Kaiping Diaoluo and Villages

Kaiping Diaoluo and Villages

Mount Danxia

The landscape of red senimentary rocks was formed 140 to 165 million years ago.

Mount Danxia

The Yang Yuan Stone is one of the characteristic rock formation.

Mount Danxia

Mount Danxia

Guangxiao Temple

This ancient temple has a history of 1700 years was first built during the Western Han Dynasty. It is the oldest temple in Guangzhou.

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Yuexiu Park 5 Rams Statue

Yuexiu Park Ming Dynasty City Wall

Yuexiu Park Zhenghailou

Guangzhou Liberation Statue

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall

The hall was built in 1931 in memory of Dr Sun Yat Sen.

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Liurong Temple

Liurong Temple or Temple of the Six Banyan Trees was founded in AD 537.

Included in the National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area.

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street

A popular street shopping location in centre of Guangzhou.

Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street

In the middle of the pedestrian street are display of street and building foundations remains from Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties.

Guangzhou Railway Station

The railway station opened in 1974.

Ancestral Temple of Chen Family

The compound was built between 1890 to 1894 and is a good example of south china architectural.

Shamian Island

The island was a port for foreign trade fron Song to Qing dynasty. The western architectural buildings are built from 1859 after the island became concession for Britain and France.

Canton Customs House

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Shangxia Jiu Lu Pedestrian Street

The shops are housed in old Qi Luo buildings on both sides of the road.

Sanyuanli Anti-British Invasion Museum

The museum honours the Sanyuanli villagers who resisted the British invasion in 1841 and achieved the first chinese victory against the invaders.

Former Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Terminal

This site was the airport from 1950 to 2004.

Guangzhou Baiyun Raiway Station

The railway station opened in 2023.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

The airport opened in 2004.

Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

530m mixed use skycraper was completed in 2016. Located at Zhujiang New Town.

Guangzhou International Finance Centre

438.6m office, conference and hotel skycraper was completed in 2010.

CITIC Plaza

391m 80 storey skycraper was completed in 1997.

The Pinnacle

360m office and hotel skycraper was completed in 2012.

Pearl River Tower

309.6m 71 storey skycraper was completed in 2011.

Fortune Center

Also known as Yuexiu Finance Tower. The 309.6m 68 storey skycraper was completed in 2015. Located at Zhujiang New Town.

Nearest subway station: Huangpu Avenue Station, APM, Sports West Station, Line 3.

Leatop Plaza

302.7m 66 storey office skycraper was completed in 2012. Located at Zhujiang New Town.

Global City Square

318.9m 67 storey office skycraper was completed in 2016. Located at Zhujiang New Town.

Guangfa Securities Headquarters

308m 59 storey office skycraper was completed in 2018. Located at Zhujiang New Town.

Poly Pazhou C2

311m 65 storey office skycraper was completed in 2017. Located at Zhujiang New Town.

Huijin Centre

321m 60 storey office skycraper was completed in 2022.

Guangzhou East Railway Station

The railway station opened in 1940.

Guangzhou East Railway Station

Site of Former Whampoa Military Academy Gate

Whampoa Military Academy was set up by Dr Sun Yet Sen in 1924. It produced a generation of Chinese military leaders who played a key role in China's history.

Site of Former Whampoa Military Academy The Great Parlour

Site of Former Whampoa Military Academy

Site of Former Whampoa Military Academy Former Residence of Dr Sun Yet Sen

Site of Former Whampoa Military Academy Dr Sun Yet Sen Monument

Jinhua Temple

A temple with over 600 years history.

Guangzhou Baihegang Fort

One of 7 Qing dynasty era forts in Changzhou Island built between 1883-4 during the Sino French War. The forts were dismantled by the Japanese in 1938. This is one of two of two forts still intact.

Canton Tower

The 595.7m observation tower was the tallest structure in China till 2013 when Shanghai Tower was completed.

Nearest subway station: Canton Tower Station, Line 3.

Nansha Tianhou Palace Statue of Mazu

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Nansha Tianhou Palace

The temple was first built in the Ming dynasty to worship the Goddess of Sea or Mazu. The current temple was rebuilt in 1996.

