[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Guangzhou Museum (Updated Mar)

🏘️ Guangzhou Museum Zhenhai Tower carries a wealth of historical and cultural heritage. 🚶 Stepping inside feels like traveling through time, back to a glorious era. 🏯 The ancient and solemn Zhenhai Tower exudes grandeur, with every brick and tile reflecting the passage and weight of history. 🏺 The museum's collection is rich and diverse, ranging from ancient artifacts to modern exhibits, leaving visitors in awe. 🖼️ Through the exhibitions, I deeply felt the long history and splendid culture of Guangzhou.

Time: January 15-June 18, 2023 Location: Exhibition Hall 3, 3rd Floor, Guangdong Museum "A Glimpse of Millions of Years - World Amber Art Exhibition" selects more than 700 pieces of amber ore, insect amber, plant amber, amber carvings, amber jewelry, amber cultural relics and amber artworks. It is a visual feast of different periods, regions and historical cultures. #Mainland China Attractions

#chinatravelitinerary The role of musuems in understanding of local culture is significant. Usually it is believed, that Guangzhou has seven most important museums reflecting local history and culture thanks to their rich collections of artifacts from diverse epochs. These seven major museums in Guangzhou include the Guangdong Provincial Museum, the Guangzhou Museum, the Guangzhou Maritime Museum, the Guangzhou Folk Culture Museum, the Nanyue King Museum, the Sun Yat-sen Grand Marshal's Mansion Museum and the Liwan Museum. The following below is a detailed introduction to these museums and 7 day itinerary at the same time: Day 1: Guangdong Provincial Museum: Located in Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, covering an area of 670,000 square meters, it is the only provincial comprehensive Museum in Guangdong Province.The museum displays many aspects of Guangdong's history, culture, art and nature, and is a national first-class museum.Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday, tickets are free but advance reservation is required Day 2: Guangzhou Museum: Located in Yuexiu District, it has the largest garden scenery in Guangzhou, including ancient buildings in the Ming Dynasty, forts in the Qing Dynasty and the modern Zhongshan Monument.Next to it is a modern high-rise building, and the scenery is very dreamy.Opening hours are 9:00-17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Day 3: Guangzhou Maritime Museum: Located in Huangpu District, the theme of the museum revolves around the Maritime Silk Road.This is not only a good place to take pictures, but also suitable for learning about the history of maritime trade.Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Day 4: Guangzhou Folk Culture Museum: Located in Baiyun District, it displays traditional Cantonese pawnshops and warehouses. You can see the scene of the year well.Opening hours are every Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-12:00、14:00-17:00, Closed on Mondays, too. Day 5: Nanyue King Museum: Displays cultural relics from the Qin Dynasty to the Republic of China, and preserves intact underground ditches and drainage systems. Opening hours are 9:00-17:30. Day 6: Sun Yat-sen Grand Marshal's Mansion Museum: Located in Haizhu District, it has displays such as “The Centennial of Shuaifu” and “The Biography of Famous Figures of Shuaifu”. Day 7: Liwan Museum: Located in Liwan District, it has the taste of a Chinese courtyard and Laoguang. These museums not only showcase the rich history and culture, but also provide a variety of interactive experiences, making them a great place to learn about Guangzhou's history and culture.

Day 1: As the morning light breaks, I arrive at the Canton Tower, a modern marvel of this city. Taking the high-speed elevator, I soar into the sky, capturing the breathtaking view of Guangzhou. The Pearl River stretches like a jade belt, with buildings on both sides arranged in an orderly manner, blending modernity with classical beauty. Then, I stroll to Shamian Island, a microcosm of history. European-style buildings stand tall, with ivy climbing the mottled walls, as if telling stories of the past. I wander among these ancient structures, feeling the weight of history and the sediment of time, letting my soul roam in the river of history. Day 2: In the morning, I visit the Guangzhou Museum, a treasure trove of the city's history. The museum houses a rich collection of artifacts, from ancient bronzes to modern documents, each piece narrating the historical changes of Guangzhou. I pause before each precious artifact, listening to the guide's explanations, as if traveling through time to that ancient era. Then, I head to Yuexiu Park, the green lung of Guangzhou. The park is filled with towering ancient trees and lush green grass, with the Five Rams Statue quietly standing on the lawn, symbolizing Guangzhou. I stroll along the park's paths, enjoying the freshness and tranquility of nature, allowing my soul to relax in the blend of historical river and modern glory.

