Guangzhou Landmarks
Guangzhou, this southern city, has a long history and unique culture, being an important political, economic and cultural center of southern China. Located north of the Pearl River Delta, near the South China Sea, it has rich natural resources and human landscapes. The particularity of Guangzhou is reflected not only in its history and natural landscapes, but also in its cuisine, customs, architecture and many other aspects. In this article, we will introduce the iconic places in Guangzhou for tourists.
Canton Tower, known to local residents as "Xiaomanyao" (Thin Waist), is an iconic building located in Haizhu District, central Guangzhou, Guangdong. As the tallest tower in China, the main height of the Canton Tower reaches 454 meters, and adding the antenna, its total height reaches an impressive 600 meters. As the tallest tower in China, Canton Tower not only represents China's architectural prowess and technological innovation, but is also a symbol of the country's urban development. It shows the prosperity of Canton and the infinite possibilities of the future. In the future, Canton Tower will continue to attract tourists from all over the world, showcasing the magnificent beauty and inexhaustible charm of the city of Canton.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is located on Dongfeng Zhong Street of Yuexiu, Guangzhou, with a total area of 61,000 square meters and a main building of 12,000 square meters (including surrounding platforms). The building has a height of 48.63 meters and a depth from north to south of 72.65 meters, making it the largest Sun Yat-sen memorial hall in the world. It is located on the southern slope of Yuexiu Mountain, on the former site of the presidential residence where Sun Yat-sen took office as Provisional Grand President of the Republic of China, being an important node in the central axis of the modern city of Guangzhou. It was built by the people of Guangzhou and the overseas Chinese to commemorate the great revolutionary precursor Sun Yat-sen, designed by the famous Chinese architect Lu Yanzhi and completed in 1931. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a historical calling card of Guangzhou and a favorite tourist destination for people from all over the world. It not only shows the urban landscape and cultural richness of Guangzhou, but also inherits the revolutionary spirit and patriotism of Sun Yat-sen. It is a monument worthy of our reverence and appreciation, and an educational foundation that inspires us to advance and innovate.
Liurong Temple in Guangzhou, located in Yuexiu District, is an ancient Buddhist temple with a long history and deep cultural background. The temple was built during the Liang Dynasty and has been restored several times, now having more than 1,400 years of history. Liurong Temple covers an area of 170,000 square meters, is large in scale, and its architecture is splendid. Its representative building, the Liurong Pagoda, is one of the emblematic buildings of Guangzhou. Visitors can experience ancient Buddhist culture and enjoy the beautiful temple gardens. Climbing to the top of the pagoda allows you to contemplate the landscape of the entire city of Guangzhou.
