The Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) Memorial Hall is an octagon-shaped building which was designed by Lu Yanzhi and built with funds raised by local and overseas Chinese people in memory of Sun Yat-sen.

• This place is good for remembering Sun-Yat Sen. You can learn history and see some traditional (yet refurbished) Chinese architecture.
• Not very much in English so if you don't speak Mandarin or read Simplified Han you are just going to be looking at the pictures.

The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees is a Buddhist temple in Guangzhou. The temple's proximity to foreign consulates in Guangzhou has made it a regular destination for families participating in the international adoption of children from China.

• Any fan of historic temples and Chinese architecture will surely enjoy a visit to this timely and still active Buddhist temple and shrines!
• You will enter in to the Temple complex and be in awe of the Liurong pagoda! It's stunning and very well maintained!
• Unfortunately you will not be able to enter the actual pagoda but you will be able to enter the shrines in the courtyard and marvel at the ancient buddy statues within.
• A plus is that there are plaques upon the walls describing in English what you are viewing so that you get a sense of learning and understanding.

Shamian Island, the concession of Britain and France in 19th century with European style and features, is a famous sightseeing district for the history of foreign affairs, a historic reservation.

• If you are big walkers, it's so fascinating seeing the quaint side of the island and looking over and seeing the craziness of Guangzhou city.
• It is good to find out which area you want to visit before you go. Or you can just stroll around the island.
• Find somewhere to fulfill your tummy, the restaurants and bars are very expensive though.
• See if you can find 'pita King' it is opposite the hotel on the island, it serves very cheap beer and coffee and some great snacks also if you're on a budget !