Best places to visit in Guangdong
The long history leaves Guangdong rich cultural relics. There is 2,000 year-old Western Han Nanyue King’s Tomb, the iconic Yuexiu Park, and time-honored Ancestral Temple of Chen Family. Its hilly and coastal lands also give the province beautiful landscapes, including White Cloud Mountain, Mount Danxia, and Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches. Moreover, there are also famous theme parks, such as Window of the World,Chimelong Paradise and Splendid China. More Guangdong attractions: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Temple of Six Bayan Trees, Guangxiao Temple, Chinese Folk Culture Villages, Happy Valley
Guangdong Travel Tips
1. When traveling in Guangdong, you should never miss the interesting activities, such as the Guangzhou International Food Festival, China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), and Yangjiang Kite Festival. Please note that during these festivals, especially the Canton Fair, hotel rooms and transportation are in large demand, so you’d better make an early reservation.
2. The unique custom is also one of the highlights of Guangdong. Dragon dance in Fengshun County is called fire dragon dance. The dragon is covered with fireworks and burns when people are dancing with it. Lion dance here is also different from other part of China. Each lion is held by two dancers, and the dancers shows some Kung Fu moves during the performance. People in Chaozhou and Shantou areas also keep the traditional custom of Yingge Dance and burning towers in festivals.
3. Cantonese cuisine is one of the top four cuisines in China (the other three are Sichuan Cuisine, Shandong Cuisine, and Huaiyang Cuisine), so do not forget to have a taste of the local food during your trip. The most famous dishes are snake soup, fried squab, poached chicken, and fried fish with pine nut. What’s more, the locals love to drink morning tea and eat some dim sum and snacks, such as shrimp dumplings, steamed vermicelli roll, and barbecued pork buns.