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.
Free museums & galleries in Guangzhou
- Archaeological Site Museum of Nanyue Palace316 中山四路Tue–Sun 09:00-17:30
- Lingnan Finance Museum29 流水井Tue–Sun 09:00-17:00
- Guangdong Revolutionary History Museum2 陵园西路Tue–Sun 09:00-16:30
- Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum183 沿江西路Tue–Sun 09:00-17:30
- Guangzhou Museum of Art
- Cantonese Opera Art Museum127 恩宁路Tue–Sun 09:00-16:00
- Canton Custom HouseMon–Fri 09:00-16:00
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
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
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.
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.
Answers to your questions
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