[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Guangdong Customs Museum (Updated Jun)

#Guangzhou Attractions The Guangdong Customs Museum is located on Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou. It was established in 2016 on the "Old Site of Guangdong Customs" (also known as the "Big Bell Tower"). The Guangdong Customs Museum displays a comprehensive display of the institutional evolution, business evolution and historical influence of the Guangdong Customs, reflecting historical events such as the establishment of Guangzhou's maritime system, "one-port trade", Guangdong Customs and the Thirteen Factories. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The Guangdong Customs Museum building faces north and south, has a total of four floors, and is 32 meters high including the bell tower. The total construction area is about 3,300 square meters. It is a European neoclassical style building. When it was first built, it was a landmark building in the center of Guangzhou Changdi's emerging commercial district. The building is regarded as a model of modern Western architecture in Guangzhou. It is also a landmark attraction of "Pearl River Night Melody", one of the "Eight New Scenic Spots of Guangzhou" in the new century. The building is very beautiful and is a famous check-in spot in Guangzhou. There are more than 8,000 collections in the museum, including a basic display of "History of the Development of Chinese Customs" and a special exhibition of "Guangdong Customs and the Maritime Silk Road". It has also designed interesting display links such as interactive games, scene restoration, and multimedia playback. It is recommended to reserve 2 hours to slowly visit. Detailed address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou (free admission)

#cherryblossom2024 🌸 Guangzhou! If you don't promote this place, you're confused. When outsiders come to Guangzhou, they always come to Yanjiang West Road to watch the sunset! There are many old buildings here, and taking photos is very cinematic. You can take a citywalk tour from Yanjiang West Road. Let's share our Citywalk itinerary: Renmin Bridge Pier, Guangdong Customs Museum, Postal Museum, Southern Building, Xinhua Hotel, Aiqun Building, Peak Tianzi Pier. 💡Tips: If you want to go directly to watch the sunset, you can take the subway Line 8 to the Cultural Park Station and walk a few steps out of Exit A. On the People's Bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery. The scenery along the Yangtze River on both sides of Renmin Bridge and the Guangdong Customs Museum is very beautiful. You can sit on stone benches in the square and slowly appreciate it. When the sun sets, the river surface will reflect a golden light, which is very beautiful. The photo of the old site of Guangdong Customs at night looks good, around 7 o'clock, and the buildings will light up.

#Greater Bay Area Attractions #Weekend Tours #Guangzhou On West Yanjiang Road in Guangzhou, there is a museum with the theme of Guangzhou Customs - Guangdong Customs Museum. It is located in an ancient European-style building and is also the "Former Site of Guangdong Customs". The museum displays the history and cultural relics of Guangdong Customs from the Qin and Han Dynasties to the present day, and demonstrates the protection of this ancient building in different forms. The historic site itself also has many check-in spots. Friends who are interested in history may wish to visit the museum. Popular attractions such as Shamian and Yongqingfang are all within walking distance. ✅Detailed address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou ✅Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (non-holidays only) ✅Visit fee: Free

#Greater Bay Area Attractions The Guangdong Customs Museum located on West Yanjiang Road was formerly the former site of the Guangdong Customs, which the locals called the "Big Bell Tower." It is understood that Guangdong Customs is the earliest customs established by the Chinese government. It was originally built in 1860. Later, the building was designed by a British architect and built into a white ancient Roman-style building, becoming one of the representative works of modern Western neoclassical architecture. Because its appearance resembles a European-style building, it has become a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities. There are now more than 8,000 collections on display in the museum, including a basic exhibition on "History of the Development of China's Customs" and a special exhibition on "Guangdong Customs and the Maritime Silk Road", which are displayed through games and scene restoration. Visitors can learn in detail about historical events related to the Guangdong Customs between 1685 and 1949. 📍Address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚗Public transportation: Metro🚇 Cultural Park Station Exit A walk 390 meters; Bus🚌102, 109, 110 Cultural Park Terminal (Guangdong Customs Museum) 🕒Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-16:00 (non-holidays) 📅Special opening days: International Nurses Day (May 12), International Museum Day (May 18), Chinese Cultural Heritage Day (Second Saturday of June), Teachers’ Day (September 10), Sanitation Workers’ Day (October 26) 🎫Tickets: Free

#GreaterBayAreaFun The former site of Guangdong Customs is located on West Yanjiang Road in Guangzhou. Local people in Guangzhou commonly call it the "Big Bell Tower". It has now been converted into the Guangdong Customs Museum. It is understood that Guangdong Customs is the earliest customs established by the Chinese government. It was originally built in 1860. Later, the building was designed by a British architect and built into a white ancient Roman-style building, becoming one of the representative works of modern Western neoclassical architecture. When the exterior walls are lit up from about 6 to 7 pm, the building looks even more rigorous and solemn. Together with other representative buildings along Yanjiang Road, such as the "Nanfang Building", it forms the "Bund" of Guangzhou, a great place to take photos and check in at night in Guangzhou. 📍Address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Lingnan Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou ❗ Public Transportation: 🚇 Metro Cultural Park Station Exit A walk 390 meters 🚌Bus: 102, 109, 110 Cultural Park Terminal (Guangdong Customs Museum) 🕒Museum opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-16:00 (not on holidays), admission stops at 15:30.

