| An urbane city that still retains its quaintness-that's | | | | Built in the year 1929- 31, the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial |
| Guangzhou for you. Being the capital of Guangdong, | | | | Hall was erected in the loving memory of Dr. Sun |
| Guangzhou boasts of many tourist attractions. From | | | | Yat-Sen of Chinese Democratic revolution by the local |
| largest public parks to imposing structure of colonial | | | | citizens of China. Renovated in 1998, the structure |
| times; from stupendous art galleries to world class | | | | boasts of an imposing octagon building of |
| Hotels Guangzhou China, this city is galore with | | | | characteristic of the distinctive Chinese architectural |
| pleasant surprises. | | | | design. The hall can hold multitude in thousands and it |
| Ranging from Guangzhou Cheap Hotels to luxury | | | | equipped with state of the art facilities and equipments. |
| ones, accommodations in Guangzhou fall in all price | | | | You may even have access to the displays of Sun |
| brackets and come in all variety and range. | | | | Yat- Sen's memorabilia. |
| An interesting place to visit, some of the best tourist | | | | Festivals and Events that you may attend in |
| places to visit in Guangzhou includes: | | | | Guangzhou are as follows: |
| The Baiyun Shan | | | | Chinese New Year |
| The Baiyun Shan or the White Cloud Mountain is a | | | | The biggest of all festival celebrated in China for a |
| beautiful place to sit back and revel in the beauty of | | | | period of 15 days, the Spring Festival (as it is also |
| Mother Nature. What adds to the fun of visiting this hilly | | | | known as) makes the entire country swing in |
| region is the fact that you may have a good time | | | | celebration. Each street and each district is adorned |
| playing sports and even trying hands at bungee | | | | with festoons and light. The work places can be found |
| jumping. Unwind and have a good time at the kiosks | | | | deserted as no one works during this time round. The |
| selling refreshments. | | | | main highlight of this festival is the flower fair that |
| Yuexiu Park | | | | becomes a nation wide rage. |
| Being the biggest public park in China, the Yuexiu Park | | | | Dragon Boat Festival |
| cover acres of hills and also includes he Ming Dynasty | | | | The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in the months |
| Zhenhai Tower and many pretty lakes. The park is a | | | | of May or June on the fifth day of the fifth lunar |
| perfect sanctuary for family and people wanting to | | | | month. The festival marks the sacrifice and death |
| spend some time at peace with themselves. | | | | anniversary of the well- known poet Qu Yuan who |
| Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family | | | | committed self-annihilation as a rebellious measure |
| Also called the Chen Clan Academy, the Ancestral | | | | against the prevalent governmental corruption. As an |
| temple is not only a sacrificial ground but it is also a | | | | honor to the great man, boat races are held along the |
| study center. The temple today serves as a downright | | | | Pearl River. |
| cultural tourist place of interest. The temple consists of | | | | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| nineteen buildings, six courtyards and nine halls. A walk | | | | Observed on the 15th day of the 18th Lunar month, the |
| down the corridors of this imposing edifice leaves you | | | | Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with great pomp |
| absolutely dumbfound. | | | | and show all over China. Its specialty being the famous |
| Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall | | | | Cantonese moon cakes. |