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Chimelong Safari Park
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Chimelong Safari Park

9.2
4.8/5
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Dive into a wildlife paradise and explore over 500 global treasures, a place where you can connect with nature like never before! Encounter the world's only panda triplets, Australia's cuddly koalas, South Africa's playful meerkats, Thailand's majestic Asian elephants, and the endangered Malayan tapirs of Southeast Asia. The Park offers two unique wildlife experiences: embark on a self-drive safari across continents or stroll along tours that bring you up close to nature's stars. Capture moments with giant pandas munching on bamboo, snap selfies with snoozing koalas, or watch tigers roam rocky terrains. Don't forget to elevate your visit with cable cars for panoramic views of flamingo flocks and lion prides. Chimelong Safari Park is a great place for animal lovers, families, and anyone looking for a fun and educational day out. With its impressive variety of animals and unique experiences, it's a must-visit spot in Guangzhou! ▲ Say hi to Mongooses ▲Panda. Meet the one and only triplets! ▲ Lizard  ▲Tiger.You can observe tigers at every stage of their growth: newborn babies, month-olds and adults  ▲ Takin (Budorcas Taxicolor),one of China's Big Three animal icons. The other two are panda and snub-nosed monkey ▲ Flamingos  ▲Your self-drive adventurewinds through different types of landscape and comes out of the East African grassland to call it a day

Guangzhou · 15.2km from downtown
Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

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4.7/5
14.9k reviews

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort features Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Happy World, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, Chimelong Water Park, Chimelong Birds Park andChimelong Hotel, Chimelong Panda HotelAnd multiple theme parks and premium resort hotels. Chimelong Safari Park is home to the giant panda triplets "Meng, Shuai, Ku," and has successfully bred 10 surviving pandas across 7 litters to date. It also houses a koala population second only to that in Australia, as well as nearly 500 species and over 20,000 rare animals from around the world, including white tigers that account for more than half of the global population. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have been in operation for over 10 years, and Chimelong Water Park has received the TEA "Outstanding Achievement Award" for its innovative "Rocking Tug" ride. Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Water Park have cultivated several well-known entertainment brands such as "Happy Halloween" and "Water Electronic Music Festival," becoming trendy landmarks for young people's leisure and entertainment. After 20 years of continuous innovation, Guangzhou Chimelong International Circus, together with Zhuhai Hengqin Chimelong International Circus, has welcomed nearly 500 circus artists from over 20 countries to perform in Guangzhou and Zhuhai, creating a "world circus stage that never stops." Chimelong Birds Park is a theme park integrating bird watching, science education, and precious wetland plants—"a place to truly see birds fly"—featuring hundreds of species and tens of thousands of rare birds and amphibians. The resort is vast in scale, with a single park typically requiring half a day to a full day to explore. For those wanting to visit multiple parks, staying at an on-site themed hotel eliminates the need for round-trip travel. Family-friendly groups often prefer the animal world and bird park, while travelers seeking thrills are better suited for the amusement park. Don't forget the water park during summer.

Guangzhou · 15.2km from downtown
Canton Tower
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Canton Tower

8.4
4.6/5
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The Canton Tower stands on the south bank of the Pearl River, facing Haixinsha Island and Zhujiang New Town across the river. At approx. 600 m tall (including the transmission antenna), it is one of China's well-known observation towers. The tower features a hyperboloid structural design, narrower in the middle and wider at the top and bottom. Because of this distinctive slender waist shape, it is affectionately nicknamed the "Slim Waist" by locals. After nightfall, the LED lights on the tower illuminate, displaying rich colors and animated effects, making it a highly recognizable landmark on the Pearl River night skyline. Even without entering the tower, photographing the illuminated exterior along the river is a popular way to check in. The tower features multiple functional areas arranged from lower to higher levels, with sightseeing and entertainment options throughout. The lower zone includes the Pearl River photography observation deck built along the river, offering expansive views ideal for capturing panoramas of the city's central axis. At over 400 m above ground, the Baiyun and Starry Sky themed observation halls provide sweeping views of Guangzhou's new central axis and the scenery along both banks of the Pearl River. The science exhibition hall shows visitors how supertall buildings withstand strong winds and earthquakes. The tower also offers leisure spaces such as a revolving restaurant and a high-altitude tea room. The high-altitude experiences at the tower top area are particularly rich. The horizontal Ferris wheel features over ten fully transparent capsules that slowly rotate along a track at the tower top, allowing visitors to overlook the panoramic view of Guangzhou from within the capsules. The 488 m outdoor observation deck is the highest point accessible to visitors, where one can enjoy a 360-degree unobstructed view of the city from the tower summit. The vertical free-fall drop ride offers two experience modes: a "seated jump" and a "standing jump" that simulates free fall, suitable for thrill-seeking visitors. The Alpha Exploration Park combines outdoor climbing activities such as cloud walking and mid-air adventures, delivering a unique high-altitude exploration experience at different heights along the tower body.