Highly recommend Jiangxi Road in the old town of Guangzhou. Here, you’ll find not only beautiful scenery but also a collection of European-style buildings. Tour route: Shamian, Renmin Bridge, Guangdong Customs, Xiti Wharf, Nanfang Building, Xinhua Hotel, Aiqun Building 1️⃣ Shamian The architectural styles here are diverse, featuring both classical European buildings and modern skyscrapers. The area is rich in cultural atmosphere with many popular photo spots—you’ll run out of storage from all the pictures! 2️⃣ Renmin Bridge On both sides of the bridge are European-style castles. You can take photos on the stairs going up and down. The view from the bridge is stunning, especially at sunset. 3️⃣ Guangdong Customs With red bricks and white stones, this vintage building is breathtaking. It’s always crowded, but still perfect for photos. The atmosphere after the lights come on at night is incredibly charming and full of vibe. 4️⃣ Nanfang Building Once Guangzhou’s department store, it is now an electronics and digital city. The exterior is simple and grand, making it one of Guangzhou’s iconic buildings. 5️⃣ Xinhua Hotel A popular photo spot is the skybridge at Xinhua Hotel. You can capture the pillars and traffic flow, and the side view of the storefront adds a high-end feel. 6️⃣ Aiqun Building Shaped like a giant ship’s wheel, it blends perfectly with the entire building. The crosswalk and passing pedestrians make it an ideal spot for street photography.

The following is a guide to taking photos at the Guangzhou Customs House on Yanjiang West Road: Shooting Time • Daytime: The light is better from 2pm to 5pm, and you can capture the details and three-dimensionality of the architecture. • Evening: Around 5:30pm, you can go to the Renmin Bridge to overlook the sunset over the embankment, and the Guangzhou Customs House has a unique atmosphere in the sunset. • Night: The lights are on from 7pm to 11pm, and the combination of lights and architecture is suitable for night scenes. Shooting Location • At the steps of the main entrance of the Guangzhou Customs House: Standing on the steps with the building as the background, you can shoot upwards to present the towering feeling of the building, which is suitable for taking full-body check-in photos or close-ups. • Side corridor of the Guangzhou Customs House: The arched structure and carvings have a historical charm. Shooting from one end of the corridor to the other, with people walking in the middle, can create a sense of time travel. • Across the road: You can include the Guangzhou Customs House and the street in the picture. When the street lights are on in the evening, the lights of the vehicles complement the architecture, making the picture more layered and narrative. • Renmin Bridge: Standing on the bridge, you can take a panoramic view of the buildings on Shamian Island and the Guangzhou Customs House, or you can use the bridge opening as a foreground to shoot the scenery on the other side. Shooting Tips • Composition method: Use symmetrical composition to place the Guangzhou Customs House in the center of the picture; you can also try foreground composition, using roadside greenery, street lights, etc. as the foreground to increase the layers. • Shooting mode: You can use slow shutter to shoot the traffic flow at night to create a dynamic streamline effect, with parameters such as shutter 1/10 second and aperture F11. • Props and clothing: You can prepare props such as sunglasses and retro bags, and choose cooler or retro-style clothing to match the environment.

📍Itinerary introduction Day 1️⃣ Night tour of the Pearl River 🚢 Night climb Canton Tower Arriving at the destination, the first time to go to Tao Tao Ju to replenish energy 💪🏻 Guangzhou East Station Tao Tao Ju is still crowded, but does not affect his products, ginseng soup 🥣 and roast goose juice mixed powder 🥢 must eat, light and taste 🤣🤣 After eating, go to the hotel to put down your luggage 🧳 This time I chose the four-star ⭐ Huaxia Hotel 🏨 Although the building has a long history, but in recent years has been renovated, the interior decoration and furnishings are very special, each room door is placed in front of a retro furniture, the room glass screen is also printed with the style of the old city 🎞️, choose Jiang View room, even the bathtub 🛁 can see the river view is really great 😊 and the room space is large enough, very comfortable 🥰🥰 and there is a self-service laundry room 🧺 laundry room with magazines 📚 chess ♟️ and desk, while waiting and can spend time in the room, the space is also large enough, this is the best laundry room I have ever seen 🧘🏻♀️ After resting straight on the Canton Tower. But unfortunately the clouds were too much that day, the scenery on the tower was white ☁️, and finally had to come down to the mall to replenish strength and wait for the night tour of the Pearl River 🚢 If you are interested in climbing the tower, remember to check the weather, do not walk in vain 🤣 The route of the night tour will vary according to each pier from, I chose to depart from Fortune Pier, via the Huntde Bridge 🌉 → Canton Tower 🗼 → Star Sea Conservatory of Music 🎼 After the boat ride 🚢 immediately come to a barbecue 🍖 We walked straight along Hui Fu Road, saw a lamb barbecue shop, decisively sat down to order, fresh lamb skewers made me endlessly reminiscent🤤 There is no mutton smell, grilled lamb chop is simply an unexpected surprise 🤩🤩, highly recommended to eat Day 2️⃣ Check-in Hong Kong-style Uncle Wing Restaurant on Wenming Road🫖 $58 a bowl of Gashi Pot Wings Delicious 🤤, bold and big Bao Tian Ga fried rice Every bite is seaweed 👍🏻, 🐟 friends who like seafood may wish to try it 👍🏻 After eating, you can go to the nearby shopping mall, or go to the walking street to visit the Great Buddha Temple 🙏🏻 In the evening, you can ride a bicycle 🚲 along the riverside to feel the sunset and breeze. Along the way, you can see the historic Tianzi Pier, Financial Avenue, Aiqun Building, Guangdong Customs Museum and Shamian Park. After exercise, you can continue your foraging journey. The Chicken Man Wong Chicken Pot next to the hotel is a good choice 👍🏻 Fan Chicken🐔 The skin is crispy and the meat is tender, the chicken soup is delicious, plus Hua Fung Instant Noodles is a perfect match 🤤🤤🤤 Day 3️⃣ Stir-fried snail noodles to finish🍜 Friends who like to eat heavy flavor 🌶️ can come to Wanfu Road to try this pot of sour and fragrant stir-fried snail noodles 🍜, can not eat spicy can advise the boss not to add spicy 🌶️, because slightly spicy is enough flavor, add your own ingredients at will. After eating, we went to Nai Xue's tea🍵 to buy a cup of oil mandarin tea to relieve thirst and relieve the heat🧋, very satisfied💁🏼♀️ 🚩 Travel Route Canton Tower → Night Tour of Pearl River → Stroll/Ride Riverside → Food Journey 🏖️ Photo Spots Guangzhou Tower, Guangzhou Fortune Pier, Tianzi Pier, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Shamian Park, 🚇Transportation Take a taxi🚗Cycling🚲Walking🚶🏻 📷 Photo spots Guangzhou Tower Square, old Guangdong Customs site, Shamian Park, Tianzi Pier, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street 🍜Special delicacies Beef jerky 🐮Tao Tao Izaku 🍵 Adassi Lamb BBQ 🍢 Chicken Lo Wing Chicken Pot (charcoal oven is the best 👍🏻) 🏠 Accommodation recommendations 1. Guangzhou Huaxia Hotel (Haizhu Plaza Metro Station Branch, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street) 2. Mercure Hotel (Beijing Road Pedestrian Street Branch) 💡Note: Guangzhou Tower and Pearl River Night Tour is recommended to buy tickets in advance during the holidays to book the tower and boarding #Guangzhou Trip #Guangzhou Tower Small Barbarian Waist #Guangzhou Eat Drink and Fun #Food Guide #Guangzhou Food

