You can see classical South China architecture with intricate artwork and decorations, and interesting exhibitions about local traditional lifestyle and culture.

A world famous ancient Buddhist temple, built 1460 years ago. The pagoda in it is quite colorful and houses some thousand Buddha statues, thus it has got another name "Thousand-Buddha Pagoda." The ancient temple features a towering colorful pagoda, luxuriant trees and historic and cultural relics. Because of the splendid pagoda, this temple was selected as one of the top ten scenic spots in Guangzhou.

It was built in memory of the first president and founding father of the Republic of China.

The Lizhiwan Canel has had a complete facelift. It boasts the new uncovered winding water ways, elegant bridges, abundant trees, and blue-grey brick buildings of typical South China architecture, numerous shops, restaurants, cultural and art museums. Lizhiwan will add another element of charm to Guangzhou.

Qingping Market came into existence in 1979. It has over 2000 stalls along 1-km-long Qingping Lu and Ti Yun Lu in the north of Shamian Island. It is the largest street market in Guangzhou with multiple shops of Chinese medicines (including live scorpions!!), spices, fish, pets, and flowers. Over 60, 000 people shop in the market every day. It is a good idea to have a delightful walk after lunch through the legendary Qingping Market.