Guangzhou · 3.5km from downtown
Chimelong International Circus
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Chimelong International Circus

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4.7/5
23.8k reviews

Chimelong International CircusFounded in 2000, this is an ever-lasting world circus stage, featuring an oversized circus performance venue that can accommodate over 6,000 spectators at once.Chimelong International CircusAdhering to the concept of "Chinese creativity, global integration," more than 300 circus elites from over 20 countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa perform together on the same stage. With professional stage lighting and sound facilities and an international performance team, the show has been staged to this day with enduring popularity and is deeply loved by travelers.Chimelong International CircusIt has not only created a miracle in the world's circus performing arts, but also embodies the innovation and inheritance of generations of circus performers from around the world. Over the course of more than two decades, it has attracted a cumulative audience of over 50 million and is deeply loved by audiences in China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and abroad. It has become a veritable cultural calling card for Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, and even the nation.Chimelong International Circusmade outstanding and irreplaceable contributions to the development of Chinese acrobatics, "Chimelong International Circus" has become a brand in the Chinese and even international circus community. ▲International performance team ▲Diverse and rich circus forms

Guangzhou · 14.9km from downtown
Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Pearl River Delta Area

Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb

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4.6/5
6.3k reviews

The Museum of the Nanyue King (Royal Tomb Exhibition Area) was originally the Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Nanyue King, which opened in 1988. After the two museums merged to form the Museum of the Nanyue King in 2021, this area became the exhibition area themed around the royal tomb. It was built around the original site of the tomb of Zhao Mo, the second king of the Nanyue Kingdom of the Western Han Dynasty. This royal tomb was discovered in 1983 during construction on Xianggang Mountain on the west side of Yuexiu Mountain. It was carved into the mountain and buried deep inside the mountain. The tomb is shaped like the Chinese character "士" (shi), and is divided into seven burial chambers according to the "front court and rear palace" layout. It has been undisturbed by tomb robbers for more than two thousand years and is well preserved. The entire exhibition area consists of three parts: the ancient tomb protection area, the comprehensive exhibition building, and the main exhibition building. The original site of the tomb is preserved within the ancient tomb protection area. You can enter the original tomb site: the upper walkway offers an overhead view of the stone chamber structure. To descend to the lower level for a closer look, advance booking is usually required, with limited slots available. Even if you can't secure a spot, it won't diminish your experience of this mountain-carved royal mausoleum. Among the unearthed artifacts, the jade burial suit stands out as the signature piece. Composed of over 2,000 jade pieces threaded together with silk, it measures more than 1.7 m in length and is one of the earliest and most complete jade suits discovered in Chinese archaeology. The dragon-knobbed gold seal inscribed "Seal of Emperor Wen" found near the tomb owner's chest directly confirmed his identity. The main exhibition, "Treasures of the Nanyue Kingdom: Artifacts Unearthed from the Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb of the Western Han Dynasty," is divided into five sections: the gold seal of Emperor Wen, treasures from the main chamber, sacrificial victims, imperial storage, and ritual bronzes. Beyond the jade suit and gold seal, you can also see the rhino horn-shaped jade cup carved from a single piece of green jade (now listed among China's prohibited overseas exhibition relics), the high-stemmed cup combining jade, gold, silver, bronze, and wood materials, as well as over ten sets of jade pendants and dozens of jade sword ornaments from the Han dynasty. The double-ring jade pendant with openwork dragon and phoenix designs was found covering the tomb owner's right eye. Its inner ring features an openwork swimming dragon, while the outer ring depicts a phoenix—this very motif became the source of the museum's emblem. The visit usually follows the order of the comprehensive exhibition building, the ancient tomb protection area, and the main exhibition building. The comprehensive exhibition building also features a special exhibition titled "Ceramic pillows donated by Mr. and Mrs. Yang Yongde," where the diverse shapes and glazes of porcelain pillows from various dynasties are easily overlooked but worth taking a few minutes to appreciate. The tomb also contains over ten sacrificial burials, corresponding to the "Sacrificial burials in the tomb" unit, offering a direct insight into the unique burial customs of the Nanyue Kingdom. If you're interested in Han Dynasty jade artifacts or the history of the Nanyue Kingdom, it's recommended to hold two to three hours for a thorough exploration.