As the "origin of the city" of Guangzhou, Yuexiu District hides the Cantonese code of 2,200 years. Starting from the Parkqian subway station, first check in at the thousand-year-old glass plank road of the "Beijing Road Pedestrian Street". Under your feet are eleven layers of road surface from the Tang and Song Dynasties to the Republic of China. In the afternoon, we started from the Guangdong Customs Museum and walked along the Avenida da Laguna all the way to the Sacre-Coeur. In the evening, you must go up to the Zhenhai Tower in Yuexiu Park and overlook the urban landscape where the old and new central axes intersect from under the Five Goats Statue. Guangzhou's food culture is extensive and profound. It is recommended to go for tea in the morning, a cup of tea and two pieces of tea, sipping a sip of tea, just like chatting with a few close friends, it is a good time. #MainlandTourism #MainlandTravel #GuangzhouItinerary #GuangzhouAttractions 📍Address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province (350 meters walk from Exit A of Cultural Park Subway Station) 📍Address: No. 56, Jiubuqian, Yide Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

#guangzhoutrip Standing proudly along the Pearl River in Guangzhou’s Liwan District, the Guangzhou Customs House (built in 1916) is a Neo-Baroque architectural masterpiece that witnessed China’s maritime trade heyday. Its clock tower still chimes Westminster Quarters, just as it did for 20th-century tea and silk merchants. 📍Address:1 Yanjiang Road, Liwan District (near Shamian Island). 🕰️Business Hours: Museum 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (closed Mon); exterior always visible. 🚇Metro: Line 6 to Huangsha Station, Exit B.

Guangzhou citywalk is a must, especially along Yanjiang West Road🦌. Here, you can not only see classical European-style buildings🏠 but also enjoy the bustling night view of the Pearl River and the CBD. 🚩Citywalk Route: Cultural Park Station Exit B -> Renmin South Road -> Yanjiang West Road -> Xinhua Hotel -> Postal Museum -> Yuehai Customs Museum -> Renmin Bridge 📸 Travel Tips: 1⃣ The lighting time for the buildings and Renmin Bridge is at 7 PM. You can also come to the riverside in the evening. The stone benches at Renmin Bridge and Yuehai Customs Museum square are great spots to watch the sunset. 2⃣ The best time to photograph the buildings is during the blue hour. Here are the specific spots for night views: ▪ On Renmin Bridge: Shoot towards the Xiti Wharf direction. ▪ Yuehai Customs Square: From the stone benches, you can capture the front of the museum building, and behind you, you can photograph the small castle on Renmin Bridge. ▪ Binjiang West Road: Walk past Renmin Bridge to the other side of the river. Under the bridge, through the stone arch, you can capture Yuehai Customs on the opposite side, like a painting!

