◎ Temple of the Six Banyan Trees

Located on Liurong Road, the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, or Liurong Temple, was built in 537 of the Liang Dynasty, with a history of over 1400 years. Now a famous Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, Liurong Temple was once a well-known high-rise building in ancient times. Buddhas of the Three Times are enshrined at the temple. The three Buddhas are the biggest existing bronze statues from ancient times in Guangdong.

Nearby metro station: Gongyuanqian Station, Line 1 or 2

◎ Shamian Island

Shamian Island is dotted with various historical buildings. It is a good place to view European-style architecture, since the island served as an important port for foreign trade from the Song through the Qing Dynasties. There is also a very beautiful park where you can relax, take photos, or wander around.

Nearby metro station: Huangsha Station, Line 1 or 6; Cultural Park Station, Line 6

Reported by Monica Liu

Edited by Wing Zhang