Five venues in Baiyun district recently made the list of Guangdong science educational centers (2020-2024). Silk Road Post helps you and your little ones discover the fun with science at these five special places.

Guangzhou City Planning Exhibition Center 广州市城市规划展览中心

Opened to the public in 2018, this center covers 19,400 square meters and features a number of awesome facilities: a 6D video to show Guangzhou in 2050, interactive tram control desks and maps for children, and an interactive screen to show Guangzhou Port and the city in the mid-Qing Dynasty. Designed by renowned Chinese architect He Jingtang, the center allows visitors to see exhibitions with soft natural light while they can enjoy the grand Baiyun Mountain and modern city view when looking through the glass walls.

Address: No. 1 Zhanlan Lu, Baiyun district (白云区展览路1号)

How to get there: Metro Line 2, Baiyun Culture Square Station, Exit A

Museum of Audio Equipment 广州市迪士普音响博物馆

The museum exhibits a collection of precious historical and modern audio equipment from China and other countries, connecting the past and future of the music industry.

In the 23 exhibition areas of the museum, visitors can see items like music boxes, gramophones, loudspeakers, radios, televisions and other audio-related equipment. Some of the exhibits, like a music box made in Germany in the late 19th century, still work today. Also, smart sensing technology is applied in this museum. When visitors enter a certain area, the light inside will be brightened and the audio introduction of varied exhibits will be played automatically.

Address: No.1 Xiahe Lu, Jianggao town, Baiyun district (白云区江高镇夏荷路1号)

How to get there: Take bus 523, get off at Baiyun Xueyuan stop (白云学院站)

Shennong Caotang (Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine)广州神农草堂中医药博物馆

Occupying 25,300 square meters, the museum is China's first semi-open museum of traditional Chinese medicine. It adopts both indoor exhibitions and an outdoor garden tour to display the long history and splendid culture of traditional Chinese medicine. Visitors are able to see sculptures of ancient doctors in China, specimens of herbal medicines, rare medicinal herbs, ancient medical instruments, photo galleries, and videos to know more about traditional Chinese medicine.

Address: No. 389 Shatai Beilu, Baiyun district (白云区沙太北路389号)

How to get there: Take bus 754, get off at Xiniujiao Cun stop (犀牛角村站)

Winbo Smart Tech company广州市文搏智能科技有限公司

Winbo Smart Tech is a company focused on 3D printing technology. It has established a 3D printing science base and opened a workshop for curious minds to experience the charm of the technology. Visitors can closely watch the whole process of 3D printing production: making production plans, gathering materials, assembling semi-finished products, checking finished products, and packing products. They can also make their own 3D printing items and experience how technology changes the way of production and daily life.

Address: No. 38 Zhenzhong Beilu, Jianggao town, Baiyun district (白云区江高镇镇中北路38号)

How to get there: Take bus 750, get off at Xiongfeng Lukou stop (雄丰路口站)

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 广州中医药大学第一附属医院

The hospital holds lectures and free clinic activities about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for citizens and publishes over 500 articles of Chinese medicine culture in newspapers every year. It is also a national education base for TCM and a provincial TCM culture training base.

Address: No. 16 Jichang Lu, Baiyun district (白云区机场路16号)

How to get there: Metro Line 2, Sanyuanli Station, Exit A2

Author: Annie 

Source: Silk Road Post