💞Recommendation reason: 3-day reverse route, eating, drinking, playing and shopping all in one place‼ ️ Day 1️⃣ It was already evening when we arrived. We had dinner near the hotel and then walked along the Pearl River to see the night view. Day 2️⃣ 📍Breakfast: Silver Lantern Restaurant (Dim Sum) A famous dim sum restaurant in Guangzhou. Buffalo milk egg tarts, red rice sausage, oyster sauce barbecued pork buns, radish cakes, hand-caught squid crystal dumplings, black truffle taro corners, rice rolls, and shrimp dumplings are all delicious🥰 📍Beautiful Clothing City & Men's Clothing Wholesale Market Meiyicheng: Women's clothing wholesale market, with medium and low prices Across the street is the men's clothing wholesale market: if you like shopping for clothes, don't miss it. 📍Lunch: Zhanjiang Chicken (Roast Goose and Roast Meat) The roast goose has crispy skin and tender meat, and the roast pork is both delicious, but the boiled chicken is just average. It is delicious when paired with hot taro rice! 📍Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street Guangzhou has a pedestrian street with the style of old Guangzhou. The Lingnan arcade buildings are unique. There are many traditional Cantonese food, souvenir shops and clothing shops along the street. You can eat and feel the fireworks of old Guangzhou while walking. 📍Afternoon tea: Famous Food House (Sweet Soup) Authentic Cantonese dessert shop, double skin milk, mandarin duck paste, papaya snow fungus, red bean paste and other classic desserts, each of which is sweet but not greasy, warm and healing 📍Yongqingfang The neighborhood is a blend of Lingnan culture and literary atmosphere, with Xiguan mansions, Internet-famous coffee shops, and niche handmade shops. Any photo you take will be full of the flavor of old Guangzhou. There is also a very large Cantonese opera museum, which is suitable for a leisurely stroll. 📍Beijing Road Pedestrian Street Guangzhou's famous commercial street has both modern shopping centers and ancient Song Dynasty road sites with many large shopping malls. 📍Midnight snack: Liyin rice rolls The taste is good but the environment is average. There are many photos of celebrities hanging on the wall. Day 3️⃣ 📍Breakfast: Old Shanghai Wonton Shop A bowl of noodle soup for breakfast is full of ingredients and super delicious! 📍Jiarun Seafood and Dried Fruits Trading Market Guangzhou's largest dried seafood market, which sells dried abalone, dried scallops, shark fins, fish maws, etc., is a good place to buy souvenirs and high-end ingredients. According to the elders, the price is cheap and fresh 📍Guangdong Customs Museum The historical witness of Guangzhou's maritime trade, the exhibition hall introduces in detail the development process of Guangdong Customs, and is an important attraction for understanding Guangzhou's modern history 📍Shamian Island The historical and cultural district combines Chinese and Western elements, and is lined with European-style buildings. Walking through it feels like traveling back to Guangzhou a hundred years ago, and every photo you take is a blockbuster. 📍Lunch: Xin Hao Wen Restaurant The restaurant specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine, with signature dishes such as five-flavor goose, braised pigeon, and nine-belly fish, all of which are delicious and tasty. It is a hidden treasure of local cuisine. 📍Haixinsha Asian Games Park (Sea of ​​Flowers & Slender Waist Check-in) A landmark attraction in Guangzhou, you can enjoy the beautiful sea of ​​flowers during the day and take pictures of the dazzling light show of the Guangzhou Tower at night. It is a must-see destination! 📍Ersha Island Hongcheng Park Next to the Haixinsha Asian Games Park, there is lush greenery and a beautiful environment. You can check in together 📍Midnight snack: Fragrant desserts (sugar snacks) Sesame paste, mango sago 💰Average consumption: 1000 #GuangzhouItinerary #trip #GuangzhouAttractions #GuangzhouFood #GuangzhouStrategy #Guangzhou 🏖️

Walking through the Guangdong Customs Museum is like opening a yellowed history book. This historic building exudes classical elegance amidst its grandeur, with arched windows and a towering clock tower quietly overlooking the Pearl River, as if guarding centuries of prosperity and vicissitudes. The museum's exhibition halls are arranged chronologically, vividly recreating the evolution of Guangdong Customs from the Qing Dynasty to modern times. The customs tax cards, old port maps, and precious documents and seals from that era delicately showcase the pivotal role Guangdong Customs played in the Maritime Silk Road. Here, I felt the glorious past of Guangzhou as a trade hub and deeply understood its significant impact on cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. Stepping out of the exhibition hall, the breeze from the Pearl River greeted me, with distant ships swaying on the horizon, blending with the sky and water. The Guangdong Customs Museum is not only a witness to history but also a bridge connecting the past and present, evoking respect and making one linger. This stop is undoubtedly an unforgettable cultural baptism.

#Guangzhou Attractions Early in the morning, we came to the Guangdong Customs Museum located on the bank of the Pearl River. The museum's classical architecture exudes a strong historical atmosphere, and the huge dome and towering bell tower seem to tell the prosperity of past trade. The museum houses a wide variety of exhibits, ranging from old navigation instruments to trading receipts, all of which bear witness to the Maritime Silk Road. Through the guided tour, we learned that this place was once an important hub for trade between China and the world, and we had a deeper understanding of Guangzhou’s extraordinary position in the history of maritime trade. In the afternoon, we strolled to Shamian Island to admire the exotic European-style buildings. This quiet island seemed to take us back to the colonial period, full of history and poetry.

|Encounter vibrant kapok flowers in Guangzhou's romantic old town. Weekend Getaway Stroll from Henan to Hebei, and encounter the most striking scenery of Guangzhou's spring in the parks and along the riverbanks of the old town: the fiery, passionate kapok blossoms 🌸🌸 👣👣This is a route perfect for a casual stroll to admire the flowers. You can experience the everyday romance of the old town year-round. A leisurely walk along the entire route takes about 1.5 hrs. 👌🏻👌🏻 ① Start from Binjiang Road (Exit D, Tongfuxi Station, subway Line 8). Walk along the river towards Renmin Bridge. You can check out the kapok flowers near Shamian at the foot of the bridge. ② After crossing the bridge, walk straight across the road to Cultural Park and check out the kapok flowers in Xige Garden and the central square. ③ Exit from the main entrance of Cultural Park, cross the pedestrian bridge over Renmin South Road, and arrive at Yanjiang West Road. Walk towards Renmin Bridge and check out the kapok flowers at Nanfang Building and Yuehai Customs. ④ At the Renmin Bridge entrance on Yanjiang West Road, you can check out Yuehai Customs surrounded by kapok flowers. You can also walk to the middle of the bridge. Finally, at the other end of the bridge, you can take photos of the kapok flowers hidden in the small courtyard behind the office building.

