Some Attractions of Guangzhou

Commonly called as Canton, Guangzhou is one of the best loved destinations of China that act as great metropolis centre and the capital of Guangdong Province. Lying in the northern side of Pearl River Delta, the city is serving as a notable host to the most popular Chinese Export Commodities Fair. This significant event is one of the largest fair of China and is highly regarded as an antiquated traditional ceremony of this beautiful country that allures approximately 200 countries and almost 150,000 business representatives from all around the world who take cheap flights to Guangzhou, not only to attend this biggest fair but also to hit many other fascinating and attractive sites of the region.

There are a number of amazing masterpieces in the complete city that show case the historical magnificence of amazing culture and distinguished tradition. One of the worth-visiting and appealing sites of the region is Baomo Park that is a spectacular emblem of Lingnan architecture. The garden was established during Qing Dynasty and is divided meticulously and intelligently into picturesque gardens, mountains, buildings and hills. You will love to see the gigantic gallery of halls and the tower and also the beautiful statue of Confucius. The park also houses a wide array of gleaming and luxurious restaurants that feature a sumptuous variety of mouth watering and delicious cuisines.

Another amazing area of Guangzhou is Cantonese Opera, which is also known with the name of Yue Ju where cultural regional styled acts have been performed in the form of old stories and Cantonese dialect. It is famous not only in China but also in Macau, Hong Kong and various other regions of South East Asia. Without even knowing the Cantonese language, the body language, costumes and the mind blowing music itself speak of the whole performance. You will love to spot the actors who careen and somersault with unique skills and outstanding acrobatic fighting acts.

Guangxiao Temple You will also be enthralled to visit the Guangxiao Temple that is a popular and magnificent settlement and act as a sacred pilgrimage site for many Zen Buddhists. It was constructed during the time period of 206BC – 24AD, in Western Han Dynasty and served as a mansion for the prince of the Nanyue Kingdom. Even though the building is destroyed by fire, several times but still maintains the grandeur and elegance. The temple is also very famous for housing the most historical and ancient Iron Pagoda of China that was constructed between 967 and 963.

Some other famous sites are the Guangzhou Martyrs Memorial Garden (comprises of many walkways, gardens and halls and was established to serve as the burial ground for almost 5,000 people, who died during the communist- against the Guomindang Government), Guangzhou Museum of Art (a classic and modernistic settlement that houses a wide agglomeration of displaying objects and covers the land area of about 8,000 square metres), Huaishengsi Guangta( the oldest mosque of China), Lotus Mountain (the house of architectural buildings, temples  and pagodas that belong to Ming dynasty).