District in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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Panyu (番禺 Pūn yùh in Cantonese, Pānyú in Mandarin) and Nansha (南沙 Nàahm sā in Cantonese, Nánshā in Mandarin) are two districts of Guangzhou in China's Guangdong province, and within the Pearl River Delta.
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岭南印象园
This is a place to see the city's past before the economic boom. The park is a 15-minute walk from the subway station. Free shuttle is available on the weekend.
莲花山 Lián-huā-shān
Features an impressive quarry from which red sand stones were mined about 2,000 years ago, a pagoda from 1612, and a barrack from 1664. The obligatory statue of Guanyin, the Buddhist Goddess of compassion, at the side of the Buddhist temple is also not to be missed. From Guangzhou, take Metro line 4 and exchange bus at Shiji Station. There are ferry services from Guangzhou at Tianzi Pier (天字码头) (¥20) and Xidi Pier (西堤码头) (¥25). The boat leaves at 08:15 and returns at 15:15.
宝墨园
Rebuilt in the 1990s from a destroyed ancient garden.
南沙天后宫
Dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, whose formal title is Tianhou, meaning Queen of Heaven. The temple was founded during the Ming Dynasty and destroyed during the Second World War. It was rebuilt in 1995 with funding from a Hong Kong businessman.
番禺博物馆
广州东方博物馆
Visitors are required to make an appointment at least one day before visiting the museum.
长隆欢乐世界
The theme park has many thrill rides and shows.
长隆水上世界
This is a western style water park with great water rides. Warning for people over , rides are closed for tall people.
广州鳄鱼公园
You can see, play, touch, take pictures of crocodiles and even eat and buy stuff made of them!
广州香江野生动物世界 Xiāng-jiāng-yě-shēng-dòng-wù-shì-jiè, Xiangjiang Safari Park
Day safaris and night safaris offered, mini jungle train, free ranging animals. From the Metro station there are scheduled free shuttles to all the Chimelong parks.
长隆国际大马戏
A 90-minute, action-packed show featuring 300 award-winning performers from more than 20 countries, blending acrobatics, aerial stunts, and dazzling stage effects.
百万葵园
Million Sunflower Garden theme park covers an area of 260,000 square meters, planting one million sunflowers, become the first in the country house, all imported seeds (mainly Japan) ornamental sunflower park.
Five-star hotel.
科尔海悦酒店
Offers air-conditioned rooms all equipped with a private toilet and bath, satellite TV, safe, and refrigerator. Some of its amenities include Pattaya Spa Center, indoor pool, health club, boutique shops, and night club.
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