| A Citywalk Guide Through Time. Spend a day traversing the millennium-old commercial capital with this "Old City, New Vibe" itinerary. Experience the ancient charm of Lingnan and check in at trendy hotspots. Save this guide and get ready to explore! 👇   🌞Morning Itinerary: Ancient Architecture + Cantonese Morning Tea 📍08:30 Loop Coffee (Chen Clan Academy Branch) Start your day with a "Hand-Whipped Cloud Coffee" 🌤️. The cloud-like coffee foam is incredibly smooth, and the fresh milk adds a silky touch. It's the perfect way to kickstart your day! 📍09:00 Chen Clan Academy 🏯The pinnacle of Lingnan architecture! For just ¥10, witness the marvels of "three carvings, two sculptures, and one casting": ✅ The colorful roof ridge pottery sculpture, "Gods Celebrating Longevity" ✅ The lifelike teak screen door carving, "Fishermen, Woodcutters, Farmers, and Scholars" 📸Recommended photo spots: The grey sculpture wall in Qingyun Alley and the main courtyard (Hanfu is recommended for better photos) 📍11:30 Lu Yun Tea House (Grandview Plaza Branch) 🍵A local's hidden gem for morning tea! Must-try dishes: ▫️Signature Shrimp Dumplings (The shrimp is so bouncy it'll dance!) ▫️Red Rice Rolls (Crispy fried dough + fresh shrimp, a double delight) ▫️Steamed Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce (Tender, flavorful, and falls off the bone)   🌇Afternoon Stroll: Xiguan Charm + Riverside Arts 📍13:00  Yongqing Fang 🎭A model of urban renewal! Here's your guide: ➊ Capture the ink-like reflections on Moon Bridge (evenings are recommended for a more dreamy effect) ➋ Visit Bruce Lee's ancestral home and see the martial arts culture exhibition ➌ Enjoy free Cantonese opera excerpts at the Cantonese Opera Art Museum (every Saturday afternoon) ➍ Buy chickpea biscuits and ginger milk curd on Enning Road's arcade streets 📍15:00 Youmi Zhouliao (Liwan Link Branch) 🍲Creative congee hot pot! Dip fresh beef and live seafood into the soy milk broth, and finish with a bowl of the "magical congee" that combines all the flavors. Enjoy free ice cream to cleanse your palate! 📍16:30 Shamian Island 🏛️Travel back to Europe! Check-in spots: ➊ The mint-green Starbucks (formerly the French Police Station) ➋ The McDonald's with European-style arches (Guangzhou's most beautiful McDonald's) ➌ The Gothic spire of Shamian Church (a popular wedding photo spot) ➍ Relax on the riverside benches and watch the Pearl River cruise ships   🌃Evening to Night: Artistic Feast + Lively Supper 📍17:30 Huangsha Pier → White Goose Pond Art Center ⛴️Take a Pearl River ferry to watch the golden sunset (15-minute journey). Disembark and arrive at the "new cultural landmark of the Greater Bay Area": ▫️Overlook the confluence of three rivers from the rooftop viewing platform ▫️Take Instagram-worthy photos on the giant spiral staircase ▫️Current exhibitions: Guangcai Porcelain Special Exhibition/Contemporary Ink Painting Biennale 📍19:30 Tianbao Restaurant (Xihua Road Branch) 🔥A wok hei-filled food stall where locals scramble for seats! Must-try dishes: ▫️Clay Pot Eel (Fragrant with sauce, the eel is crispy and delicious) ▫️Charcoal-Grilled Oysters (Palm-sized! Garlic + lemongrass, a perfect match) ▫️Dry-Fried Beef Hor Fun (Full of wok hei, the beef is tender and smooth)   🚶♀️Citywalk Tips 1️⃣ Transportation: Shared bikes + walking are recommended in the old city. Most attractions are within 1 km of each other. 2️⃣ Outfit: Light-colored clothing complements Lingnan architecture. Bring a light jacket (museums are air-conditioned). 3️⃣ Avoiding Crowds: Arrive at Chen Clan Academy before 9 am to avoid tour groups; Yongqing Fang is less crowded after 7 pm. 4️⃣ Cultural Bonus: The Guangdong Customs Museum on Shamian Island is free to visit (reservations required). The charm of Guangzhou, a blend of ancient and modern, awaits your exploration. Take your time and savor every moment～🌟

The Pearl River flows steadily past the historic Guangzhou Customs House Museum, reflecting the city’s rich maritime heritage. From the promenade, boats drift under Renmin Bridge, their lights shimmering on the water. The colonial-era Customs House stands tall, a reminder of Guangzhou’s trading past, blending seamlessly with the modern skyline across the river. A walk here is a journey through time, framed by scenic river views. #travelinginchina

📍Address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚗Transportation: Take subway Line 6/8 to Culture Park Station, Exit A, and walk for 5 minutes. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00 (free admission, closed on Mondays) 🏛️Century-old architectural aesthetics: The neoclassical clock tower (built in 1916) features Roman columns, a dome, and a vintage clock. Take stunning photos of the "Little Bund of Guangzhou". The night view is even more spectacular when the lights are on! 🕰️Yuehai Customs Museum: The three-story exhibition hall reveals the history of customs over the past century. See Qing Dynasty tax bills, old customs clearance tools, and Republic of China uniforms. Interactive projections recreate the trade ship traffic of the Thirteen Factories. 🌉A city walk along the Pearl River: Turn right out of the museum onto Yanjiang West Road, which connects Shamian Island, Aiqun Mansion, and the Postal Museum. This cluster of vintage buildings offers picturesque views at every turn. ✅Photo guide: - The best time to capture the light and shadow on the clock tower facade is after 4pm on a sunny day. - Take panoramic photos from the railing across the road to frame the clock tower and the Pearl River together. - The arched windows on the second floor and the spiral staircase create a wonderful atmosphere! ✅The clock tower chimes at noon (12:00) and 6pm every day. Don't miss it! ✅Free guided tours are available daily at 10:30 and 15:00, offering in-depth insights into the secret history of customs. Nearby restaurants ▪️Datong Restaurant: An 8-minute walk away. This restaurant is known for its top-notch Cantonese morning tea. The crispy chicken is a must-try. ▪️Qiao Gourmet: Located on Shamian Island. This restaurant has a 40-year legacy of serving delicious pigeon, known for its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. ▪️Sheng Ji Seafood Restaurant: Situated on Yanjiang West Road, this restaurant offers stunning river views and serves sizzling clay pot dishes. Explore two hundred years of Guangzhou's trade history in one building. Come and experience the sounds of the Pearl River and the echoes of history!🛳️

