An aerial view of Shamian Island and the White Swan Pond (Bai'etan), part of Guangzhou's "Liwan's Heritage Kaleidoscope" scenic cluster (Photo by Mo Weinong/Guangzhou Daily）

The 2025 edition of Guangzhou's iconic Top Eight Sights of Guangzhou (Yangcheng Bajing) was officially unveiled on August 3.

The eight must-see scenic clusters are：

Canton Tower Over Blooming City (塔映花城)

Baiyun Mountain's Layered Emerald (云山叠翠)

Yuexiu's Eternal Glory (越秀风华)

Liwan's Heritage Kaleidoscope (荔湾胜境)

Nansha's Sunlit Tapestry (南沙旭日)

Huangpu's Tide-Riding Legacy (黄埔云帆)

Chimelong's Joyful Realm (欢乐长隆)

Liuxi River's Misty Haven (流溪烟渚)

Liwan's Heritage Kaleidoscope features landmarks that blend Lingnan heritage with modern vibrancy:  

Yongqing Fang

Photo/Guangzhou Daily

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (Chen Clan Academy)

Photo by Wang Weixuan/Guangzhou Daily

White Swan Pond (Bai'etan) 

Photo by Su Junjie/Guangzhou Daily

Bai'etan GBA Art Center

Photo by Wang Weixuan/Guangzhou Daily

Shamian Island

Photo by Mo Weinong/Guangzhou Daily

As the cradle of Guangzhou's millennial commercial legacy and core zone of the Lingnan culture, Liwan perfectly preserves its Xiguan elegance while the White Swan Pond (Bai'etan) embodies new vitality. 

Here flows Guangzhou's most authentic spirit, where ancient trade routes converge with contemporary vision, forging Lingnan culture's dynamic new frontier.

Source: Guangzhou Daily
English Author & Editor: Lyu Yun