#chinatravelitinerary The Guangzhou Museum is located at No. 99 Zhenhai Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (in Yuexiu Park). It is a comprehensive history Museum full of local characteristics. The predecessor of the museum was the Guangzhou Municipal Museum established in 1929. After many name changes, it has been called the Guangzhou Museum since 1950. Historical background The Guangzhou Museum is one of the first public museums in South China. Since its establishment, it has brought together about 135,000 sets of collections, including archaeological discoveries from Guangzhou throughout the ages, such as Qin Ge, Ming and Qing Guangzhou export works of art, etc. The Zhenhai Building Exhibition Area of the museum displays Guangzhou's historical changes and humanistic spirit, while the Zhongyuan Building Exhibition Area displays Guangzhou's export works of art and special exhibitions on earth history and life evolution from the 18th to the beginning of the 20th century. Architectural features and exhibition area distribution The Guangzhou Museum has a total construction area of 7,600 square meters. The Zhenhai Building Exhibition Area is the main exhibition area, which shows Guangzhou's urban development and changes and humanistic spirit.The exhibition area of Zhongyuan Building has export works of art and special exhibitions on the history of the earth and the evolution of life.In addition, the museum also has the Sanyuanli People's Anti-British Struggle Memorial Hall and the memorial Hall on the former site of the March 29 Uprising Command, which respectively show the history of the Guangzhou People's anti-British struggle and the March 29 Uprising. Opening hours and ticket information The opening hours of the Guangzhou Museum are from 9:00-17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday (ticket sales and entry will stop at 17:00), and the museum will be closed on Mondays, except for national holidays.The ticket price is 10 yuan, it is recommended to make an appointment to visit through the official website or public account in advance.

Zhenhai Tower is only part of the Guangzhou Museum. Continue walking and you will see another part of the Guangzhou Museum called Zhongyuan Building. Zhongyuan Building was built in memory of Deng Zhongyuan, a general of the 1911 Revolution. It was laid in 1929 and completed the following year. It is a traditional Chinese building with green glazed tiles, cement structure, island arch and flying eaves, granite wall skirt, carved door frame, cement washed stone rice platform and platform. It is now a cultural relic protection unit in Guangdong Province, also known as Zhongyuan Library. It mainly displays some export artworks from Guangzhou from the 18th to the early 20th century, including Guangzhou silk, Guangzhou embroidery, Guangzhou grass painting, Guangzhou ivory carving, Guangzhou colored porcelain, etc.

Yuexiu Park in Guangzhou has a history of nearly 100 years since 1927. Yuexiu Mountain is actually an extension of Baiyun Mountain, with the highest peak at an altitude of more than 70 meters, which is actually just a small hill. Historically, it was once called Yuexiu Mountain, Yuewang Mountain, and Guanyin Mountain, and is the starting point and symbol of the traditional central axis of Guangzhou. Today's Yuexiu Mountain is composed of 7 small hills and three artificial lakes. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, one of China's top 100 famous gardens, and one of the eight scenic spots in Guangzhou. What impressed me most was that Yuexiu Park has a very high greening rate. Except for the stairs and roads for people to walk on, other places are all dense green. Now there are many cultural relics in the park, such as the Sun Yat-sen Monument, Zhenhai Tower, and the Ming City Wall of Guangzhou, as well as representative buildings from different historical periods, such as Yuexiu Mountain Stadium and Yuexiu Mountain Water Tower. There is also a symbol of Guangzhou called the Five Rams Statue, so Guangzhou is also called the City of Rams. Entering from the main gate of the west gate, the decorations for the New Year Flower Fair and Lantern Festival have already been set up here. We walked along the tree-lined path to the Friendship Garden of Guangzhou and Los Angeles, which is a small hill. This small mountain path is actually called the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Although it is January in winter, the air in the mountains is very fresh, and there are tall green trees and vegetation everywhere. It is very pleasant to walk in the morning.

📍Address: Yuexiu Park, No. 99 Zhenhai Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm (last entry at 5:00 pm), closed on Mondays. However, on public holidays such as New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, the museum is open from 9:00 am–5:30 pm. Ticket price: Generally CNY 10 per person, CNY 8 per person for groups of 20 or more. Some groups, such as minors under 18, seniors over 70 (with ID), students (with student ID), and military personnel (with military ID), can visit for free. In addition, the museum has one free admission day per month. ❤Recommended reason: Zhenhai Tower Exhibition Area: Located in the beautiful Yuexiu Park, Zhenhai Tower was built in the 13th year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1380) and was a city tower built by Zhu Liangzu, Marquis of Yongjia, when he repaired the city of Guangzhou. In 1928, the Guangzhou Municipal Government established the "Guangzhou Municipal Museum" here, which officially opened to the public on February 11, 1929. The exhibition area systematically displays the cultural, folk, and urban development changes of Guangzhou over the past five or six thousand years through exhibits such as artifacts, photos, and materials unearthed in or related to Guangzhou from various periods. Zhongyuan Building Exhibition Area: Located on the east side of Zhenhai Road, the main building of the exhibition area, Zhongyuan Library, was built in memory of Deng Zhongyuan, a general of the Xinhai Revolution. It now houses special exhibitions such as "Treasures of Maritime Trade: Guangzhou Export Artworks from the 18th to Early 20th Century", which showcase the history of foreign trade at the port of Guangzhou during the Qing Dynasty. 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Yuexiu Park Station, and take Exit B2; or take other transportation to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station (Exit C) and walk 780 meters.