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Nansha Tianhou Palace

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Nansha Tianhou Palace

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

View of Pearl River from Tianhou Palace

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Guangzhou Nansha Tianhou Palace Nanling Tower

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Dajiao Mountain Fort Ammunition Store

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Dajiao Mountain Fort Remains of Qing Army Camp

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Dajiao Mountain Fort Ping An Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Dajiao Mountain Fort Ping An Fort Gun

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Dajiao Mountain Fort Zhen Ding Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Dajiao Mountain Fort Zhen Ding Fort Gun

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Puzhou Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Puzhou Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Puzhou Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Puzhou Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Puzhou Fort

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Pearl River near Tianhou Palace

Nearest subway station: Jinzhou Station, Line 4.

Tangkeng Tianhou Ancient Temple

The temple was built in Ming Dynasty. It is the oldest existing Mazu Temple in Guangzhou and part of the Maritime Silkroad heritage.

Guangzhou South Railway Station

The railway station opened in 2010.

Former Residence of Hong Xiuquan

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Nearest Subway Station:

Letong Railway Station

Yan Pagoda Park

Nearest Subway Station: Zengcheng Square Station, Line 21

Guangzhou Tropic of Cancer Landmark Tower

This is the world's tallest landmark tower along Tropic of Cancer. It was opened on summer solstice of 1986

Nearest Subway Station: Taiping Station, Line 14

Luohu Custom

The most popular gateway to Hong Kong from Shenzhen.

Shenzhen Railway Station

The railway station opened in 1950.

Shenzhen KK100 Building

The 442m skyscraper is the world 14th tallest buiding as at 2015.

Dongmen Old Street

This 300 years old shopping street is Shenzhen's oldest and most popular.

Nearest Metro Station: Laojie station, interchnge of Line 1 Luobao Line and Line 3 Longgang Line, Walking distance

Dongmen Old Street Enyue Academy

Shenzhen Leyuan Road Seafood Street

Shenzhen Leyuan Road Seafood Street

Shenzhen Leyuan Road Seafood Street

Shenzhen Leyuan Road Seafood Street

Shenzhen Leyuan Road Seafood Street

Shun Hing Square

384m supertall building.

Nearest Metro Station: Grand Theatre station, Line 1 and 2 interchange

Former Shenzhen Development Bank Building

A property in the China 20th Century Building Heritage List.

Nearest Metro Station: Grand Theatre station, Line 1 and 2 interchange

Shenzhen International Trade Centre

A property in the China 20th Century Building Heritage List.

Portrait of Deng Xiaoping

A landmark in Shenzhen recognising the contribution of the Chinese leader to this city.

Lizhi Park

The park was developed on the site with some old lychee tree, giving the park its name.

Nearest Metro Station: Hongling station, Line 3 Longgang Line, Walking distance

Lianhuashan Park

Nearest Metro Station: station, Line Line, Walking distance

Shenzhen Futian Railway Station

The railway station opened in 2015.

East Pacific Centre

Tower A (on the left) is a 306m residential block.

Nearest Metro Station: Chegongmiao Station, interchange of Line 1 Luobao Line

Ping An Finance Centre

599m office tower.

Nearest Metro Station: Futian Station, interchange of Lines 2 and 3, Shopping Park Station, interchange of Lines 1 and 3

SEG Plaza

300m office tower, near lianhuashan park.

Nearest Metro Station: Huaqiang Station, interchange of Lines 2 and 3, Shopping Park Station, interchange of Lines 1 and 3

Hon Kwok City Centre

300m office tower, near lianhuashan park.

Nearest Metro Station: Huaqiang Station, interchange of Lines 2 and 3, Shopping Park Station, interchange of Lines 1 and 3

Shum Yip Upperhills Tower 2

300m office tower, near lianhuashan park.

Nearest Metro Station: Huaqiang Station, interchange of Lines 2 and 3, Shopping Park Station, interchange of Lines 1 and 3

Shenzhen Changfu Jinmao Building

304m office tower.

Shenzhen Changfu Jinmao Building

Shenzhen Centre

375.6m high tower opening in 2020.

Mangrove National Park

Mangrove coast that is China's smallest national park.

Nearest Metro Station: Qiaochengdong station, Line 3 Longgang Line, Walking distance

Window of the World

A park with miniature models of landmarks around the world.

