Gorgeous Guangzhou is the third largest city in China which has plenty of colourful cultures, bustling shopping districts, beautiful natural scenery, Cantonese Opera houses and interesting museum spaces, not to mention delicious Cantonese delicacies including dim sum. The city offers a captivating blend of past and present with modern skyscrapers and up-and-coming hotels set alongside traditional Chinese shophouses and heritage sites.

No visit to Guangzhou is complete without exploring the Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family, which is over 100 years old with stunning traditional Chinese architecture. You could also take a day out to the Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort which boasts a water park, amusement rides and fascinating wildlife. Then there’s the Canton Tower which dominates the city’s skyline. The building is illuminated in the evening and is home to a panoramic observation deck.

Whilst on a trip to Guangzhou you just have to take a day trip out to the breath-taking Baiyun Mountain and its surrounding areas. There are a number of scenic parts of this mountain including its peak Moxing Ridge, which offers amazing views of the city and Pearl River and several historical places of interest. Secure cheap flights to Guangzhou with Brightsun Travel and look forward to an enriching getaway.