Guangzhou
Six days across Old Guangzhou, Chimelong, Baiyun Mountain, and Canton Tower.
Day 1 - Arrival & Old Guangzhou
Route Changi Airport → Guangzhou Baiyun Airport → Puji Hotel → Qiaomeishijia → Shamian Island → Pearl River → Onelink International Mall → Sacred Heart Cathedral → Tianzi Wharf → Haizhu Square
After an early flight from Singapore, we dropped our bags near Beijing Road and headed out for roasted pigeon and pork. We spent the afternoon around Shamian Island and Sacred Heart Cathedral, then ended the day on a Pearl River night cruise.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Guangzhou Sacred Heart Cathedral · 广州圣心大教堂
Shamian Island
A quiet pause among Shamian's tree-lined streets
Day 2 - Xiguan & Yongqingfang
Route Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street → Dongji Xintiandi → Lianxianglou → Yongqingfang → Cantonese Opera Museum → Comic City → Dagefan → Beijing Road → Dafo Temple
We spent the day around Xiguan, moving between traditional Cantonese food, restored lane houses, the Cantonese Opera Museum, and Yongqingfang's small design details. After dinner, Beijing Road and the illuminated Dafo Temple closed out the night.
Yongqingfang
Calligraphy and neighbourhood stories
Shangxiajiu
A Guangzhou-shaped ice cream along the walk
Cantonese Opera Museum
Traditional architecture inside the museum grounds
Yongqingfang
Wing Chun heritage inside the restored Xiguan lanes
Yongqingfang
New colour woven into old grey-brick architecture
Yongqingfang
A sculpted streetscape detail
Day 3 - Yuexiu & Chimelong
Route Yuexiu Park → Five Rams Sculpture → Chimelong Safari Park → Chimelong International Circus
The morning began in Yuexiu Park before a full afternoon at Chimelong Safari Park. Cable-car views, close wildlife encounters, and the evening circus made this the most animated day of the trip.
Yuexiu Park
Zhenhai Tower in Guangzhou's largest central park
Yuexiu Park
A park regular taking it easy
Chimelong Safari Park
Starting the afternoon safari
Chimelong Safari Park
The Africa section of the safari route
Chimelong Safari Park
Along the forest trail
Chimelong Safari Park
Toucan along the walking route
Chimelong Safari Park
White tiger enclosure
Chimelong Safari Park
Tigers along the shaded trail
Chimelong Safari Park
Koala habitat
Chimelong Safari Park
Giant panda habitat
Chimelong Safari Park
Panda feeding time
Chimelong International Circus
Inside before the main acts
Chimelong International Circus
The evening performance
Chimelong International Circus
Motorcycle globe act
Day 4 - Baiyun Mountain
Route Baiyun Mountain → Moxing Summit → Massage stop → Wanguo Outlet → Grandview Mall
We took the cable car up Baiyun Mountain and continued on foot to Moxing Summit, the mountain's 382-metre high point. After the climb, we stopped for a massage before spending the rest of the day around Tianhe's outlets and malls.
Baiyun Mountain
A shaded rest point on the climb
Moxing Summit
Guangzhou from 382 metres
Massage stop
A quiet break after Baiyun Mountain
Day 5 - Science Centre & Canton Tower
Route Guangdong Science Centre → Dongshankou → Canton Tower → Bubble Tram → Tianhe
Hands-on exhibits filled the morning at Guangdong Science Centre. We then wandered through Dongshankou's East-meets-West streets before heading up Canton Tower for the Bubble Tram and sunset over the Pearl River.
Guangdong Science Centre
The science centre's sweeping entrance
Guangdong Science Centre
Driving simulator exhibit
Dongshankou
Historic architecture among the neighbourhood's cafes and galleries
Tianhe
Dinner on the hot plate
Tea break
A cold CHAGEE stop between plans
Canton Tower
Above Guangzhou before sunset
Canton Tower
Tianhe and the Pearl River from above
Canton Tower
The Pearl River below
Canton Tower Bubble Tram
Sunset over the Pearl River
Canton Tower
A final look back at the tower
Day 6 - Departure
Route ECHIC Hotel → Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Terminal 3 → Changi Airport
We left early for the airport and flew home, arriving back in Singapore by mid-afternoon.