🔥Avoid the crowds during May Day holiday, 7 little secrets in Guangzhou that 90% of people don’t know about

Don’t crowd Chimelong and Beijing Road during the May Day holiday! These unpopular and film-rich places in Guangzhou are sparsely populated, beautiful, and free. Locals reveal their secret guides~✨ 📍 1. Panyu Zinitang Creative Park Keywords: industrial ruins + river view sunset The art district transformed from an abandoned sugar factory, the retro factory buildings, graffiti walls, and the riverside lighthouse are great for taking photos! It’s extremely romantic at sunset, and you can also check in at a niche cafe ☕ Tips: Free admission, convenient parking, and the best light after 4pm! 📍 2. Liwan Julong Ancient Village Keywords: Qing Dynasty ancient house + fireworks The century-old village hidden in the city center, with its blue brick plowshare houses, old banyan trees, and lantern alleys, makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. There are also authentic Pantang Wuxiu snacks nearby! Tips: Take Metro Line 1 directly to the restaurant. It is recommended to have breakfast at Panxi Restaurant. 📍 3. Nansha Eighteen Arhats Mountain Keywords: Danxia landform + sea of ​​rhododendrons! In April and May, azaleas are in full bloom all over the mountains. The observation deck on the top of the mountain overlooks the Pearl River Estuary. There are few people and the scenery is more beautiful than in the movie~ Tips: Wear comfortable shoes. The hiking trail is steep but the scenery is worth it! 📍 4. Taikoo Wharf Backstreet, Haizhu Keywords: Artistic Wharf + Retro Market Avoid the crowds on Taikoo Wharf’s main street, and take in the vintage shops, independent bookstores and red brick warehouses hidden in the back streets. The blues hour in the evening will really set the mood! Tips: There is a handmade market every Saturday, and the nearby "Chunfeng Shili" restaurant is highly recommended! 📍 5. Tianhe Huolushan Forest Park Keywords: city skyline + wild hiking Climb to the top of "Pig Head Rock" in 30 minutes and overlook the panoramic view of Guangzhou CBD! The mountain road is primitive and has few people, suitable for light hiking, and there is also a farm roast chicken at the foot of the mountain🐔 Tips: It is easier to enter through the north gate, so wear non-slip shoes! 💡 Holiday Tips: ✅ All attractions are free, some require reservations (check in advance) ✅ Dressing suggestions: Light colors/retro style are more popular ✅ Avoid peak travel times: the least crowded times are before 10am or after 4pm 📍 6. Shuzhugang Chunyang Temple Keywords: The only ancient observatory in Guangzhou! The Taoist temple is quiet and peaceful, with towering ancient trees and red walls and green tiles that remind you of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It’s so niche that even the locals may not know about it! Tips: You can draw fortune sticks in the temple, which is said to be very effective. 📍 7. Dajisha Island Keywords: "Paradise on Earth" on the Pearl River! Rice fields, orchards, fishing boats... the island is full of original pastoral style, and the sugarcane chicken at the farmhouse on the island is a must-try! Tips: Go to the island after 4pm to avoid the scorching sun and watch the sunset~ #Guangzhou Itinerary