Guangzhou

Free things to do in Guangzhou

29 places in Guangzhou you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Guangzhou

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Guangzhou

  • 三元里抗英斗争纪念碑
  • 千年古楼遗址
  • 协同和机器厂旧址
  • Archaeological Site of the Wooden Watergate of Nanyue Kingdom
  • 广州原点
  • 广州解放纪念像
  • Shaji Tragedy Memorial
  • 粤军第一师诸先烈纪念碑
  • Cemetery of 72 Martyrs of Yellow Flower MoundMon–Sun 06:00-22:00
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Guangzhou

  • Dongshan Lake Park
  • Yunxi Botanical Garden1028 白云大道南Mon–Sun 08:00-18:00
  • Yunluo Botanical GardenMon–Sun 08:00-18:00
  • People's Park
  • Guangdong TV Tower
  • Canton-Kowloon Railway Memorial Park
  • Guangzhou Uprising Martyr Cemetery Park92号 中山二路Mon–Sun 06:00-22:00
  • Cultural Park
  • Liuhua Lake Park
  • Haixinshayayungongyuan
  • Haizhu Square
  • Huacheng SquareOpen 24/7
  • Yuexiu Park988 解放北路Mon–Sun 06:00-22:00
Free-admission days

When museums in China open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Guangzhou

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Guangzhou, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Guangzhou for free?
29 places in Guangzhou with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Guangzhou?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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