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Complete Guangzhou: free self-guided audio tour of Guangzhou
Complete Guangzhou is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Guangzhou, China: 6 stops in about 3 h 30. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 6 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 3 h 30, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Distance | about 23.6 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Baiyun Mountain |
| Finish | Canton Tower |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
The ultimate flower city tour
The stops, in order
- Baiyun MountainWelcome to Baiyun Mountain, Guangzhou's 'green lung,' whose name means 'White Cloud.' This mountain range spans over 20 square kilometers and offers a peaceful natural refuge from the urban bustle. From Moxing Peak, you can enjoy a spectacular panorama of the entire city, especially striking when the morning mist rises. The trails wind through peach gardens, Buddhist temples, and waterfalls.
- Chen Clan HallThis is the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a masterpiece of traditional Qing Dynasty architecture. Built in the late 19th century, this complex served as both a sanctuary and a school for the 72 clans of the Chen family. What makes it extraordinary is the incredible richness of its decorations: wood, stone, and brick carvings, glazed pottery, and wrought iron patterns.
- Six Banyan TreesWelcome to the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, a millennium-old Buddhist sanctuary in the heart of the old town. Founded in 537, it was famously named by the great poet Su Dongpo, who was struck by the beauty of the banyan trees in its garden. The centerpiece is the Flower Pagoda, an elegant 57-meter-high octagonal structure.
- Shamian IslandWelcome to Shamian Island, a tranquil European enclave in the heart of bustling Guangzhou. A former French and British colonial concession from the 19th century, this small sandy island has preserved its avenues lined with ancient trees and its Victorian-style, neoclassical, and Rococo buildings. Strolling through its pedestrian streets, you will encounter bronze statues illustrating daily life from long ago.
- Flower City SquareThis is Huacheng Square, or Flower City Square, the vibrant heart of New Guangzhou. This immense urban square is surrounded by the city's tallest skyscrapers, such as the CTF Finance Centre. It serves as a hub of modernity, with the library, the Guangdong Museum, and the opera house nearby.
- Canton TowerWelcome to the Canton Tower, one of the most distinctive skyscrapers in the world with its 'waist-line' or hourglass silhouette. Standing at 600 meters tall, it was the world's tallest TV tower when it opened in 2010. Admire its intricate steel lattice structure that glows with vibrant colors at night.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Guangzhou, then Complete Guangzhou.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Baiyun Mountain and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Complete Guangzhou tour in Guangzhou free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Guangzhou in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Complete Guangzhou tour take?
- About 3 h 30 for 6 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Complete Guangzhou tour start and finish?
- It starts at Baiyun Mountain and finishes at Canton Tower.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.