Attractions: Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Huacheng Square, Canton Tower
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Guangzhou
On this day, you’ll be transferred to the Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station for your high speed train to Guangzhou (about 1 hour). Upon arrival at Guangzhou South Railway Station, the local guide will meet you at the train station and escort you to your hotel in downtown area.
In this afternoon, start to explore the old and new Guangzhou City from Yuexiu Park. You can enjoy the beautiful lakes, flowers and trees here. The most famous attraction in the park is the Five Sheep Sculpture, which is one of the symbols of Guangzhou and is regarded as the city's mascot.
After the morning stretching with fresh air, move your steps to the nearby Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Located in the Dongshan District of Guangzhou City, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was built in honor of Sun Yat-sen, the forerunner of China's modern democratic revolution.
It is a combination of Chinese and Western architecture, built in the 1930s, and is one of the landmarks of Guangzhou. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall contains a wealth of exhibitions showcasing Dr. Sun Yat-sen's life story, revolutionary course and ideological achievements. It is also a venue for various important commemorative and cultural events.
In this afternoon, pay a visit to Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King. Visiting the Mausoleum of the King of South Vietnam in the Western Han Dynasty Museum, you can enjoy the precious South Vietnamese cultural relics up close and learn about the history and culture of the South Vietnamese state. Meanwhile, the museum also provides various forms of display, such as models, multimedia displays and interactive experiences, so that you can understand and feel the charm of the history of South Vietnam more deeply.
After the historical exploration, e transferred to the urban central axis in Zhujiang New Town to see the modern cityscape of Guangzhou at Huacheng Square. It is the landmark venue for Guangzhou's hosting of the Asian Games and a world-renowned architectural complex. Most importantly, appreciate the slim outline of the iconic Canton Tower on the opposite bank of Pearl River.
After the tour, be escorted back to your hotel.