Nearest Metro Station: Window of the World station, Interchange station of Line 1 Luobao Line and Line 2 Shekou Line, Walking distance

Shenzhen Bay Park

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Nearest Metro Station: Sea World station, Line 2 Shekou Line, Walking distance

Shenzhen Shekou Sea World

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Nearest Metro Station: Sea World station, Line 2 Shekou Line, Walking distance

Shenzhen Shekuo Nuwa Statue

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Nearest Metro Station: Sea World station, Line 2 Shekou Line, Walking distance

Nantou Ancient City South Gate

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Nearest Metro Station: Daxing or Taoyuan station, Line 1 Luobao Line, public trsnsport from Metro station

Nantou Ancient City East Gate

Nantou Ancient City Guandi Temple

Nantou Ancient City Former Xinan Opium Den

Nantou Ancient City Former Dongguan Guild

Nantou Ancient City Xinan Former Government Building

Nantou Ancient City Xinan Former Government Building

Nantou Ancient City Main Street

Nantou Ancient City Museum

Zhongshan Park

Shenzhen's first public park.

Chiwan Left Fort

The fort was constructed in 1717 to guard access to Pearl River. There used to be a left and right fort with 12 guns. This is the only remaining fort.

Chiwan Left Fort Statue of Lin Zexu

The fort was used by Lin Zexu during the first opium war.

Chiwan Tianhou Temple

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Nearest Metro Station: Taoyuan station, Line 1 Luobao Line, Walking distance

Tomb of Young Song Emperor

This is the tomb of the last Emperor of Southern Song dynasty.

China Resources Tower

392m supertall building.

Nearest Metro Station: Houhai station, Line 11 Airport Express Line

One Shenzhen Bay Tower 7

341.4m supertall building.

Nearest Metro Station: Houhai station, Line 11 Airport Express Line

Zhongzhou Holdings Financial Center

300.8m supertall building.

Nearest Metro Station: Houhai station, Line 11 Airport Express Line

Hanking Centre

350m supertall building.

Nearest Metro Station: Shenda station, Line 1 Luobao Line

Shenzhen Nanshan Shenzhen Bay Port

The port was opened by 1 July 2007 on the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong SAR. It connects Shenzhen to Hong Kong via Shenzhen Bay Bridge.

Shenzhen Nanshan Shenzhen Bay Port Passenger Terminal Building

Entrance to Sino British Street, Yantian District Shatou Town

The street that became the border between Hong Kong and China after the treaty in 1898.

Minsk World

The key attraction in this park is the Soviet aircraft carrier Minsk.

There are also static aircraft display near where the aircraft carrier Minsk is berthed. The park has been closed in Feb 2016.

Dameisha Beach Park

A long stretch of fine sand beach facing South China Sea.

Longcheng Square

The largest public square in Guangdong province and the 3rd largest in the country.

Nearest Metro Station: Longcheng Square station, Line 3 Longgang Line, Walking distance

Dapeng Fortress

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Nearest Metro Station: station, Line Line

Shajing Ancient Tianhou Temple

The temple for Shajing area was founded in the middle of the Ming Dynasty as the oyster farmers seek blessing for safe as they travelled out to sea. Nearby Shajing Subway station Line 11.

Wanfu Square

A public square in Fuyong Town. Wanfu means 10,000 fortune in chinese.

Wanfu Square

The 130m long, 5.67m high and 10cm thick wall holds the world record for the largest number of fortune character. It was recognised by Guinness World Records in 2000.

Wanfu Square

Chinese fortune character on the wall.

Shenzhen Baoan International Airport

The airport opened in 1991. It is 35km from city centre.

Shenzhen North Railway Station

White Flower Cave Tianhou Temple Archway

Nearest Metro Station: Zhucun, Line 4, transport from metro station required.

White Flower Cave Tianhou Temple

The temple was founded during the Ming or Qing dynasty and reconstructed in 2011.

Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall

Dongjiang Column or East River Column was a guerilla force fighting the Japanese in Hong Kong and Guangdong during World War II. They also participated in the Liberation War after the end of the World War.

Nearest Metro Station: Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall Station, Line 16

Site of General Zeng Sheng's residence

General Zeng Sheng was the commander of the Dongjiang Column.

Site of former Qianjin Press

Qianjin Press was the Dongjiang Column's offical newpaper.

