar Street.
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Recommended food: Magic Kitchen, De Shang Huang, Chopsticks Club, Yue Hui Xuan, Shi Wei and Zheng Feng, Patti No.1
Recommended hotels: Shangri-La Hotel, Grand Hyatt RF
Traffic guide:
(1)CUHK North Gate Pai Fong
Transportation: Zhongda North Gate West Station (No. 8, No. 11, No. 121a, No. 131a, No. 182, No. 229, No. 247, No. 2 Tourist Bus, No. 1 Tourist Bus, etc.)
(2)Pati Bar Street
Bus: Pati Station (Haizhu Tram), Yuexi Station (b7, Sightseeing Line 1, Ye108)
7. Guangzhou Haizhu National Wetland Park
Location: Haizhu District
Introduction: Guangzhou Haizhu National Wetland Park, or Haizhu Wetland for short, is located in the central part of Guangzhou city, Haizhu District Southeast corner, north of Pazhou Exhibition, south of the University City, east of the International Biological Island, west of the city's new central axis. With a total area of 1,100 hectares, it is the largest national wetland park in the center of China's megacities, and a veritable "green heart" of Guangzhou. Haizhu Wetland is intertwined with water network, green trees, fragrant fruits and kite flying. It has accumulated the essence of a thousand years of fruit-based agricultural culture, fused the prosperity of the city and the beauty of natural ecology, and has the unique characteristics of delta urban lakes and river wetlands. It is an important channel for migrating birds, the birthplace of Lingnan fruits, and the gathering place of Lingnan folk culture.
Hiking route: north gate of the park - south gate.
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Recommended food: Hui Shang Shijia, Cai Chao Restaurant, Kang Lai October Chicken, Vegetable Brother's Own Vegetables, Qianlin Mountain Restaurant, Tianfu Seafood Restaurant.
Recommended Hotels: Pazhou Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel.
Transportation guide:
Metro: Datang Station Metro Exit B walk 238 meters to the Guangzhou Avenue South Road exit bus stop to take the 264, 998, 761 bus Longtan village pagoda station.
Bus: Tuhua Road West Station (No. 764), Tuhua Bus Station (No. 270, No. 361, No. 468), Haizhu Wetland South Gate Station (No. 468, No. 582, No. 762, No. 765)
8. South Sea Temple of Huangpu
Location: Huangpu District
Route introduction: South Sea Temple, also known as the Pineapple Temple, is located in the city of Guangzhou, China Miaotou Village, Nangang Town, Huangpu District. It is the place where ancient emperors worshipped the god of the sea and the origin of the Maritime Silk Road. With a history of more than 1,400 years, it is the only best-preserved and largest architectural complex among the ancient sea gods in China.
Walking route: South Sea God Temple - Yuli Pavilion - City North Square - Hanji Monument - Kangxi Royal Monument Pavilion.
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Recommended Cuisine: Yiwei Xuan Cold Vegetables, Shangtangfang Boiled Rice, Panshan Pavilion, Ming Kee Farms, Choi Jie Boro Zong, Whampoa Garden Restaurant, Sham Tseng Barbecued Goose.
Recommended Hotels: Shanshui Fashion Hotel Huangpu, Petrochemical Pearl Hotel.
Transportation guide:
Metro: Nanhai Temple Station (Line 13)
Bus: BRT Nanhai Temple Station (B29, b1, b1 express, b26, b28, b30, b31)
9. Nansha Wetland Park
Location: Nansha District
Introduction: Nansha Wetland Park is located in the city of Guangzhou The southernmost point, between Shiba Chong and Shijie Chong in Wanha Sha Town, Nansha District, on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary. It is a national AAAA scenic area with a total area of about 10,000 mu. It is a well-preserved, well-protected and ecologically sound coastal estuarine wetland in the Pearl River Delta region. Meanwhile, as the largest wetland park in Guangzhou, it is one of the important resting places for migratory birds and is rich in natural resources. It is a great place for hiking as you explore the nesting trees and flowers in spring, enjoy the lotus leaves and fields in summer, see the shadow of mangroves and reeds in fall, and watch the migratory birds graze in winter.
Walking route: Nansha Wetland Tourist Area - Nine Lotus Bridges - Wooden Trail - Seaview Promenade - Lotus Pond - Wilderness Walking Area.
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Opening time: 9:00-17:00 (extended to 18:30 in summer)
Recommended food: Shishuyong Seafood Restaurant, Chiujing Fishing Village, Tiancheng Fishing Village, Wetland Xuan.
Recommended Hotel: Nansha Grand Hotel
Transportation Guide:
(1)Guangzhou Metro Line 4 Jiaomen Metro Station to Nansha G1 Road Nansha Wetland Scenic Area.