📍 Guide to Traveling Through Time: Exit from the Cultural Park subway station and you'll see the Guangdong Customs Museum by the Pearl River. This European neoclassical building, completed in 1916, features beige exterior walls and a domed clock tower reminiscent of Big Ben. As one of the earliest customs houses in China, the museum preserves the Republic of China customs declaration hall, tax receipts, and seals from a century ago. The giant mechanical clock on the second floor still keeps accurate time. 📸 Photo Ops: • Take photos in front of the clock tower for a London street vibe. • Shoot upwards from the spiral staircase to capture the light and shadow of the dome patterns. • Capture the dynamic river view at 17:00 when the customs bell rings. 🚶 Connecting Tour Route: Walk west along the river for 5 minutes to reach Shamian Island. The European-style buildings, antique camera shops, and the White Goose Pond sunset create a perfect retro chain. The peacock revolving door of the Postal Museum on the east side is also worth checking out. 🍵 Taste of Old Guangzhou: Walk 10 minutes to Datong Restaurant and try the lost "Seven-color Fish Maw Soup." Alternatively, enjoy English afternoon tea at the Victory Hotel, sitting by the shutters and watching the Pearl River ferries come and go. 📌Tips: • Free admission from Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00-16:00 (reservations required through the official Guangdong Customs WeChat account). • Admission closes at 16:30. It is recommended to combine your visit with the evening riverside light show. • Shared bikes are more efficient than walking around the Changdi historical buildings. When the customs bell rings alongside the Pearl River steam whistles, this neoclassical landmark tells the golden stories of the Thirteen Factories era.

📍Liwan Lake Park is getting more and more beautiful As soon as you enter from the east gate, you will see Monet's small garden Now is the season of red leaves in the Metasequoia forest There is also the small flower boat which is very popular recently. How to shoot is super beautiful 🧡 Is this still the Liwan Lake Park I knew before? It’s so beautiful 🍁 and has a strong New Year atmosphere Red lanterns and New Year decorations are ready Come to Guangzhou City Walk and don’t miss this park for New Year’s photo taking and check-in! ▫️ Address: 📍Liwan Lake Park-No. 155, Longjin West Road, Liwan District 🚇Metro: Zhongshan Station 8, Line 5 ▫️ There are also many Guangzhou classic snacks and delicious Cantonese restaurants nearby. Must-eat snacks 🍤 Horse hoof cool 🍤Water chestnut cake 🍤Bo Zai Gao ✅Jinjin Restaurant ✅Panxi Restaurant ✅Xiangqun Hotel ✅Guangzhou Restaurant ✅Lingji (snack shop) ✅Xiguan Mingji (rice roll shop) ▫️ Nearby Attractions 📸Lichi Bay 📸Renwei Temple 📸Yongqingfang 📸Bruce Lee's Former Residence 📸Cantonese Opera Art Museum 📸Shamian (2 km from Liwan Lake Park) 📸Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street 📸Thirteen Lines 📸Guangdong Customs Museum 📸Cultural Park

Nestled along the Pearl River, the Guangzhou Customs Museum stands as a symbol of the city’s rich maritime past. The grand neoclassical building, once a key customs house, now showcases Guangzhou’s trade history. After exploring its exhibits, take a stroll along the riverfront promenade, where the skyline reflects on the water. Nearby, a riverside café offers the perfect spot to unwind with a cup of tea while watching boats cruise by. As the sun sets, the historic charm of the area blends with modern city lights, making it a must-visit for history buffs and urban explorers. #chinatrip

Departing from Chengdu to Guangzhou, I took my 7-year-old son on a 6-day, 5-night trip to experience the New Year atmosphere. Day 1️⃣ City walk 🚶 + food Chengdu 🚄 Guangzhou (about 7 hours) Check in to Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chancheng District 🏨, 🚶 Lingnan Tiandi 🚶 Yangtingji Lingnan Tiandi 💛💛 Too many people, not very special Food 🍛 Yangtingji 💛💛 Long lines, food not very surprising, internet-famous restaurant Day 2️⃣ Discover Lingnan architecture Hotel 🚘 Sanshui Changqi Ancient Village 🚘 Beijiang Dike 🚶 Lubao Ancestral Temple Sanshui Changqi Ancient Village 💛💛💛💛💛 No entrance fee, you can see the wok ear houses with Lingnan characteristics, great for photos. There is a coffee shop in the ancient village, and I really like the sesame paste sold on the roadside. Beijiang Dike 💛💛💛💛 Feels like a Miyazaki movie in summer, less atmosphere in winter, but you can see fishing boats 🚢 from the dike, a pleasant surprise Lubao Ancestral Temple 💛💛💛 Very popular, with Lingnan characteristics Day 3️⃣ Lion dance Hotel 🚶 Ancestral Temple 🚶 Liang's Garden Ancestral Temple 💛💛💛💛💛 I really like it, although there are many people, the atmosphere is great, with lion dance, Cantonese opera, and great photo spots Liang's Garden 💛💛💛💛 Wearing Chinese-style clothes and walking inside is a great experience, the doors and windows are very unique Day 4️⃣ Relax Foshan 🚘 Shunde 🏨 Xiangyunsha Garden Hotel 🚶 Qinghui Garden 🚘 Shunfengshan Park Qinghui Garden 💛💛💛 Maybe it's the primacy effect, but I prefer Liang's Garden, the cultural and creative products are good Shunfengshan Park 💛💛💛💛💛 Very suitable for families, my son said it's perfect for him, flying kites, blowing bubbles, playing with big balloons, it's big, with a lake, tower, and boat 🚢 Day 5️⃣ Food Hotel 🚶 Huagai Mountain Walkway 🚶 Jinbang Street 🚇 Guangzhou Huagai Mountain Walkway 💛💛 Not very special, the view of Shunde from the top is average Jinbang Street 💛💛💛💛 Food, cultural and creative products, and small streets are all good Day 6️⃣ Learn knowledge Yizhi Hotel 🚇 Yuehai Customs 🚇 Guangzhou Art Museum Baietan Yuehai Customs 💛💛💛💛 The architecture is very unique, there are two explanations every day, suitable for both adults and children Guangzhou Art Museum Baietan 💛💛💛💛 Chosen by my child, not many people, has original works by Picasso, great for photos There are still many places in Guangzhou that I haven't visited, leaving some regrets for next time! Changqi Ancient Village, Foshan Ancestral Temple, Foshan Liang's Garden, Foshan Shunde Xiangyunsha Garden Hotel, Shunfengshan Park, Yuehai Customs Museum