Traditional house

A traditional house outside the Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall.

Dongguan Ying En Gate, Chengqu District

Ke Garden, Central Area

Ke Garden

Ke Garden

Ke Garden

Weiyuan Emplacement, Humen Town, Binhai District

Inside the emplacement

Humen Bridge, Southwest Area

This 15km bridge across Pearl River is the first suspensed bridge designed and built by China. It was completed in 1997.

Opium War Museum

Pit where the opium was destroyed by Lin Zexu. The burning of the opium here in 1839 resulted in the first opium war.

Opium War Museum

Bronze statue of Lin Zexu

Opium War Museum

Emplacement shape Opium War museum details the fight and history of the opium war.

Dongguan Railway Station, Shilong Town, Songshanhu District

The railway station opened in 2014.

Foshan Ancestral Temple

A Daoist temple first buit in the Song Dynasty. It is decorated with cravings and sculptures. The current temple was rebuilt in 1990s.

Foshan Confucius Temple

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Hedang Beiqiu Site, Jiuxu, Henan Village, Hedang Town, Wugang Road, Shiwan Town

The site is a late Neolithic site that existed about 4000 years ago. The site was dicovered in 1997.

Nanhai Kwanyin Temple

The temple was first built in 990 during the Song dynasty. It was rebuilt many times in its history. The current temple was built in 1990s follwoing the architectural design of Imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

Bell Tower, Shunde

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Old commerical district of Jiangmen City, Pengjiang District

Chen Baisha Memorial Hall, Pengjiang District

Chen Baisha is one of the famous scholars in the Ming Dynasty. Jiangmen city is his hometown and the memorial hall was built in 1993 to commemorate 565th anniversary of his birth.

Former residence of Liang Qichao, Xinhui District

Li Yuan

Li Yuan is within Kaiping City in Jiangmen City Perfecture.

Villages around Kaiping City

Kaiping City in Jiangmen City Perfecture.

Zhikan Old Town

The original old buildings with western architectural designs were built during the Qing dynasty.
Zhikan Old Town is within Kaiping City in Jiangmen City Perfecture.

Zhikan Old Town Nanlou Memorial Garden

Nanlou or South Tower was built in 1912 to protect against robbers. In Junly 1945, 7 members of the Chinese self defence force fought the Japanese aggressors and sacrificed here.
Zhikan Old Town is within Kaiping City in Jiangmen City Perfecture.

Sun Wen Shopping Street

Zhongshan City Museum

Dr Sun Yat Sun Memorial

Hometown of Dr Sun Yat Sun

Statue of Fisher Lady, Xiangzhou District

The Statue of Fisher Lady at the coast of Xianglu Bay is a symbol of Zhuhai city. It was created in 1982 based on a local legend.

Beach along Lover's Road

Lover's Road is a 55km road along the coast with great scenery.

Zhuhai Tower

328.8m tall building.

Hengqin Internatinoal Finance Tower 1

336.7m tall building became the tallest building in Zhuhai Prefecture.

Guishan Island Mazu Temple

The temple has a history of 200 to 300 years. Its the largest Mazu temple in the Wanshan Archipelgo.

Guishan Island Ship Memorial Park

Guishan Island is part of the Wanshan Archipelgo. The island's name was changed to Guishan Island in memory of the Navy Ship Guishan that saw action during the PLA liberation of Wanshan Archipelgo in 1950.

Zhuhai Airport, Jinwan District

The airport opened in 1995.

Chaozhou Guangji Gate, Xiangqiao District

A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Chaozhou Guangji Bridge

Chaozhou Xiashui Gate

Chaozhou Zumu Gate

Chaozhou Shangshui Gate

Chaozhou City Wall

Chaozhou Shop Houses

Chaozhou Archway in old city

Chaozhou Shop Houses

Chaozhou Traditional Product

Chaozhou Traditional Food 2

Chaozhou Traditional Food

Chaozhou Traditional Food

Chaozhou Traditional Food

Chaozhou Traditional Food

Chaozhou Haiyang County Confucian Study Palace

Chaozhou Haiyang County Confucian Study Palace

Chaozhou Jilue Huang Temple

A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Chaozhou Jilue Huang Temple

Chaozhou Jilue Huang Temple

Chaozhou Kaiyuan Temple

A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Chaozhou Xu Emperor Son-in-law's Mansion

A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Chaozhou Xu Emperor Son-in-law's Mansion

Chaoshan Railway Station, Chao'an District

The railway station was opened in 2013.

