The Guangdong Museum is one of the most significant museums in Southern China, located in Zhujiang New Town. Its exhibitions cover Guangdong history, traditional arts, nature, cultural relics, and rotating international exhibitions.
The building itself is an architectural landmark shaped like a “treasure box.” The museum is an ideal destination for visitors who want to understand Lingnan culture and Guangdong’s diverse heritage.
The Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King houses the 2,000-year-old tomb of the Nanyue King Zhao Mo, one of Guangzhou’s most important archaeological sites.
Exhibits include the world-renowned jade burial suit, imperial seals, bronze artifacts, and items demonstrating Guangzhou’s ancient maritime trade connections.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a grand octagonal auditorium dedicated to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of modern China. It serves both as a museum and as a venue for cultural events and exhibitions.
Surrounded by landscaped gardens, it is one of Guangzhou’s most recognizable historic structures and a symbol of the city’s modern history.
The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, also known as the Guangdong Folk Art Museum, is one of the finest examples of traditional Lingnan architecture.
Its elaborate wood carvings, stone carvings, ceramics, and decorative art make it an essential stop for anyone interested in Cantonese craftsmanship and cultural history.