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🏮Yuexiu Park 🚋Subway: Line 2 Yuexiu Park Station 🕞Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 ✅The largest comprehensive park in Guangzhou, with ancient city walls, the Five Rams Sculpture, Zhenhai Tower, etc., and often hosts events, such as the recent Lantern Festival, with the lights on, it's brilliantly illuminated. 🗻Liuhua Lake Park 🚋Subway: 600 meters walk from Yuexiu Park Station Exit C of Line 2 🕞Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 🌱Known as Guangzhou's 'White House', with clear lakes that can accommodate everything, elegant black and white swans, dense palm trees, and beautiful sunset photos can be taken around the lake at dusk🌆 🌳Baiyun Lake Park 🚌Subway: Exit C of Huangbian Station on Line 2, just over ten minutes' walk. 🕞Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 🏝The lake is not big, divided into East Lake and West Lake, where you can see the lake, grassland, Ferris wheel, and the sunset is too romantic to be framed together🌆 🥁Luhu Park 🚌Subway: Exit C of Xiaobei Station on Line 5 then take a ride 🕞Opening hours: Open all day 🌸Luhu Park is now blooming with azaleas🌸, as if falling into an extremely beautiful canvas🌺, blooming at every step, flourishing all the way. 🌲🌲Liwan Lake Park 🚌Subway: Exit A of Zhongshanba Station on Line 5 🕞Opening hours: Open all day 🌞🌞Located in the old Liwan district, it has the taste of old Xiguan🌺, with flower boats filled with flowers🌻 during the Spring Festival, and the cats living here are very comfortable. Of course, you can also invite friends to come here for a lake tour and boating🚤

If you plan to visit Guangzhou and visit the Canton Tower, here is a three-day travel guide: Day 1: 1. Morning: Arrive in Guangzhou, choose to take a plane, high-speed rail or car to go. Go to the Canton Tower for sightseeing. 2. Noon: Have lunch in the restaurant around the tower, taste Guangzhou specialty food, such as dim sum, roast meat, etc. 3. Afternoon: Visit the Canton Tower, enjoy the city panorama and the beautiful view of the top of the sightseeing tower, you can choose the sightseeing elevator or the external viewing platform. 4. Evening: Have dinner in the restaurant near the tower, taste Cantonese cuisine and local special snacks. Day 2: 1. Morning: Visit the attractions in Guangzhou city, such as Pearl River Night Cruise and Guangzhou Museum, to understand the history and culture of Guangzhou. 2. Noon: Have lunch in the restaurant in the city, you can choose Cantonese cuisine or taste the local special clay pot rice. 3. Afternoon: Visit Guangzhou's traditional old streets, such as Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and the snack street near Hualin Temple, to buy special products and souvenirs. 4. Evening: Have dinner in the restaurant in the old street or along the river, taste Guangzhou traditional food and special dim sum. Day 3: 1. Morning: Visit Guangzhou's garden landscape, such as Litchi Bay Park and Yuexiu Park, to appreciate flowers, trees and lake scenery. 2. Noon: Have lunch in the park or nearby restaurants, taste Cantonese cuisine or vegetarian food. 3. Afternoon: Visit Guangzhou's modern buildings and shopping areas, such as Tianhe CBD and Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, shopping and experiencing the city's prosperity. 4. Evening: Have dinner in the restaurant in the shopping area, taste delicious food and local special cakes. Please remember, the above guide is just a reference, you can adjust according to your own interests and time. Before the tour, please confirm the opening hours and ticket conditions of the attractions, and respect the local regulations and culture. Wish you have a pleasant time in your trip to Guangzhou Canton Tower!

Yuexiu Park is a place frequented, and Zhenhai Tower is in Yuexiu Park. In 1380, when Yongjiahou expanded Guangzhou City, the 5-storey Zhenhai Building was built. The Pearl River was wide, so this building was also called Wanghailou. Now is the Guangzhou Museum. Come here to learn about Guangzhou history. You will find that the Emperor has been here in Guangzhou.