An aerial view of the Baiyun Mountain, part of Baiyun Mountain's Layered Emerald scenic cluster (Photo by Zhuang Xiaolong/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)

Baiyun Mountain's Layered Emerald features three main sites: 

Baiyun Mountain

Photo by Luo Changwei/Guangzhou Daily

Yunluo Botanical Garden

Photo/Guangzhou Daily

Yunxi Botanical Garden

Photo by Yang Yaoye/Guangzhou Daily

Known historically as Guangzhou's "Top Scenic Wonder," the Baiyun Mountain has been included in Guangzhou's Top Eight Sights selections through multiple dynasties.

Now serving as a key part of China's National Botanical Garden network, the mountain and its two botanical gardens form an interconnected green corridor that enhances the area's ecological value. 

This combination of ancient landscapes and modern conservation efforts represents Guangzhou's unique approach to urban ecological preservation.

Source: Guangzhou Daily
English Author & Editor: Lyu Yun