Top 3 Famous Attractions in Guangzhou of China

Another economic center in China, Guanghzou has a lot of culture and history to see. We well select 3 famous attractions in Guangzhou.

Bright Filial Piety Temple

With a history dating back more than 1700 years, Bright Filial Piety Temple is one of the grandest and most influential temples in China. There is a saying that 'The Bright Filial Piety Temple existed before the birth of Guangzhou City'.

During Han dynasty, Bright Filial Piety Temple was used as a lecture hall. Later this temple dedicated completely to the function of a Zen Buddhist Temple during the Southern Song Dynasty.

The architecture of the temple and cultural relics provide insight into the history of Chinese Buddhism, culture, and architecture as well as the local history of Guangdong Province. The many noted monks and sutra-translators who have resided there have contributed greatly to the spread of Buddhist culture.

Shamian Island

Surrounded by water, Shamian Island is an elliptic sandbar in the Liwan District of Guangzhou City. It just likes a giant ship mooring alongside the wharf.

From the Song and the Qing Dynasty, Shamian Island played an important role for foreign trade in Guangzhou. And it became a strategic point for city defense during the second Opium Wars.

In addition, Shamian is an ideal place for strolling along this 900m long road. Walkers will not feel tired even after walking around the island twice. There showcases a different atmosphere and pace of living, with no traffic jams and exhaust gas pollution.

Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family

As one of the main cultural highlights of Guangzhou, Ancestral Temple of Chen Family illustrates the Chinese traditional of successful family members investing in a legacy to worship their ancestors.

Built with money from the wealthy Chen family clan, this project was completed in 1874. The Chen's have been well known in the region since the late Qing Dynasty when one of their members achieved third place in the highest nationwide imperial examination and thus received a high ranking position in the imperial court.

Designed in a traditional Chinese symmetrical style, Temple of the Chen Family is the perfect place for a little meditative reflection on life and the universe. There is a particularly impressive variety of carvings made from wood, lime, pottery and even brick, a perfect setting to appreciate some exquisite examples of Chinese craftsmanship.

Hope you enjoy a nice tour in Guangzhou city of China.