Chimelong Resort

Kaiping Diaolou

The Kaiping Diaolou are located in Kaiping City, under the jurisdiction of Jiangmen. They are a special type of Chinese vernacular architecture that combines defense and living, blending Chinese and Western styles with features of ancient Greek, ancient Roman and Islamic architecture. They have been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to research, the Kaiping Diaolou first appeared in the 16th century. Today's clusters include Zili Village, Majianglong and Jinjiangli, along with the Liyuan garden and the Chikan Ancient Town. The towers' architectural styles and decorative arts are wonderfully varied and truly breathtaking.

Combined ticket ¥180 (includes Liyuan ¥100; Zili Village Diaolou Cluster ¥78; Majianglong Diaolou Cluster ¥50), valid for two days · 1 day

Museum of the Nanyue King (Royal Tomb Section)

The Nanyue King's Tomb was excavated in June 1983. This exhibition area was built on the original tomb site and displays the tomb in situ along with the artifacts unearthed from it. The Nanyue King's Tomb is arguably the Han-dynasty tomb in the Lingnan region with the most unearthed artifacts, the richest burial goods and the greatest archaeological yield. The “jade burial suit with gold thread” worn by the tomb's occupant is a priceless treasure. The site is now part of the Museum of the Nanyue King.

¥10; ¥10; Free; ¥54; Free; Free; Free; ¥10; ¥60, advance-purchase presale tickets ¥48 · 1–3 hours

Sun Yat-sen University

Founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Sun Yat-sen University is, alongside Whampoa Military Academy as its "civil and military" counterpart, one of China's most beautiful campuses. The South Campus is its most picturesque part. Just outside the North Gate flows the Pearl River. If you have time, take a boat to Tianzi Pier on the opposite bank and experience the ferry crossing.

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

If you are drawn to the rich variety of folk crafts or the depth of Lingnan culture, you must visit the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall. Here you can see exquisite stone carvings, ceramic sculptures and Lingnan grey pottery sculptures, many cleverly embedded with symbolic meaning, and feel the distinctive charm of Lingnan folk art. Wandering through its antique courtyards, you can enjoy the sense of "stealing half a day of leisure from a fleeting life."

1–3 hours

Guangdong Museum

The Guangdong Museum has a rich collection of Lingnan School painting and calligraphy. Among its more precious exhibits are natural specimens such as baleen whale skeletons, a giant malachite and Xinyi jade stones weighing over five tonnes.

2–4 hours

Canton Tower

Canton Tower is a world-renowned observation tower. Its form is balanced at both ends, with a slender, graceful waist that has earned it the nickname "Slim Waist" (Xiao Manyao). It is one of Guangzhou's most important landmarks. Sightseeing highlights include the Baiyun Starry Sky observation hall, the science exhibition hall and the 488-metre photography observation deck. Thrill rides include a high-altitude horizontal Ferris wheel and "Extreme Cloud Descent" (Jisu Yunxiao), a vertical drop ride.

Baiyun Starry Sky sightseeing ticket ¥150; 450-metre outdoor observation deck ticket ¥228; Ferris wheel combo ticket ¥298; "One Tower, Whole City" amusement combo ticket ¥398