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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Guangzhou

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Guangzhou, China

Updated August 8, 2019

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The Qingping Market

A fantastic assortment of China's finest and most disturbing wares.

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Whitewater Village Scenic Area

Man-made waterfall is the tallest in Mainland China.
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Guangzhou Circle

The world's tallest circular building is loaded with symbolism, but many just see a big donut.
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Huanghuagang Mausoleum of the 72 Martyrs

A replica of the Statue of Liberty watches over the tomb of 72 Chinese revolutionaries.
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Guangzhou, China

Tomb of Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqqas

A shrine to the missionary who first brought Islam to China.
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Ceramic Pillows at the Museum of the Nanyue King's Mausoleum

Three floors above a 2,000-year-old royal tomb is a rare collection of ancient porcelain pillows.
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