When you come to Guangzhou, you must not miss a super cool place, Yanjiang Road! Here, you can experience both the taste of history and the charm of modernity. It is definitely the best choice for travel photography, check-in, and relaxation! First, let's talk about the "old soul" here - the Canton Customs Museum. Imagine standing in front of a century-old building, touching the mottled walls, and feeling like you have traveled back to that turbulent era. The various precious cultural relics on display inside will open your eyes, as if you are listening to a series of wonderful stories! On one side is the long river of history, and on the other side is another world! The scenery along the Pearl River is beautiful, with blue skies and white clouds, and the river gently lapping against the shore. Occasionally, a few egrets fly over the water, creating a dynamic picture of beauty. You can rent a bicycle and ride along the river, feeling the breeze on your face, or find a good spot to sit quietly by the river and enjoy the beauty of the moment. The best time to come here for a walk is in the evening! When night falls and the lights come on, the lights on both sides of the Pearl River are dazzling, and the whole city becomes gentle and mysterious. Enjoying this leisurely evening is simply too pleasant!

Located in the old city area of Guangzhou, the Guangdong Customs Museum offers a glimpse into the origins and development of customs in Guangzhou, highlighting its significant role in the city's trade history. How to Get There: The Guangdong Customs Museum is situated near Zhujiang New Town in Guangzhou, on the site of the former Guangdong Customs. You can take Metro Line 2 to Haizhu Square Station and walk to the museum, which takes about 10 minutes. Along the way, you will pass by some of Guangzhou's old streets and cultural buildings, giving you a sense of stepping back in time to the prosperous Maritime Silk Road era. Museum Overview: The Guangdong Customs Museum was established to commemorate Guangzhou's important status as the 'Southern Gateway.' As one of the earliest customs in China's history, Guangdong Customs played a significant role in trade between China and the world. From the Ming and Qing dynasties to modern times, Guangzhou's customs have witnessed the historical exchanges between Chinese and Western cultures. The museum exhibits a wealth of precious artifacts related to the history of Guangdong Customs, including customs regulations, cargo lists, customs seals, photographs, and more. The layout of the exhibition hall is simple and modern, and through the exhibits, visitors can experience the prosperity of Guangzhou as an international port. Exhibition Highlights: 1. Origins and Development of Customs: The museum provides a detailed introduction to the historical background and important role of Guangdong Customs since its establishment during the Qing Dynasty, showcasing Guangzhou's glory as a key passage on the Maritime Silk Road through rich documentary materials and artifacts. 2. Customs Artifacts Collection: The collection includes many precious customs-specific artifacts, such as various customs seals, inspection stamps, ship blueprints, and Qing Dynasty customs laws. 3. Cultural and Trade Exchanges: The exhibits also highlight Guangzhou's role as an intermediary in international trade, demonstrating its status as an important 'trade gateway' connecting China and the world, especially during the Qing Dynasty's 'merchant' and 'diplomatic' exchanges. 4. Interactive Experience Area: The museum also features interactive areas where visitors can simulate and experience the work processes of customs officers, gaining a unique insight into that historical period. Nearby Attractions and Recommendations: There are many historical and cultural attractions worth visiting around the Guangdong Customs Museum. For example, you can walk to Zhujiang New Town, where you will find landmarks such as the Guangzhou Library and the Canton Tower; or stroll along the Pearl River to Haixinsha to enjoy the beautiful river scenery of Guangzhou. Conclusion: The Guangdong Customs Museum is not only a great place to learn about the history and culture of Guangzhou but also a window to experience Guangzhou's role as an international port city, bearing the history and cultural exchanges. If you have a strong interest in the history of Guangzhou or want to gain an in-depth understanding of Guangzhou's customs system and trade history, this is undoubtedly a place not to be missed.