Shantou Old City, Jinping District

The old city developed after the opening of shantou as a trading port in 1860 following the Treaty of Tientsin. Some of the buildings were in use till 1990s.

Shantou Old City

Shantou Old City

Shantou Little Park

Zhongshan Pavilion in the centre of old city.

Shantou Old Post Office Building

Built in 1922, this is one of two western architectural post office in China.

Shantou Opening Port Culture Exhibition Hall

Former Taiwan Bank building.

Shantou Opening Port Culture Exhibition Hall

Exhibits realting to opening of Shantou as trading port.

Shantou Statue of Mary Stone

Mary Stone was the first female western trained doctor from China. She opened several hospitals in China including one in Shantou.

Shantou Cunxin School

One of five largest charity organisation in Shantou in the 1940s.

Shantou Cunxin Shantang

Shantou Cunxin Shantang

Jieyang Confucius Temple, Rongcheng District

Jieyang Confucius Temple

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Jieyang Tower

Jieyang City God Temple

A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Jieyang City God Temple

Jieyang East Gate Mazu Temple

Jieyang South Gate Tianhou Temple

China's Largest Jade Trading Centre

Jieyang ahs the largest Jade processing and trading base in China.

Jieyang Railway Station

The railway station was opened in 2019.

Jieyang Airport Railway Station, Jiedong District

The railway station was opened in 2019.

Huizhou Jindai Historical Street Huang's Schoolroom, Huicheng District

Jindai Historical and cultural street is one of 5 such streets in Huizhou. It is also one of the nine streets and 18 alleys in Huizhou.

Huizhou Jindai Historical Street Huang's Schoolroom

Huang's Schoolroom was built to provide lodging for students taking the imperial exams.

Huizhou Fenghu Academy

Huizhou West Lake

Huizhou West Lake Sizhou Tower

Huizhou West Lake

Huizhou West Lake Dongpo Memorial

Huizhou West Lake Fenghu Park

Huizhou West Lake Fengzhu Park

Lotus in Fengzhu Park.

Huizhou Shopping Street

Chaojing Gate

A flood control gate built with design of the former Ming era city gate.

Huizhou Hesheng Bridge

Huizhou Food

Huizhou Food

Huizhou Food

Huizhou Food

Huizhou Food

Huizhou Food

Xinhu Park, Maonan District

Xinhu Park

Xinhu Park

Jiangbin Park

Cultural Square

Zhanjiang Former Guangzhou Bay Chamber of Commerce Centre, Xiashan District

Zhanjiang Buildings around old city

Zhanjiang Former French Ministerial Department and Headquarters of the French Army

A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.

Zhanjiang Former French Police Department

Zhanjiang Xiashan Catholic Church

Zhanjiang Haibin Park

Zhanjiang Sea Product Dried Fish

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Zhanjiang Seafood Wholesale Centre

Former Zhanjiang Airport

This is the site of the former airport from 1952 to 2022.

Jiuxing Rock, Yuncheng District

Pavillion at the higesh point.

Jiuxing Rock

View of City fron Jiuxing Rock. The city has a mountainous terrain with karst landform.

Jiuxing Rock

Jiuxing Rock

Jiuxing Rock

150 years old tree in the city

Yunfu Railway East Station, Yunan District

The railway station was opened in 2014.

Zhaoqing City Wall

The city wall was first built during the Song Dynasty. It is the only remaining ancient city wall in Guangdong Province.

Zhaoqing City Wall Pingyun Tower

The three story 19.3m Pingyun Tower was constructed during the Song dynasty.

Liqiao Building

This building was first built in 1118 during the Song Dynasty. It was used to worship the imperial books of Emperor Huizong. It is also the gate to the government buildings.

Former Yamen Office Ruins Park

This is the site of the former yamen (goverment) office buildings.

Former Yamen Office Ruins Park Justice Bao Well

Zhaoqing Star Lake Scenic Area

Gaoyao Confucius Temple

Chengdong Mosque