It's China's National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival tomorrow, which will be celebrated through a week-long holiday from October 1 to 8. Many people are getting ready to travel around. But if you choose to stay in Guangzhou, SilkRoadPost have some great places to recommend for a fun and relaxed day trip in the city.
Beijinglu Pedestrian Street（北京路步行街）
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The Beijinglu Pedestrian Street, one of the most celebrated attractions in Guangzhou, has taken on a new look after a major upgrade for more than half a year. The main street has been widened and extended to 3.5 kilometers long to include several back lanes, as compared to 1.1 kilometers previously.
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It now boasts the country's largest outdoor naked eye 3D LED screen, which is easily spotted at the facade of the Xindaxin shopping mall（新大新百货）, playing impressive videos about the city's culture.
The street became the first in China to achieve full coverage of 5G network, which enables it to provide high-tech tourist services. Robots are used to help clean up and patrol the streets and deliver food in restaurants. Intelligent garbage bins and self-driving vans that sell snacks and beverages can also be found on the streets.
Many buildings have been spruced up, with decorative green roofs, glass shopfronts and warm and soft lights to create a cozy atmosphere. More shops have opened upstairs in the buildings so that people can enjoy the view while dining or shopping.
The commercial block is getting more diverse in types of business to attract young consumers. Art making, electronic sports games and fashionable cultural and creative products are available in the area. The Museum of Cantonese Cuisine at Shufang Street（书坊街）and the Chan Li Chai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine（陈李济中医药馆）are also worth visiting if you want to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of Guangzhou and China.
Guangzhou Cultural Park（文化公园）
The annual lantern show at Guangzhou Cultural Park offers the most festive air in the city at night and will open to the public for free throughout the holiday this year.
The park welcomes tourists with beautiful groups of animal-themed lanterns, depicting the harmonious coexistence between human and nature. Lighted decorations and special smoke effects could give visitors the feeling of wandering into a fantasy land.
People can also guess lantern riddles and enjoy Cantonese opera, lion dances and other art performances in the park.
Yuexiu Park（越秀公园）
The iconic Five Goats Statue at Yuexiu Park turns 60 this year and will have its birthday celebrated through a spectacular light show during the holiday. 3D scenes created by lights and shadows will be cast on the statue at night, together with creative and modern art installations dotted around the park, to present a marvelous visual feast.
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Meanwhile, a special flower arrangement exhibition and an exhibition featuring sculpture works made by artists in Guangzhou and Macau will also be held in the park.
Yuntai Garden（云台花园）
[Photo/Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area]
Don't miss the extraordinary opportunity to get a closer view of "the moon" and listen to live concerts "up in the clouds" at Yuntai Garden this holiday.
Situated at the foot of Baiyun Mountain, Yuntai Garden has launched a new season of flower art and music to boost holiday vibes. The enormous garden boasts a rich variety of ornamental flowers and plants, which will appear in fresh designs this holiday. A huge artificial moon has been set up beside the central lake, with decorative clouds to serve together as the backdrop to a series of musical performances.
Outdoor concerts involving different types of music — from folk, classical and jazz to acapella and children's chorus — will be staged at nights between October 1 and 4. It's easy to find one that suits your taste.
Concert tickets can be booked through the official WeChat account of the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area（白云山风景名胜区）.
You may also be interested in a flower photography exhibition featuring works of Israeli photographer Rotem Avrutsky, which is currently underway at the garden and lasts till October 8.
Lotus Mountain (莲花山风景区）
Mountain climbing is becoming popular as autumn starts. The Lotus Mountain, or Lianhuashan, in Panyu district is a joyful place for hiking. More than 500 species of water lilies from around the world are now in full blossom and awaiting tourists.
[Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
The resort is home to about 5,000 egrets and herons. See if you are lucky enough to witness the exciting moment of the birds flying together across the sky.
[Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
You will also find delights in exploring pagodas among 48 red sandstone hills and visiting China's best-preserved ancient quarry site, which can date back to more than 2000 years ago.
During the Golden Week, people can get a 20% discount on ticket prices of the Lotus Mountain and other tourist attractions in Panyu district, including Yu Yin Shan Fang（余荫山房）, a famous garden built in the Qing Dynasty, Lingnan Impression Park（岭南印象园）, Shawan Ancient Town（沙湾古镇）and the Guangdong Science Center.
Mall of the World（花城汇）
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The Mall of the World in Zhujiang New Town is hosting a grand party with multi-cultural elements for its 9th anniversary, which runs from September 28 to October 8. The whole venue creates an exotic ambience and is filled with laughter. Lots of fun and prize-giving games, pop-up live band performances and circus shows are scheduled.
[Photo/Mall of the World]
[Photo/Mall of the World]
You can play mini golf and snooker, throw darts, join a sumo competition and feed alpacas at the party. More novel experiences can be discovered at a vintage bazaar, such as fortune telling, henna tattooing and salsa dancing. The bazaar also presents original craft works, jewelry and other interesting gadgets as well as special foods and drinks.
Source: Silk Road Post
Author: Pauline Tai