Guangzhou · 6.5km from downtown
Chimelong Paradise
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

Chimelong Paradise

7.7
4.7/5
28.2k reviews

Chimelong Paradise has multiple large amusement rides, such as the Giant Frisbee, where you can share thrilling experiences with friends. Chimelong Paradise has also carried out innovative upgrades in areas such as spectacular performances, amusement facilities, and dining support services. It has focused on creating six brand-new themed areas, two performance plazas, new floats and parade routes, and comprehensively upgraded ultra-dynamic amusement facilities, bringing you a brand-new visiting experience. Five major themed areas: Happy Carnival, Punk Wonderland, Scream Zone, Fantasy Circus Village, and Jungle Adventure. The five themed areas strengthen entertainment elements, introduce family-friendly rides and attractions, and upgrade the overall visual and experiential appeal. Performance plaza: central performance plaza. The super performance plaza is the performance plaza within the park. The main stage's mysterious concept arrives in a brand-new form, and the central stage of the plaza features a lift design that can connect with the main stage. The center can create fountain, lighting, and flame effects, and the performance details are even more explosive, with shows paired with cutting-edge drones and low-altitude fireworks displays, delivering a stunning visual feast for visitors. In addition, the central performance plaza uses the rocket coaster as its stage backdrop and has newly created a wave-themed stage, where youthful and adorable girl group performances, fiery rock bands, and trendy street dance let you experience a different kind of performance heat wave. Chimelong Paradise also features dozens of family-friendly rides and attractions. At the Happy Carnival, the Thunder Spin and Swing House let both adults and children immerse themselves in joyful moments. Chimelong Paradise launches the all-new Chimelong Paradise Guangzhou - Coconut Grove RestaurantFood court, the plaza buildings adopt a European style, with three main restaurants built, offering Cantonese cuisine, Western cuisine, and Southeast Asian cuisine respectively, catering to different visitor needs with greater capacity. At the same time, the food offerings at all major restaurants in the park have been comprehensively upgraded, making them more delicious and comfortable. ▲ The entire parade features a pioneering barrier-free route, using ground spotlights to encourage travelers to naturally maintain a safe distance, achieving a true zero-distance experience, enhancing traveler experience, and allowing comfortable viewing of the parade ▲ Drop tower, thrilling and exciting ▲ Flying trapeze ▲ The giant pendulum, experience a 360-degree spin ▲ Rollercoaster ▲ A different wave of entertainment heat every time

Guangzhou · 15.4km from downtown
Yuexiu Park
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Pearl River Delta Area

Yuexiu Park

7.7
4.5/5
4.5k reviews

Yuexiu Park boasts beautiful natural scenery, making it perfect for strolling and exercising. The park's most iconic feature is Guangzhou's symbol - the Five Rams sculpture, which visitors can photograph as a souvenir. The park is lush with flowers and plants, featuring beautiful landscapes. It attracts many locals who come for hiking and exercise. Being a public park, there's no specific route to follow - most visitors come for hiking, lake viewing, taking photos at the five-goat statue, and seeing the ancient city wall. Families with children can enjoy the Golden Seal amusement park and Yuexiu Park - Dongxiu children's play area, where each attraction has a per-use charge. It consists of the main peak Yuejing Hill and surrounding hills such as Guihua Hill, Muke Hill, and Liyu Hill, along with three artificial lakes: North Xiu, South Xiu, and East Xiu. All three lakes offer cruise rides. The differences between the lakes are as follows: East Xiu Lake offers a distant view of the TV tower and features bumper boats, with a children's play area by the shore. South Xiu Lake provides a scenic overlook of Zhenhai Tower and has a large lawn by the shore, making it an ideal spot for painting and sketching. North Xiu Lake is shaded by lush greenery and features attractions like the Flower Pavilion, Lake Center Island, and Jin Garden. In addition to its natural scenery, the park is filled with numerous historical sites, including monuments, the ancient city wall of Guangzhou, and the old square fort. You can come here to savor history. If you bring your children along, you can share some historical knowledge with them while exploring.

