Here's my suggested sample itinerary(7 hours) for first time visitors in Guangzhou: Pick up from hotel; Baiyun Mountain(electric car go up and cable car come down); Sun yat-sen Memorial Hall; Six Banyan Temple; Lunch at a traditional Cantonese restaurant to try dim sum; Xiguan old house community&Lychee Bay Park; Flower city square(Guangzhou Opera House,Guangzhou library,Canton Tower.etc); Drive back to hotel. You are welcome to let me know if you like a customized itinerary based on your interest. Other popular tourist attractions are Yuexiu Park(Five-ram Statue, Zhenhai Tower), Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street, Chen Clan Academy, Shamian Island, Canton Tower, and so on. Book with my private tour advisory service option and I could provide you my recommendation and relevant info about seasonal scenic spots, hotels, traditional Cantonese food restaurants, transportation as well as ticket reservation convenience in Guangzhou.

View the magnificent oriental architecture and wander around the surrounding beautiful garden with unique subtropical trees and flowers.

Have a stroll in Six Banyan Temple which originates from 537AD, immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere, observe local people's worshipping practice and learn about Buddhism with its history.

For yummy Cantonese dim sum lunch at a traditional local reputable restaurant, you'll probably be the only foreigner who eat here with local eyes staring, lol.

Linger around the Xiguan Old House community and Lychee Bay Park where you could see the traditional Cantonese style architecture "Qilou Building" and Wooden Sliding Doors, interact with local people with Cantonese opera show and "shuttlecock" kicking by feet.

Have a walk on Flower City Square in the new downtown of Guangzhou, view the landmark "slim lady"-Canton Tower, "UFO"-Guangzhou Opera House and "Sailor boat"-Asian Games Park on Haixinsha Island, go into Guangzhou Library to see the advanced equipment like the "book shower machine" and so on.