5 Tourist Attractions in Guangzhou that Must Be Visited

In this world there are many interesting places that you can visit while on vacation. One of the tourist destinations that you can visit is China because in this bamboo curtain country, there are many cool places that deserve to be tourist destinations.

Guangzhou is the largest region in southern China. The city has a variety of beautiful and interesting places that are suitable for photographs. Of the many tourist attractions in Guangzhou, the following are recommendations of 10 tourist attractions in Guangzhou that must be visited.

1.  Temple of Six Banyan Trees
 

Temple of Six Banyan Trees is one of the temples in Guangzhou. This Buddhist temple was built in 537 BC during the Liang dynasty. Initially, the temple was named Baozhuangyan Temple, but then a famous writer named Shi Su called it "Liu Rong" (Six Banyan Trees). The mention was because at that time he saw six banyan trees around the building.

Aside from being a place of worship, this temple also presents another charm. In spring or around April, the temple holds the Chinese Spring Festival and Lantern Festival. When this activity takes place, many Buddhists and tourists come to visit this tourist spot in Guangzhou.

2. Guangzhou Opera House
 

The Guangzhou Opera House is a large and beautiful theater. The beauty of the building which was inaugurated in May 2010 cannot be separated from the role of architect Zaha Hadid from Iraq. He is the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This building that was built overlooking the Pearl River takes five years to complete.

The structure of the tourist attractions in Guangzhou consists of granite and glass steel frames. The interior of this building is amazing and has an asymmetrical auditorium. It's a bit unusual indeed, but the atmosphere is artistic as a place to watch dramatic opera.
 

3. Lotus Hill
 

Lotus hill is one of the hills located near the Pearl River, on the eastern outskirts of Panyu city.

The name Lotus Hill is obtained from a fairy tale that tells of an evil dragon in the South China Sea. This dragon often makes waves in the Pearl River. As a result of the dragon's actions, the ships were overturned and the agricultural land was flooded. This disaster began to stop when Dewi Belas Kasihan saw the suffering experienced by the people. To tame the dragon, Dewi Belas Kasihan threw the lotus into the water and sat on it so that the dragon was defused.


The lotus stone located next to Nantianmen Hill is believed to be the lotus thrown by the Goddess.
 

4. South China Botanical Garden
 

South China Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in Guangzhou. This garden is also one of the oldest botanical gardens because it has been built since 1929. Besides being the oldest, this garden is also the largest in China with an area of ​​about 741 hectares.

This garden is generally divided into three main zones, namely nursery and exhibition zones, research and residential zones, and nature reserves. In addition to these three zones, you can also visit other spots that are favorite places for tourists. Tourist attractions in Guangzhou are suitable for those of you who have small children because here they can learn a lot about the world of plants.
 

5. Shamian Island
 

Shamian Island or Shamian Island is one of the tourist attractions in Guangzhou that you must visit. This place was once a place to survive the attacks when the second Opium War occurred.

This island is a comfortable place for pedestrians because it is dominated by pedestrian paths. You can walk this place on foot because the area is not large, not less than 1 sq. Km. On the edge of this island, many trees are overgrown so the atmosphere is beautiful and cool. In addition, you can enter this one tourist spot for free.