Guangzhou · 6.1km from downtown

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深蓝和江河6 November 2026
5.0
For families with children, it's definitely worth a visit! Visiting the entire park in one day would be very rushed and tiring, leaving your knees sore. For a better experience, I recommend two days and one night. The park has a wide variety of animals, and the cable car and miniature train are quite unique; children had a great time. The staff are very friendly, patiently answering questions and engaging in friendly interactions. If I had to complain, firstly, the food prices inside the park are relatively high (although the Chinese food was okay); secondly, the smell was too pungent when the miniature train passed the bird area (I wonder how this can be improved); and thirdly, the prices in the interactive areas are also quite expensive (for example, feeding the giraffes costs 36 yuan for a single branch!!!). Overall, I highly recommend it for families with children!

Chimelong Safari Park

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_TI***667 November 2026
5.0
Truly an international extravaganza. Acrobats, performers, animals were fantastic.diverse performers and interesting segments made the whole experience enjoyable. Splurge for the closer seats.

Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort

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_TX***sa9 November 2026
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广州塔真的很壮观,尤其是晚上亮灯之后特别漂亮,拍照非常出片!周边景色也很美,来到广州一定要安排一次,整体体验很不错,值得打卡。

Canton Tower

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Happy Shandy9 November 2026
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Worth more than 5 stars! Spectacular & non-stop exciting performance from performers (including animals) entering from all over the places. Brought my dad there. journey was 1hr. he thoroughly enjoyed. I felt very glad i included this event in the trip. Easy to book didi back to town too.

Chimelong International Circus

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Anonymous user9 November 2026
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Great place to know more about the history of Canton. Amazing how the tomb and items are well kept. A good option to visit during noon time to escape the afternoon sun.

Nanyue King Museum-The Site of King's Tomb

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Edward S Taylor10 November 2026
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An outstanding experience from beginning to end! The Pearl Harbor night cruise in Guangzhou was absolutely spectacular. The views of the illuminated bridges, shimmering reflections across the water, and beautifully lit skyline and buildings made for an unforgettable evening. The setting was classy, elegant, and comfortable, with plenty of room to move around, take in the scenery, and enjoy the experience without feeling crowded. A wonderful way to see Guangzhou from a different perspective. Definitely a highlight of my visit and an experience I would highly recommend!

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M2l***le10 November 2026
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Finally arrived at Chimelong Paradise! The popular roller coasters were really thrilling; I recommend arriving early to avoid the queues. You can bring your own water bottle; the south gate is very convenient for entry. The shows were fantastic, the park was well-maintained, and I had a fantastic time!

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A truly beautiful sight! The twinkling lights and bustling crowds create a lively atmosphere. The various lanterns, adorned with different shapes and designs, depict plant landscapes, small animals, and other cultural elements, leaving a particularly deep impression.

Yuexiu Park

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_TI***p527 October 2026
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Beautiful museum and good place to learn about history. Buy the voice guide in your language, very useful if you cannot read the text

Guangdong Museum

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Anonymous user9 November 2026
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Overall, it was pretty good. We weren't taken to any shopping stops. Our guide, Mr. Zhong, was very dedicated and his explanations were excellent. He speaks Shaanxi dialect, which is very authentic to listen to. They distributed snacks on the bus; you could buy as you wanted, but there was no pressure or rudeness. Breakfast was KFC. The guide from the Terracotta Warriors, Mr. Liu, was also great; he told interesting historical anecdotes and was very humorous. The Bingjian Pavilion at Huaqing Palace isn't too difficult to walk up, probably only about half an hour. However, for those of us with elderly relatives, taking the electric cart is a good option; it costs 20 yuan and reduces the number of stairs by two-thirds. The "Song of Everlasting Regret" was quite impressive! We only saw this performance, and it was amazing!

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Don't miss these attractions in Guangzhou: Chimelong Safari Park, Guangzhou Chimelong Tourist Resort, and Canton Tower. If you like Spa & wellness, try Conghua's route is amazing - Bishuiwan hot spring to Wenxuan garden. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Private Day Tour to Gulong Gorge and Cave Fairyland From Guangzhou: Private Car + Ticket.

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