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 📍Guangzhou Guangdong Customs Museum 🚇Metro: Line 6, Line 8, Cultural Park Exit A, 5 minutes walk 👇A popular photo-taking spot for internet celebrities - the former site of Guangdong Customs. 🔸In addition to the Guangdong Customs, there are also landmark buildings such as the Nanfang Building, Aiqun Building, Post Office, and Shamian in the area of ​​West Yanjiang Road. Taking photos with many buildings can create the effect of European fashion blockbusters. Friends can plan a one-day tour route. After visiting all the attractions during the day, you can also go to the Guangdong Customs at night. I didn’t take many photos, so I took photos of the Yue Customs at night. You can walk around nearby 🔸It's really a check-in spot. The night view is very nice. There are too many people, so I took a few photos 🎈There are a lot of people on weekends. It is recommended to go on weekdays and be sure to bring a lighting board! I just didn't bring a lighting board, so it's hard to take pictures with my phone. It's very dark when I turn on the camera, and it doesn't work even when I turn on the flash. It's much better to have a camera, and the pictures are very good!

The Guangdong Customs Museum records the history of the development of Guangzhou's customs from scratch as China's commercial center over the past hundred years or even longer. 🕰️Business hours: 9am-6pm on weekdays 🏖️Environment/Facilities: The appearance of the museum is very eye-catching, and you can take panoramic pictures in the small square opposite the front gate. There are three floors in the museum. Unfortunately, the elevator, which was built in the 1930s, is no longer open to tourists for safety reasons. We need to complete the entire tour on foot. The toilet is on the basement level. 📍Address: Guangzhou Metro Line 6/Line 8, Cultural Park Station 💰Per capita consumption: 0 yuan, the museum is free, you can register and scan on site to get the day's ticket. Tip: Some of the museum's contents involve relatively complex economics or accounting knowledge backgrounds. If there are relevant personnel to lead the explanation, you may be able to get a better visiting experience. The collection also includes many valuable historical records, such as information about China’s customs adjustments and foreign exchange controls around 1947, which are very meaningful now.

| A maritime silk road cultural journey at the "Big Clock Tower" Guangzhou, a city with a thousand years of history, carries countless historical memories and cultural heritage. In the old Xiguan area of Guangzhou, there is a famous building - The Guangdong Customs Museum, also known as the "Big Clock Tower". - The Guangdong Customs Museum, with its unique Western classical architectural style, exudes a charming European charm, making people feel as if they are in the long river of history. In an era when clocks were not yet widespread, the Big Clock Tower became the most famous timepiece for Guangzhou residents. The sound of the clock has been echoing in the memories of Guangzhou residents. - Step into this museum, not only can you learn about the past and present of Guangdong Customs, but you can also feel the taste of Guangzhou's growth. Through the display of rich collections, historical pictures, sculptures and scene restoration, the historical development of Guangdong Customs is presented from all angles. - Here, you can see the importance of Guangzhou on the Maritime Silk Road. In addition, you can also experience Guangzhou's earliest traction elevator. Step into this ancient elevator, as if traveling through time, to dialogue with Guangzhou's past and feel the changes and prosperity of the past. - The Guangdong Customs Museum is a historical building with a unique charm. It is also an important symbol of Guangzhou culture. It is not only a window to understand history, but also a treasure trove of memories. When you step into this museum, as if time is turned back, you can have a deep dialogue with the history of Guangzhou... - Guangdong Customs Museum No. 29, Yanjiangxi Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou Subway: Line 6 and 8 - Cultural Park Station Exit A/B Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (15:30 stop admission) ⚠【Open Monday to Friday only, closed on weekends and holidays】 🎫 Free admission (fixed point explanation: 10:30, 14:30) 📝 Appointment method:🔍 Public account "Guangdong Customs Museum"➡ Visit appointment➡ Appointment ticket ‼ Admission requires appointment code and ID card registration

#Literary Traveler The Guangdong Customs Museum is like a giant ship, carrying a rich maritime cultural history. ⚓️ As soon as you enter the exhibition hall, you will see the recreation of an ancient ship cabin, as if you were on the sea voyage of that time. Various ancient sailing equipment is displayed in the cabin, restoring the details of life at sea. 🛳️ #ancientshipcabin #sailinglife After passing through the cabin, you will arrive at the exhibition hall area. There are a large number of maritime-related cultural relics collected here, such as ancient nautical charts, compasses, anchors, etc., which record in detail the sailors' past voyages. 🗺️ #MaritimeRelics #AncientWaterway The most exciting thing is that there is an ancient lighthouse preserved in the museum. Looking from a high place, you can see a broad view, just like the lighthouse that guided the ships in the past, pointing the way forward. 🗼 #LighthouseExhibitionArea #Pilot In this museum, you will wander in a strong maritime cultural atmosphere, get a glimpse of the historical trajectory of maritime development, and explore the vastness of nature and mankind's passion for adventure. 💫 #MaritimeCulture #SailingEpic

📍Address: No. 29, Yanjiang West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 🚇Transportation: Exit A, Cultural Park Station, Line 6, Metro, about 500 meters walk 🕙Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 16:00 (Entry stops at 15:30) 🎫Tickets: Free, but remember to bring your ID card🆔 💣Pitfall 1: The museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, don't make a wasted trip😜 💣Pitfall 2: Dress appropriately👗, no slippers, shorts, or overly casual attire, or you might be turned away🤷 📸Recommended Check-in Spots: 🌟Yuehai Customs Building Exterior: The European architectural style is very photogenic, looks great in any shot🤩 🌟Historical Exhibitions Inside: Learn about the development of Yuehai Customs and feel the weight of history📜 👗Outfit Suggestions: You can choose black and white fashion or vintage outfits, with some accessories, it will look great in photos👒 💕Nearby Attractions: 1. Shamian Island: Just a bridge away from Yuehai Customs Museum, it has many historical buildings and specialty shops, full of European charm💒 2. Renmin Bridge: Located right opposite the Yuehai Customs Museum, this European-style bridge is great for photos and offers views of the Pearl River🌉. However, in summer, it's best to go after 5 PM to avoid the scorching sun🌞.