(2)Guangzhou Metro Line 4 Jiaomen Metro Station transfer Nansha 2 bus Xinken Station (or Million Yuan Kui Station) transfer Nansha 11 bus Nansha Wetland Scenic Spot.
(3) Guangzhou Tianhe River South Passenger Terminal Free Trade Zone Express (long-distance bus) Angle Gate Passenger Terminal to Nansha G1 Road Nansha Wetland Scenic Spot.
(4) Guangzhou Haizhu Passenger Terminal to and from Wanhaisha Town (bus) to Nansha G1 Road Nansha Wetland Scenic Spot.
(5)Self-driving: Guangzhou South China Expressway Nansha Harbor Expressway (Nansha Harbor direction) sixteen chong iron and steel base (exit) Wetland Scenic Spot (eighteen chong)
10.Zengcheng Green
Location: Zengcheng District
Line introduction: Guangzhou Zengcheng Cultural Park is a collection of history and culture, waterfront recreation, music and culture display, commercial taste in one of the city's tourism area and the gateway scenic spot of Zengcheng. The park not only allows you to view the lush forest landscape, but also has a lot of entertainment and cultural content.
Walking route: Zengcheng Culture Park - Zengcheng Square - Zengcheng Sports Center - Hanging Green Lake Wetland Park.
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Recommended food: Li-Hua Lychee Garden Farm, Lingnan Famous Spot, Ni Wei Burger, Hong Kong Drink, Burton Western Restaurant.
Hotel Recommendation: Melco View Hotel
Transportation Guide:
(1)Zengcheng Culture Park
Bus: Donghuicheng Station (Zengcheng 13th Road, Zengcheng 8th Road)
(2)Hanglv Lake Wetland Park
Bus: Heqian Street Middle Station (Zengcheng 5th Road),
Be sure to be well-prepared before traveling! Pay attention to personal protection, advocate staggered travel, good self-protection, wear a mask, wash your hands diligently, measure your body temperature, diligent disinfection, do not gather.
Hiking Tips
Mountain traversing: It is dangerous to traverse mountain forests and deep old mountain roads. Be sure to collect a lot of information and determine a detailed route before you go. It is better to have a guide. In it, you can enjoy the various forms of nature, such as walking through the primitive forest, crossing the one-wood bridge, eating wild fruits, listening to birdsong, howling of beasts, and watching the mountain springs and waterfalls.
Desert crossing: it is often windy, barren, water-scarce and dry. Before you go, you should know the local situation. Whether you can find water is the key factor to the success of crossing. Through it, you can appreciate a kind of bleak beauty, and perhaps find traces left by the ancients.
Snow glacier crossing: cold, lack of oxygen, wearing my wife's down jacket, I always in the wind and snow without appointment. Before you go, you must be prepared for the cold, determine the route, and understand the weather conditions during the journey. Through it, you can enjoy the purity of the snow-capped mountains, as well as the view of the summit at sunrise and sunset.
Crossing the mountains: sometimes you climb mountains, sometimes you explore valleys, sometimes you wade into streams. It's best to have a topographical map of the mountain range, bring your climbing gear and find a guide before you go. Through it, you can enjoy the excitement of rock climbing, the mystery of exploring valleys and the fun of wading in water. Plains Walking: these are mainly nice places of interest, old towns and ruins. Relatively easy and safe. You can take a map and travel around the world before you go. During this period, you can enjoy the beauty of the countryside, the quaintness of the ancient towns and the vicissitudes of the ruins.
Traversing the Great Wall: in our country, there are as many road crossings as there are road crossings. Walking on the ridge, the spine built with blood by previous generations. Before you go, you have to understand the protection of the Great Wall and the villages it feeds, and don't destroy it artificially. Through it, we can appreciate the greatness of the ancients and the vicissitudes of history. Crossing the Grassland: Spring is the best time for hiking in the grassland. Beware of marshes and swamps. It is most important to know the hiking area before you go and find a good guide. Through it you can enjoy the magnificence of the wildflowers, the dance of the birds and the open fields.
The Lake Circle Hike: Its journey is like the Black Heart Mountain of the Saints. For a sense of faith and perseverance, all you need to prepare for hiking around the lake is a map and the required equipment. The lake is usually inhabited and it is easy to get along with them as long as you know their customs. Strolling around the lake, you can enjoy different views and different folklore.
Walking along the ancient road: needless to say, this is a cultural journey. If you want to walk it, you must know its cultural origin and have a strong body to cope with the arduous journey. Through it, you can appreciate the hardships of the people who came before you, the footprints of history, many epic stories.
Walking on the river: requires great courage and endurance. Walking on the river crosses many regions. Make sure you know the customs and detailed information about different regions before you go. Through it, you can appreciate how the river nourishes the people on both sides of the river, understand the feelings and customs of the people on both sides of the river and how the people give back.